International University in Geneva, Switzerland

Webster University Geneva:
Webster University Geneva in Switzerland is an international, independent, non-profit institution of higher education offering bachelors’ and masters’ degree programs in the humanities, social sciences, business, management, information technology and media communications. Our undergraduate and graduate degree courses are taught through English. There are approximately 600 students from over 90 different nationalities studying us.

Webster University Geneva offers the following undergraduate & graduate degree programs in English:

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science Degree Program:
The BS in computer science degree gives you a solid foundation in the major areas of computer science: programming, database management, systems and hardware. The skills and expertise that you will gain from studying these fields are in high demand in all industries, and will help you in whatever career you pursue.

Required courses:
Introduction to information processing; Computer programming I; Computer programming II; Mathematics for computer science I; Algorithms; Operating systems; Systems analysis and design; Data structures

Plus 4 courses from the list below:
Network security; Computer architecture; Operating systems concepts; Database concepts; Database applications

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations Degree Program:
The program covers such areas as: Political science; History; International Law; International Law, Economics, globalization & development; Migration & refugees

All students seeking a BA degree in International relations are required to complete 36 credit hours within the department. This must include a course in Methods, a Research course (fulfilled by taking the Seminar, Senior Thesis, or a designated upper-division course), and the Senior Overview. Note that degree requirements are different for students electing an emphasis in Economics or Refugee Studies.

The required 36 credit hours (12 courses) must include the following:
- Introduction to International Politics
- One course from the following: Introduction to Comparative Politics; Politics in the Industrialized World;  The Politics of Development; International Political Economy
- One course from the following: Modern Europe; History of Russia: Since 1917; History of England: Twentieth Century; Modern Asia; Third World
- One course from the following: Diplomatic History; International Affairs; Conduct of Foreign Policy); Comparative Politics, or alternative
- Two courses from the following: The World System Since 1500; International Law; International Organizations: Structure and Political Conflict (INTL 2610 may be substituted); International Economics;  Research Requirement (to be taken in conjunction with a designated 3000-level or 4000-level course) Senior overview*
- With your advisor’s permission, one course from the following may be applied toward the required 36 credit hours: Economics of Development; Comparative Economic Problems; Global Journalism; Business Law: International; International Business

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Communications Degree Program:
The Media communications program gives you a strong foundation in the major areas of media and communications, including: audio and video production; music recording; photography; journalism; newspaper production; advertising; graphic design

Required courses:
Introduction to Mass Communications; Introduction to Media Production; Introduction to Media Writing or
Fundamentals of Reporting; Introduction to Media Literacy; Ethics in the Media; Introduction to Media Research; The Law and the Media Senior Overview, or Professional Media Practicum

Plus 2 courses from the following:
Interpersonal Communication; Applied Media Aesthetics; Cultural Diversity in the Media; International Communications

And 1 course from the following:
Audio Production I; Photo I; Introduction to Interactive Media; Video Production I; Introduction to Marketing Communications; Introduction to Radio-TV journalism; Scriptwriting; Writing for Public Relations

Portfolio Review:
As a student majoring in media communications, you must complete a portfolio of your work after you have completed the following courses: Introduction to Mass Communications; Introduction to Media Production; 6 credit hours of any introductory production courses; 3 credit hours of media theory courses

The Department will review your portfolio with you to assess your progress. We can then offer you guidance for your academic program and career goals.

General Education Requirements:
A minimum of 36 credit hours must be taken within the selection of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses, with the following distribution:

- Category One - 18 hours: Literature, History, Foreign language, General studies, Religious studies, Philosophy, Visual Art, Dance, Theatre, Music, Composition

- Category Two - 12 hours: Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Women's studies, Multicultural studies, International Relations, International studies, Economics, Human Rights

- Category Three - 6 hours: Computer Applications, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Degree Program:
Bachelor of Science (BSBA) in Business Administration adds further elements of business management, including information analysis, organizational behavior, operations management, and business policy.

Business core curriculum courses:
College Algebra; Financial Acounting; Managerial Accounting; Introduction to Statistics; Management Theory & Practice; Principles of Macroeconomics; Principles of Microeconomics; Principles of Finance; Information Analysis; Business Law: International; Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management; Business Policy

Business administration major courses:
Upper level courses from any program in the School of Business and Technology (Business Administration, Finance, Management, Computer Science, etc.)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance Degree Program:
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance adds the same elements covered in the BS of Business Administration, and includes a focus on the three major finance areas: corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions and markets.

Business core curriculum courses:
College Algebra; Financial Acounting; Managerial Accounting; Introduction to Statistics; Management Theory & Practice; Principles of Macroeconomics; Principles of Microeconomics; Principles of Finance; Information Analysis; Business Law: International; Organizational Behavior; Marketing; Operations Management; Business Policy

Finance major courses:
Financial Management; Financial Markets & Institutions; Investments

Finance elective courses:
Four courses from the list below, two of which (6 credit hours) must be FINC: Financial Statement Analysis;  International Finance; Advanced Investments; Intermediate Macroeconomics; Intermediate Microeconomics; Money & Banking; Intermediate Accounting I; Intermediate Accounting II; Business Valuation

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management Degree Course:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management introduces the human side of management, such as human relations, team management, and managerial policies.

Required courses:
Financial accounting; Managerial accounting; Management theory and practices; Principles of macroeconomics; Principles of microeconomics; Business law: international; Human resource management; Managerial policies and strategies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology Degree Course:
Some of the areas you will study in the psychology program include: The Brain; Child Development; Sensation and Perception; Memory; States of Consciousness; Conditioning and Learning; Motivation and Emotion; Personality; Health Stress and Coping; Abnormal Behavior; Therapies; Research Methods; Gender and Sexuality

Courses in psychology (PSYC) are designed to provide the student with an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human behavior and the context for understanding the behavior of the individual.

Required courses:
Introduction to Psychology; Introduction to Measurement and Statistics; Introduction to Research Methods; History, Philosophy, and Systems of Psychology; Senior Seminar

In addition, one course must be completed from four of the following content areas.
- Biological and Evolutionary Perspectives: Human Sexuality; Drug and Chemical Dependency
- Clinical and Counseling Perspectives: Abnormal Psychology; Personality Theory; Introduction to Counseling
- Lifespan Development Perspectives: Child Psychology; Adolescent Psychology; Lifespan Development; Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
- Learning and Cognitive Perspectives: Applied Learning Theory; Cognitive Psychology
- Social and Cross-Cultural Perspectives: Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Social Psychology

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree Program:
Launch your career in international business management with an MBA from Webster University Geneva – an international, accredited American university with long and rich experience in business education. With our MBA you will gain practical experience and insights through our faculty's extensive experience, as well as through current case studies, prominent guest speakers, and projects based on real business situations. Group projects with people from diverse backgrounds will additionally provide cross-cultural experience that is highly valued in today’s international business world.

Open to people of all backgrounds and experience, our flexible MBA program allows you to easily accommodate work and study. Your career will benefit from strong business networks built up through your contact with professors, guest speakers, and international classmates working in Geneva’s multinational environment.

The program covers: Strategy; Finance; Marketing; Accounting; Operations; Organizational behavior; Business information systems; Project management

Other Graduate Programs Offered:
- MA in Management & Leadership
- MA in Human Resources Management
- MA in International Relations
- MA in Counseling

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