Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Business

Choice of specialisation:
Business, International Business Management, Management of Technology, or Management of AI & Machine Learning.

Shaping Minds for the 21st Century

The UBI Difference

Forward-looking focus on globalisation, digital economy, and good citizenship

The programme and its specialisations are designed based on the above three pillars following in-depth consultation with key industry stakeholders and alignment with future trends in our technology-led economy.
Opportunity to customise student's academic journey such as participating in the Venture Creation Lab project, where students work with entrepreneurs and simulators to learn how to develop the right skill sets and management teams to create innovative technology-based companies.

Hybrid learning ecosystem and practical experiences

Evolutive transition from student life to professional life:
• Year 1: class lectures with an introduction to Structured Learning
• Year 2: all modules with integrated Structured Learning
• Year 3: block teaching with Structured Learning
Maximises quality of learning by leveraging the use of technology.

Extensive networks of established companies participating in the programme

Deep engagement with local and regional organisations, expanding participants’ professional networks.
Valuable internship and employment opportunities thanks to our corporate partners.
Company visits and industry guest speakers from renowned companies and organisations.

Global business experience

Highly diverse faculty and student profiles with >25 nationalities represented in the programme.
Students have the option to spend a semester abroad in a partner institution and/or participate in an optional International business trip (e.g. LSE, Babson College, Boston University).

Personalised focus to support each student’s professional development

Small class sizes of 30-35 students.
Customisation in learning and academic journey through the selection of specialisations and final projects.
Career workshops to support individual growth and development thanks to UBI’s careers services office.
One-on-one coaching and tutoring to ensure a smooth academic progression thanks to our student community coaches.

World class faculty and online resources

Combination of experienced senior-level practitioners with over 15 years of professional experience in leading international companies and academics from world-renowned universities (e.g LSE, , ESCP Business School, Warwick University, Bristol University, University of Antwerp etc).
Case-studies and simulators from Harvard.

The Bachelor's Journey

YEAR 1

Core Modules

Economics
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Information Systems
Marketing in a Digital and Global Society
Mathematics for Business Decisions
Organisational Behaviour
Personal Development and Critical Thinking
Professional Skills Development
Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship and Startups
Foreign Language – Introductory level

YEAR 2

Core Modules

Accounting and Corporate Finance
Applied Research Methods for Business
Cultural Diversity and Communication in a Global Society
Data Science and AI in Business
E-commerce and Online Consumer Behaviour
International Management
Managing Innovation and Technology
People Management and Leadership
Sustainable Operations Management
Foreign Language – Intermediate level

YEAR 3

Programme Specialisation

Business

Global Challenges
Sustainable Societies and Economies
Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
Project Management
Sustainable Investment Management
Elective*

Programme Specialisation

International Business Management

Global Challenges
Sustainable Societies and Economics
Global Value Chains
International Financial Management
Sustainable International Business Development
Elective*

Programme Specialisation

Management of Technology

Global Challenges
Data Visualisation Storytelling and Applied Python
Data-Driven Marketing and Analytics
Finance and Technology
Psychology of Technology
Smart Operations

Programme Specialisation

Management of AI and Machine Learning

Global Challenges
Analytics for Business
Data Visualisation Storytelling and Applied Python
Database Management
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Neural Networks and Deep Learning applied to Business

Internship: Internships within a company (Brussels, Luxembourg or overseas).
OR 3 Extra Electives: choice of a wide selection of electives to enhance one’s studies.
OR Period Abroad: exchange semester at one of our partner institutions.
Integrative Management Project
Business Consultancy Project
OR Venture Creation Lab
International Business Experience (Optional)

The only bachelor's degree in partnership with a British university in Belgium and Luxembourg

Since 2012, UBI Business School delivers academic programmes in partnership with Middlesex University London, a British university with a distinguished heritage of excellence and innovation in higher education. It is one of the top 100 Young Universities in the World (Times Higher Education) and top 10 transnational universities (Times Higher Education) in the world.

This is a programme developed, delivered and assessed by a partner institution, and quality assured by Middlesex University. Students receive a Middlesex award upon successful completion.

Degrees awarded upon graduation

With the successful completion of the bachelor programme, graduates will obtain a British degree from Middlesex University London in accordance to their chosen specialisation:

BSc (Hons) Business
BSc (Hons) Business (International Business Management)
BSc (Hons) Business (Management of Technology)
BSc (Hons) Business (Management of AI and Machine Learning)

Speak to our admissions team to find out more

Questions? Come ask us during our Weekly Online Q&A Session on Wednesdays 12:00-13:00 CET

Admission Criteria

Profile

Candidates looking for a career in international management and/or entrepreneurship with an understanding of the use of technology in business.

Our programme prepares students with the intellectual, analytical, critical and employability skills needed to succeed as managers and leaders in careers across different sectors.
Students are expected to embrace the opportunities that globalisation, digitalisation and technology bring, as well as the changes in the business environment that they are creating.

Admission Process

UBI offers two intakes for the BSc programmes: one in September (autumn) and one in February (spring).

Application

Applicants are invited to apply directly online. Along with an application form, applicants need to submit a:

Secondary school/high school diploma and breakdown of individual subjects and grades (in English or French)
Scan of their passport
Portrait photo
Proof of command of the English language, usually IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL iBT (72) results
Personal statement: a 300-word critical analysis on the programme’s potential contribution to the applicant’s personal and professional development.

