Bachelor of Science in Business Finance
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
CHF 28,980 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU is a private institution; full scholarships are not available
Introduction
This program provides students with a comprehensive global and financial overview and sound business ethics. In competitive global markets, creating value is important for international businesses. This is what makes our major in business finance both challenging and enjoyable, and why a degree in it can lead to a career that is both satisfying and lucrative.
Business finance is about creating value for stakeholders which makes it a rewarding and challenging field to work in. In this specialization, students will learn how to make decisions based on financial risk and opportunity, anticipate their clients’ needs and efficiently manage financial resources while balancing risk and profitability. Through a clear understanding of financial instruments and institutions, students will graduate with sound business ethics and a comprehensive overview of global finance.
Students may choose to study either the six-semester program (option 1) with 210 ECTS or the seven-semester program (option 2) with 240 ECTS.
- Duration: Seven semesters/three years (240 credits)
- Locations: Geneva
- Teaching Language: English
- Starting dates: October/February/June/August
- Admission: Year-round
- Semester Fee: CHF13,800
Degree Awarded
At EU Business School, students have the unique option to earn two degrees.
Option 1: Single qualification
Students completing the EU Bachelor of Science in Business Finance program are awarded an EU Business School Switzerland private and internationally accredited bachelor's degree.
- Duration: Six semesters/three years (summer fast-track option available)
- Credits: 151 CH/210 ECTS
Option 2: Dual qualification on campus
By successfully completing one extra semester on our Geneva campus, you will earn a second state-accredited BSc (Hons) in International Business, awarded by the University of Roehampton in London.
- Duration: Seven semesters/three years (summer fast-track option available)
- Credits: 172 CH/240 ECTS
Students who wish to further their knowledge in a specialization may take an additional semester and earn a Diploma of Advanced Studies (30 ECTS) which is accredited and state-recognized (título propio) from Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM), Spain.
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Curriculum
A sample of the International Relations program courses:
- Bank & Treasury Management
- Security Analysis
- Financial Derivatives
Option 1: EU Bachelor's Degrees
This is a six-semester, three-year program with 210 ECTS. The first year comprises core courses to provide students with a solid base in all fundamental business areas. Specialization subjects are incorporated from the third semester onwards. On successfully completing six semesters, two final case studies and a dissertation, students earn an internationally accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland and a state-recognized university bachelor's degree from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain, (título propio).
Year 1
Semester 1
- Business Management
- Managing People & Organizations
- Marketing & UX
- Impactful Communication
- Finance & Accounting
- Innovative Technology in Business
Semester 2
- Project Management
- Applied Data Analytics
- Economics & Enterprise
- Responsible Management
- Digital Branding, Advertising & Media Channels
- Creativity & Design Thinking
Year 2
Semester 3
- Logistics & Operations
- Digital Business
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Financial Accounting
- Business Finance Management
Semester 4
- Strategies in A Disruptive World
- Marketing in Action
- Business Research Methods
- Digital Economy
- Web Design & Web Analytics
- Digital Leadership
Year 3
Semester 5
- Creative Business Cases
- Transformational Change Management
- Innovation in Business
- Introduction to Data Science
- Digital Transformation
- Entrepreneurship in Digitalization
Semester 6
- Business Consulting & Project Management
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Professional Soft Skills
- Financial Derivatives
- Consulting & Auditing Services
- The Future of The Financial Service Industry
Option 2: Bachelor's (título propio) + BA (Hons) in Business Management
This is a seven-semester, three-year program with 240 ECTS. The first-year core courses provide students with a solid base in all fundamental business areas. Specialization subjects are incorporated in the third, fourth and fifth semesters. In the third year, students focus on business management to equip them with key managerial concepts, theories and tools necessary for any business field. Upon the successful completion of two final cases and a dissertation, students earn a university-specific bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), Spain, and a Certificate of Specialization in one of the seven majors from EU Business School Switzerland. In addition students are awarded a state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management from the University of Derby, U.K. To earn these degree titles, students study in a hybrid learning environment.
As well as opening doors in the business job market, this option is recommended for students wishing to do graduate or post-graduate studies at a public university and/or work in the public sector.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Business Management
- Managing People & Organizations
- Marketing & UX
- Impactful Communication
- Finance & Accounting
- Innovative Technology in Business
Semester 2
- Project Management
- Applied Data Analytics
- Economics & Enterprise
- Responsible Management
- Digital Branding, Advertising & Media Channels
- Creativity & Design Thinking
Semester 3
- Logistics & Operations
- Digital Business
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Boosting Creativity
- Digital Skills Development
Year 2
Semester 4
- Strategies in A Disruptive World
- Marketing in Action
- Business Research Methods
- Web Design & Web Analytics
- Digital Economy
- Digital Leadership
Semester 5
- Creative Business Cases
- Transformational Change Management
- Innovation in Business
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals
- Real Estate, Pension Investment Funds & Trusts
- International Financial Management & Financial Institutions
Year 3
Semester 6
- Global Business & Strategy
- The Business Consultancy Project Part I
- Marketing Across Cultures
Semester 7
- Developing Leadership & Management
- The Business Consultancy Project Part II
- International Entrepreneurship
Rankings
Ranked #1 in Class & Faculty Diversity by QS Top MBA 2023
Best Business School in Catalunya (Barcelona) according to La Razón
MBA Program Ranked #3 in Spain by Forbes Magazine
Awarded four stars for excellence in business education by QS Stars
EU's MBA is recognized as #20 in the world by América Economía
EU's Online MBA ranked #24 in the world by QS Top MBA
EU's MBA ranked #25 worldwide in QS International Trade Rankings 2023
Ranked Top 50 in the QS European MBA Rankings 2023
Ranked fifth in the QS MBA Guide Return on Investment Report for salary uplift in Europe
Placed sixth as best business school for women by Capital magazine
Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for career specialization (MBA in Entrepreneurship)
Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for career specialization (MBA in Marketing)
Ranked in the Top 150 in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2023
EU's Online MBA ranked top in CEO Magazine’s Online Global Rankings nine years running
Ranked Premier DBA program by CEO Magazine
Listed as a top 30 European higher educational institution for entrepreneurship by EU-Startups
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Business Finance degree (título propio) provides students with business knowledge and specialist skills in finance including bank and treasury management and security management. Students who successfully complete this degree may be interested in the following job positions:
- Financial Planner
- Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Trader