United School for Liberal Studies
Graduate Certificate in Global Studies
- Barcelona, Spain
- Brussels, Belgium
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CHF 8,400 *
STUDY FORMAT
* price may be different based on location
Key Summary
About: The Graduate Certificate in Global Studies at the United School for Liberal Studies (USLS) offers interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and international study across campuses in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich. You can study full-time for 9 up to 12 months, or part-time, online, on-campus or hybrid, with up to eight start dates a year.
Career Outcomes: USLS provides career services, seminars, networking, internship and job listings, CV reviews and interview support. You can pursue roles in international NGOs, cultural institutions, communications, project coordination, research assistance and corporate liaison. Career opportunities include internships and positions with local and multinational employers worldwide.
Program duration: 9 up to 12 months full-time
Program format: Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Graduate Certificate in Global 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 complete this Graduate Certificate program in 9 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit. Alternatively, part-time studies can be combined with online courses.
Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year
Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allow for optimal further education planning.
Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.
Study destinations
Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.
Our 9 global campus locations are based in:
Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Graduate Certificate in Global Studies degree awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.
Teaching Schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses between 8:30 and 18:30, seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days, online courses available 24/7, and at certain campuses also evening courses from 19:00 to 22:00 and weekend courses on Saturdays, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are scheduled typically in sessions of 3 hours each.
Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year.
Program Requirements
Courses from the Global Studies cluster
- ECO5001 - Asian Economic Integration (2)
- ASI5101 - Comprehensive Cases in Asian Studies (2)
- EUR5101 - Comprehensive Cases in European Studies (2)
- GLO5101 - Comprehensive Cases in Global Studies (2)
- POL5101 - Comprehensive Cases in International Relations (2)
- ECO5002 - European Monetary and Fiscal Policy (2)
- POL5001 - Global and Regional Governance (2)
- GLO5001 - Globalization and Integration (2)
- BUS5005 - Innovation Policies (2)
- ECO5003 - International Economics and Policy (2)
UIBS Quality: Accreditations & Global Rankings
United International Business School (UIBS) is dedicated to academic excellence, holding prestigious international accreditations and consistently ranking as a top-tier business school.
Programmatic Accreditations
Our business programs meet rigorous global standards, ensuring your degree is recognized worldwide:
- ACBSP Accredited: Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA).
- ECBE Accredited: Accredited by the European Council for Business Education (Europe).
Quality Certifications
- eduQua Certified: Our Zurich and Geneva campuses hold the Swiss quality label for further education.
- ISO 9001:2015: Certified for high-standard Quality Management Systems.
Global Rankings (CEO Magazine)
UIBS is recognized as a leader in business education:
- Tier One European MBA Program.
- Top-ranked Global Online MBA.
- Premier Global Executive MBA.
Academic Memberships
We are proud members of leading educational associations, including AACSB, EFMD, and CEEMAN.
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive a Graduate Certificate in Global Studies degree, awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.
Scholarships are limitedly available, in the form of a fee reduction of the total program fees. Students can apply for a scholarship based on previous academic merit (minimum average grade of 80% or more). Scholarships are only available for full-time, on-campus students.
For more information about scholarships, please visit the institute website.
Career Preparation and Job Placement
Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:
- Organizing several career seminars
- Offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
- Maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal.
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated Career Services
With the help from our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.
Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
Professional Career Perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. It is important to note that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.
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Program Duration
Part-time students can complete this Graduate Certificate program in 9 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit. Alternatively, part-time studies can be combined with online courses.