Global Bachelor Double Degree in International Business and International Relations

Program Overview

The Global Bachelor Double Degree in International Business and International Relations is a five-year program that equips students with the skills to lead business organizations or pursue successful careers in politics, diplomacy, and international institutions. Through experiential learning, international collaboration, and internships, students develop a comprehensive understanding of business and international relations. The program provides opportunities for international study exchanges, prepares students for careers in international organizations, and emphasizes an experiential learning model.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Global Bachelor Double Degree in International Business and International Relations is a five-year program designed to equip students with the skills to lead business organizations or pursue successful careers in politics, diplomacy, and international institutions.

Objectives:

• Leadership: Prepare students to assume leadership roles in a globalized world.
• Global Perspective: Develop a comprehensive understanding of business and international relations from economic, business, trade, and international relations perspectives.
• Practical Training: Provide solid academic and practical training through work placements, internships, and international study exchanges.
• International Experience: Facilitate international study exchanges in the USA, Europe, or Asia.
• Professional Interaction: Teach students how to professionally interact with various international actors, including states, public and private institutions, multinationals, international organizations, and NGOs.
• Problem-Solving: Develop problem-solving skills through the Consulting Lab, where students tackle real-world challenges from a global perspective.
• Internship Experience: Provide opportunities for internships in public or private institutions, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spanish Embassies, European Union Institutions, cooperation organizations, or international foundations.

Outline:

The program is taught entirely in English and consists of 360 ECTS credits. It is structured into five years, with a specific curriculum for each year.

Year 1:

• Economic Environment: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Fundamentals of International Business: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Communication Skills: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Mathematics: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Environments: Cultural, Political and Legal: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Geopolitics of Today’s World: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Principles of Business Management: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Financial Accounting Analysis: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Introduction To Marketing: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level I (German): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level I (Spanish): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level I (French): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• History and Theory of International Relations: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Human Rights and Development Cooperation: 6 ECTS, Obligatory

Year 2:

• Competitive Market Analysis: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Financial Accounting: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Financial Economics: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Marketing: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• World Economics: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Statistics: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Taxation: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Sources of International Financing: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Business Intelligence: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level II (German): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level II (Spanish): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level II (French): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Concepts of International Relations: Actors and Factors: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Human, Economic, and Political Geography: 6 ECTS, Obligatory

Year 3:

• International Strategic Management: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Human Resources Management: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Managerial and Negotiation Skills: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Commercial Research: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Trade: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Law and International Contracts: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Finance: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Internationalization Strategies: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Production and Operations Management: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level III (German): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level III (Spanish): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Foreign Language Level III (French): 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Documenting Sources: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Current-Day Observations: 6 ECTS, Obligatory

Year 4:

• Logistical Distribution: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Ethics in International Business: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Project Management: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Internship I: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Internship II: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Graduation Project: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• University Activities: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Business and Diplomacy: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Emerging Powers and Markets: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Environmental Impact Assessment: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Theory of State and Comparative Political Systems: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Comparative Legal Systems: 6 ECTS, Obligatory

Year 5:

• Cultural Differences and Interculturality: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Spain’s Foreign Policy: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Public International Law: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• The United Nations: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Theory and Analysis of International Conflicts: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Defense and Security Alliances: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Image Abroad and Public Diplomacy: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Diplomatic and Consular Law: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• Pressure Groups: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Conflicts of Laws: 6 ECTS, Obligatory
• International Terrorism and Organised Crime: 6 ECTS, Obligatory

Teaching:

• Experiential Learning: The program emphasizes experiential learning through internships, work placements, and the Consulting Lab.
• Faculty: The faculty consists of professors with experience in banking, business, international trade, and international relations.
• International Collaboration: The program includes mobility agreements with universities worldwide, allowing students to study at prestigious institutions like the London School of Economics & Political Science or McGill University.
• Challenge-Based Methodology: The program utilizes a challenge-based methodology, where students tackle real-world problems and develop solutions.

Careers:

• Director or Manager: Graduates can work as directors or managers in any department of a company or multinational corporate organization in any sector.
• Entrepreneur: Graduates can manage their own company or family business.
• International Relations Expert: Graduates can work as international, commerce, and economic relations experts at foreign trade organizations, firms, and consulting agencies.
• Researcher: Graduates can pursue research positions at institutions or Think Tanks.
• International Organizations: Graduates can work at international organizations like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Central European Bank, or private financial institutions.
• Diplomatic Missions: Graduates can work at diplomatic missions or consulates.
• Business Development Advisor: Graduates can work as business development advisors or consultants.
• International Business Development: Graduates can work in international business development and inter-organization cooperation.

Other:

• Accreditation: Universidad Europea de Madrid is the first Spanish university to receive the prestigious ACBSP Accreditation (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) for all of its Business Department programs.
• Study Abroad: The program offers two international placements through mobility agreements with universities worldwide.
• Internship Regulations: The program includes both curricular and extracurricular internship opportunities.
• Collaborators: Universidad Europea has signed over 3,000 agreements with institutions, companies, and financial institutions, including Banco Santander, Deloitte, Adidas, Telefónica, Grupo Día, Accenture, Phillips Ibérica, Microsoft, PWC, Salesforce, etc.
• Study Abroad Agreements: Universidad Europea has 253 agreements for study abroad exchanges, sometimes allowing for international internships, such as with the University of Berkeley or McGill.
• International Organizations: The program prepares students for careers in international organizations, such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and European Central Bank.
• Global Training Program: The program aims to provide students with a global training program, preparing them to work in international environments and identify challenges of globalization.
• CV Design: The program includes a CV designed with company collaboration.
• Compulsory Internships: The program includes compulsory internships that allow students to experience the professional world.
• Faculty Expertise: The faculty consists of professors who work in banking, business, or international trade.
• Digital Business Week: The program includes participation in the Digital Business Week.
• Internal Quality Control System (IQAS): The University has an internal quality plan to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Student Services: The University provides various student services, including academic management, professional careers, suggestions, complaints, and claims mailbox.
• Personal Schedule: Students can access their personal schedules.
• Experiential Learning Model: The program emphasizes an experiential learning model.
• Admissions Process: The admissions process involves entrance exams, reserving a place, and formalizing enrollment.
• Credit Recognition and Center Transfers: The University offers credit recognition and transfer plans for students who have previously studied or have a degree.
• Online Credit Recognition Review: Students can request an online credit recognition review.
• Academic File Transfer: Students can transfer their academic files to Universidad Europea.
• Virtual Tour: Prospective students can take a virtual tour of the University's facilities.
• Online Store: The University has an online store.
• Whistleblower Channel: The University has a whistleblower channel.
• Privacy Policy: The University has a privacy policy.
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• Legal Notice: The University has a legal notice.
• Regulatory Compliance Policy: The University has a regulatory compliance policy.
• Code of Ethics: The University has a code of ethics.
• Fundación Universidad Europea: The University has a foundation.