The Bachelor in International Business is a program designed to prepare students for success in the global business world.
Our program focuses on three key areas: practical learning, international exposure, and real-life experience via internships and company projects.
Beyond traditional business courses, you will also learn about foreign languages, digital, and soft skills, as we believe that these competencies are essential for success in the 21st-century workplace.
Degree: Bachelor level – 180 ECTS
Language: English
Tracks: Finance or Entrepreneurship
International: One semester abroad
Internships: Up to 24 weeks over 3 years
Intake: September 2024
Admissions: High-school diploma
Specialize in Entrepreneurship or Finance to boost your earning potential, career opportunities, and job satisfaction in today’s competitive job market.
Critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork are essential skills for the 21st-century job market. Our Bachelor program develops these skills through hands-on activities.
Learn the essential financial skills you need to become independent, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and using credit wisely.
Earn certificates in Excel, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, and programming languages to succeed in tomorrow’s job market.
Study abroad at one of our partner universities around the world and experience a lifetime of learning and growth. From Canada to South Korea, the world is yours !
Learning a foreign language will always be a solid career move, opening the doors to more opportunities across borders. You can choose to study French, German, Spanish, or Chinese. *
* The opening of the language group is subject to a minimum number of registrations
Want to make a difference in the world ? collaborate with social organizations on meaningful projects and learn entrepreneurship and project management skills along the way.
In collaboration with
- SOS Village d’Enfants
- Stand, Speak, Rise up
Bond with your classmates and discover local culture, business insights, and more on international study trips. Past trips include Singapore, Dubai, and New York.
The Bachelor in International Business is offered in a full-time format throughout 3 years.
- 4 semesters of core courses
- 1 semester abroad
- 1 specialisation in Finance or Entrepreneurship
- 1 mandatory internship
- Students are required to earn 180 ECTS credits to graduate from the program.
- Classes are taking place from Monday to Thursday.
Semester 1 (30 ECTS)
- Business History and Philosophy (5 ECTS)
- Management Fundamentals (6 ECTS)
- Microeconomics (6 ECTS)
- Mathematics for Business (3 ECTS)
- Social Psychology (3 ECTS)
- Writing and Persuasion (3 ECTS)
- Digital Skills (3 ECTS)
- Language courses in French, German, Spanish, or Chinese * (1 ECTS)
Semester 2 (30 ECTS)
- Organisational Behavior (6 ECTS)
- Accounting (6 ECTS)
- Macroeconomics (6 ECTS)
- Business Statistics (3 ECTS)
- Critical Thinking / Problem solving (3 ECTS)
- Speaking and Persuasion (3 ECTS)
- Digital Skills (3 ECTS)
- Language courses in French, German, Spanish, or Chinese * (1 ECTS)
Personal Finance Workshops
- Learn the essential financial skills you need to become independent, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and using credit wisely.
Social Impact Project
- Want to make a difference in the world? Collaborate with social organizations on meaningful projects and learn entrepreneurship and project management skills along the way.
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In collaboration with SOS Village d’Enfants and Stand, Speak, Rise up.
* The opening of the language group is subject to a minimum number of registrations.
Semester 3 (30 ECTS)
- International Business (6 ECTS)
- Marketing (6 ECTS)
- International Financial Markets (6 ECTS)
- Financial Mathematics (3 ECTS)
- Strategic Management (3 ECTS)
- Managing Projects (3 ECTS)
- Digital Skills (3 ECTS)
- Language courses in French, German, Spanish, or Chinese * (1 ECTS)
Semester 4 (30 ECTS)
- Legal Environment of Business (6 ECTS)
- Business Ethics (6 ECTS)
- Corporate and International Finance (6 ECTS)
- Operations and Supply Chain Mngt (6 ECTS)
- Critical Thinking / Problem solving (3 ECTS)
- International Negotiation and Sales(3 ECTS)
- Digital Skills (3 ECTS)
- Language courses in French, German, Spanish, or Chinese * (1 ECTS)
Personal Finance Workshops
- Learn the essential financial skills you need to become independent, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and using credit wisely.
Social Impact Project
- Want to make a difference in the world? Collaborate with social organizations on meaningful projects and learn entrepreneurship and project management skills along the way.
-
In collaboration with SOS Village d’Enfants and Stand, Speak, Rise up.
* The opening of the language group is subject to a minimum number of registrations.
Semester 5 (30 ECTS)
- International Mobility – Study abroad at one of our partner universities.
Semester 6 (30 ECTS)
Specialise with a track in Entrepreneurship or Finance.
