BACHELOR’S DEGREE International Business Studies

Overview

The globalization of markets has profoundly reshaped the business world over the past decades. Increasingly, companies, organizations, and institutions see internationalization as a key factor for growth and long-term success.

The Bachelor’s degree in International Business Studies is designed to offer a complete academic experience, with a strong focus on developing the knowledge and skills graduates need to operate effectively in an international professional environment. The program is tailored to prepare a new generation of professionals and entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on international business, digital innovation, global marketing, and the management of international projects. Students are trained to understand the dynamics of international business management with a strategic mindset, entrepreneurial vision, and solid academic grounding.

Are you curious to find out how this course can help you build your future in international business? Contact us to receive more information or speak directly with our Admissions team.

WHO DELIVERS THE COURSE

H-FARM College

TITLE

Bachelor’s of Science – University of Chichester (180 ECTS)

LANGUAGE

English

AVAILABLE SEATS

100

START AND DURATION

September 2025 (lessons from mid-September to mid-June)

LOCATION

H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV)

TUITION FEE

EU Students: €11,800.00

Non-EU Students: €18,700.00
Study contributions for non-EU students

LESSONS FORMAT

Full-time, in person

of the students complete the program within the expected timeframe

of the students receive a job offer from the company where they did their internship

Average grade of graduating students.

Meetings with guest speakers, startuppers and CEO per year

Of the students who choose to work after graduation, finds employment within 6 months.

Why choose a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Studies

Today’s companies need professionals and managers capable of understanding the forces that drive global markets and how these forces interact and influence each other.

To become leaders and innovators in an increasingly interconnected and competitive global landscape, it is essential to understand the core principles of economics, finance, accounting, and business management, as well as global market dynamics and the opportunities offered by digital technologies. Students also explore international marketing strategies, geopolitics, and data analysis.

The Bachelor’s degree in International Business Studies provides this foundation, while offering a forward-looking perspective on international business and international business management, combining theory with real-world application.

If you want to learn more about the program and understand how it can support your future in international business, get in touch with us: we’re here to answer your questions and help you choose the right path for your education.

Academics

The Program of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Studies

Students will have the opportunity to explore key areas such as Global Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Innovation in Global Business Models, and Digital Transformation in Global Companies, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how businesses manage innovation on a global scale.

The program also includes a specific focus on International Branding & Marketing and international business strategies tailored to specific markets like China.

A crucial component of the curriculum is International Business Ethics & CSR, which helps students recognize the importance of corporate responsibility in a global context. With insights into Data-Driven Organizational Transformation, students learn how data is reshaping international organizations.

Topics like Managing Global Teams, Cross-Cultural Communication, and the Geopolitics of International Business provide students with a strategic and holistic understanding of the global business environment.

Want to see how this degree can open doors to an international career and innovative business opportunities? Contact us: we’re here to help you take the first step toward a global future.

The Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Studies Curriculum

YEAR I:
BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONS

CURRICULAR COURSES

Mathematics for Business – 10 ECTS
Principles of Finance and Accounting – 10 ECTS
Statistics – 10 ECTS
Principles of Economics – 10 ECTS
Principles of Management – 10 ECTS
Principles of Marketing – 10 ECTS

ENHANCING COURSES

Mandatory: Research Methods 1; Excel: Zero to Hero
Four courses of your choice among: Presentation Skills, Techniques & Tools; From Ideation to Presentation: Mastering the Art of Business Creation; Business English; Public Speaking and Debating Skills; Think Visually, Communicate Strategically; Introduction to AI

YEAR II:
DEVELOP YOUR VERTICAL SKILLS

CURRICULAR COURSES

Digital Transformation of Business – 10 ECTS
The Geopolitics of International Business – 10 ECTS
Big Data & AI in Business – 10 ECTS
International Marketing – 10 ECTS
Financial Institutions & Markets – 10 ECTS
International Business – 10 ECTS

ENHANCING COURSES

Mandatory: Ethics of AI; Data SQL: Zero to Hero
Four courses of your choice among: Foresight and future scenario analysis; Growth Mindset; Machine Learning: Zero to Hero; Generative AI; Omnichannel: dealing with complex strategies; Strategic Finance: Planning and Raising Funds for Success

YEAR III:
GET READY FOR ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE

CURRICULAR COURSES

Communication and Branding in the Digital Age – 10 ECTS
International Economics – 10 ECTS
Business Strategies in China – 10 ECTS
Experiential term (Internship, Pre Accelerator Camp, Dissertation) – 30 ECTS

ENHANCING COURSES

Mandatory: Leadership and Influencing
Two courses of your choice among: The Exponential Future – Next 10’000 days; Creation at lightspeed: Mastering the Art of Building PoCs and MVPs; Innovation in the Digital Age: Mastering the Art of Business Models

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

The objective of this Bachelor’s Degree is to train future professionals capable of operating proactively and innovatively in an international business environment.

