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Bachelor’s in International Business & Geopolitics

Earned

Bachelor Degree

Accreditation

IES

Duration

3 years (180 ECTS)

Course fee

~26,340€

This program integrates advanced business administration with rigorous geopolitical analysis, preparing graduates to navigate complex international environments where political risk, regulatory frameworks, and global strategy intersect. The curriculum balances theoretical depth with practical application, emphasizing digital transformation, sustainability, and intercultural competence.

Key Learning Areas

  • The curriculum is structured around four pillars that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the field:
  • Global Business Strategy & Management: Focuses on international market entry, cross-border operations, strategic planning, and organizational behavior in multinational contexts.
  • Geopolitics & International Relations: Covers global power dynamics, political risk assessment, international law, security studies, and the impact of state actors on business environments.
  • Economics & Trade Policy: Examines international trade theories, macroeconomic indicators, regional economic integration (e.g., EU, BRICS), and the economic implications of sanctions and trade agreements.
  • Digital Transformation & Sustainability: Addresses the role of technology in global business, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria, digital diplomacy, and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Career and Professional Development

Graduates are equipped for roles that require a dual lens of business acumen and political insight. The program aligns with ESCO skills for international trade specialists, policy analysts, and management consultants.

Primary Career Paths

  • Geopolitical Risk Analyst: Assessing political stability, regulatory changes, and security risks for multinational corporations and financial institutions.
  • International Business Development Manager: Leading market entry strategies, partnership negotiations, and expansion plans in emerging markets.
  • Trade Policy Specialist: Working with government bodies, think tanks, or industry associations to shape and analyze trade agreements and regulations.
  • Strategic Management Consultant: Advising organizations on navigating global disruptions, supply chain resilience, and competitive strategy in volatile regions.
  • Public Affairs & Corporate Diplomacy Manager: Managing relationships with government stakeholders and navigating regulatory landscapes in international jurisdictions.
 

Professional Skills Development

The curriculum explicitly targets the following professional competencies:

  • Strategic Foresight: Ability to monitor changes in the international landscape, including low-probability, high-impact events.
  • Intercultural Negotiation: Advanced proficiency in negotiating and communicating in multicultural environments, supported by dual-language training.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze market data and political trends for strategic planning.
  • Ethical Leadership: Integrating global CSR, human rights, and sustainability considerations into core business strategies.

Program Learning Outcomes

Aligned with EQF Level 6 and Bologna Process standards, graduates will demonstrate:

Knowledge & Understanding

  • Advanced Knowledge: Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and principles in international business, geopolitics, and global economics.
  • Contextual Awareness: Analyze the implications of operating across national borders, including cultural, social, and regulatory differences.
  • Strategic Insight: Understand the strategic landscape in which decisions are taken, assessing business risks and opportunities entailed by geopolitical dynamics

Skills & Competence

  • Analytical Skills: Apply advanced skills to solve complex and unpredictable problems in specialized fields, such as country risk assessment and market entry strategy.
  • Research & Data: Systematically collect, process, and analyze data from various sources to inform strategic decision-making. 
  • Communication: Communicate professional issues and solutions to peers and non-specialists in multiple languages, demonstrating advanced intercultural competence. 
  • Digital & Ethical Literacy: Integrate ethics, entrepreneurial mindset, and digital tools in decision-making to achieve organizational goals while adhering to global CSR and human rights standards.

Additional Digital Certifications/Badge

  • AB 900: Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals
  • Digital Marketing Strategy for Instagram, WhatsApp & Facebook
  • INF-202: Data Analytics (Information Technology Institute)
  • INF-307: Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Modern AI
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business
  • I100-104: Intuit Personal Finance

Course Fee: 12,870€

  • Application Fee: 190€ (Due Immediately & Non-Refundable)
  • Tuition Fee per year: 8,780€ (Tuition Fee due every year)
  • Total fee: 26,340€

Installment: Special payment arrangements are allowed with scheduled payment due dates. Please ask for the current course brochure for more information.

No published installment plan for this program. Please inquire directly.

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