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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management & Global Affairs
2 AWARDS, 1 PROGRAM
BA (Hons) in International Business Management & Global Affairs
One global future awaits!
The world's biggest challenges don't stop at national borders. This program prepares you for international careers where business, diplomacy, and culture intersect. Study in the Swiss Alps and graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management & Global Affairs, delivered in partnership with the University of Derby (UK), while developing the skills, experience, and confidence to make a difference anywhere in the world.
Next intake
September 2027
Duration
3 years
Location
Leysin
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Fast-Track to International Impact
Designed for globally minded students, the program combines business expertise, international perspective, and practical experience to prepare graduates for leadership in a connected world.
- Business meets Global Affairs: gain insight into international business, economics, diplomacy, and global governance.
- 1-year, hands-on learning: two professional internships and a final consultancy project.
- Global perspective: multilingual and intercultural learning in an international environment.
- Future-focused curriculum: sustainability, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and AI.
Study in Switzerland and prepare for careers in business, consulting, public affairs, NGOs, and international organisations.
- Graduate with:
- ASSOCIATE DEGREE, awarded by HIM Business School after Year 2
- BACHELOR OF ARTS (Honours) IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & GLOBAL AFFAIRS, awarded by the University of Derby, UK after Year 3
Structure*
Build your expertise, year by year
Over three years, you'll alternate between study and real-world experience. In the first two years, a semester on campus is paired with a four- to six-month internship where you can test your skills in business, government, an international organisation, an NGO or a charity. In your final year, you'll bring everything together through a consultancy project tackling a real organisational challenge.
*Subject to validation
Year 1
Language, Culture and Society
- Contemporary Issues and World Politics
- Language I — Chinese, French or Spanish (Level 1 or 2)
Creativity
- Principles of Marketing
- Body, Brain and Behaviour
- World Languages & Intercultural Communication
Responsible Business
- Foundations of Sustainability
- The Third Sector and Charitable Organisations
- People, Culture and Organisations
Finance & Enterprise
- Foundations of Business Finance
- Principles of Economics
Internship
4-6-month internship, which may be taken across business, government, international organisations, NGOs or charities
Year 2
Language, Culture and Society
- Negotiation and Diplomacy
- Language II — Arabic, Portuguese or German (Level 1 or 2)
Creativity
- Digital Media and Global Audiences
- Neurosciences and Personal Development
Responsible Business
- Sustainable Business and Responsible Enterprise
- Managing Resources Responsibly
Finance & Enterprise
- Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business Management
- Finance Management
Internship
Students complete a second 4-6 months internship, building professional experience and network before the final year
Year 3
Language, Culture and Society
- Strategic Communication and Public Affairs
- Consultancy Project incorporating qualitative research methods
Creativity
- Marketing in a Global Context
- Consultancy Project incorporating qualitative research methods
Responsible Business
- International Organisations and Federations
- Consultancy Project incorporating qualitative research methods
Finance & Enterprise
- Enterprise and New Ventures
- Consultancy Project incorporating qualitative research methods
Next intakes
We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.
Next Intake
September 2027
Requirements & fees
We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.
There are different admission routes available depending on the applicant's education (see below):
General Requirements
- Age:
Minimum 17 years old. Applicants must be 18 before their first internship.
- English:
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, or equivalent. Students who do not meet the requirement can join the English Foundation Program.
Year 1
- Completed secondary education, or BTEC Level 3 (or recognised equivalent): Direct admission
- Secondary education not completed, but at least 9 months of professional work experience (part- or full-time): Selection interview before admission
- None of the above: students need to enroll to the Access Program before entering to Year 1
Direct entry Year 2
- BTEC Level 5 in any field, or successful completion of at least the first year of university (any discipline, any level): Direct Admission*
- Significant professional work experience (more than 18 months): Selection interview before admission*
* Bridge Course (online) required for all applicants without business background
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