Note: All students enrolled in UBI programmes are expected to bring their personal laptops for all academic activities.

Admissions Board

The Admissions Board, led by the Programme Director, assesses each application package and makes recommendations based on the academic requirements and on the candidate’s overall suitability for the programme.

Interview

Candidates recommended by the Admissions Board are invited for a 30-minute interview with the Programme Director. Interviews for international candidates are usually conducted on Zoom.

Admission offer

• Successful candidates receive a confirmation email within 30 days of the personal interview offering admission to the programme.
• UBI welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds to maintain a diverse student body and promote a stimulating learning environment.

Applicants are not discriminated against on the grounds of political views, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Tuition Fees

Rates for enrolment in Academic Year 2023-2024:

Students are expected to complete the Bachelors programme in 3 years.
UBI Brussels Bachelors tuition fee: €7,560 per academic year for EEA citizens and €10,800 per academic year for non-EEA citizens.
UBI Luxembourg Bachelors tuition fee: €10,800 per academic year.
UBI offers a wide range of scholarships and tuition support programmes for prospective and currently enrolled students. For details, please see “Scholarships & Tuition Support Programmes”.
Tuition fees do not include personal equipment (e.g.: computers), textbooks, printing services, accommodation, flight and visa fees for international study trips, and/or similar academic expenses.
For further financial information, e.g.: on invoicing and payments, please see “UBI’s Financial Terms & Conditions for Students”.

Visa application for international students

Upon successful admission into the programme, students requiring a visa to study at UBI must make a first payment of EUR 5.750 to continue the enrolment process. UBI must receive the payment in full before providing any official documents, such as an official registration letter, that might be required in the visa application process. The payment covers the tuition fees for the first semester (EUR 5.400) plus an administrative fee (EUR 350). The tuition fees are fully refundable in case of visa rejection or a deferral/withdrawal before the start of the programme. The administrative fee is non-refundable.
Visa students who want to secure a place in the programme first, and continue the enrolment process later, have the option to make a down payment of EUR 1.000, and pay the remaining fees later, but before the start of the programme. The down payment is non-refundable in case the student decides not to study at UBI Business School, except for circumstances such as a medical and/or other legitimate reasons (e.g.: visa rejection) results in the student not being able to pursue his/her studies at UBI.
Study visas observe a difficult and lengthy process. It is therefore important for applicants to dedicate plenty of time to gather the necessary evidence and prepare themselves well ahead of the start of the programme.
For further financial information, please see “UBI’s Financial Terms & Conditions for Students”.

Sufficient means of subsistence for visa students

Visa students are required to provide proof of sufficient means of subsistence as part of the visa application process. These funds are aimed at proving that students have the minimum amount required to cover living costs, studies and repatriation costs.
For the 2023-2024 academic year in Belgium, the minimum required fund is 789 X 12 months = EUR 9,468.
Important note: it is highly recommended that this fund be safely secured in a blocked account, which UBI can help applicants set up.
For UBI’s regulation on subsistence funds, please see “UBI Proof of subsistence regulation”.
For any additional information concerning subsistence funds, please refer to the official Immigration Office Website.

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Our bachelor's programmes are offered in two locations: Brussels and Luxembourg*

UBI Business School’s suite of bachelor’s programmes are offered across both our Brussels and Luxembourg* campus, two important business centres in the heart of Europe.

These programmes aim to develop students’ international business knowledge as well as their management and leadership skills. Students get ready to face the challenges of an increasingly globalised environment within a digitalised economy and society while demonstrating good citizenship both on a personal and corporate level.

Our bachelor’s graduates are high-quality professionals who demonstrate a deep understanding of today’s companies’ needs as well as a strong awareness of the technological phenomena and trends in their corporate environment. They strive to identify, evaluate and implement business and management issues beyond the remit of their programme.

*Luxembourg students who choose to join the BSc (Hons) Business and BSc (Hons) Business (Management of AI & Machine Learning) will follow their classes online, in hybrid format with Brussels, for the final year of specialisation.

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Testimonials

Gustaf Brännhammar

BSc student | UBI Luxembourg

“An international environment allows me to grow and successfully compete in the global business environment. UBI has enabled me to broaden my views and experiences.”

Kelly Monga

BSc student | UBI Brussels

“UBI’s programmes are practical, up-to-date, and taught by experienced practitioners and academics. The curriculum prepares me well for a range of career options, and lays the foundation for pursuing a master’s degree.”

Roger Claessens

BSc Faculty | UBI Brussels

“Teaching at UBI over the last 16 years has been a continuous pleasure and a wonderful challenge. As a teacher, I endeavour to prepare students for the future and to face whatever challenges will lie ahead.”

Olamilekan Ogooluwa

BSc student | UBI Luxembourg

“UBI has helped shape my character. I have been able to establish and develop great leadership, time management and team building skills.”

Jessica Gobbo

BSc student | UBI Luxembourg

“UBI’s British business programme lays a strong foundation for my future Masters in HR Management. The hybrid delivery prepares me to use the technology needed in the modern business environment.”