Overview

It prepares graduates for careers in business, consulting, public affairs, NGOs, and international organizations.

Key Facts

Built for globally minded students, this program blends business knowledge, international insight, and real-world experience to develop future leaders in a connected world. Learn more at the International Business Management and Global Affairs program from HIM Business School.

Explore the intersection of business and global affairs, with coverage of international business, economics, diplomacy, and global governance.

Learn through a one-year, hands-on format that includes two professional internships and a final consultancy project.

Gain a global perspective through multilingual, intercultural learning in an international environment.

Study a future-focused curriculum covering sustainability, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and AI.
Study in Switzerland and prepare for careers in business, consulting, public affairs, NGOs, and international organisations.

Programme Structure

Year 1: Business Foundations

Contemporary Issues and World Politics
Language I — Chinese, French or Spanish (Level 1 or 2)

Principles of Marketing

Body, Brain and Behaviour
World Languages & Intercultural Communication

Foundations of Sustainability

The Third Sector and Charitable Organisations
People, Culture and Organisations

Foundations of Business Finance

Principles of Economics

Internship #1

Year 2: Advanced Business Skills

Negotiation and Diplomacy

Language II — Arabic, Portuguese or German (Level 1 or 2)

Digital Media and Global Audiences
Neurosciences and Personal Development

Sustainable Business and Responsible Enterprise
Managing Resources Responsibly

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business Management
Finance Management

Internship #2

Year 3: Strategic Business & Global Affairs

Strategic Communication and Public Affairs
Marketing in a Global Context
International Organisations and Federations
Enterprise and New VenturesConsultancy Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

46

OR

3.5

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montreux, Switzerland

Disciplines

International Relations Management Studies Diplomacy View 30 other Bachelors in Management Studies in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

46

OR

3.5

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

5.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

Age:Minimum 17 years old. Applicants must be 18 before their first internship.

English:

IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, or equivalent. Students who do not meet the requirement can join the English Foundation Program.

2 admission routes:

Year 1

- Completed secondary education, or BTEC Level 3 (or recognised equivalent): Direct admission

or

- Secondary education not completed, but at least 9 months of professional work experience (part- or full-time): Selection interview before admission

-None of the above: students need to enroll to the Access Program before entering to Year 1

Direct entry Year 2

- BTEC Level 5 in any field, or successful completion of at least the first year of university (any discipline, any level): Direct Admission*

or

- Significant professional work experience (more than 18 months): Selection interview before admission*

* Bridge Course (online) required for all applicants without business background

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25800 CHF / year

≈ 25800 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25800 CHF / year

≈ 25800 CHF / year

Additional Details

All-inclusive degree: additional expenses required to cover accomodation, meals and infrastructure fees. Total cost of the program: 114,800 CHF

Living costs

Montreux

Switzerland

1700 - 2200 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Year 1: Business Foundations

Year 3: Strategic Business & Global Affairs

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Montreux

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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