DIRECT ACCESS TO THE JOB MARKET

This course will enable students to acquire a set of highly marketable skills. Graduates will be able to access junior positions in internationally relevant institutions.

ACADEMIC PATHWAY

This Bachelor’s Degree serves as a perfect starting point for an academic career in the field of international markets. Graduates will have the opportunity to pursue high-level postgraduate training programs.

Enhancing Courses

Enhancing Courses are a series of extra-curricular courses that integrate the knowledge provided by their academic pathway with practical skills of broad application.

Students will learn to understand their skill profile, cultivate a personal learning agenda, and develop a set of knowledge and abilities useful for understanding the needs of businesses.

Startup Mindset

We believe that the same skills and abilities that are essential for starting a startup, such as leadership, problem-solving, resilience, strategy, risk-taking, and continuous learning, are valuable in any career path.

Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students gain insights, methodology, and tools that can help them succeed as entrepreneurs and in any other profession.

Our study programs are ideal for those seeking to develop a versatile and comprehensive skill set.

H-FARM College Faculty

Our faculty is composed of lecturers with extensive international experience, whether in academia, management, startups, or consulting. Their diverse expertise in international business, international business management, and international economics ensures that students receive up-to-date, practical insights into the workings of global markets.

We partner with industry leaders and maintain strong ties with alumni who are now innovators within international companies, embodying the entrepreneurial mindset fostered by the Bachelor’s degree in International Business Studies.

To give our students the best opportunities to engage with this network, we’ve designed a 360-degree learning experience. Students grow through continuous interaction with guest speakers and industry experts, group projects, case studies, challenges, hackathons, networking events and inspirational talks, all in an environment that mirrors the reality of today’s international business world.

Want to get to know our faculty better? Discover who the key members of our Faculty are and how you’ll be able to interact with them as you step into the world of international business.

Admissions

You will find information about requirements, the selection process, and related timelines in the Admission Notice.

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To apply for the Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Studies, you need:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Have completed or be currently enrolled in the last year of an Italian high-school, or in Italian institution abroad or

Have completed or currently be enrolled in an education cycle abroad and have a foreign qualification recognized as suitable for admission.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess a language certification at an appropriate level to enroll. The accepted certifications are listed in the application announcement.

In some cases, it will be possible to access the course even without a certified English level. The accepted exemption cases are listed in the application announcement.

Each certification has particular characteristics, if you have doubts about which certification is most suitable for you, consult our Certification Guide.

Admission Process

STEP 1 – Submit Your Online Application

You can apply through the form on this page. During this process, you will need to provide various information, including:

– Your personal data;
– information about the school you are attending and grades related to the fourth year of high school – consult the guide for correctly uploading the fourth-year high school report card,
– a motivational video
– the English language certificate (if you already have one).

STEP 2 – Interview

After submitting your online application, the Admissions Team will contact you to schedule your motivational interview, which will be held in English. Interviews will take place on the dates indicated in the official call.

During the interview, in addition to motivation, academic and extracurricular experiences, your English proficiency will also be assessed.

STEP 3 – Application Outcome

After the interview, you will receive the outcome of your application via email.

STEP 4 – Pre-enrollment or Enrollment

Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept the offer and proceed with pre-enrollment or enrollment depending on the cases, as indicated below:

ROUND EARLY DECISION, 1, 2, and 3
Admitted candidates can pre-enroll in the course by either completing the pre-enrollment form received via email or by paying the deposit for the first installment of the tuition fee for the year 2025/2026.

IN OTHER ROUNDS
Admitted candidates can enroll in the course by either completing the enrollment form received via email or by paying the first installment of the fees for the academic year 2025/2026.

Timeline for Application

For the 2025/26 academic year, 7 application rounds will be available according to the timeline provided in the table below.

H-FARM College will allocate at least 15 spots for the program during Round 6. The Rolling option will only be activated if additional spots are available.

