Online Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BAIR)

Equip yourself with sought-after political science, social science, and business skills that can apply to roles with NGOs, corporations, public agencies, government organizations—earn your Bachelor of Arts in International Relations online with the University of Business Innovation and Sustainability (UBIS).

Based in Geneva, a global center for finance and diplomacy, UBIS offers you access to a globally focused international relations degree from wherever you are.

Become part of a close-knit, diverse community of students led by our experienced faculty members. Study completely online with the option to participate in European immersion experiences that let you investigate issues at first hand.

The online B.A. in International Relations is designed to produce graduates who can navigate politics, global affairs, and international business to build connections across cultures and borders.

In addition to IR theory and political knowledge, the program covers practical skills for managing offices, analyzing financial information to recommend courses of action, and managing projects.

The B.A. in International Relations is a four-year, 120-credit program that consists of:

• 42 credits (U.S. units) of general education
• 45 credits of core coursework
• 33 credits of electives (11 courses total)

Transfer credit opportunities are available subject to review and approval.

This program is structured into three 16-week terms per year. We offer multiple start dates per year so you can begin your studies when it suits you.

After graduation, you will be able to:

• Distinguish the political, economic, and social theories, methods, and historical patterns of international relations applied to contemporary issues and individuals within the world system.
• Explain the process and implications of interdependence among individuals, groups, and regions in the context of globalization.
• Analyze conflict within international systems to the institutions of international law, diplomacy, and world order, including prospects for sustainable peace.
• Assess the uniqueness of international organizations and other individuals within the international system.
• Evaluate the multidimensional effects of globalization and integration in sustainable economic development.