Double Degree in International Business + International Relations

Highlights of the international relations & business degree

The Double Degree in International Relations and Business is a five-year programme designed to equip you with the skills to be able to lead business organisations or have a successful career in politics – on diplomatic missions or national or global institutions. The business and international relations degree, taught entirely in English and made up of 360 ECTS, has a practical approach that we see you complete work placements and internships, as well as take part on international study exchanges in the USA, Europe or Asia.

Campus-based	English
Villaviciosa de Odón	360 ECTS
Start: 18 sep. 2023	Title issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
5 Years	School of Social Sciences and Communication.
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Why study the Global Bachelor Double Degree in International Business and International Relations?

Expand your career opportunities

Imagine working in an international environment, identifying which challenges of globalization need to be taken into account in business and decision making.

Create solutions for global challenges.

The Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and International Relations, taught entirely in English, prepares you for assuming a leadership role to tackle the difficulties of today's globalized world. It has a demanding curriculum that offers you solid academic and practical training from the economics, business, trade and international relations perspectives.

A 100% international experience

You will complete two international exchanges during your third year, choosing from more than 100 destinations thanks to our agreements with the best universities in Europe, North America and Asia.

A different methodology

Learn how to professionally interact with different international agents, from states and public and private institutions to multinationals, international organisations and NGOs.

Global training programme

You will study an ambitious program in order to become a global professional capable of holding a business position in any country and any socio-economic environment.

In touch with the professional world

From day one, you will connect with the professional world thanks to: a CV created with company collaboration; faculty members working in banking, business or international trade; and compulsory internships.

Internationally recognised quality

Universidad Europea de Madrid was the first Spanish university to receive the prestigious ACBSP Accreditation (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) for all of our Business Department programs. This accreditation highlights the excellence of the University’s faculty, learning outcomes and commitment to continuous improvement. It demonstrates the internationally recognised quality of its training programs through students’ ability to demonstrate advanced skills development in line with employers’ needs.

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A study plan designed to give you understanding of business and international relations

You will study an ambitious program to become a global professional capable of holding a business position in any country and under any socioeconomic environment. You will gain a work profile with a great capacity for management and leadership, an integral vision of the company and an international perspective. You will be immersed in a professional reality from day one: a CV designed with company collaboration; a faculty made up of professors in who work in banking, business or international trade and compulsory internships that allow you to live and learn about the profession.

Study plan structure

YEAR	SUBJECT	CREDITS	TYPE	LANGUAGE
1	Accounting and Financial Analysis	6	DR	EN
1	The Economic Environment	6	DR	EN
1	Environments: Cultural, Political and Legal	6	DR	EN
1	Fundamentals of International Business	6	DR	EN
1	Contemporary Geopolitics	6	DR	EN
1	Communication Skills	6	DR	EN
1	Language A I	6	DR	EN
1	Introduction to Marketing	6	DR	EN
1	Mathematics	6	DR	EN
1	Principles of Business Management	6	DR	EN
1	History and Theory of International Relations	6	DR	EN
1	Human Rights and Development Cooperation	6	DR	EN
2	Competitor Analysis	6	DR	EN
2	Financial Accounting and Management Control in the International Enviroment	6	DR	EN
2	Financial Economics	6	DR	EN
2	World Economics	6	DR	EN
2	Statistics	6	DR	EN
2	International Taxation	6	DR	EN
2	Sources of International Finance	6	DR	EN
2	Language A II	6	DR	EN
2	Business Intelligence	6	DR	EN
2	International Marketing	6	DR	EN
2	Human, Economic and Political Geography	6	DR	EN
2	Concepts of International Relations: Actors and Factors	6	DR	EN
3	International Trade	6	DR	EN
3	International Law and Contracting	6	DR	EN
3	International Strategic Management	6	DR	EN
3	Internationalisation Strategies	6	DR	EN
3	International Finance	6	DR	EN
3	Human Resources Management	6	DR	EN
3	Managerial and Negotiation Skills	6	DR	EN
3	Language A III	6	DR	EN
3	Commercial Research	6	DR	EN
3	Production Management and International Operations	6	DR	EN
3	Documenting Sources	6	DR	EN
3	Current-Day Observations	6	DR	EN
4	Distribution and Logistics	6	DR	EN
4	International Business Ethics	6	DR	EN
4	Project Management	6	DR	EN
4	Emerging Markets and Developed Countries	6	DR	EN
4	International Negotiation and Diplomacy	6	DR	EN
4	University Activities	6	DR	EN
4	Environmental Hazards and Climate Change	6	DR	EN
4	Internship I	6	DR	EN
4	Internship II	6	DR	EN
4	Graduation Project: Global Bachelor's Degree in International Business	6	DR	EN
4	Theory of State and Comparative Political Systems	6	DR	EN
4	Comparative Legal Systems	6	DR	EN
5	Public International Law	6	DR	EN
5	Cultural Differences and Interculturality	6	DR	EN
5	Spain's Foreign Policy	6	DR	EN
5	International Terrorism and Organised Crime	6	DR	EN
5	The United Nations	6	DR	EN
5	Theory and Analysis of International Conflicts	6	DR	EN
5	Diplomatic and Consular Law	6	DR	EN
5	Defence and Security Alliances	6	DR	EN
5	Image Abroad and Public Diplomacy	6	DR	EN
5	International Legal Conflicts	6	DR	EN
5	Lobbyists	6	DR	EN
5	Graduation Project: Global Bachelor's Degree in International Relations	6	DR	EN
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Internships

