IFM Business School - Geneva Switzerland
BBA in International Business (3 accreditations)
Geneva, Switzerland
BBA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BBA in International Business at IFM Business School is a triple-accredited business programme based in Geneva. It covers global business dynamics, company management, technology, sustainability, emerging trends, and cross-cultural communication. The curriculum builds analytical, strategic and leadership skills through 41 courses, small classes and experiential learning. The school offers two intakes and real-business exposure to develop negotiation, project management and market-evaluation abilities.
Career Outcomes: You’ll be ready for career opportunities in multinational companies, consulting firms, international organisations, corporate strategy, business development, management, and global marketing. Internships and workshops support transitions into management, analyst, consultant and international business roles.
This cutting-edge program prepares you for a successful career in international business. Designed by experts, it provides a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics, insights into company management, and essential skills for thriving in international markets.
You’ll explore the latest challenges and opportunities, with a focus on the roles of technology, sustainability, and emerging trends. The curriculum builds strong analytical, strategic, and leadership abilities while enhancing negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills. You’ll learn to identify and evaluate global business opportunities and manage projects effectively in diverse international contexts.
This specialization prepares graduates for dynamic management roles in multinational companies, diverse industries, consulting firms, large corporations, and international organizations.
- Accreditations: ACBSP, IACBE, EDUQUA
- Degree awarded: Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialisation in International Business)
- Credits: 130 CH/US (184 ECTS)
- Length: 3 years
- 41 courses: including a wide range of subjects
- Format: on-campus
- Study mode: full-time
- Small classes: 20 students
- Excellent ratio: professor/students 1:6
- Language: English.
- BBA students: 70% International & 30% local &, 70% speak at least 2 languages
- 2 intakes per year in March and October.
This undergraduate curriculum focuses on your success and provides you with global perspectives, real-business knowledge, and a modern vision of organisations. You will develop a global, sustainable, and digital mindset.
The curriculum contains 37 core courses & 3 elective courses to choose from the specialisation.
Sample core courses
- World Economy
- Negotiation for Business
- Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
- Sustainability in Business
- Business Strategy
- AI for Business Success
Specialization: elective courses
- International Business
- International Finance
- International Marketing
- International Brand Strategy
- Mastering Financial Markets
- Entrepreneurship & Bus. Dev.
Our high-impact learning approach prepares you to become a versatile professional, ready to adapt to the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape and society. You will graduate fully prepared to embrace top career opportunities.
- Excellent record: 94% of BBA students satisfied; 90% employed or in further studies within 6 months, joining top firms.
- Experiential learning: Our BBA program blends case studies, group exercises, discussions, projects, and simulations to develop real-world skills.
- Real business exposure: In-class learning is enriched by real-world insights through guest lectures and industry visits.
- Career & workshops: Modern workshops, tailored advice, industry exposure, and networking opportunities.
- Jobs & Internships: We provide access to a variety of useful information: job ads, internship ads, job portals, and guidance.
- Excellent place to work: Switzerland ranks 5th worldwide for career opportunities, according to the HSBC Expat Index.
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills. Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.
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