Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies
United International Business School
Key Information
Campus location
Zürich, Switzerland
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, On-Campus
Duration
9 - 12 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CHF 12,300 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Program duration: 9 up to 12 months
Program format: Full-time, On-campus
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Program duration
Full-time students can earn an Undergraduate Certificate in 9 to 12 months (3 quarters of 20 credits each, or 4 quarters of 15 credits each), depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning; completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the full-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year
Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allow for optimal further education planning.
Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.
Study destinations
Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.
Our 9 global campus locations are based in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich.
Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.
Learn more about our Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies:
- Visit us on-campus
- Join a trial class
- Schedule an individual (virtual) appointment
- Join a local campus info session: upcoming info sessions – United International Business Schools (UIBS)
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Curriculum
Teaching schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days, and several online courses available 24/7, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are typically scheduled in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year.
Program requirements
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| Electives | 12 | 60 |
| Total | 12 | 60 |
Ideal Students
Admissions
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies awarded by the school's HQ in Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career preparation and job placement
Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:
- organizing several career seminars
- offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
- maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal.
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated career services
With the help from our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.
Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
Professional career perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. Important to note is that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.
Facilities
Program delivery
Program duration
Full-time students can earn an Undergraduate Certificate in 9 to 12 months (3 quarters of 20 credits each, or 4 quarters of 15 credits each), depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning; completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the duration of the full-time program. The more flexible the working hours, the more courses will be available to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Teaching schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days, and several online courses available 24/7, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are typically scheduled in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year.