United International Business School

Graduate Certificate in Business Studies

Program duration: 9 up to 12 months, part-time
Program format: Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Graduate Certificate in Business Studies
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Locations: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 8

Program Duration

Part-time students can earn a Graduate Certificate in 3 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses taken per quarter, course selection, and planning. Completing half the typical number of courses doubles the program's duration. The more flexible a student's schedule, the faster they can complete their studies.

Students are considered part-time when taking 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only to students with a national passport or residence permit.

Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year

Students can choose from multiple starting dates in fall, winter, spring, and summer each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure ensure optimal planning for further education.

Thanks to this flexible structure, students can begin their studies in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.

Study Destinations

Students can transfer between campuses each quarter with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar enables a seamless study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.

We have 9 global campus locations in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich—all situated in city centers of dynamic destinations.

Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters but may also choose a single campus as their primary destination. Those preferring shorter study-abroad experiences can join our seminar courses, taught by visiting professors at multiple campuses throughout the academic year.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an international private Graduate Certificate in Business Studies, awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the faculty's recommendation at the campuses where credits were earned.