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Summary

Bachelor in Global Business, Lisboa

The Global Business Bachelor's degree is a course taught in English that provides an unmatched educational opportunity and a strong foundation in global business ideas and practices through a demanding and thorough three-year program.

In this program, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of worldwide markets, global strategies, cross-cultural management, and more through a carefully designed curriculum to prepare them to be future business leaders in the fast-paced global business environment. Students will also be stimulated by international experiences, both within the classroom and by going abroad through the mobility semester at a top international university, giving them a wide perspective of the professional market and employability.

The academic model is immersive and based on a strong practical component where students respond to real business challenges from startups, small to medium-sized companies, and multinationals.

This Bachelor in Global Business will provide a deep understanding of international business practices to prepare future business leaders for the linked global economy.

Start date: September 2026
Duration: 3 Years | 6 Semesters
Schedule: Daytime
Language: English

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Why study in the Bachelor's in Global Business?

Immersive Academic Model

The Global Business Bachelor uses a teaching approach that prioritizes learning via experience. The academic model is based on a strong practical component where students respond to real business challenges from a variety of companies, including startups, small to medium-sized companies and multinationals. In-depth guest speakers and business experts lead the students in engaging seminars, case studies, simulations, and projects. With this method, students gain useful skills and improve their problem-solving and analytical skills.

International Business Practices

This Bachelor's provides students with a strong foundation in global business ideas and practices through a demanding and thorough three-year program. Students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of worldwide markets, international strategies, cross-cultural management, and more through a carefully designed curriculum. In this program, students will gain a thorough understanding of international business practices to prepare them to become future business leaders for the linked global economy.

Strong Industry Partnerships

Leading businesses from a range of industries, as well as Portuguese and worldwide business partners, have partnered with IPAM on several occasions. These collaborations provide students with beneficial chances for mentorship, internships, and hands-on experience with real-world business issues.

Internationally Acclaimed Faculty

Our faculty is talented and diverse, including eminent teachers with solid academic and professional backgrounds. These seasoned teachers expand students' learning opportunities and promote a truly global perspective by bringing a wealth of expertise about international business to the classroom.

Small Student Groups

We support creating a lively, participatory learning atmosphere; therefore, the Global Business Department ensures the student groups. Smaller class sizes encourage more meaningful interactions, individualized staff attention, and cooperative learning opportunities for students.

International Mobility Semester

The chance to live a truly global experience with our international mobility programs in top universities, such as Pace University, Dublin City University, Solbridge University and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Immersive Academic Model

The Global Business Bachelor uses a teaching approach that prioritizes learning via experience. The academic model is based on a strong practical component where students respond to real business challenges from a variety of companies, including startups, small to medium-sized companies and multinationals. In-depth guest speakers and business experts lead the students in engaging seminars, case studies, simulations, and projects. With this method, students gain useful skills and improve their problem-solving and analytical skills.

International Business Practices

This Bachelor's provides students with a strong foundation in global business ideas and practices through a demanding and thorough three-year program. Students will obtain a comprehensive understanding of worldwide markets, international strategies, cross-cultural management, and more through a carefully designed curriculum. In this program, students will gain a thorough understanding of international business practices to prepare them to become future business leaders for the linked global economy.

Strong Industry Partnerships

Leading businesses from a range of industries, as well as Portuguese and worldwide business partners, have partnered with IPAM on several occasions. These collaborations provide students with beneficial chances for mentorship, internships, and hands-on experience with real-world business issues.

Internationally Acclaimed Faculty

Our faculty is talented and diverse, including eminent teachers with solid academic and professional backgrounds. These seasoned teachers expand students' learning opportunities and promote a truly global perspective by bringing a wealth of expertise about international business to the classroom.

Small Student Groups

We support creating a lively, participatory learning atmosphere; therefore, the Global Business Department ensures the student groups. Smaller class sizes encourage more meaningful interactions, individualized staff attention, and cooperative learning opportunities for students.

International Mobility Semester

The chance to live a truly global experience with our international mobility programs in top universities, such as Pace University, Dublin City University, Solbridge University and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

International Mobility Semester

Students have the chance to live a truly global experience with our international mobility programs in top business schools in the world, such as Pace University (NYC, EUA), Dublin City University (Dublin, Ireland), SolBridge Univrsity (South Korea) and Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff, UK).

