Cohort 4 Graduation

Cohort 4 of Baghdad Business School has officially graduated, celebrating the accomplishments of 55 talented students!

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Baghdad Business School

Baghdad Business School (BBS) opened in October 2020, and currently offers a one-year program called Business Foundations in English language, Business, and Professional skills which prepares Iraqi youth for work in a variety of fields in the private sector.

Admitted

220

Current Students

65

Alumni

98

Hiring Rate

%90

Programs

BBS believes that every Iraqi student deserves the chance to pursue their potential. Our mission is to enable them to achieve this potential, their professional interests and goals, through education and gainful employment.

Business Foundations

Business Foundations is a one-year, three-tiered curriculum in English, Business and Professional skills. It was designed by local and international experts in the business and education sector, and is based on extensive research among private sector leaders in Iraq about the “Skill Gap”.

Career Development Program

The Career Development Program (CDP) at BBS prepares students to succeed in their jobs after they finish the program. It has four components of practical training and hands-on experience which award students with a variety of professional skills, abilities, and knowledge.

Corporate Training

BBS tailors workshops, training and courses in English, Professional and Business skills to companies for both entry and mid-level employees to develop capacity.

Tech & Entrepreneurship

BBS and She Codes Too are implementing an 8-month program in Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Career Development Skills for Iraqi girls and women starting in January 2024.

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Faculty

BBS faculty have experience as academics and practitioners that has prepared them to teach Iraqi students and equip them for private-sector work. BBS is committed to maintaining high academic standards tailored to Iraqi students and the Iraqi market.

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Latest News

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cal04 December, 2024 (Wednesday)

Tomooh Scholarship Program Expands to Iraq, Supporting Baghdad Business School Students

Baghdad, 4th of December 2024—The Tomooh Scholarship Program, funded by PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation, has launched in Iraq to support Baghdad Business School (BBS). The program will benefit 75 students enrolled in BBS’s one-year program, equipp...
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cal28 October, 2024 (Monday)

BBS Welcomes it's 5th Cohort

BBS is thrilled to announce the launch of Cohort 5 on their orientation day! The students were introduced more to what they will learn during the program, met the staff and will kick off with the English for Business classes which is an intensive cou...
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cal12 October, 2024 (Saturday)

Cohort 4 Graduation

Cohort 4 of Baghdad Business School has officially graduated, celebrating the accomplishments of 55 talented students! The graduation ceremony was a memorable occasion, attended by friends, family, and distinguished guests, including key figures from...
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cal08 September, 2024 (Sunday)

Application Form for Cohort 5 is officially closed!

This marks the end of the admission period for this year’s Business Fundamentals program. We extend our gratitude to all individuals who have expressed interest and taken the time to submit their applications. For those who have applied, the review p...
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cal01 July, 2024 (Monday)

BBS at NAFSA

BBS Founder Christine van den Toorn participated in a delegation to the 2024 NAFSA conference, along with representatives from the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office, the Kurdistan Regional Government, the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, and IREX. NAFSA is “the wor...
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cal23 June, 2024 (Sunday)

Admissions Open for the Class of 2025 - ROUND 2

BBS has started it's second admissions round this year by opening the online application form. The first round was concluded and it's students has already attended their orientation day. In this round BBS is looking to admit students for the business...
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