Program Overview

Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Overview

Our goal at the Helvetic Business School is that our MBA students are fully prepared to lead and manage in today’s competitive global marketplace. Our curriculum is application based through experiential learning and focus on the hard and soft skills business leaders will need in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

All courses are taught in English by leading business visionaries in small dynamic cohorts. All professors have experience in successful business ventures, providing our students with real-world lessons learned and best practices. Our professors share their challenges and successes with the students, giving them a front-line education.

Key Learning Outcomes

• The successful MBA participant will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the major concepts and theories in the functional areas of general management (such as accounting, economics, finance, and marketing).
• The successful MBA participant will cultivate crucial learning skills that will aid them in seeking further studies in their preferred topic in an independent manner.
• The successful MBA participant will possess a high degree of articulated speech and be capable of working effectively in a team.
• The successful MBA participant will be able to apply their acquired knowledge, as well as use abstract reasoning to solve complex business and corporate problems.
• The successful MBA participant will be able to use technological tools to analyze and interpret company or industry data to derive insights and assist in the decision-making process.

Dual Degree with ISM in Germany

Earn TWO Master’s Degrees: A Master in Business Administration from HBS, and choose between 10 degrees from ISM!

Dual Degree Structure

• Year 1 – Study at HBS (Switzerland)
  • Core master’s courses in business, strategy, and leadership
  • Business consulting projects & case studies
  • Internship
• Year 2 – Transfer to ISM (Germany)
  • Complete advanced courses at ISM
  • Gain hands-on experience through company projects
• Year 3 (only half year) – Final Semester at ISM (Germany)
  • Write & defend your Master’s Thesis
  • Graduate with TWO Master’s Degrees!

MBA Courses

• Core: 18 CH, 54 ECTS, 72
• Elective: 9 CH, 18 ECTS, 24
• Business Plan Capstone Internship: 1 CH, 9 ECTS, 12
• Internship: 1 CH, 9 ECTS, 12

Why Study Business Administration at HBS?

• Work Experience: Hands-on experience via internships and through close links to the industry.
• Comprehensive Education: Holistic approach that encompasses Ethics, Law, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship.
• Team Work: Developing creativity, communication, and teambuilding.
• Training from Leading Experts: Professors who work within their field of specialization provide guidance throughout and assist students in embarking on their tailored career path.

Why Switzerland?

• Banks and Multi-national Companies: Nestled in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, HBS is surrounded by a significant number of banks and multi-national companies’ headquarters.
• Less Than an Hour from Geneva: Geneva has one of the highest concentrations of banks, UN agencies, international organizations and financial institutions in the world, and we are at the doorstop of “Crypto Valley,” one of the largest regions for blockchain technology.

Academic Year and Courses

• The Helvetic Business School operates on a term system with three academic terms per year. The academic year begins in September and ends in July.
• Holiday periods are generally four weeks long during December/January, three weeks in April, and nine weeks over the summer break. For more information, please refer to the academic calendar.

Term Structure

• Fall Term: September to December
• Spring Term: April to July
• Winter Term: January to March

Program Structure

• Duration: 2 years
• Entry Dates: September | January | April
• Study Mode: Full-time

Course Units

• Accounting
  • International Accounting
• Communication Skills
  • International Accounting
• Economics
  • Applied Economics
  • Behavioural Economics
• Finance
  • International Finance
  • Banking and Finance
• Human Resources Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Advanced Human resources management
• Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Emerging Technologies
• Law
  • International Business Law
• Math for Business Administration
  • Statistics 4
  • Data Analytics for Decision Making
• Management
  • Fundamentals of Corporate Strategy
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Introduction to International Management
  • Change Management
  • International Business Strategy
  • Managing Innovation
  • Strategy Seminar
  • Corporate Governance
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Crisis and Risk Management
• Business Skills
  • Sustainability
• Marketing
  • International Marketing
  • Neuro Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
• Operations Management
  • International Operations Management

Graduate Degree Requirements

• The conferring of a MBA degree from HBS follows only after completing the following requirements:
  • Academic credit requirements.
  • Academic performance requirements (Cumulative GPA of 3.0.).
  • Attendance requirements and residency requirements.
• In addition, all outstanding accounts must be settled with the administration before graduation.

Fees and Financial Policy

• Application Fee: CHF 150.-
• Application Fee: CHF 1000.-
• MBA: 2-year Program, CHF 11'000.- per year

Tuition Fees Include

• Course Materials
• Facilities
• Field trips and industrial visits

Tuition Fees Do Not Include

• 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)
• Transportation (CHF 60 + per month)

Payment of Fees

• Fifty percent (50%) of the tuition fee for each program that the student is applying for is due upon notification of acceptance and application at the Embassy. This deposit will be credited toward the student's tuition or refunded if official notification of Helvetic Business School 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.