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NUM International College · Phnom Penh

Go International.

A Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, taught in English — and a real path to study abroad.

About the Program

Business, read across borders

The BBA in International Business was built to give students a solid grounding in the field, and to prepare them to become effective professionals in a working world where globalisation is simply part of life.

  • BBA
  • 4 Years
  • Taught in English
  • Since 2011
An International Business class in session at NUM International College
NUMIC students competing in a business competition
An International Business cohort on the main campus of the National University of Management
Inside NUMOne International Business cohort, on the main campus in Phnom Penh
Teaching in English since 2011

Inside the National University of Management, on the main campus by Wat Phnom in central Phnom Penh.

Since the college opened inside NUM, it has taught entirely in English, pairing classroom theory with real practice. The aim has never changed: understand how local and global forces shape the decisions businesses make, then learn to act on them.

Everyone starts in a shared Foundation Year, then specialises in International Business. The four-year degree runs through trade, marketing, financial management and strategy, in classes small enough that lecturers know every student by name.

Foundation first

A common Foundation Year builds core business knowledge before students specialise in International Business.

Taught by practitioners

International and Cambodian faculty, most holding master’s degrees from abroad, teach alongside guest speakers from industry.

Learning by doing

Internships, company visits, field trips, case work and competitions turn theory into practice every semester.

Built to go further

Graduates move into trade, banking, consulting and multinationals, or continue into graduate study such as an MBA.

DegreeBBA in International Business
Duration4 years · 120 credits
LanguageEnglish
IntakeYear 1 & Year 2 transfer
TuitionUS$850 / semester
CampusWat Phnom, Phnom Penh
0students sent abroad since 2016
0dual degrees earned in France & the USA
0partner universities via AIMS alone
50/50international & Cambodian faculty
0students at NUMIC today
Our Vision

A college where students graduate ready to work and study beyond Cambodia’s borders.

Our Mission

To teach international business entirely in English, pairing theory with real practical work, so graduates leave ready to work across borders.

What Sets Us Apart

Six Things to Know

Six facts about this degree, each one on record.

34

Two degrees, not one

Your fourth year at ICN in France or UW–Green Bay, USA. 34 students already have.

ICN Business School, France University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, USA
50/50

Half the faculty is international

The other half Cambodian, many with degrees from abroad.

100%

Taught in English

Every course, every semester. Classes cap at 37.

90+

Partner universities

Ten countries, through AIMS, Erasmus+ and UMAP. 620 abroad since 2016.

39.6%

Reach middle or top positions

Plus 15.9% who run their own business. Tracer study, 2025.

Every semester

Out on industry visits

Classes go on-site with the likes of Khmer Beverages, Decathlon and the National Bank of Cambodia.

Campus & Ecosystem

More Than a Classroom

The labs, career support, and competitions that turn coursework into real ventures and real jobs.

After your BBA

MBA in Global Innovation Management

An 18-month executive master's with evening classes, capped at 25 students — including a 10-day Silicon Valley immersion visiting Google, YouTube, Airbnb, IDEO, and McKinsey, with workshops at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.

  • 18 moevening, part-time
  • 25seats per cohort
  • 10 daysSilicon Valley
  • US$4,500total tuition
Recognition

Accreditation & Global Networks

NUM International College is part of the National University of Management. These are the bodies that accredit and recognise us.

Fully accredited by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia
The only Cambodian member of the Global Business School Network
Ranked among the world's Top 400 Innovative Universities, 2025
Associate Member of the ASEAN University Network
Member of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie

Institutional collaborations

Universities and bodies NUM works with beyond the accrediting networks above.

2018Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen 2019Incheon National University 2020Northern Arizona University The Hanseatic League of Universities IPS Taylor Institute, Franklin University UNITAR
Strategy

Internationalization Framework 2024–25

NUM’s stated plan for the college across 2024 and 2025. Four commitments set where the investment goes.

Integration into the Curriculum

  • An embedded international mobility component in every appropriate degree program.
  • Interdisciplinary study given priority.

Engagement in International Projects

  • Collaborative, large-scale international projects.
  • Multi-lateral mobility and research opportunities with global reach.

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

  • A more globally representative body of students, faculty and administrative staff.
  • Merit-based international scholarships, backed by new dedicated funding pools.

