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A career in accounting is about more than measuring business activities and reporting financial data. It’s making informed decisions to guide an organization by applying analytical reasoning, critical thought, and problem-solving. Accounting specialization will provide you with a solid understanding of accounting principles and techniques, as well as the key decision-making and problem-solving skills used in a challenging and fulfilling career as a professional accountant.

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.

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

• 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

• Accounting Elective: Students will choose from one of the 400 level courses offered by TU.
• Cost Accounting I: A comprehensive study of the cost accounting cycle. Includes job order costing techniques and procedures.
• Cost Accounting II: Continuation of ACC 313. Emphasis is on process and standard costing techniques. Includes cost control and management decision concepts.
• Applied Analytics in Accounting: This course will assist students in developing skillsets to operate with an analytic mindset. Students will be able to apply these skills in all accounting fields including financial reporting, taxation, auditing, fraud & forensics, and consulting.
• Accounting Information Systems: This course lays a foundation for understanding accounting user support, information technology, and business problem solving. The emphasis of this course is the interrelationship between different facets of an accounting information system. A detailed study of both a manual system and a computerized system is included.
• Auditing: Presents a basic overall framework of auditing and assurance services including both conceptual and procedural matters. Discusses ethical concepts of the accounting profession.
• Spreadsheet Application and Data Analysis: This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet applications as a tool for decision-making. Included are topics such as design and management of worksheets and templates, and the use of built-in functions. Organizational uses in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources are discussed.
• Engage & Explore: Emphasis is placed on helping each transfer student successfully acclimate to Tiffin University by building campus connections, encouraging professionalism, and improving academic success in the areas of communication, research, and critical thinking. In addition, students will develop competence and proficiency in research techniques, critical analysis, problem-solving, multimodal communication methods, and professional networking.
• Connect: This is the third of a required four-course sequence in the General Education curriculum. Emphasis is placed on students applying critical analysis, problem-solving, research techniques, and multimodal communication methods in order to question assumptions, hypotheses, and evidence. The course aims to assist students with their understanding of how culture affects and influences their identity and their interactions within societal organizations.
• Impact: This is a capstone experience and the final class of a required four-course sequence in the General Education curriculum. Students will present cumulative work from their experiences in prior courses with emphasis placed on students’ integration and synthesis of their acquired skills in problem-solving, multimodal communication methods, professional networking, critical analysis, and research techniques.
• Impact ePortfolio: This course is the required lab component for the fourth course in the four-course sequence in the General Education curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of knowledge gained from professional and academic experiences at Tiffin University through reflection that exhibit the skills associated with the general education curriculum as aligned with the institutional core competencies: critical analysis; problem-solving; research techniques; and multimodal communication methods.
• Organizational Strategy (W): An advanced course designed to integrate the functional concepts and techniques from the foundation courses in the curriculum. It provides the student with a thorough appreciation of the role of the general manager, with emphasis on strategy formulation and implementation. This is a writing intensive course.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Admission Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Proficiency
  • Supporting Materials
• Non-EU/EFTA Applicants: May require a student visa to study in Switzerland. Additional visa requirements may apply, such as proof of financial resources, health insurance, and official acceptance from AUS.

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

A career in accounting is about more than measuring business activities and reporting financial data. It’s making informed decisions to guide an organization by applying analytical reasoning, critical thought and problem solving. TU’s accounting program will provide you a solid understanding of accounting principles and techniques, as well as the key decision-making and problem-solving skills used in a challenging and fulfilling career as a professional accountant.

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

• Portfolio Management
• Corporate Development
• Investor Relations
• Sales & Trading
• Fund Management

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.