Syllabus

Study plan structure

1st SEMESTER

2nd SEMESTER

3rd SEMESTER

4th SEMESTER

5th SEMESTER

6th SEMESTER

COURSE UNITS	Hour	ECTS
Global Economics	42	6
Marketing Principles	56	6
Interpersonnal Skills	28	3
Research Methods	28	3
Financial Accounting I	42	6
Statistics	42	6

COURSE UNITS	Hour	ECTS
Managing Global Teams	28	3
Business Development for Alternative Futures	28	3
Data Analysis	42	6
MacroEconomics	56	6
Business Management Principles	42	6
Financial Accounting II	42	6

COURSE UNITS	Hour	ECTS
Financial Management	42	6
Customer Management	42	6
Business Intelligence	42	6
International Business Law	56	6
Innovation and Creativity	56	6

COURSE UNITS	Hour	ECTS
Digital Business Strategy	42	6
Business Networking	56	6
Project Management	42	6
International Entrepreneurship and Innovation	42	6
Human Resource Management	42	6

COURSE UNITS	Hour	ECTS
Budgeting	42	6
Integrated Marketing Mix	56	6
Ethics and Social Responsibility	42	6
Disruptive Business Models	56	6
Business Plan	28	3
Strategic Management	28	3

COURSE UNITS	Hour	ECTS
Global Business Strategies	56	6
Cross Cultural Negotiation	56	6
Final Project	126	18

Admission exams

Two of the following subjects:

04 Economics
17 Mathematics applied to Social Sciences
18 Portuguese
09 Geography
16 Mathematics
11 History

Career oportunities

Students can work as marketing managers, creating and putting into practice marketing plans, doing market research, managing client relationships, and supervising international marketing campaigns.

Graduates can work as interpersonal skills coaches, advising people and groups on effective leadership, teamwork, and communication in multicultural business environments.

Students can work as research analysts, gathering and evaluating data, performing market research, and offering insightful information to support organizational decision-making procedures.

Graduates who want to work as financial analysts can do so by analysing financial data, assessing investment opportunities, and offering financial advice to assist in strategic decision-making.

Students can assume leadership responsibilities, directing varied teams from various cultures and nations, and assuring efficient collaboration and performance with the help of a solid foundation in managing global teams.

Graduates with this degree can work as business development managers who seek new business possibilities, analyse markets, and cultivate strategic alliances to advance their organizations.

Graduates who possess the necessary abilities can work as data analysts, concluding huge datasets, spotting patterns and trends, and making data-driven suggestions for company growth.

Graduates can work as innovation managers, promoting innovation and creativity within firms, spotting new trends, and creating plans to promote an innovative culture.

Students who are knowledgeable about digital business strategies can work in positions centred on digital transformation, establishing and putting into practice plans to employ technology and digital platforms for corporate success.

Graduates with project management experience can supervise global projects, coordinate resources, deal with stakeholders, and guarantee project delivery success.

Students can launch their businesses in foreign marketplaces by utilizing their knowledge of global business dynamics and innovation to spur commercial success.

Graduates with knowledge of human resources management can work as HR managers, managing global HR operations, hiring personnel, managing performance, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Graduates can work as strategic planners, assisting firms in creating long-term plans, conducting competitive analyses, and coordinating company strategy with trends and opportunities in the global market

Coordinator

Rodrigo Ribeiro Coimbra

Program director

Held leadership roles has Director of Marketing in Brazil and consultancy in England and Portugal. Is a visiting professor at Solbridge International School of Business (AACSB), in South Korea, and it was a visiting professor in Poland and China.

Application and Admissions

Candidates interested in applying for IPAM can do so year-round.

The application process is limited by the existing vacancies and the suitability of the candidate's profile to the study cycle of interest.

To start the admission process, the candidate must follow these 3 steps.

1. Information request

Schedule a clarification conversation with an Admissions Advisor

2. Documentation

Gather the all documents requested in the admissions process

3. Apply

Proceed with the formal application, by the face-to-face admission process or the online admission process.

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Certification and accreditation

Approved by A3ES on 31/07/2025

Self-evaluation report of the Bachelor in Global Business

Study programme registered with DGES

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