International Networking & Membership

  • Long-term partnerships with leading global universities and organisations.
  • Joint international internships with businesses inside and outside Cambodia.
  • A dedicated visiting scholar program, and leadership roles in global education networks.

Propelling NUM to global excellence.

    Course Structure

    Four Years, Eight Semesters, 120 Credits

    You start with management foundations, then move on to international trade, finance, and analytics. The final year is a research thesis and a supervised internship.

    Year 1 Semesters 1 and 2

    Semester 1

    • Introduction to ASEAN Studies
    • Principles of Management
    • Business Mathematics
    • Writing & Presentation Skills
    • Introduction to Business

    Semester 2

    • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
    • Public Policy & Legal Environment
    • Digital Art and Design
    • Business Communication
    • Principles of Marketing
    Year 2 Semesters 3 and 4

    Semester 3

    • Public Relations
    • Cross Cultural Management
    • Business Computer Applications
    • Macroeconomics
    • Business Statistics

    Semester 4

    • Organizational Behavior
    • Principles of Accounting
    • Globalization 4.0
    • Microeconomics
    • Project Management
    Year 3 Semesters 5 and 6

    Semester 5

    • Digital and Social Media Marketing
    • Operations Management
    • Managerial Accounting
    • Human Resource Management
    • Business Law and Ethics

    Semester 6

    • International Trade
    • Financial Management
    • Strategic Management
    • Design Thinking
    • E-Commerce
    Year 4 Semesters 7 and 8

    Semester 7

    • Research Methodology
    • Data Analytics for Business
    • International Marketing Management
    • International Financial Management
    • International Business Management

    Semester 8

    • Research Thesis / Capstone
    • Internship
    120 credits minimum to graduate 3 credits per course, 3 hours a week over 16 weeks 12 credits for the undergraduate research paper Assessment: coursework (quizzes, essays, projects, practical work) + final exams
    International Mobility

    More Than 620 Students Abroad Since 2016

    Cambodia · home Singapore · 64 France · 63 Japan · 54 Indonesia · 46 Malaysia · 45 China · 24 Poland · 21 Thailand · 21 South Korea · 19 Vietnam · 18 USA · 7 Lithuania · 9 India · 4 United Kingdom · 4 Brunei · 4 Slovakia · 3 Spain · 3 Myanmar · 2 Hungary · 2 Belgium · 1 Italy · 1 Portugal · 1 Philippines · 1

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    620+students abroad since 2016
    23countries reached
    90+partner universities
    4continents
    One semester or longer

    Degrees & Semester Exchanges

    • Dual degree 3+1 at ICN and UW Green Bay
    • Erasmus+ exchange semester in Europe
    • AIMS: 90+ universities in 10 countries
    • UMAP semester or summer
    Two to eight weeks

    Focused Programs

    • TF SCALE, Singapore
    • UGRAD, one semester in the USA
    • YSEALI, five weeks in the USA
    • NTU ASEAN Summer Program
    One to two weeks

    Exploratory & Summer

    • United Nations Conference, USA
    • INCiTE Summer School, ASEAN
    • YMAC, Singapore and ASEAN
    • CommTECH, Indonesia · Bumi Kenyalang, Malaysia
    Where They Went

    Students We Sent

    Real students at their send-offs, plus the study tours and competitions that fill the year in between.

    Real students, real send-offs. Swipe through a few of the faces we sent abroad this year.

    And more of this year's exchanges:

    Inbound

    Students Come Here, Too

    Mobility runs both ways. Alongside the students NUMIC sends abroad, the college hosts international students and partners on the Phnom Penh campus.

    Academic

    Exchange & Study

    • LeX Program, Learning Express
    • Short-term exchange and study tours
    • University tours
    Innovation

    Competition & Research

    • Business Model Competition
    • Internship and research placements
    • Workshops and conferences
    Seasonal

    Summer Programs

    • INCiTE Summer Program
    244international students hosted at NUMIC, 2016 to 2025
    Student Voices

    In Their Own Words

    Dozens of NUMIC students, in their own words — from France, Japan, South Korea, China, Brunei, Malaysia, Poland and beyond. Swipe through.

