EU Business School Switzerland
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Geneva, Switzerland
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
CHF 30,200 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Swiss passport-holders and/or residents of Switzerland will benefit from a special domestic rate
Key Summary
This program combines a global international relations outlook with the practical skills of business thinking. As corporations expand and blur national boundaries, they operate in a more complex landscape. This specialization provides a solid knowledge of the global economic environment recognizing politics, cross-cultural values, and ethics as key components. Students who complete this program are trained to apply a global mindset to conflict management and resolution while considering growth and the bottom line.
Students may choose to study either the six-semester program (option 1) with 210 ECTS or the seven-semester program (option 2) with 240 ECTS.
Learning from Leaders
Events that introduce EU students to globally successful leaders are a fundamental aspect of our approach to providing the business education that will kick-start your career.
At this exclusive event, members of the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt discussed the challenges facing the European project with EU students.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Students may choose to study either the six-semester program (option 1) with 210 ECTS or the seven-semester program (option 2) with 240 ECTS.
- Duration: Six or seven semesters/three years
- Number of Credit: 210 or 240 ECTS
- Start dates: October/February/June/August
- Language: English
- Semester Fee: CHF 13,800
- Admission: Year-round
Degree Awarded
Option 1: EU Bachelor’s degrees
- A bachelor's university degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA, and certified by eduQua.
- A state-recognized bachelor’s degree awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain, (título propio).
Option 2:EU Bachelor’s + BA (Hons) in Business Management
- A bachelor's degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA, and certified by eduQua.
- A state-recognized bachelor’s degree awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain, (título propio).
- A state-accredited BA (Hons) in Business Management from the University of Derby, U.K.
Optional diploma:
Students studying Option 2 (EU Bachelor’s + BA (Hons) in Business Management) can study an additional semester of their specialization to earn a state-recognized Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) accredited by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain, (título propio).
Ranked #1 in Class & Faculty Diversity by QS Top MBA 2023
Best Business School in Catalunya (Barcelona) according to La Razón
MBA Program Ranked #3 in Spain by Forbes Magazine
Awarded four stars for excellence in business education by QS Stars
EU's MBA is recognized as #20 in the world by América Economía
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EU's MBA ranked #25 worldwide in QS International Trade Rankings 2023
Ranked Top 50 in the QS European MBA Rankings 2023
Ranked fifth in the QS MBA Guide Return on Investment Report for salary uplift in Europe
Placed sixth as best business school for women by Capital magazine
Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for career specialization (MBA in Entrepreneurship)
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Ranked in the Top 150 in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2023
EU's Online MBA ranked top in CEO Magazine’s Online Global Rankings nine years running
Ranked Premier DBA program by CEO Magazine
Listed as a top 30 European higher educational institution for entrepreneurship by EU-Startups
Credits: 210 or 240 ECTS
Degree Awarded
Option 1: EU Bachelor’s degrees
- A bachelor's university degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA and certified by eduQua.
- A university bachelor’s degree awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), (título propio), a state-recognized university in Spain.
Option 2: EU Bachelor’s + BA (Hons) in Business Management
- A bachelor's degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA and certified by eduQua.
- A university bachelor’s degree awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), (título propio), a state-recognized university in Spain.
- A state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management from University of Derby, U.K.
Learning Outcomes
Students learn how to analyze information gathered from reliable sources, and will also learn how to effectively share their insights and assessments with others. In addition, students who take this program will also:
- Identify the theoretical tools necessary to understand the international system.
- Analyze how and why diplomacy is conducted.
- Demonstrate skills related to working in a multicultural environment.
- Sharpen political-thinking skills through real case study analysis and problem-solving approaches.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree provides students with knowledge of all major business areas as well as a specialist skillset in the field of international relations. Subjects include conflict management and diplomacy and foreign policy. Students who successfully complete this degree may be interested in the following job positions.
- Lobbyist
- Trade Officer
- Global Policy Analyst
- International Business Development Manager