Bachelor’s degree in Global Business specialisation – Belo Horizonte Campus
What is a Bachelor’s degree in Global Business specialisation?
The Global Business specialisation within the Global BBA at SKEMA, delivered at the Belo Horizonte campus in Brazil, is an management programme designed to prepare students for careers abroad. It equips them with strategic, analytical, and intercultural skills, enabling them to work confidently in complex environments across different markets, particularly within fast-growing emerging markets such as Latin America.
Designed for students after the baccalaureate, this bachelor provides an in-depth understanding of commerce across borders, finance, marketing, and management, alongside a strategic immersion in Latin America. Taught entirely in English, this programme offers a distinctive academic and professional experience, ideal for students seeking a global career.
Definition of global business
Global business refers to economic, commercial, and strategic activities carried out across countries. It includes:
- International trade
- Business expansion abroad
- Multicultural market management
- Global growth strategies
- Economic, social, and ethical considerations
This bachelor prepares future managers to lead cross-border projects while adapting to the cultural and economic specificities of diverse markets.
Position within the Global BBA
This specialisation takes place in the fourth year of the Global BBA, following three years of generalist training in management, marketing and finance. It allows students to deepen their professional project in cross-border trade and strategy, ensuring coherent and robust skills development.
Objectives of the programme
This specialisation aims to train professionals capable of managing business development across markets:
- Understanding global economic and cultural dynamics
- Mastering management, financial analysis, and strategic tools
- Developing a global vision of value creation
- Acquiring international management skills
This programme places a strong emphasis on Latin America, offering direct exposure to one of the world’s most dynamic emerging regions.
Degree and recognition
Graduates are awarded the Global BBA - Bachelor in Management from SKEMA, recognised in France and worldwide. This degree offers:
- Strong academic recognition
- High employability
- Opportunities for further studies in MSc programmes or universities abroad, with potential academic pathways through partner institutions worldwide.
The Belo Horizonte campus
This specialisation is hosted at SKEMA’s Belo Horizonte campus in Brazil. Located in the heart of Latin America’s largest economy, the campus provides a strategic immersion in a key region for business development across markets. Students benefit from:
- A rich multicultural experience
- Learning Portuguese, a strategic language for international trade
- Understanding the economic and strategic dynamics of a high-growth market
Why choose SKEMA for a Bachelor’s degree in global business specialisation?
Studying Global Business at the Belo Horizonte Campus
Academic and economic environment
Brazil is a major player in world trade. Studying at the Belo Horizonte campus offers exposure to a dynamic economic environment. Students benefit from a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and the strong presence of international companies, with access to internships and professional opportunities that provide insight into emerging markets and cross-border strategies.
English-taught programme and international immersion
The programme is taught entirely in English, helping students develop professional fluency while experiencing an international academic environment. This prepares them for global careers, while learning Portuguese further enriches their cultural and linguistic immersion.
Why is Belo Horizonte a strategic location?
As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil provides an ideal environment for studying international business. Studying at the Belo Horizonte campus enables students to understand emerging markets, develop a global perspective on trade and build highly sought-after intercultural skills.
Student life in Belo Horizonte
Living in Belo Horizonte provides a unique personal experience with a rich local culture, vibrant student life and a multicultural environment. This contributes to essential personal skills, such as adaptability, communication, and open-mindedness, highly valued in international business.
Who is the Bachelor’s degree in global business specialisation designed for?
The programme is aimed at:
- Post-baccalaureate students interested in management and international affairs
- Students aspiring to careers in cross-border trade or management
- Profiles interested in strategy, business management, and enterprise development
- Internationally minded candidates
This bachelor is ideal for students seeking a business school experience abroad. This programme is ideal for students at the beginning of their academic journey abroad.
Skills developed in the Bachelor’s degree in global business specialisation
Courses taught in the Bachelor’s degree in Global Business specialisation
Key courses in this programme include:
- Business and Economics Calculus
- Financial Analysis and Decision Making
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Management Information Systems
- Ethics, Governance and Compliance
- Value Creation Strategy
- Lean Operations and Strategic Sourcing
- Agile Project Management
- Capstone Projects
These courses blend theory with practical application in real contexts. Each course is designed to combine academic knowledge with practical application, guiding students throughout their learning journey.
Throughout the year, students follow a structured course progression aligned with real-world challenges.
Programme format and duration
The specialisation takes place during the fourth year of the Global BBA and enables students to deepen their chosen field of expertise over one year, in line with their academic and professional goals.
The Global BBA offers 13 specialisations across five continents: each specialisation is associated with a SKEMA campus, which determines the location of study for the specialisation year.