External internship regulations

Internships are a key component of your training. Acquiring experience after what you have learnt in your degree is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internships: curricular—which are included in your study plan—and extracurricular—which you can do on a voluntary basis.

In order to complete curricular internships in companies, you will need to have 50% of the credits approved and to register the subject before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and interim and final reports are prepared for evaluation.

If you want to take your work experience to the next level before finishing your university education, you can pursue an extra-curricular internship. You can do them in any academic year, but keep in mind that internships are a formative complement to your studies; therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.

Collaborators

Universidad Europea has signed over 3,000 agreements with different institutions, companies or financial institutions, such as Banco Santander, Deloitte, Adidas, Telefónica, Grupo Día, Accenture, Phillips Ibérica, Microsoft, PWC, Salesforce, etc.

Universidad Europea has 253 agreements for study abroad exchanges which sometimes allow for international internships, such as with the University of Berkeley or McGill.

Additionally, it is worth noting the professional projection of these students in international organizations which continuously require students from this discipline, such as:

World Bank
International Monetary Fund
European Central Bank

International business and relations degree career opportunities

A cutting-edge syllabus focused on the market, an experiential academic model, an international outlook and compulsory internships make up the core of the degree, increasing your employability and entrepreneurial capacity and making it easier for you to access the national and international job market. As a Graduate in International Business and International Relations, you will be highly skilled with an international projection, fully capacitated for the international management of a company. You will acquire the knowledge, techniques, skills and conduct needed in international business culture. This is a culture that demands professionals with multidisciplinary knowledge, solid management and business techniques, economic and language skills, geopolitical knowledge, an understanding of how institutions work and international experience. You will acquire the latter through international exchanges during your degree.

Where can I work?

As a director, specialist or manager of any department of a company or multinational corporate organisation in any sector or activity.
At border control agencies.
As an entrepreneur managing your own company or family business.
As an international, commerce and economic relations expert at foreign trade organisations, firms and consulting agencies.
In research or planning centres and institutions or Think Tanks.
At the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Central European Bank or at private financial institutions.
At diplomatic missions or consulates.
As a business development advisor or consultant.
In international business development and inter-organisation cooperation.

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Faculty

The faculty on this degree has 70% of doctors.

