Overview

Students will develop an understanding of international human rights, cross-border issues, international organizations, cyber diplomacy, cooperative politics, armed forces and society, natural resource conflict and more.

Over the course of this program students will:

Gain the capacity to work actively within the development of a diplomatic strategy.
Introduce realistic solutions for management of current global crises.
Be familiar with global cultures and social networking.
Build contacts with diplomatic organizations and staff to enhance global connectedness and vision.

With a Bachelor's (IM) International Relations specialization, graduates can aspire to work as:

Diplomacy
Foreign Service
Journalism
International Programs Director
Program Officer or Director in a UN Organization
Program Officer or Director in a International structure or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Accreditation

Geneva Business School has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), the Association of Accredited Schools of Business International (AASBI) and EDUQUA. Geneva Business School has also strong ties with partner universities, enabling exchange programs

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Programme Structure

The program requires the successful completion of 180 credits (which represent, 1800 contact hours plus approximately 3600 independent study hours). Beyond the main Business modules offered within each major, students also take specialization courses, such as:

Security and Government Intervention
Becoming a Global Business
International Human Rights Law
Cross Border Issues
Protectionism and Free Trade
International Organizations
Cyber Diplomacy
Regional and Cooperative Politics
Armed Forces and Society
Insurgency and terrorist,
Natural Resource Conflict
Regime Change and International Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2021-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2022-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2021-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

70

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration International Relations View 5 other Masters in International Relations in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

70

IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).

6

Start practicing IELTS today!

Other requirements

General requirements

Students who wish to apply to a Geneva Business School bachelor’s degree must have successfully completed their final secondary school examinations and any other required examinations qualifying them for university admission in their country or in the country where their secondary school studies took place.

Swiss Maturité, International Baccalaureate of minimum 30 points, 3 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent
IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 70 (official English exam results) or proof of studying previously in an English-speaking environment for a minimum of 3 years
A scanned copy of all required academic diplomas, transcripts, and academic certificates
A 500-word written response to a business case study
An interview with a representative from the academic team on their chosen campus. Their response to the case study will be discussed in the interview.
Photocopy of valid passport / national ID

1 reference letter from a former teacher or employer

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Tuition Fee

International

23343 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 23343 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months.
EU/EEA

23386 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 23386 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months.

CHF 24,900 / year

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.