Undergraduate Program

BA in Business Management

Undergraduate  ·  4 Years  ·  120 Credit Hours  ·  Full-Time  ·  Brussels

Credit Hours 120
Language English
Tuition €11,000 / year
Semesters 8
Intakes Sept 2026 (EU) & Feb 2027
Brussels College Programs BA in Business Management (Undergraduate)

Introduction

The BA in Business Management program follows Northwood University's Management curriculum, delivered entirely in English at our Brussels campus. The curriculum spans four core areas: strategy (planning and implementation), behavior (motivation, leadership, power and politics), organizational structure, and human resource management — giving graduates a versatile management skill set suited to any industry.

Real-world case studies, business simulations and experiential learning connect classroom study to the practice of management. Students benefit from small class sizes, international peers, and a learning environment that pairs Northwood's business curriculum with academic rigour.

Why choose this program?

1
Management & Leadership Skills

Build strategy, operations, organizational behavior and human resource management capabilities that let graduates step into management roles early.

2
International Business Environment

Study in Brussels — the heart of European institutions — and build an international perspective through a diverse student community and globally relevant curriculum.

3
Career Opportunities

Graduates are well-positioned for management, operations, and leadership roles across industries, or for progression to the MBA.

4
Practical, Applied Learning

Case studies, business simulations, and experiential learning ensure that academic learning connects directly to the practice of management.

Career Prospects

  • Operations Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Project Manager
  • General Manager
  • Team Leader / Department Manager
  • International Management Consultant
  • Business Analyst
  • Entrepreneur / Start-up Founder

Admission Criteria

Brussels College is committed to recruiting students with the potential and motivation to succeed. All candidates must meet the following entry requirements to be considered for the BA in Business Management program.

Academic Requirements
  • 1A secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification (e.g. A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or national leaving certificate).
  • 2A minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 or equivalent academic standing in secondary education.
English Proficiency
  • 1IELTS Academic: minimum overall band score of 5.5 (no component below 5.0).
  • 2TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 72.
  • 3Cambridge B2 First (FCE) or above.
  • 4Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: minimum 42.
  • 5Students who have completed secondary education entirely in English are exempt from language testing requirements.
Additional Requirements
  • 1A completed application form submitted via the Brussels College online portal.
  • 2A personal statement or motivation letter (minimum 400 words) explaining your interest in business development and your career objectives.
  • 3An admissions interview (conducted in English, on-campus or by video call) for shortlisted applicants.

Enrollment Procedures

Complete and submit the online application form at brucol.be/admissions, attaching all required documents.
The Brussels College Admissions Office reviews your application and contacts you within 10 working days with an outcome or a request for further information.
Shortlisted applicants are invited to an admissions interview (on-campus or video). A conditional or unconditional offer is issued following the interview.
Accept your offer and pay the enrollment deposit to secure your place. You will receive a formal Enrollment Certificate by email.
International students use the Enrollment Certificate to apply for a Belgian student visa (Type D long-stay) at their nearest Belgian embassy or consulate.
Attend Welcome Week and full registration at the Brussels College campus prior to the start of the academic term.

Enrollment Documents

The following documents are required to complete your enrollment. Please ensure all documents are valid and, where applicable, officially translated into English or French.

  • Certified copy of secondary school diploma and official transcripts
  • Notarised copy of diploma equivalence (if applicable for non-EU qualifications)
  • English language test certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, or PTE)
  • Valid passport (copy of photo page)
  • Recent passport-size photograph (digital, within the last 6 months)
  • Personal statement / motivation letter
  • Two academic or professional reference letters
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of payment of enrollment deposit
  • Health insurance certificate (required prior to start date)

International students requiring a Belgian student visa must also submit the Enrollment Certificate issued by Brussels College, proof of financial means, and a medical certificate as required by Belgian immigration authorities. Please verify current requirements with the Belgian embassy in your country.

Northwood University Bachelor of Business Administration — Management curriculum, 2025 Starting Freshman cohort. Course codes and sequencing are Northwood's official system-wide numbering.

Semester I

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
ENG 1150Composition ICompulsory3
LDR 1110The NU ExperienceCompulsory1
MGT 2300Principles of ManagementCompulsory3
CHOICEElectiveElective3
PHL 1100Philosophy of American Life & BusinessCompulsory3
MTH 1100/1150Finite Math OR College AlgebraCompulsory3

Semester II

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
ECN 2210Principles of MicroeconomicsCompulsory3
CHOICEElectiveElective3
ENG 1200Composition II (prereq: ENG 1150)Compulsory3
LDR 1300Professional Branding & PlanningCompulsory1
MIS 1500Business Productivity SoftwareCompulsory3
MKT 2080Principles of MarketingCompulsory3

Semester III

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
ACC 2410Fundamentals of Financial AccountingCompulsory3
CHOICEElectiveElective3
ECN 2220Principles of MacroeconomicsCompulsory3
LDR 2250Emerging LeadersCompulsory1
HIS 2100Foundations of the Modern World ICompulsory3
MGT 2500Human Resource ManagementCompulsory3

Semester IV

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
ACC 2415Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting (prereq: ACC 2410)Compulsory3
CHOICEElectiveElective3
MTH 2310Statistics I (prereq: MIS 1500, MTH 1100/1150)Compulsory3
PSC 2010Introduction to American GovernmentCompulsory3
SPC 2050Speech CommunicationsCompulsory3

Semester V

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
3000/4000PSY/SOC/HUM elective (SIE-substitutable)Compulsory3
CHOICEElectiveElective3
FIN 3010Financial Management (prereq: ACC 2415)Compulsory3
NSC 2100Environmental ScienceCompulsory3
MGT 3500Operations Management (prereq: MGT 2300, MTH 2310)Compulsory3

Semester VI

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
CHOICEElectiveElective3
3000/4000Elective (SIE-substitutable)Elective3
LAW 3000Business Law ICompulsory3
MGT 3700Practice of Management & Leadership (prereq: MGT 2300, MKT 2080, ACC 2415)Compulsory3
PHL 3100Ethics (prereq: 60 credits completed)Compulsory3

Semester VII

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
3000/4000Elective (SIE-substitutable)Elective3
3000/4000Elective (SIE-substitutable)Elective3
3000/4000Elective (SIE-substitutable)Elective3
MGT 4030International Management (prereq: MGT 2300, MKT 2080; SIE-substitutable)Compulsory3
MGT 4250Organizational Behavior (prereq: MGT 2300; SIE-substitutable)Compulsory3

Semester VIII

CodeCourseCategoryCredit Hrs
MGT 4300Management of Information Technologies (prereq: MGT 2300, MIS 1500)Compulsory3
ECN 4010Economics of Public Policy (prereq: 60 credits, ECN 2210)Compulsory3
3000/4000ElectiveElective3
MGT 4800Strategic Planning (prereq: 90 credits, MGT 2300, FIN 3010/3210)Compulsory3
CHOICEOptionalElective

Total: 120 semester credit hours (63 lower-level + 57 upper-level). "SIE" = Semester in Europe, Northwood's study-abroad program; SIE-substitutable courses are taken instead while abroad. Courses marked CHOICE or 3000/4000 are elective slots selected with an academic adviser. Curriculum reflects Northwood's official Management BBA Curriculum Guide (2025–2026); Northwood reserves the right to revise curriculum guides between publications.

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