Finance Track (15 ECTS)
- International Finance and Capital Markets – (6 ECTS)
- Funds & Assets management
- Investment Banking
- Financial Services (6 ECTS)
- Banking
- Wealth Management
- Insurance
- FinTEch (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to FinTech
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
Entrepreneurship Track (15 ECTS)
- Foundations of Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS)
- How to Start a Business
- Business Model Innovation
- Launching and Managing International Ventures (6 ECTS)
- Product Development
- Branding & Pitching
- Scaling, Growth, & Funding
- Social Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS)
- Sustainable Business Models
- Marketing & Fundraising
Internships (10 ECTS)
Refine your professional project with a 4-month paid internship.
Thesis (5 ECTS)
Your thesis will be your chance to explore a topic of your choice.
The Bachelor in International Business attracts ambitious students from all over the world. Discover how to join the program.
- Final deadline: 31st July 2024
- Candidates who get enrolled before the first deadline can access a 5% discount
- Candidates who pay the full tuition in one installment will receive a 10% discount
High school students aiming to enroll in the first year of the Bachelor program must meet the following criteria:
Educational Background
- High school diploma or transcripts (if already held, or upon receipt)
English fluency
- English proficiency test score (B2 on the CEFR, IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70, Cambridge English 160 to 179, or TOEIC 650, Duolingo English Test 90-115) unless English is your first language or you have studied in English for at least 3 years.
1. Online Application
Upload supporting documentation. Documents can be in English, French, German, Luxembourgish, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese.
- A copy of your ID or passport.
- Copy of the latest diploma (if already held, or upon receipt)
- Video of presentation and motivation (max. 5 minutes).
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of payment of the application fee.
- Updated CV
- Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)
2. Admission Test
The Online Admission Test assesses your logical reasoning skills and general knowledge.
3. Interviews
Pre-selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the Admissions Committee.
Students are encouraged to discuss their background and motivation.
At the request of the student, this interview can be conducted in person or virtually via video conference.
- For E.U. citizens, the tuition fee is EUR 9,800 per year. The combined total for the three-year program is EUR 29,400.
- For international students who need a Visa or Authorization to Stay in Luxembourg, the tuition fee is EUR 12,800 per year. The combined total for the three-year program is EUR 38,400.
- Candidates who get enrolled before the first deadline benefit from a 5% early bird offer.
- Candidates who pay the full tuition in one installment benefit from a 10% offer.
To learn more about scholarships and financing options, please navigate to the section titled ‘Financing your studies”.
There are a number of ways to finance your studies at Luxembourg School of Business. Here is the general overview of tools and instruments available:
- Luxembourg State Scholarships and loans (for Luxembourg residents and students whose parents work in Luxembourg only)
- LSB Scholarships
- LSB Deferred Tuition Facility
The Luxembourg State can grant scholarships for students in higher or university education as well as loans.
The Luxembourgish state provides scholarships and a student loan to anyone enrolled in higher education and fulfilling certain conditions.
Application deadlines
- August 1 to November 30 (winter semester)
- January 1 to April 30 (summer semester)
Scholarships available at the Ministry of Higher Education and Research
- Base scholarship
- Social scholarship
- Family scholarship
- Mobility scholarship
- Reimbursement of registration fees
These scholarships can be cumulated.
Future students can contact the two departments “Information études supérieures” and “Aides financières” of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. These two departments have one common website, www.mengstudien.lu.
Students are welcome to reach them by phone: 247-88650 or email: aide-fi@mesr.etat.lu
Some details about Erasmus financing? and other EU sources? List of foundations?
LSB is in communication with European Investment Fund on the potential financing option for all our students. For more information please contact student services student.services@luxsb.lu
A limited number of scholarships are available from the Luxembourg School of Business.
Students can apply for the scholarship only after completing the whole application process on our website, submitting their documents, and paying the 100 euro fee. The Scholarship can cover up from 5% to 50% of the tuition fees.
Scholarships:
- Emerging markets: This scholarship is awarded to students who come from emerging markets, such as countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
- Social engagement: This scholarship is awarded to students who are passionate about social engagement and who have a proven track record of giving back to their communities.
- International Entrepreneur: Awarded to candidates who have started their own company and are currently running it.
- Merit-Based Scholarship: Awarded to outstanding candidates due to their excellent academic track record to acquire business knowledge and managerial skills to continue thriving in the business world.
Scholarship criteria are based on being able to provide evidence-based on:
- Outstanding Academic record or graduation with honors
- References from university/professors
- Letter of motivation
- Financial need (the financial need aspect will be judged based on the student’s/parents’ annual revenue proof)
Scholarships are limited and are given only to outstanding candidates.
