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Business Management

The Management curriculum is designed to provide skills and competencies necessary for the world of work in the 21st century. Students complete the courses in the Management Core (9 hours) covering different functional areas and undertake an in-depth study in an area of specialization (21 hours). The curriculum takes the approach of full development of the individual, placing emphasis on personal as well as professional growth. It prepares students for both career and graduate studies.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program at the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS) provides students with opportunities to build the necessary skills for the future with a deep understanding of business and technological trends on a global scale and with hands-on experience via close links to the industry. At this first level of study, AUS students earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree that qualifies them for a profession in business management and the opportunity to continue their studies further and earn a Master of International Business Administration degree.

At AUS, we focus on integrating traditional business knowledge with practical decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking while engaging in real-world projects. We create a learning environment that emphasizes collaboration and team building alongside academic work.

We recognize that business leaders today must master the hard skills needed to make data-driven decisions and the soft skills necessary to make them better collaborators. The curriculum takes the approach of the full development of the individual, placing emphasis on personal as well as professional growth. It prepares students for both career and graduate studies.

All courses are taught in English by leading business visionaries in small dynamic cohorts. Our professors have experience in successful business ventures, providing our students with real-life lessons learned and best practices. This background allows our professors to share their challenges and successes with the students, giving them a front-line education focused on experiential and student-centered learning. Our faculty-student ratio is roughly 1-7, facilitating a deeper working relationship between students and professors coupled with feedback and coaching. Each course integrates a minimum of two experiential learning activities, such as simulations, case studies, individual and group presentations, and projects.

Why AUS?

• Campus: The inspiring, modern campus of the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland features all you could need, from state-of-the-art learning spaces to cozy corners, an on-site Starbucks coffee machine, and dedicated sports facilities.
• Multiple Specializations Options: You can study an undergraduate or graduate degree in business or specialize, and also choose to engage in the Dual Degree Program in conjunction with Tiffin University in the United States.
• Multiple Intakes per Year: We have three admission intakes per year: fall, winter, and spring.
• International Recognition: AUS is chartered under Swiss law and recognized by the Department of Education in the Canton of Vaud as an Institute of Higher Education.
• Soft Skill Development: As an accredited institution with the IBM SkillsBuild Initiative, AUS has a first-hand view of the latest technologies and business trends across several industries. As an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education, students learn how to code, create and build apps.
• Personalized Learning: With a class size of 15 to 20 students and a faculty-student ratio is roughly 1-7, facilitating a deeper working relationship between students and professors coupled with feedback and coaching.
• Support Services: AUS provides various support services to students such as: Career Support, Dedicated support, Learning Support. All students will meet with the Academic Coordinator each academic term.
• Great Student Life: With our campus located amongst the Swiss Riviera's beautiful scenery, we organize trips to explore the rich cultural heritage and beautiful architecture. Offering plenty of nearby attractions, destinations, and ski resorts or visit local festivals.
• Cultural Diversity: At AUS students from over 50 nationalities from 6 continents come together to learn and share experiences, cultural perspectives, and varied work experiences with students from all over the world.
• Student Housing: AUS has several fully furnished single and shared rooms within a five-kilometer radius of the university campus.

Dual Degree Accreditations

Dual Degree Structure

In order to receive dual degrees, students must successfully complete the required AUS and TU courses. The curricula are mixtures of AUS and TU courses designed to provide students with the maximum exposure to the necessary knowledge and skills for the future workplace, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, research technologies, and multimodal communication methods.

• Duration: 3 years
• Entry Dates: September / January / April
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Credits: 135 CH | 180 ECTS

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) is a three-year program during which the student must obtain 135 credit hours | 180 European Credit Transfer System. The three-year program structure comprises nine academic terms, with three terms per year (Fall, Winter, and Spring). A standard course of study to complete a BSBA program over three years requires the completion of thirty core courses, including the capstone, twelve specialization courses, and four elective courses.

Courses

• AUS Core: 27
• TU Specialization: 12
• AUS Elective: 4
• Capstone: Business Plan: 3

Course Examples

• Spreadsheet Application and Data Analysis
• Engage & Explore
• Connect
• Impact
• Impact ePortfolio
• Supply Chain Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managing Diversity in the Workplace
• Small Business Management
• Organizational Theory
• International Management
• Organizational Strategy (W)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Admission Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Proficiency
  • Supporting Materials
  • Non-EU/EFTA Applicants

Program Learning Outcomes

• The successful BSBA participant will be able to describe and demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts in the functional areas of general management (such as accounting, economics, finance, and marketing).
• The successful BSBA participant will be able to describe and explain theories, tools, and techniques (such as a cash flow statement, market segmentation, and sustainable competitive advantage) as used for the internal and external analysis of a particular company situation or industry environment.
• The successful BSBA participant will be able to apply their acquired knowledge and tools and organize and interpret the results in a logically integrated and cross-functional manner to support basic business decision-making.
• The successful BSBA participant will be able to create and present basic oral and written business communications in English.
• The successful BSBA participant will be able to develop learning skills that support further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

Career

This degree takes a generalist approach and focuses on skill development and managerial problem solving. The field of management is studied as a science and a craft, with emphasis on ethical conduct. The management major has been developed for your “total person” – both for your growth as an individual and for your career aspirations. The real resources and real engagement you’ll find as a management major will give you the skills, talents and competencies necessary for results in the 21st century.

A specialization in Business Management allows you to progress into the following careers:

• Strategic Planning and Optimization
• Innovations
• General Management
• International Development

Tuition & Fees

• Admission Fee: CHF 1’500.-
• Application Fee: CHF 250.-
• Dual Bachelor: CHF 9’350.- per term
• 3 Terms per year / 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program
• Flexible payment options available

Earn Professional Certificates Alongside Your Degree

The IBM Academic Initiative program allows AUS students to receive IBM credentials as digital ‘badges’ marking their learning achievements using Credly. The students can easily share and promote their achievements on social media sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, as well as your own personal webpages and blogs.