The English-taught Bachelor of Arts in Global Business and Entrepreneurship (180 ECTS) is an exciting and unique programme that prepares students to become successful managers and entrepreneurs. Students learn how to handle and deal with the variety of challenges stemming from an ever-changing international business environment.

Students are offered the opportunity to embark on a truly international and practical learning experience. Embedded in a global community they gain first-hand experience by exploring different global business environments, internships, study abroad programmes, and interactive courses. 

Students graduating from our Business Studies programme possess a solid foundation in the functional areas of globally operating companies. The programme prepares students not only for prestigious management positions, but also for leadership responsibilities. Careers of our recent graduates include: investment banking, sales, trade, business development, online marketing and consulting. Many of our students have used Vesalius College’s extensive academic network in Brussels and abroad to pursue a master’s degree in a wide range of fields (management, business, banking & finance, economics, trade, etc.) in prestigious universities, including Solvay Business School, the University of Saint Andrews, London School of Economics, IE Business School, Bocconi University, Boston University and many others.

This BA in Global Business & Entrepreneurship is a programme of which the degree will be awarded by Vesalius College. Vesalius College is part of the Brussels School of Governance, an alliance with the Institute for European Studies, established in February 2021.

Key features:

• Solid preparation to become successful managers and entrepreneurs
• Great balance between rigorous education and the excitement of developing a business
• Essential tools to analyse the global economy
• Specialisation options in several fast-developing areas, such as Big Data, e-business, and global sustainability
• Small, interactive classes with practical focus (incl. Capstone project)
• Brings together students and faculty of truly versatile international backgrounds
• Fall & Spring intakes
• Supported by the extensive expertise of our Office for Teaching, Learning and Innovation to accommodate sophisticated blended teaching methods
• Individual career advice sessions offered to students throughout their academic experience and beyond

Programme structure:

To complete this Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 180 ECTS (credits or study points) is required. Most students complete the intense and rigorous study programme within 3 years of admission. The programme also requires the writing of a BA thesis.

• Core courses: students start with the core curriculum, a set of courses that develop the relevant skills, knowledge and abilities essential to our distinctive undergraduate programme.
• Major requirements: students also take a range of major requirement courses, which are divided into business, economics, mathematics and advanced statistics courses.
• Major electives: students choose from a broad range of elective courses, one of which is an internship opportunity with one of our prestigious partner institutions
• Free electives: students also choose free electives from any of the Bachelor-level courses offered, which allows for a wealth of choices that constitutes one of the unique aspects of our BA programmes.

The Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) is an alliance between the Institute for European Studies (°2002) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Vesalius College (°1987). For decades, both institutions have built up strong reputations as frontrunners in education, research, and academic services on the international scene. Both being associated with Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), one of Belgium’s prime universities with a strong internationalisation focus, the IES and VeCo decided to work together more closely as of 2018. In 2021, they launched the Brussels School of Governance.