The Bachelor in International Affairs (BIA) combines political science, economics, business administration and law to help you understand and address today's global challenges. Develop an international perspective, analytical skills and practical experience for careers at the intersection of the public and private sectors.
As a leading European business university, the University of St.Gallen’s Bachelor’s programme in International Affairs (BIA) trains "flexible generalists" who possess broad expertise in international affairs, with the ability to specialise when needed while retaining a holistic perspective. Graduates excel at communicating across disciplinary boundaries.
The Major in International Affairs (BIA) adopts a generalist approach, integrating disciplines such as economics, political science, and selected areas of law and business administration. The programme provides students with broad orientation and assessment skills, as well as analytical capabilities and methodological expertise.
Do you turn straight to the financial section of the newspaper in the morning or find yourself more drawn to the "International" news? Are you interested in issues within the EU arising from differing political systems? Do you want to understand how aid is organised in disaster zones or how diplomats navigate conflicts between countries?
In the Major in International Affairs, you will address central societal challenges that lie at the intersection of politics, economics, and law.
Whether you choose to continue your studies in a master's programme at the University of St.Gallen or pursue a career in international organisations, companies, public administration or the non-profit sector, the Bachelor in International Affairs equips you with the interdisciplinary knowledge and international perspective needed to successfully shape your individual path.
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