Business and management bachelor's abroad: fields, countries, accreditation and admission
A bachelor's in business, management, marketing or finance abroad: specialisations, choosing a country, AACSB/EQUIS accreditation, admission requirements and careers.
Short answer: Business and management is one of the most popular bachelor's fields abroad. When choosing a programme, it helps to look beyond rankings at the practical focus of the curriculum, internship opportunities and accreditations such as AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Specialisations
- General Business Administration.
- Marketing and digital marketing.
- Finance and accounting.
- International business.
- Entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Tourism and hospitality management.
Choosing a country
- UK: a 3-year bachelor's with a "placement year" option. See: UCAS application.
- The Netherlands: practical business programmes at universities of applied sciences.
- Germany, France, Spain: English-taught international business programmes.
- Malaysia and the UAE: campuses of British and Australian universities at lower cost. See: studying in Malaysia.
- USA: the liberal arts model with a wide choice of subjects in the early years.
Accreditation
AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA are quality marks for business schools. They are not mandatory for a bachelor's but can be an advantage with employers and for future master's applications.
Admission requirements
- School certificate, especially the maths result.
- An English certificate.
- Motivation letter; an interview at some universities. See: preparing for a university interview.
- A foundation year if direct entry is not possible.
Careers
Internships, student clubs, projects and language skills are the main differentiators for business graduates. See: internships abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Is maths important for studying business?
Yes, basic maths is needed especially for finance, economics and analytics subjects.
Do I need an MBA after a bachelor's?
An MBA is usually studied after several years of work experience. See: MBA abroad.
Note: admission requirements and accreditation statuses may change. Check the university's official page before applying.
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