    On the Podium

    Competitions & Wins

    NUMIC students compete, and they place. Some contests are hosted here in Phnom Penh, others are won on exchange thousands of kilometres away.

    🏆 1st Place

    AIESEC Youth to Business Sandbox 2025

    Team Porcupine V — four IB sophomores, Em Pok Ponnareay, Im Ponha Niza, Leng David and Reth Khemhong — won with “Domnork Oil,” a venture that recycles used cooking oil.

    🥈 2nd Prize

    VentureInno 2026, Japan

    IB junior Monin Chanbonnakmey placed second in an international SDG business-plan competition while on exchange at the University of Hyogo.

    🌍 Open to All

    Business Model Competition

    The national BMC and regional Mekong Challenge send winning student teams abroad — to Europe, the USA and Asia — with cash prizes.

    Admissions & Fees

    Admission Requirements & Tuition

    A business degree taught in English. Tuition, fees, and how to apply are set out below.

    Tuition Fee
    US$850 / semester

    Paid one semester at a time. Nothing further to add — the US$100 yearly administrative fee is already included.

    • Per yearUS$1,700
    • Administrative feeIncluded
    • PaymentABA · ACLEDA · University cashier

    Apply Online

    You need a BAC II certificate. Year 2 transfers are accepted.

    Entrance Exam & Interview

    A short English essay and an interview. An IELTS score of 6.0 waives the essay.

    Enroll & Begin

    Accept your offer, pay via ABA or ACLEDA, and join the next intake.

    Year 2 transfer applications close on 20 August 2026.
    Graduate Outcomes

    Graduate Employment & Progression

    Evidence drawn from independent tracer and employer studies.

    39.6%
    reach middle & top positions
    (Tracer Study 2025)
    81%
    employed in the private sector
    23.8%
    working in international contexts
    15.9%
    run their own businesses
    590alumni · cohorts 19 to 34

    What employers say NUMIC alumni do best

    Employer Feedback Study, 2026. Ranked by competency:

    1 Practical industry readiness
    2 Soft skills & adaptability
    3 Networking & alumni presence
    4 Global and cross cultural awareness
    5 English & professional communication
    6 Business knowledge, entrepreneurship & innovation

    Career paths this degree opens

    Global Business Development Manager International Marketing Executive International Trade & Investment Analyst Operations & Logistics Manager Market Research Analyst International Financial Analyst Startup Founder Business Manager Digital Analyst

    Some alumni have gone on to master's degrees at Beijing Technology and Business University, and to roles at the National Bank of Cambodia.

    Latest from NUMIC

    What’s Happening Now

    Where our students are going, and what they bring back.

    Roeun Davy, NUMIC alumna, at her MBA graduation in China
    Alumni

    From the IBBA to an MBA in Beijing

    Roeun Davy finished her International Business degree here, then earned an MBA at Beijing Technology and Business University.

    NUM International College Year 2 transfer applications announcement
    Admissions

    Year 2 Transfer Applications Are Open

    Transfers into Year 2, Semester 1 are open across International Business, GEI, Finance and Supply Chain Management. Applications close 20 August 2026.

    NUMIC Cohort 31 students defending their graduation thesis
    On Campus

    Cohort 31 Finishes Its Thesis Defences

    Thirteen teams defended their graduation thesis before the NUMIC committee on the final day, closing a chapter that began years earlier.

    Beyond the Classroom

    Study Tours & Industry Visits

    Every semester, classes go on-site with the companies and banks that shape Cambodia's economy.

    Oct 2025Khmer Beverages100 IB students on a factory and operations tour.
    Nov 2025Decathlon Cambodia60 students on a retail and supply-chain visit.
    Dec 2025Sathapana BankA banking and finance industry session.
    Apr 2026UCB BankA study tour with Union Commercial Bank.
    Jul 2026CFA & National Bank of CambodiaAn info session led by alumnus Keo Ny Anann.
    In classTotalEnergies & La PlantationIntercultural and cross-cultural management intensives.
    Entrance Exam

    Apply for the entrance exam

    Tell us when suits you. We’ll confirm your place and tell you what to bring.

    We only use your details to contact you about admission. Nothing else.

    Applications are open.

    IB hotline 093 337 260 · Results one day after your entrance exam

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