01Skill-based education
Practice before theory fades.
HBS develops tested working and problem-solving methods that remain valuable throughout a career. Knowledge evolves; practiced methods travel with you.
Helvetic Business School Switzerland
Empowering tomorrow’s leaders for the global business landscape.
Innovative education, practical skills development and ethical leadership in a personal learning environment on the Swiss Riviera.
0CH · 180 ECTS in the BBA
0Dual master’s pathways
0Academic terms per year
About Helvetic Business School
A focused community with a global outlook.
HBS is a business school based on the Swiss Riviera in La Tour-de-Peilz. Our aim is to provide a unique learning experience that combines professional development with personal growth.
We believe that creativity is key to success in business. Students are encouraged to think beyond familiar answers and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
HBS fosters a dynamic and diverse community committed to excellence and impactful contributions to the world of business.
The HBS approach
Built around how people learn and lead.
Three principles shape every HBS classroom, from the first term to graduation.
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02Small class sizes
A room where every voice matters.
Focused cohorts create space for personalised attention, deeper discussion and meaningful interaction with professors and peers.
03Personalised support
Guidance built around your direction.
Students receive practical guidance, feedback and resources throughout the learning journey—from the first course to the next career step.
Programs
Programs for the next stage of your ambition.
Bachelor, master, dual-degree and executive certificate pathways — all taught in English.
Bachelor · 3 years
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
Nine terms, 135 CH / 180 ECTS, with a Business Plan Capstone or a six-month internship.
Discover programMaster · 2 years
Master Degree in Business Administration
Application-based learning focused on the hard and soft skills leaders need in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Discover programHBS × ISM · 2 degrees
Dual Degrees in Switzerland & Germany
Earn a Swiss degree from HBS and a German degree from ISM at bachelor’s or master’s level.
Discover programExecutive education
Trainings and certificates for working professionals.
Short, career-focused programs delivered online or in class with international partners.
Market Research Certificate
Delivered towards the Market Research Society Certificate, with a mentored research project and conference access.
Explore certificateStrategic Consultancy for Private Sector Development
A six-month online certificate developed with Maastricht School of Management.
Explore certificateProject Management Executive
An eight-week online or blended program covering the full project cycle and monitoring tools.
Explore certificateAI for Executives
A five-day program on generative AI, machine learning and AI-driven transformation.
Explore certificate
CHSwitzerland · La Tour-de-Peilz
DEGermany · ISM campus
HBS×ISM
HBS × ISM dual degrees
A partnership built for international careers.
HBS and the International School of Management connect Swiss business education with Germany’s dynamic economy. Students follow one coordinated academic journey, experience two countries and graduate with two internationally recognised degrees.
2countries and degrees
10master’s pathways
7ISM campuses in Germany
0Master’s dual-degree pathways
0ISM campuses in Germany
0Academic terms each year
0CH / 180 ECTS in the BBA
Admissions
Your next chapter, clearly mapped.
HBS operates on a rolling admissions basis. Applications, academic records and applicable fees should be submitted at least ten weeks before the start of each term.
Apply
Submit the completed application form, all required documents and the CHF 150 application fee.
Review & interview
Once documents and fees are received, admissions evaluates the application and schedules an interview where applicable, reaching a decision within about ten business days.
Offer letter
Accepted applicants receive an offer letter and student agreement setting the admission-fee deadline.
Enrollment & visa
Return the signed agreement and admission fee, receive the Certification of Studies and begin the visa process with HBS support.
Plan your application
Intakes & deadlines
The published academic calendar for the current admissions cycle. Confirm dates with Admissions before planning travel or visa arrangements.
Term begins29 September 2025
Non-EU / EFTA deadline22 June 2025Allow extra time for visa processing
EU / EFTA deadline22 July 2025Submit a complete application by this date
Apply for Fall Term
Term begins19 January 2026
Non-EU / EFTA deadline22 October 2025Allow extra time for visa processing
EU / EFTA deadline22 November 2025Submit a complete application by this date
Apply for Winter Term
Term begins4 May 2026
Non-EU / EFTA deadline22 January 2026Allow extra time for visa processing
EU / EFTA deadline22 February 2026Submit a complete application by this date
Apply for Spring Term
Learn from professionals
Experience brought into the classroom.
HBS professors are seasoned practitioners who connect academic study with international business practice. Read every biography on the faculty page.
FacultyDr. Ruby Bakshi Khurdi
Emotional intelligence, gamification, perceptual learning, and education.
FacultyLicia Galluccio
Project management, product development, and account management.
FacultyKatarzyna Grzesik-Harz
Intercultural management, experiential learning, and communication.
FacultyDr. Artur Decurtins
Business law, labour law, mediation, banking, and human resources.
FacultyDr. Patrick Lehner
Commerce, professional associations, technology business, and higher education.
FacultyDr. Mario Saba
Information systems, applied research, innovation, and management science.
Chemin du Levant 5The HBS campus
Based in La Tour-de-Peilz.
Helvetic Business School is based at Chemin du Levant 5, 1814 La Tour-de-Peilz, in the French-speaking region of Switzerland on Lake Geneva.
The location places students between Lausanne and Montreux and under an hour from Geneva, with its concentration of banks, UN agencies, international organisations and financial institutions.
Professional membership
HBS is a member of ACBSP.
Our membership connects HBS with a global community focused on teaching excellence, continuous improvement and quality in business education.
Explore accreditation & memberships ↗Academic Partnerships
Academic Partners
Three academic relationships that extend the HBS learning ecosystem across technology, applied sciences and international management.
From the HBS community
Insights & events.
Explore the themes covered by the HBS blog and events programme.
Sustainable Business
How organisations align growth with long-term environmental and social responsibility.
ExploreEthical Leadership
Decision-making, governance and responsibility in international business.
ExploreSkill Building
The practical capabilities that keep a business career moving forward.
ExploreContact
Talk to HBS.
Our admissions team guides applicants through the application, interview, offer, enrollment and visa steps.
Admissions