Faculty

Almudena Rodríguez
Human Resource Management.
Almuneda Rodríguez has specific knowledge on employer branding and internal communication. She has 25 years’ experience in HR and communications management positions at IBEX companies. She currently works as a senior advisor for internal communications and employer branding.
Almudena Vázquez
Language C II.
Antonio Alcocer
Project Management.
Antonio Alcocer has had a long international career in management positions relating to consulting, strategic management, finance, project management, business development and marketing. He has PMP, EFA and Six Sigma professional certifications. Antonio is CEO of Alcocer&Co and is president of the charitable organisation Minds4Change.
Antonio Jesús Pinto Tortosa
History and Theory of International Relations, Human Geography, Economics and Politics.
His doctoral thesis focused on the impact of the Haitian slave revolution (1791) in the Hispanic Caribbean. As part of his doctoral training, he completed three research stays at international centres of excellence in the cities of London, New York and Pittsburgh (USA).
Aranzazu Otero
English.
Belén García-Delgado Giménez
Document sources.
Belén’s specialties include applied documentation as well as research methodology. She has collaborated in various research projects and is the author of a range of book chapters, articles in high-impact journals and papers that she has presented at various conferences. She began her professional experience in libraries and documentation centres, combining this work for some time with teaching before finally fully dedicating herself to education. Since 2007, she has taught documentation and research methodology in English and Spanish for different bachelor’s degrees.
Cesar Lajud Desentis
Emerging Powers and Markets, Current Global Geopolitics, International Business and Diplomacy.
With extensive experience as a consultant and commercial advisor for Mexico in different countries, César has acted as Consulate General for Mexico in California and has led projects for the World Bank in Equatorial Guinea.
César was previously at London International College and the University of Sunderland in London (taught in English); Saint Louis University in Madrid; Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University and Miami Dade College in Florida, USA (taught in English); Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (taught in Spanish); and, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Rio de Janeiro in Brazil (taught in Portuguese).
Eli Seidel
Logistics Distribution.
Felipe Graeml
International Strategic Management, Internationalisation Strategies, Management of Production and International Operations.
Francesco Cortellese
International Taxation.
Gloria Canales
The Economic Environment, the Global Economy, International Trade, Global Powers and Emerging Markets, Environmental Risks and Climate Change.
César was previously at London International College and the University of Sunderland in London (taught in English); Saint Louis University in Madrid; Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University and Miami Dade College in Florida, USA (taught in English); Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (taught in Spanish); and, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Rio de Janeiro in Brazil (taught in Portuguese).
Guillermo Martínez
Environmental Impact Assessment
Guillermo Rocafort
The European Union in the World.
Guillermo is the author of more than 20 books on history, economics and law. His books on economics discuss topics such as tax havens. Guillermo has worked as an analyst of political and economic news in Latin America, and has participated in numerous national and international university congresses.
Héctor Carretié
International Finance.
Héctor holds different positions at private companies in Madrid and London (CFO, KAM and controller). He is an expert in the following: the global economy, the global economy and COVID-19, international finance, blockchain and eXtensbile Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
Hutan Hejazi
Environments: Cultural, Political, Legal an
d Ethical Environments in International Business, Lobby Groups.
Ivan Oliver Hillard
The Foundations of International Business, Principles of Business Management.
Ivan has a Master’s Degree in International Conflict and International Relations. He also has a Master’s Degree in International Business and Trade. His PhD is in Business and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Javier Fernández Collantes
Communication Skills.
Since 2013, Javier has been working in the Education and Translation Department as a professor of English, French, Spanish Language Education I and II and Language Education. In addition, he teaches communication skills in English as a part of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and is a tutor for the internship course of the Master’s Degree in Bilingual Education.
Javier Martínez
Mathematics.
Jesús A. Soto Pineda
Law and International Procurement.
Jesús has worked as a professional in Colombia, the United Kingdom in Spain. He is the director of the Legal and Political Science Department of the Faculty of Social Science and Communications at Universidad Europea. His research topics and professional work revolve around trade law, competition law and international commercial arbitration. He has completed postdoctoral terms abroad in Chicago at Kent College of Law and at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
Jesús Muñoz
Competitive Market Analysis, Statistics.
Jesús is professor of economics at Universidad Europea Madrid, where he also teaches classes as a part of the Master’s Degree in International Trade and Economic Relations. He also contributes to teaching the Master’s Degree in Business Internationalisation and Foreign Trade and the Master’s Degree in Management and Administration in the Social Economy and Cooperatives at Universidad Católica de Ávila.
Julia Pulido Grajera
Internships.
In the field of research, she has been a research fellow at the London School of Economics/IDEAS and principal investigator of the research group, ‘International Security, Public Policies and Global Governance’ of Universidad Europea. She is a member of the University of Salamanca’s Transnational Organised Crime Observatory and of the Working Group for the Illicit Trafficking and Criminal Networks Observatory of the Elcano Royal Institute.
Julieta Espín Ocampo
Final Degree Project, Middle East and Maghreb.
Julio Guinea
Diplomatic and Consular Law.
A Doctor of Law who graduated ‘cum laude’ in Legal Articulation of Common Foreign and Security Policy and Common Security and Defense Policy.
Laura Gauthier Blassi
Language C II.
Laura Juárez
Introduction to Marketing, International Marketing.
Laura Pérez Rastrilla
Theory of the State and Political Systems, Foreign Policy of Spain, Foreign Image and Public Diplomacy.
A Doctor in Journalism, Laura focused her doctoral thesis on: ‘Kosovo: The First NATO Strike Operation. Information and propaganda in the Spanish media’. With a Master in Social Communication, Laura is a volunteer for the Red Cross Communication Department. She combines teaching with consultation work on communication and international relations.
Luis Fernando García
Financial and Accounting Analysis, International Accounting, Mergers and Acquisitions.
Luis Fernando has worked as a professor both in Argentina and Spain, teaching financial accounting, expenses accounting and corporate accounting at Universidad Carlos III in Madrid and Universidad Europea Madrid, giving classes both in Spanish and English. Along with other professors in Universidad Europea Madrid’s Accounting Department, he published a financial accounting manual that uses active methodologies applied to the new European Higher Education Area. He works as an international tutor for Universidad Europea Madrid’s exchange programs both for outgoing and incoming students. His main areas of research are international and national accounting standards in Spain, Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands and China.
Luis Lacalle
International Marketing, Business Intelligence, Business Research.
Marina Mattera
Innovation Management.
Since 2011, Marina has been involved in education and teaching, with the goal of improving the methodologies used and the quality of learning in higher education environments. She has participated in international projects financed by the EU in the context of the H2020 project (Erasmus+), projects implemented by the Spanish Ministry of the Economy and Competitiveness (a national plan) and internal projects. She has also been the coordinator of a consulting project for the World Bank.
Ricardo Rodríguez Arribas
Public International Law.
Sara Grandio Tierno
Language C II.
Susana Sousa
Financial Economics, International Financing Sources.
Susana has worked at brokers and investment banks, providing intermediary, portfolio management, treasury and arbitration services. With vast experience as a university professor and in the business world, she is currently director of the International Relations Department and director of the Global Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at UEM, as well as an honorary member of UCM. She has completed international exchanges at the Haas School of Business (Berkeley), Harvard University (Cambridge) and the London School of Economics. Her main areas of research include tourism financing, value creation and new teaching methodologies.
Ted Liu / Gabriela Bronchner
International Relations: Actors and Factors, Security and Defense Alliances.