Before your arrival at Luxembourg School of Business
- Entry Requirements for EU citizens
If you are a citizen of an EU Member State (or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland), you do not need a visa or authorization to stay for your studies at Luxembourg School of Business.
To enter Luxembourg and enroll at LSB you need:
- ID or passport
- health insurance (covering the entire period of your study exchange). More information below
- Entry Requirements for NON EU citizens
A. Authorization to Stay (ATS)
You have to apply for the Temporary authorization to stay (ATS) immediately after receiving the Letter of Admission from LSB
! IMPORTANT ! Instructions for the ATS application
The process to obtain ATS may take several weeks, it is therefore crucial that you meet the deadline for ATS application. In case you do not submit your ATS application before deadline, you will no longer be considered for a student at Luxembourg School of Business
B. Visa
Visa requirements are depending on your country of citizenship. Check whether you have to obtain a visa to enter the Schengen area.
List of countries for whom visa IS NOT mandatory
List of countries for whom visa IS mandatory
Request a type D visa after you obtain the temporary authorisation to stay.
If the third-country national is subject to the visa requirement, he must, with his authorization to stay, submit before his trip and from his country of origin, an application for a type D visa to the diplomatic representation or consular office of Luxembourg in its country of origin, or with the embassy or consulate of the country in the Schengen Area which represents Luxembourg there in matters of visa delivery (Belgian embassy or consulate only).
C. Health Insurance
On your arrival to LSB, you have to provide a proof of your health insurance for the entire period of your study exchange.
You have the following options:
a) provide a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
b) provide a confirmation of a private health insurance within Europe that specifies the beginning and the end date of coverage. Documents from outside Europe will not be accepted in Luxembourg.
c) pay for Luxembourg national health insurance on their arrival to Luxembourg School of Business (see below) and benefit from the Student fees which are the most advantageous.
National health insurance in Luxembourg:
In case you do not have a health insurance on your arrival, you have the possibility to pay for the health insurance directly at LSB. You will be affiliated to the national “Centre commune de sécurité sociale » and you will be required to pay the health insurance fees for the whole year.
Bear in mind that if you are NOT covered by any health insurance valid in Europe, you will not be reimbursed in case of illness or hospitalization. All medical cost would be at your own expense.
ING & Luxembourg School of Business Partnership
Luxembourg School of Business is in partnership with ING, to allow you to easily open a bank account in Luxembourg. ING also provide a lot of information for people who just arrived in Luxembourg, to welcome them and help them with their administrative procedures.
You can view here a Welcome to Luxembourg Brochure.
ING also offers a Students Package, which allows you to:
- Open a free current account
- Open a free savings account
- Get advice with your rental deposit, in case you want to rent a flat or a house
- Use a free e-banking application
- Get a free V PAY or Visa CyberCard
Discover more information about the Students Package here.
Start your Career in Luxembourg!
Thierry from Luxembourg
Weekend MBA – Class of 2023
J.P. Morgan Mobility Payments Solutions S.A. Chief Information Security Officer
“Having completed my MBA at Luxembourg School of Business, I’ve adopted a belief that success is intertwined with continual learning. I approach challenges step by step, welcoming failure as a chance for personal and professional growth. This newfound perspective, known as a growth mindset, has not only enhanced my academic journey but serves as a guiding principle in navigating various challenges and opportunities”
Enrico from Italy
MiM – Class of 2024
Student
I believe this program will give me the chance to put directly in practice every concept the students learned in class and put my skills at a higher level, allowing me to successfully begin my professional career.
Our Faculty come from the Business and Academic world!
Pau Virgili, professor of Marketing at Esade, is an expert in new technologies, management, and marketing. He has considerable management experience in international companies, as well as an entrepren...
Pau Virgili
Dr. Eric Hübsch has 18 years of experience in innovation and project management in the chemical industry. Today, he is the Lead Scientist in the Application Development Team of DuPont de Nemours – She...
Dr. Eric Hübsch
Dr. Giulia Negri is a Fellow of the Corporate Finance and Real Estate Department a Business Developer of Central Europe at SDA Bocconi School of Management and a Fellow at BAFFI Carefin (a Finance Res...
Dr. Giulia Negri
Dr. Matteo Forgiarini is a Lecturer at the Luxembourg School of Business, teaching Data Analytics and Organizational Behavior. He received his Ph.D. degree in 2011 in quantitative methods and cognitiv...
Dr. Matteo Forgiarini
How to Apply?
Start your Bachelor in International Business application procedure here and join the program in September. One of our Admission Managers will be in touch with you shortly and support you through the process.
The Bachelor in International Business program is accredited by the Ministry of Research and Higher Education of Luxembourg.
