Faculty of Business and Technology

CIU Faculty of Business and Technology brings together some of the most sought-after professions in Georgia, offering a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral educational programs.

Highly qualified professors, experienced academic personnel, and visiting professors of the faculty ensure the high quality of education.

The faculty is strongly committed to connecting students with potential employers in both public and private sectors. This is achieved through practice-based learning opportunities, as well as practical outdoor lecture-seminars. The strategic goal of the faculty is to maintain its achievements, strive for even greater success and strengthen international relations. 
 

Educational Programs offered by the Faculty of Business and Technology:

1.    Bachelor’s Educational Program in Management
2.    Bachelor’s Educational Program in Finance
3.    Bachelor’s Educational Program in Tourism 
4.    Bachelor’s Educational Program in Information Technologies
5.    Bachelor’s Educational Program in Information Technologies (in English)
6.    Bachelor’s Educational Program in Business Administration (180 ECTS)
7.    Bachelor’s Educational Program in Business Administration (in English) (180 ECTS)
8.    Master’s Educational Program in International Business Management
9.    Master’s Educational Program in international Marketing 
10.   Doctoral Educational Program in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Educational Program in Management

Bachelor’s Educational Program in Management is oriented on modern standards. The program places emphasis on innovative approaches within the Georgian business education field, such as the preparation and presentation of team projects, as well as the development of industrial and business plans. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students gain practical experience through the Business Incubator established within the faculty. The platform supports the generation, development, and implementation of business ideas. Projects are selected based on competition results; Winning projects are presented to invited representatives from leading organizations in Georgian business sector. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of international projects.

Bachelor’s Educational Program in Finance

A practical component is implemented in various leading organizations. Students have the opportunity to undertake internships in the banking sector, insurance companies, and microfinance institutions, often with prospects for future employment. Additionally, field lectures are organized in different financial institutions across Georgia. The program allows students to trade securities in the virtual stock exchange environment. Furthermore, simulated bank is offered within the framework of the program that allows students to learn modern banking software and facilitates hands-on training in various banking and financial operations. Moreover, the Oris-Accounting program has been introduced, enabling students to master practical accounting skills. Students study risk management, trading psychology, stock exchange operations, and the critical analysis of capital market data.

Bachelor’s Educational Program in Tourism

Within the framework of the Bachelor’s Educational Program in Tourism students take study courses designed to develop their practical skills; for example: the study course “International Booking Systems”, is delivered by a representative of the travel Agency “Discover Georgia”. As a result, students acquire the skills necessary for managing national and international booking systems in tourism industry. The program also gives students opportunity to study standards and needs of modern tourism business environment. Within the framework of Tourism Program students will be able to master popular and significant hotel management software in Georgia and in the world - “Opera”, which is introduced by European hotel brands. In hotel industry management system Opera is known as OPERA (PMS), which in its turn, represents a complex software; it is used in order to coordinate front-office, sales, planning and other services. Students will be awarded certificates (in English and Georgian languages) after studying the software. The program enables students to study standards and needs of modern tourism business environment.
 

Bachelor’s Educational Programs in Information Technologies (in Georgian and English)

Bachelor’s Educational Program in Information Technologies is offered in both Georgian and English languages. The programs place emphasis on the development of practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. With the knowledge and skills acquired at the university, students will become highly competitive professionals, which will help them find employment in both the local and international labor markets.

Advantages of the Bachelor’s Educational Program in Information Technologies:

•    Double Degree Opportunity
 Earn degrees from Caucasus International University and Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal).

•    Innovative Teaching Methods – Opportunity to work on real projects and build your professional portfolio.

•    Opportunity to Learn Modern Programming Languages and Technologies - JavaScript; AI; React.js; PHP; Node.js; Python; Java; .NET (C#); MySQL; MongoDB; Firebase; Kotlin; Flutter (Dart); React Native; Blockchain technologies; Figma and UX/UI design.

•    Development of Soft Skills - Enhance communication, teamwork, leadership, and other skills.

•    Development of Entrepreneurial Skills.

•    Internship Opportunities in Leading Institutions.
 

Bachelor’s Educational Programs in Business Administration (in Georgian and English) (180 ECTS)

Bachelor’s Educational Program in Business Administration (180 ECTS) is offered in both Georgian and English languages. The programs place emphasis on the development of practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. In the future, this will help students grow into competitive professionals who will be able to find employment in both local and international labor markets and contribute to the process of overcoming sustainable development challenges.

Advantages of the Bachelor’s Educational Programs in Business Administration (in Georgian and English) (180 ECTS):

•    Double Degree Opportunity

Earn degrees from Caucasus International University and r IPAG Business School (Paris) or Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal).

•    Specialization in Chosen Concentration: Students can focus on one of four key areas of business administration (Management, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting).

During the first two years, students will gain knowledge and develop their skills in general business administration issues. From the third year they will have the opportunity to choose their desired concentration - marketing, management, finance or accounting, within the framework of which the acquired knowledge and skills will be deepened according to their future career development needs.

•    Emphasis on Technology

Business demands graduates with up-to-date technological skills. Correspondingly, the programs integrate the latest digital tools and innovations, including AI, Blockchain technologies, advanced digital applications, etc.

In the 6th semester, students also undertake internships at leading business organizations.
 

Master’s Educational Program in International Business Management

International Business Management is one of the most sought-after master’s programs, and the growing number of students enrolling each year can serve as a proof. The aster’s Educational Program in International Business Management prepares highly competitive professionals who meet the modern demands of the labor market and are equipped to succeed in international companies across diverse industries. Within the framework of the program special emphasis is placed on the use of innovative teaching methods and the development of students’ practical and theoretical research skills.

Master’s Educational Program in International Marketing

A key strength of the program is its focus on preparing highly qualified and competitive marketing professionals for both local and international labour markets. The program includes all the components necessary to train specialists with the knowledge and skills expected at master's international degree level. The study courses provide students with broad and, simultaneously, deep professional, innovative knowledge, practical skills and necessary competencies in accordance with the requirements of local and international labour markets.

Doctoral Educational Program in Business Administration

The Doctoral Educational Program in Business Administration is designed to prepare highly qualified scientists and researchers in the field of business administration, as well as professors and academic professionals. The program is fully equipped with appropriate material and technical infrastructure. The scientific value and practical significance of the research outcomes are strengthened through the direct involvement of the highly qualified professors of the Faculty of Business and Technology at Caucasus International University, who actively engage in studying and implementing significant issues of business development and advancement.