
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Management
Validated by Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM)
Duration
3 yearsStudy Mode
OnlineTotal Tuition
€10,500Monthly Payment
Flexible installment payment options are available.Qualification
Bachelor’s DegreeStart Date
Students can begin at any time throughout the year, making it especially convenient for Caribbean students who wish to start immediately rather than waiting for a semester intake.Programme Overview
The Online Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Management from the Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM Geneva) is a 100% online, internationally focused undergraduate degree designed to prepare students for leadership roles in today's global business environment. Delivered over three years (180 ECTS credits), the programme combines contemporary business theory with practical management skills, emphasizing International Management, Innovation & Disruption, Leadership, and Technology & People. Students benefit from a flexible learning model using a world-class online learning platform, live webinars, digital libraries, and access to an international network of academics and business professionals.
For Caribbean students seeking an internationally recognized business qualification without leaving their home country, this programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain Swiss business education while continuing to work or manage family responsibilities. Graduates develop competencies in global business strategy, digital transformation, cross-cultural leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation—skills increasingly valued throughout the Caribbean in tourism, financial services, logistics, international trade, government, and multinational organizations. The curriculum also incorporates Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, business analytics, and strategic leadership, ensuring graduates are prepared for the future of work.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should possess:
High School Diploma, Swiss Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent secondary qualification
Vocational Education qualification (where applicable)
Academic transcripts
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Passport or National ID
Passport-sized photograph
English language proficiency (required for applicants from non-English speaking countries)
For applicants from the English-speaking Caribbean, English proficiency tests are generally not required, provided previous education was completed in English.
Who is this course for?
This programme is ideal for:
Recent CSEC/CAPE graduates pursuing an international business degree
Young professionals seeking career advancement
Entrepreneurs and business owners
Supervisors preparing for management positions
Employees in tourism, banking, insurance and logistics
Government officers
Family business successors
Professionals wishing to build international careers
Individuals interested in entrepreneurship
Students seeking a flexible online degree from a Swiss institution
Career Opportunities
International Business Manager
Business Development Manager
Operations Manager
Marketing Manager
Human Resource Manager
Project Manager
Entrepreneur / Business Owner
Supply Chain Manager
Management Consultant
Corporate Strategy Analyst
Programme Highlights
This foundational course introduces students to the major functions of management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations. Students learn how managers make decisions, motivate employees, allocate resources, and achieve organizational objectives. The course establishes the leadership principles that underpin the remainder of the degree.
Students gain an understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging technologies that are transforming modern organizations. The course emphasizes practical applications of AI in decision-making, operations, customer service, and business innovation, helping Caribbean graduates prepare for increasingly technology-driven workplaces.
This module explores how organizations use information systems to improve efficiency, support decision-making, and gain competitive advantages. Students examine databases, enterprise systems, cybersecurity awareness, cloud technologies, and digital transformation strategies used by modern organizations.
Students learn the principles of consumer behavior, branding, market research, pricing strategies, promotion, and customer relationship management. The course develops the skills needed to successfully market products and services within both Caribbean and international markets.
Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management are central topics of this course. Students learn internationally recognized project management techniques that can be applied across industries including tourism, banking, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and technology.
This course introduces financial management, budgeting, financial statements, investment decisions, and corporate finance. Students learn how businesses make sound financial decisions while understanding profitability, cash flow, and organizational financial health.
Students explore recruitment, employee development, compensation, performance management, workplace diversity, labor relations, and talent management. The course prepares graduates to effectively manage people, one of every organization's most valuable assets.
Entrepreneurship focuses on developing innovative business ideas, evaluating market opportunities, creating business models, securing financing, and launching successful ventures. This course is especially valuable for Caribbean entrepreneurs interested in building businesses that can compete globally.
Students examine legal frameworks governing business operations while exploring ethical leadership, corporate governance, contracts, employment law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. Ethical decision-making is emphasized throughout the programme.
As organizations become increasingly international, managers must understand cultural diversity. This module develops the ability to manage multicultural teams, negotiate across cultures, communicate effectively, and lead international organizations operating across different regions of the world.
Students learn how executives formulate competitive strategies, evaluate industry environments, identify growth opportunities, and create sustainable competitive advantages. Strategic planning tools and business analysis frameworks are applied through practical case studies.
This capstone leadership course develops executive decision-making abilities, organizational leadership, change management, and strategic communication. Students learn how successful leaders inspire innovation, manage organizational change, and guide businesses toward long-term success.
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