Bachelor of International Business

Admission to Program

Admission to the program is explained in the HCT Admission Policy described in the Academic Policies section of this Catalog.

Program Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of International Business (BIB) program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in the global business environment. By integrating critical concepts in international business, digital business, sustainability, and intercultural dynamics, the program prepares students to address complex business challenges and contribute effectively to multinational organizations. Through practical experiences, ethical leadership, and a focus on continuous learning, the BIB program aims to develop globally-minded professionals equipped to lead in a dynamic and interconnected world.

Program Description

The Bachelor of International Business (BIB) program prepares students to succeed in today’s interconnected global business environment. Focusing on international business principles, intercultural dynamics, digital business, and sustainability, the program equips students with the essential skills to thrive in multinational corporations and global markets.

Students will study key areas such as global strategy, finance, marketing, supply chain management, and trade law while learning to navigate cross-cultural environments and address ethical challenges. The program emphasizes practical learning through apprenticeships and real-world projects, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in international settings.

Graduates will be prepared to contribute to diverse teams, manage international operations, and develop innovative solutions for global business challenges. They will be well-positioned to pursue careers in multinational corporations, global enterprises, and international organizations.

Program Goals

  1. Equip students with comprehensive knowledge of international business practices, principles, and strategies to succeed in a rapidly evolving global market.
  2. Prepare students to manage diverse cultural environments by enhancing their understanding of intercultural dynamics and effective communication in multinational settings.
  3. Empower students to lead in digital business and entrepreneurship, enabling them to expand businesses globally through innovative digital strategies.
  4. Cultivate responsible business leaders who understand the importance of ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility in international business contexts.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply interdisciplinary business knowledge and regulations to solve international business problems.
  2. Collaborate in teams, demonstrating intercultural leadership skills and commitment to the professional development of others.
  3. Evaluate ethical and professional responsibilities in complex business situations, exhibiting autonomy and dedication to self-improvement.
  4. Analyze international market opportunities and challenges to propose strategic solutions using advanced international business knowledge.
  5. Create actionable strategies to enhance global business operations by applying knowledge of international production, supply chains, finance, trade, and business law.
  6. Evaluate and recommend social, environmental, and digital transformation initiatives to drive innovation in international business.
  7. Apply entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial mindset and principles to capitalize on opportunities in global business.

Completion Requirements

Bachelor of International Business

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:

Business Core Courses39
International Business Specialization Courses63
General Studes18

To qualify for the bachelor's degree, a student is required to:

  • Successfully complete the required number of credits and courses specific to the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  • Complete 100 hours of volunteering.
  • Meet the residency requirement that a minimum of 50% of the program credit requirements have been completed at the HCT.

 Diploma Exit Options

Students may choose to exit the program with one of the following diplomas, based on the number of credits completed:

  • Diploma in Business Management: Awarded upon completion of 60 credit hours (typically after Year 2).
  • Higher Diploma in International Business: Awarded upon completion of 90 credit hours, including 18 credits in General Studies, 6 credits in Apprenticeship, and 21 credits in the specialization (typically after Year 3).
Business Core Courses
Required Credits : 39
BUS 1023Applied Mathematics for Business3
ACC 1003Fundamentals of Financial Accounting3
ECO 1003Microeconomics3
MGT 1003Principles of Management3
ACC 1103Managerial Accounting3
MRK 1103Principles of Marketing3
ECO 1103Macroeconomics3
MGT 1013Managing Organizational Behavior3
FIN 2003Financial Management3
STS 2003Business Statistics3
MGT 2113Ethics and Sustainability in Business3
BIS 2103Business Information Systems3
BUS 3123Business Research Methods3
International Business Specialization Courses
Required Credits : 63
BIB 2003Global Business Environment3
OPM 2103Operations Management3
BIB 2103International Business Law3
BIB 3003Project Management3
BIB 3013Circular Economy3
BIB 3023International Marketing3
BIB 3103International Strategic Management3
BIB 3113International Trade and Negotiation3
BIB 3123Intercultural Communication and Leadership3
BIB 4003International Business Finance3
BIB 4013Global Business Simulation3
BIB 4023Global HRM3
MRK 3113Digital Marketing3
BIB 4103Digital Transformation3
BIB 4113Social and Digital Entrepreneurship3
BIB 4123Global Supply Chain Management3
BIB 4213International Business Capstone Project3
BIB 4716Apprenticeship I6
BIB 4816Apprenticeship II6
General Studies
Required Credits : 18
AES 1003Emirati Studies3
BUS 2403Innovation and Entrepreneurship3
BUS 2503AI for Business 3
BUS 3013Data Science for Business 3
LSC 1103Professional Written Communication3
LSC 1503Professional Spoken Communication3
Total Credit Hours120
Description Data
Total Required Credits 120
Maximum Duration of Study 6 years
Minimum Duration of Study 4 years
Cost Recovery Program No
Program Code BUIBM
Major Code BIB

Recommended Sequence of Study

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Credit Hours
LSC 1103 Professional Written Communication 3
BUS 1023 Applied Mathematics for Business 3
ACC 1003 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 3
ECO 1003 Microeconomics 3
MGT 1003 Principles of Management 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 2
LSC 1503 Professional Spoken Communication 3
ACC 1103 Managerial Accounting 3
MRK 1103 Principles of Marketing 3
ECO 1103 Macroeconomics 3
MGT 1013 Managing Organizational Behavior 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 2
Semester 3
AES 1003 Emirati Studies 3
BUS 2403 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
FIN 2003 Financial Management 3
STS 2003 Business Statistics 3
BIB 2003 Global Business Environment 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 4
BUS 2503 AI for Business 3
MGT 2113 Ethics and Sustainability in Business 3
BIS 2103 Business Information Systems 3
OPM 2103 Operations Management 3
BIB 2103 International Business Law 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 3
Semester 5
BUS 3013 Data Science for Business 3
BUS 3123 Business Research Methods 3
BIB 3003 Project Management 3
BIB 3013 Circular Economy 3
BIB 3023 International Marketing 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 6
BIB 3103 International Strategic Management 3
BIB 3113 International Trade and Negotiation 3
BIB 3123 Intercultural Communication and Leadership 3
BIB 4716 Apprenticeship I 6
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Semester 7
BIB 4003 International Business Finance 3
BIB 4013 Global Business Simulation 3
BIB 4023 Global HRM 3
MRK 3113 Digital Marketing 3
BIB 4103 Digital Transformation 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 8
BIB 4113 Social and Digital Entrepreneurship 3
BIB 4123 Global Supply Chain Management 3
BIB 4213 International Business Capstone Project 3
BIB 4816 Apprenticeship II 6
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120