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Universidad Europea is renowned for its academic excellence and has been recognised worldwide with awards as prestigious as the European Seal of Excellence 500+, QualiCert certification, and the Madrid Excellence award.

In the international accreditation rating, QS Stars, Universidad Europea has obtained a total of four stars out of five. This external accreditation system determines the level of excellence achieved by universities in several areas. Universidad Europea has achieved the maximum score of five stars in employability, teaching, facilities and social responsibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why study International Business and International Relations?

The importance of having an international profile has become increasingly important over the past few years because of the multinational and multicultural way that society has evolved. The Double Degree in International Business + International Relations at Universidad Europea offers you the possibility to attain two undergraduate degrees in five years and allows you to develop deep knowledge in both business and international relations.

Our graduates develop a versatile profile that opens doors to careers across the globe in many sectors. If you choose to study here, you will be able to gain a real insight into the professional world thanks to our agreements with large organisations in which you can carry out work placements and internships.

Our study plan ensures that you hone your skills in both areas, with subjects including:

Theory and Analysis of International Conflicts,
Diplomatic and Consular Law,
Defence and Security Alliances,
International Negotiation and Diplomacy,
World Economics
Business Intelligence
International Strategic Management

What is the difference between international business and International Relations?

While international business and international relations go hand-in-hand and, together, will help you achieve a profile to enjoy a successful career in whatever sector and wherever you choose around the world, there are some differences between the two. Let us explain:

International relations is the study of how political, social, and religious forces interact with each other in largely peaceful ways (although conflict does sometimes arise). The curriculum is based on the liberal arts, history, geography and social sciences.
International business, as the name suggests, focuses more on how global organisations trade goods and services. There is more of a focus on the management and finance side - with subjects typically including budgeting, production management, distribution and logistics, and competitor analysis.

What can you do with a Bachelor of international studies and business?

Graduating with a double degree in international business and international relations will open doors to a varied and global career.

Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in all sorts of industries and environments. This is just an example of what you can expect to do:

Director or manager of any department of a company or multinational corporate organisation.
Entrepreneur managing your own company or family business.
International, commerce and economic relations expert at foreign trade organisations, firms and consulting agencies.
Researcher at institutions or Think Tanks.
At the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Central European Bank or at private financial institutions.
Diplomatic missions or consulates.
Business development advisor or consultant.

Where can I study business and international relations?

Choosing Universidad Europea as the place to study business and international relations will help set you apart.

This is because we have a focus on experiential learning. So, as well as learning the theory behind business structures and international relations, you will be putting it into practice from day one thanks to agreements with companies across all sectors. You will have compulsory internship periods, as well as two international exchange opportunities - you can choose from more than 100 options in the US, Europe and Asia.

In addition, you will have access to a top class faculty made up of leading experts in banking, financial services, politics and international relations.

Global Bachelor Double Degree in International Business and International Relations Madrid

Highlights of the international relations & business degree

Your study recognition analysis at no cost

Why study the Global Bachelor Double Degree in International Business and International Relations?

Internationally recognised quality

A study plan designed to give you understanding of business and international relations

Study plan structure

Academic calendar

Internships

Collaborators

International business and relations degree career opportunities

Where can I work?

Admissions

Entrance exams

Reserving a place

Enrolment

Credit recognition and centre transfers

Your virtual tour begins here!

Open Days

Faculty

Faculty

Quality guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions

Why study International Business and International Relations?

What is the difference between international business and International Relations?

What can you do with a Bachelor of international studies and business?

Where can I study business and international relations?

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