BACHELOR’S DEGREE International Business Studies

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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.

If you are looking for an international business degree with a global outlook, this is the right path. 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.

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Delivered by

H-FARM College

Degree

Bachelor of Science – University of Chichester (180 ECTS)

Language

English

Available spots

100

Tuition

EU students: €13,400
Non-EU students: €18,700
Study contributions for non-EU students

Start date and duration

September 2027 (classes from mid-September to mid-June)

Location

H-FARM Campus – Roncade (TV)

Class format

Full-time, in-person classes (expected attendance: 80% of classes)

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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.

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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.

If you are drawn to a more marketing and e-commerce profile, take a look at the Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing & Global Commerce, while the Master’s Degree in International Business lets you specialize after the bachelor.

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.

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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

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

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 project, pre-acceleratore, dissertation) – 30 ECTS

Enhancing courses

Enhancing courses are extracurricular programs that evolve every year, following the changes in the professional landscape and the most in-demand skills. They allow you to integrate what you learn in your academic path with practical and cross-disciplinary competencies.

Through these courses, you will develop skills that help you understand and anticipate companies’ needs.

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

Candidates who are citizens of EU countries, the Schengen area, or non-EU countries and wish to apply for bachelor’s degree programs for the 2027/202 academic year must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, the final year of secondary school in one of the countries within the three areas mentioned.

Applicants must hold, or obtain within the deadlines specified in the admission notice, an academic qualification suitable for admission to bachelor’s degree programs, in line with the entry requirements listed on the University of Chichester website. The academic qualification required for admission depends specifically on the country where the qualification was obtained.

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.

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Admission Process

STEP 1 – Submit Your Online Application

EU or Schengen Area countries:
You can apply for the program using the form available on this page. Within the form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:

-your personal details;
-your transcript from the second-to-last year of secondary school completed;
-a motivational video in English – watch the tutorial on how to create a motivational video;
-your English language certificate (if already obtained).

Non-EU countries:
You can apply for the program using the form available on this page. Students from non-EU countries must pay an application fee of €50. If admitted to the program, this amount will be deducted from the pre-enrollment fee or the enrollment fee.

Within the same form, you will need to provide several pieces of information, including:

-your personal details;
-your transcript from the second-to-last year of secondary school completed;
-a personal statement;
-a reference letter.

STEP 2 – Interview

EU or Schengen Area countries:

After submitting the online application, you will be contacted by the Admissions Team to schedule your motivational interview, which will be conducted in English. Interviews will take place on the dates indicated in the admission notice. During the interview, in addition to motivation, academic and extracurricular experiences, your level of English will also be assessed.

Non-EU countries:

Candidates from non-EU countries who have completed the application correctly will be invited to an asynchronous admission interview.

STEP 3 – Application Outcome

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

STEP 4 – Pre-enrollment or Enrollment

EU or Schengen Area countries:

Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment or enrollment, as applicable, as follows:

-by completing the pre-enrollment/enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment/enrollment fee for the 2027/2028 academic year.

Non-EU countries:

Admitted candidates will have the opportunity to accept their place and proceed with pre-enrollment as follows:

-by completing the pre-enrollment form received via email;
-by paying the pre-enrollment fee for the 2027/2028 academic year.

Only after obtaining a visa will students be able to proceed with enrollment by completing the enrollment form received via email and paying the first installment for the 2027/2028 academic year.

Application timeline

Several application rounds are planned for the 2027/28 academic year.

EU or Schengen Area countries:

Early Decision Round
6 October – 30 November
9 and 10 December
14 December
23 December
1–31 July

Round 1
1 December – 31 January
4 February
8 February
17 February
1–31 July

Round 2
1 February – 31 March
5 April
7 April
21 April
1–31 July

Round 3
1 April – 15 May
20 May
24 May
9 June
1–31 July

Round 4
16 May – 30 June
5 July
7 July
–
1–31 July

Round 5
1 July – 31 July
4 August
6 August
–
3–5 September

Rolling
01 August – 5 October
Rolling
The day after the interview
–
Within 3 days of receiving the result and no later than 10 October

Non-EU countries:

Early Decision Round
6 October – 30 November
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 1
1 December – 31 January
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 2
1 February – 31 March
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 3
1 April – 15 May
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

Round 4
16 May – 30 June
Within 7 days of receipt of the application
Within 7 days of receipt of the asynchronous video
Within 7 days of receiving the application outcome
1–31 July

The application deadline for students from non-EU countries is 30 June 2027.