EARLY DECISION
01/10 – 15/11
19/11
21/11
by 28/11
01 – 31/07

ROUND 1
16/11 – 15/01
17/01
21/01
by 28/01
01 – 31/07

ROUND 2
16/01 – 15/03
18/03
20/03
by 27/03
01 – 31/07

ROUND 3
16/03 – 15/05
20/05
22/05
by 29/05
01 – 31/07

ROUND 4
16/05 – 30/06
02/07
04/07
–
01 – 31/07

ROUND 5
01/07 – 31/07
05/08
07/08
–
by 19/08

ROUND 6
01/08 – 31/08
02/09
03/09
–
by 05/09

ROLLING
01/08 – 10/10
Rolling
the day following the interview
–
Within 3 days of receiving the result and in any case by 16/10/2025

Deadline for submission of missing documents

At the time of the online application, it is not necessary to have the diploma or the English certificate.
These documents must be submitted by the following deadlines:

English Certificate: September 5th, 2025

Academic Title: October 16th, 2025

Early Admissions (Fourth Year of high school)

Students who are currently in the fourth year of high school can already apply for the International Business Studies course for the academic year 2026/27. To do so, they will need to fill out the form below and follow the detailed process outlined in the respective admission notice.

Credit recognition and access to subsequent years after the first year

Applicants who intend to enroll in the program with the recognition of previously earned credits must:

successfully complete the admission process as outlined in the respective admission calls;
request credit recognition through the procedure described in this document.

For more information, visit this page or write to admission.college@h-farm.com.

Dual career: student – athlete

Skiing, tennis, golf, horse riding, sailing, motorsport: Champion’s Academic Journey is the program dedicated to student-athletes who aim to excel both in sports and in academics, enhancing their athletic journey without giving up the university experience.

Access to this program is reserved for student-athletes competing at a national or international level, depending on the sport practiced.

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International students

International students — that is, students holding a non-Schengen nationality — will find information about the requirements, selection process, and related timelines in the Admission Process available at the button below.

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Tuition Fees & Financing

Fees and Payment Methods

The tuition fee for the Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Studies for the academic year 2025/26 is €11,800 per year.

The tuition can be paid in three installments.

A student who pays the tuition fees after the indicated deadline in the contract will incur progressively in a penalty of €100 from the first day to the tenth day after the deadline; a penalty of €200 from the eleventh to the twentieth day after the deadline; a penalty of €200 and a block on the University career from the twenty-first day after the deadline onwards.

1st installment

€5,000 (€780 + €4,220 if you choose to pre-enroll) to be paid during the enrollment process

2nd installment

€3,400 to be paid by January 15, 2026

3rd installment

€3,400 to be paid by May 15, 2026

Financing

Discover financing and facilitations for the academic programs at H-FARM College

Intesa Sanpaolo
“Per Merito” Financing

Sella Personal Credit

BNL
“Futuriamo” Financing

Career Perspectives

Outcomes:

Sales Development
Specialist

Digital
Project Manager

Communication
Specialist

International
Sales Manager

Organization & Strategy

Operational
Planning

CRM &
Sales Process Intern

Technology
Consultant

Business
Development Intern

People and
Culture intern

Strategic
Planner

Supply
Chain Intern

Customer
Experience Consultant

Recruiting &
Employer Branding

International
Product Development

Experiential Term

Final Experiential Term. For the development of students’ knowledge and skills.

During the second semester of the third year, all students will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned during their course of study by choosing one of the following options:

Internship project

An internship in a company or organization, in Italy or abroad, accompanied by an intensive week of lectures on research and analysis methods in the business field.

Pre-Accelerator

An opportunity to work closely with H-FARM consultants and develop one’s own startup project.

Dissertation

An individual study and research work accompanied by an intensive week of lectures on research and analysis methods in the business field.

Job on Campus

At H-FARM College, students can take advantage of various “LEARNING ON THE JOB” opportunities to enhance their employability and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

There are numerous “JOB ON CAMPUS” opportunities available, providing students with a chance to get involved, develop useful skills, and earn some income during their university years.

For instance, students can apply for positions within LUMINA, an agency structured like a real consulting firm, where professionals and faculty from H-FARM College serve as mentors.

Another opportunity is to join the FARMEDIA team, a media agency that engages in activities typical of the digital communication industry.