The SKEMA Global BBA offers:
- a wide range of specialisations integrated into the Global BBA,
- the opportunity to undertake international pathways and double degrees depending on the options chosen
This flexible structure allows students to build a personalised pathway combining academic specialisation, international exposure and professional experience.
How to apply?
This specialisation is accessible in the fourth year of the Global BBA, after three years of generalist training in management, marketing, and finance. Admission is based on:
- Academic record
- Coherence of the professional project
- Motivation for an programme with global exposure
- English proficiency
Candidates must demonstrate interest in international trade and ability to thrive in diverse environment. Scholarship opportunities may be available depending on academic performance and eligibility. More information about the admissions process can be found on our Bachelor in Management page.
Career opportunities after a global business specialisation
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Buyer
- Sales agent
- Business unit manager
- Supply chain manager
- Export manager
These positions exist in companies operating across multiple markets, consultancy firms, and large organisations, offering multicultural work environments and responsibilities in commercial development, project management, and operations.
Further studies after a Bachelor’s degree in global business specialisation
Graduates can continue with MSc programmes to enhance expertise and access higher-responsibility roles:
- MSc International Business
- MSc Global Supply Chain Management and Procurement
- MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MSc Business Consulting and Decision Intelligence
These advanced studies provide a springboard for strategic, careers abroad. These programmes extend the student’s academic and professional journey toward more strategic roles.
Frequently Asked Questions about the global business Bachelor
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It is a four-year post-baccalaureate programme that allows students to specialise in cross-border business and management. The Bachelor in Management combines:
- Business management and strategy
- International trade
- Finance and performance analysis
- Marketing
- Project management
It prepares students to understand how international companies operate, make decisions, and adapt to multicultural markets.
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Students should select an international bachelor that combines:
- English-taught courses
- Study abroad experience
- Exposure to students from different countries
- Skills in international trade and management
This programme at SKEMA satisfies all these criteria and is ideal for building a global career.
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Unlike a traditional university degree, SKEMA’s bachelor offers:
- Campus immersion abroad
- 100% English instruction
- Real-world projects
- Experience-based pedagogy
- Full management training before specialisation
It better prepares students for high-responsibility roles and rapid international career integration.
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Specialising in this field enables students to:
- Understand cross-border development strategies
- Analyse foreign and emerging markets
- Manage projects across multiple countries
- Collaborate with multicultural teams
These skills are highly sought-after by recruiters worldwide.
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SKEMA offers:
- Multi-campus network
- English-taught courses from year one
- Experiential learning
- Strong industry connections
The Belo Horizonte specialisation adds the advantage of Latin American immersion in a key global growth region.
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Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and a major player in international trade.
Studying at the Belo Horizonte campus allows students to understand the dynamics of emerging markets, gain a distinctive experience abroad, and learn Portuguese—one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It also provides first-hand experience of operating in emerging markets, a key differentiator in today’s global job market.
This experience helps students stand out to recruiters with a strong international profile and prepares them to work in diverse environments.
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Yes, all courses are delivered in English, ensuring professional proficiency and global communication skills, an essential asset for international careers.
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Graduates gain:
- Multicultural team management
- Strategic and financial analysis
- Cross-border project management
- Understanding of international markets
- Intercultural communication
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Yes, this is one of the main objectives of the programme. Thanks to the 100% English-taught curriculum, international campus experience, and multicultural project work, students are well prepared to join companies operating globally and pursue global careers.
Graduates can work in Europe, the Americas, Asia, or within international organisations.
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Graduates can access a wide range of roles in cross-border business and management, such as:
- Business developer
- Export manager
- International buyer
- Supply chain manager
- Business unit manager
These roles involve working in companies operating across markets, managing large-scale projects, and collaborating with partners across different countries.
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To pursue a career in international trade, it is recommended to choose a programme that combines management, finance, marketing and experience abroad.
The Bachelor is particularly well suited, as it provides a comprehensive business education with a strong international and professional focus.
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Yes, after completing this bachelor’s degree, students can pursue a Master of Science (MSc) to deepen their expertise and access higher-level positions.
The programme is an excellent stepping stone to specialised MSc degrees in:
- International Business
- Global Supply Chain Management and Procurement
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Business Consulting and Decision Intelligence
Further studies enable graduates to access more strategic roles, both in France and internationally, and to accelerate their career progression.
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This programme is designed for students who want to thrive in an dynamic and internationally oriented environment. To succeed, it is recommended to have:
- An interest in business, commerce, and management
- Openness to different cultures
- Adaptability
- Motivation to build an international career
No prior professional experience is required. What matters most is curiosity, willingness to learn, and the motivation to grow in a global environment.
