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Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities

duration5 years
languageEnglish
locationSegovia and Madrid
intakeSeptember
Mode of studyFull-time
FormatIn-person
duration5 years
languageEnglish
locationSegovia and Madrid
intakeSeptember
Mode of studyFull-time
FormatIn-person

A UNIQUE Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities

The study plan for the Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities is designed to provide you with a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that integrates courses from both the humanities and business administration in a fully complementary way. The curriculum has been designed so you’ll be able to see how all the content is inter-related, and benefit from the incessant dialogue between disciplines. The plan ensures that you acquire a strong foundation in both disciplines, while also allowing for specialization in the areas that most interest you.

Throughout the five years, you’ll be encouraged to participate in experiential learning opportunities, such as study-abroad programs, cultural immersion experiences, industry projects and networking events, to enhance your understanding and practical application of the concepts learned.


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Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities Study plan

YEAR 1
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1ST SEMESTER
Courses
Management Tools and Principles
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Applied Business Mathematics
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Global History I
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Philosophical Questions and Methods
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Research and Writing Skills
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

2ND SEMESTER
Courses
Financial Accounting
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Mathematics for management
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
5

Courses
Microeconomics
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Global History II
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Foundations of Social Theory
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Logic and Algorithmic Thinking
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Humanities (IE Impact)
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

YEAR 2
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1ST SEMESTER
Courses
Technology (IE Impact)
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Macroeconomics
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
History of Artistic Innovation I
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Culture and Society: Fundamentals of Anthropology
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Linguistics
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Cost accounting
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

2ND SEMESTER
Courses
Rhetoric and Storytelling
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Entrepreneurship (IE Impact)
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Business-driven information technologies
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Introduction to Programming
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
History of Artistic Innovation II
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Archaeology
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Digital Imaging
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

YEAR 3
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1ST SEMESTER
Courses
History of Ideas I
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
IE Challenge
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
5

Courses
Environmental Humanities
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Science, Technology and Society
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Creativity Lab
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Business Law
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
4

Courses
Marketing Fundamentals for the Arts and Culture
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

2ND SEMESTER
Courses
Corporate Finance
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
5

Courses
History of Ideas II
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Statistics & Data Analysis
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Ethics of Emerging Technologies
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Literary Texts and Critical Methods
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Operations Management
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
4

Courses
Marketing Management
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
4

Courses
Cultural Law and Policy
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

YEAR 4
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1ST SEMESTER
Courses
Electives/Internship/Exchange
Professors
Type
Elective
ECTS
30

2ND SEMESTER
Courses
Strategies for Competing in Industries and Markets
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Digital Cultures
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Marketing in Action
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Global Economy Environment
Professors
Type
Core
ECTS
6

Courses
Cultural and Creative Industries
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Organizational Behavior
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
4

Courses
Natural Language Processing
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

YEAR 5
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1ST SEMESTER
Courses
Contemporary Trends in Art and Culture
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Project Management
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Data Analysis for Economics
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Human Capital Management
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
4

Courses
Strategies for the Multinational Corporation
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
6

Courses
Management Control
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
5

Courses
Capital markets
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
5

Courses
Supply Chain Management
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

2ND SEMESTER
Courses
Final Project (Business)
Professors
Type
FP
ECTS
12

Courses
Final Project (Humanities)
Professors
Type
FP
ECTS
12

Courses
Advanced Research Skills
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Courses
Electives
Professors
Type
Elective
ECTS
6

Courses
Strategies in a disruptive world
Professors
Type
Mandatory
ECTS
3

Components
Credits

BASIC COURSES
114
MANDATORY COURSES
186
ELECTIVE COURSES
36
FINAL PROJECT
24

CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE
360
* This study plan is under review and is subject to change.

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First Year - Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities | IE University

FIRST YEAR (SEGOVIA)

During your first year in Segovia you’ll learn the foundations of your future education, from management principles to the foundations of social theory. You will gain a perspective on human history as you develop your financial and IT skills, unlocking many of the keys to human development and future challenges.

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SECOND YEAR (SEGOVIA)

Your second year is devoted to making you aware of your own capacities for leadership, and how to defend them better. You will begin to see the bigger picture as you realize the keys to success in decision making and problem solving. The training of the most incredible machine that exists—your brain—will be boosted during the second year, leaving you ready to engage fully in your future management studies.

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THIRD YEAR (MADRID)

In the third year, you start the path to becoming a future leader. A move to the Madrid campus will bring you exposure to top international organizations, as well as world-renowned arts and cultural institutions. Equipped with all the humanities skills that will make a difference, you will launch into applying your previous training to management and research skills, and you will realize the great difference this combination makes as you come to look at challenges through new eyes.

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FOURTH YEAR (ABROAD + MADRID)

In your fourth year, you’ll have a great degree of flexibility in designing your curriculum. Being able to choose the electives that most interest you allows you to develop bespoke specializations which might not be available elsewhere. As an international institution, IE University also encourages students to participate in exchanges, as opportunities to experience different cultures and learn from the best in their fields at other universities.

Fifth Year - Dual Degree in Business Administration & Humanities | IE University

FIFTH YEAR (MADRID)

As a culmination of all your studies in the preceding four years, the fifth year is a time to reflect on everything that you’ve lived and learned. After four years of studying business administration and humanities, you will be able to find innovative and groundbreaking answers to the most common management challenges in a globalized world.

THE DUAL DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & HUMANITIES LEARNING JOURNEY

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PARTNERSHIP WITH UNESCO

The partnership between IE University and UNESCO strives to establish a unique and enriching learning environment for students, where they can benefit from UNESCO's vast knowledge and expertise. This collaboration is built upon several areas of common interest, such as the ethics of artificial intelligence or social transformations driven by technology and innovation, and recognizes the pivotal role of the humanities in addressing pressing global challenges.

Thus, IE University and UNESCO will work together on a range of academic initiatives to foster interactive learning experiences. This collaborative effort encourages students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts through informative sessions, talks, workshops, applied projects or mentorship. The partnership between IE University and UNESCO also extends to the design and organization of extracurricular and career-development activities, including internships, events, competitions, simulations and academic trips.

To enhance these initiatives, both institutions will strive to mobilize applied research, impact projects and other activities, alongside additional student resources related to the Bachelor in Humanities.

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immersive and transformative educational experience

In essence, the partnership between IE and UNESCO* aspires to create an immersive and transformative educational experience, where students not only acquire specialized knowledge but also develop a broader perspective to understand the intricate interplay between human values, scientific advancements, and societal impacts.

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Learning a new language can open up a world of new opportunities

IE University considers multiple language acquisition to be a key element of its educational model, leading to success in both work and study.

The Language Center at IEU is proud to offer students the possibility to study a wide range of languages, including French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, and English. With such a large variety of options, our students are able to personalize their academic path to meet their future career plans and objectives.

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The Language Center at IEU

The Language Center helps students develop their multilingual communicative skills to help them flourish in the international labor market.

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