Deadline for submitting missing documents

Students may start the online application process even if they do not yet have their upper secondary school diploma (or equivalent) or their English language certificate. However, any missing documents must be submitted by the deadlines set out in the Call for Applications.

Academic qualification: 16 October 2027

English language certificate: 16 October 2027

Early admission for fourth-year students

Students currently in their fourth year of upper secondary school, and students enrolled in the penultimate year of a programme leading to a recognised international qualification that grants access to university, may apply early to this degree programme for the 2028/29 academic year. For more information, see the Call for Applications.

Credit recognition and admission to years after the first

Applicants who wish to enrol in the programme and have previously earned credits recognised must:

successfully complete the admissions process for the programme, as set out in the relevant Call for Applications;
apply for credit recognition following the procedure set out in this document.

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

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Global Talent Grant

Applicants from non-EU countries will have the opportunity to join the “Global Talent Grant” programme and apply for a tuition fee reduction through the application form.

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Tuition & Financing

Fees and Payment Methods

Tuition for this Bachelor’s Degree for the 2027/28 academic year is as follows:

–EU or Schengen Area students: €13,400.00
If you apply during the Early Decision Round: €12,800.00

–Non-EU students: €18,700.00

Payment is made in 3 installments.

Late payment of tuition fees after the due date stated in the contract will incur progressive penalties: €100 from the 1st to the 10th day after the due date; €200 from the 11th to the 20th day after the due date; and €200 plus suspension of the student’s university career from the 21st day after the due date onward.

1st INSTALLMENT

EU or Schengen Area students:

Full Fee: €5,400 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,600 at enrollment)
Early Decision Round: €4,800 (€800 at pre-enrollment + €4,000 at enrollment)

Non-EU students:

€7,500 (€1,500 at pre-enrollment + €6,000 at enrollment)

2nd INSTALLMENT

EU or Schengen Area students:

€4,000 by January 15, 2028

Non-EU students:

€6,000 by January 15, 2028

3rd INSTALLMENT

EU or Schengen Area students:

€4,000 by May 15, 2028

Non-EU students:

€5,200 by May 15, 2028

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Career Perspectives

Career paths of the International Business Studies degree

With an international business degree, you can work in multinational companies, international organizations, consulting agencies and startups with a global vision. Typical profiles include:

International Sales Manager
Digital Project Manager
Business Development Specialist
Communication Specialist
Strategic Planner
Technology Consultant
Customer Experience Consultant
International Product Development

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Outcomes:

Experiential Term

During the second semester of the third year, students have the opportunity to put into practice the skills acquired throughout their course of study by choosing one of the following three options:

Internship project

An internship at a company or organization in Italy or abroad, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and on preparing the business project report and final pitch.

Pre-accelerator

Guided by experts from H-FARM’s Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, students can develop their startup project, which will form the basis of a business project report and a final pitch.

Dissertation

An academic thesis and individual research, accompanied by a one-week intensive course on research methods and writing techniques.

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.

FAQ

What is the International Business Studies degree?

It is a three-year international business degree delivered by H-FARM College in partnership with the University of Chichester (Bachelor’s of Science, 180 ECTS). It blends economics, finance, management and marketing with a strong international, digital and cross-cultural focus.

Who is the International Business Studies degree for?

It is perfect for those who dream of working in an international context, managing global projects or starting a business abroad. It is designed for curious students, open to the world and with a strong cross-cultural attitude. No previous experience is needed, but a good level of English is important.

What kind of international experiences does the course offer?

Throughout the three years, students can take part in exchange programs, summer schools or study-abroad experiences thanks to H-FARM College’s partnerships with international universities. The campus itself is a multicultural environment, where you study in English with students and faculty from all over the world.

What skills do you develop with this course?

You develop managerial, cross-cultural and strategic skills to operate in global contexts. The course blends economics, marketing, business management and communication with an international approach, learning to work in multicultural teams, analyze foreign markets and design global strategies.

What are the career opportunities after graduation?

You can work in multinational companies, international organizations, consulting agencies, non-profits or startups with a global vision, in roles ranging from international marketing to operations management, business development and strategic consulting.

Do I need to know several languages to enroll?

No, it is not mandatory, but it is an advantage. The course is entirely in English, so you need at least a B2 level. During the program you can improve your English and, if you wish, learn other languages useful in international business.

How much does the International Business Studies degree cost?

The tuition fee for the 2026/27 academic year is 12,800 euro for EU or Schengen students and 18,700 euro for non-EU students, payable in three installments, with dedicated financing options available.