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BU has 6 distinct faculties and more than 36 specialized schools and academic units across our campuses in Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Paris, and other global locations

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At BU, life goes beyond the classroom, it’s vibrant, diverse, and filled with opportunities to explore your passions across cultures and campuses.

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Partner through global alliances, academic networks, or local initiatives to shape education, research, and community impact.

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About BU

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BU is where global education meets real-world opportunity. With campuses in Curaçao, Paris, and worldwide, we prepare learners to lead in a fast-changing world.

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Flexible Degrees

Design Your Degree
Your Way

Build a degree that fits your goals. Choose your major, add minors, select specializations, and customize your academic journey with our interactive Degree Builder.

Majors + Minors
Double Degrees
Specializations
BBA
Degree
+
Management
Major
+
Marketing
Minor
Your Custom Degree
Bachelor of Business
Administration
180
Total ECTS
3-4
Years
Understanding Your Degree

How BU Degrees Work

Every program at Bloomington University is built on the ECTS credit system, giving you flexibility to customize your degree while ensuring global recognition.

What is ECTS?

The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is the global standard for measuring academic workload. It makes your credits portable across universities worldwide.

1
ECTS Credit
=
25-30
Hours of Learning
Globally Portable – Transfer credits to partner universities worldwide
Mode-Neutral – Same credits whether online or on-campus
Stackable – Build toward higher qualifications over time
Foundation

Core Courses

Essential knowledge that forms the foundation of your degree program.

60-90 ECTS
Specialization

Major

Deep expertise in your primary area of focus and career interest.

45-60 ECTS
Complementary

Minor

A secondary focus area that broadens your skill set and perspectives.

20-30 ECTS
Flexibility

Electives

Choose courses that match your interests from across the university.

15-30 ECTS
Complete Bachelor's Degree

Total Credits Required

Core + Major + Minor + Electives = Your Custom Degree

180
ECTS Total
Interactive Tool

Build Your Degree

Use our interactive degree builder to explore program structures, choose your majors and minors, and see your personalized degree plan.

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Step 1
Choose Program
2
Step 2
Select Structure
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Step 3
Configure
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Step 4
Summary

Choose Your Program

Select your study level and program to begin building your degree.

Undergraduate
Bachelor's degrees (180-240 ECTS)
Postgraduate
Master's degrees (90-120 ECTS)

Select Your Degree Structure

Choose how you want to structure your degree based on available options.

Configure Your Degree

Select your major(s), minor(s), and specializations.

Credits Allocated 0 / 180
Core: 60
Major: 0
Minor: 0
Electives: 0

Your Degree Summary

Review your customized degree plan below.

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Business

Major + Minor Structure

Faculty
-
School
-
Major(s)
-
180
Total ECTS Credits
3-4 yrs
Indicative Duration
5
Study Modes Available
Accelerate Your Career

Double Degree Options

Combine degrees to gain broader expertise and stand out in the job market

Bachelor
Bachelor

Flexible Double Degrees

Study two Bachelor degrees at the same time and graduate with two qualifications.

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Bachelor
Master

Vertical Double Degrees

Complete a Bachelor and Master degree in one integrated program, saving time.

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Master
Master

Double Master Degrees

Study two Master degrees simultaneously to fast-track your expertise and career.

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Think Outside the Box

Custom Pathways

Create interdisciplinary combinations that don't fit traditional structures

Digital Business Leader

Combine business strategy with technology skills for the digital economy

Business Administration Data Analytics Digital Marketing
Careers: Digital Transformation Manager, E-commerce Director, Tech Startup Founder

Healthcare Innovator

Bridge healthcare expertise with technology and business acumen

Health Sciences AI & Machine Learning Healthcare Management
Careers: Health Tech Product Manager, Clinical Informatics Specialist, Healthcare Consultant

Creative Technologist

Merge creative arts with cutting-edge technology

Computer Science Digital Media Design Thinking
Careers: UX Engineer, Game Developer, Interactive Media Designer

Global Business Strategist

Navigate international markets with cultural intelligence

International Business Languages Political Science
Careers: International Trade Specialist, Diplomat, Global Marketing Manager

🎨 Design Your Own Pathway

Don't see what you're looking for? Work with our academic advisors to create a completely custom interdisciplinary pathway tailored to your unique career aspirations.

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Success Stories

Real Student Examples

See how our students designed degrees that launched their careers

SA
Major + 2 Minors
Marketing Data Analytics Psychology
"Combining marketing with data analytics gave me the edge I needed. I now lead the digital strategy team at a Fortune 500 company."
Now: Digital Strategy Manager @ Microsoft
JC
Double Major
Computer Science Finance
"The double major was challenging but worth it. FinTech companies specifically sought out my unique combination of skills."
Now: Quantitative Developer @ Goldman Sachs
MP
B → M Pathway
Engineering (BEng) → MBA
"The accelerated pathway saved me a full year. I graduated with both degrees by 24 and started my own engineering consultancy."
Now: Founder & CEO @ TechBridge Consulting
LM
Major + Minor
International Business Mandarin Chinese
"Adding Mandarin to my business degree opened doors to the Asian market. I'm now managing cross-border partnerships across 5 countries."
Now: Regional Manager @ Alibaba Group
EW
Double Degree
Medicine (MBBS) Biomedical Research
"The double degree gave me both clinical skills and research expertise. I'm now leading a team developing new cancer treatments."
Now: Clinical Researcher @ Mayo Clinic
AK
Major + 2 Minors
Environmental Science Policy Studies Economics
"Understanding both the science and policy side of climate change made me invaluable. I now advise governments on sustainability initiatives."
Now: Sustainability Advisor @ United Nations
94% Employment Rate within 6 months
€52K Average Starting Salary
2,500+ Custom Degree Combinations

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