Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Program Overview

The Helvetic Business School's MBA program equips students with leadership and management skills for the global market. Through experiential learning and guidance from experienced business visionaries, students develop both hard and soft skills. The program offers a diverse curriculum with core modules, specialization options, and a capstone project, preparing graduates for successful careers in various industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

The Helvetic Business School's (HBS) MBA program aims to fully equip students with the leadership and management skills needed to thrive in today's competitive global market. The curriculum focuses on practical application through experiential learning, developing both hard and soft skills crucial for success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Description:

The program employs an application-based curriculum delivered in small, dynamic cohorts by leading business visionaries. Professors possess extensive experience in successful business ventures, offering real-world lessons and best practices. This unique approach fosters collaboration, team building, and healthy competition among students.

Key Elements:

• Curriculum: Combines cutting-edge business theory with practical application through real-world challenges, promoting collaboration, team building, and healthy competition.
• Faculty: Leading business visionaries with real-world experience, sharing challenges and successes with students for a front-line education.
• Cohort: Top-tier, diverse classmates sharing professional experiences and forming synergistic teams built on mutual commitment and accountability.
• Internships: Actively supported internship placements, company visits, and executive mentoring tailored to specific student needs.

Outline:

Structure:

• Duration: 2 years
• Term System: 3 terms per year, 12 weeks each
• Program Delivery: Full-time
• Course Load: 6 courses per term (45 CH/60 ECTS per year)

Content:

• Core Modules (20 modules, 54 CH, 72 ECTS):
• International Accounting
• Negotiations
• Communication Skills for Managers
• Applied Economics
• International Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Management Information Systems
• Emerging Technologies
• International Business Law
• Statistics
• Data Analytics for Decision Making
• Fundamentals of Corporate Strategy
• Leadership and Team Building
• Introduction to International Management
• Change Management
• International Business Strategy
• Managing Innovation
• Strategy Seminar
• International Marketing
• International Operations Management
• Specialization Modules (9 modules, 27 CH, 36 ECTS):
• Sustainability
• Public and External Relations
• Behavioral Economics
• Banking and Finance
• Advanced HRM
• Corporate Governance
• Complex Problem Solving
• Crisis and Risk Management
• Neuro Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Capstone Project (9 CH, 12 ECTS):

Assessment:

Grading:

Students must maintain a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to graduate. Specific assessment methods for individual modules may vary and are described in the course outlines.

Teaching:

Faculty:

Professors are experienced business leaders and visionaries actively engaged in their chosen fields, providing insights and guidance beyond theoretical knowledge.

Teaching Approach:

• Emphasis on experiential learning through simulations, presentations, case studies, and projects.
• Focus on developing hard and soft skills including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Individual mentoring and advising by professors.
• Small class size (approximately 20 students) facilitates personalized interaction and deeper understanding.

Outcomes:

Graduates pursue diverse careers in various industries and sectors, including management positions in leading companies, entrepreneurship, and family businesses.

Tuition and Fees must be paid in full at the time of Admission.

MBA 2-year Program

CHF 11 000.- per year

Tuition Fees include:

• Course Materials
• Facilities
• Field trips and industrial visits
• Accommodation (CHF 750+ per month)
• Books and e-books (CHF 100 per term)
• Health Insurance (CHF 1’300 per year)
• Social activities (CHF 200 per term)
This deposit will be credited toward the student's tuition or refunded if official notification of Helvetic Business School located at Avenue du Général Guisan 58, Vevey, Switzerland withdrawal is received thirty (30) days before enrollment. The balance of tuition and student fees is due by Admission Day at the beginning of each term. Payments can be made by direct bank transfer. Please be sure the student's name is included on the bank transfer notice. Non-payment will result in the student not being accepted in class.