Bachelor Degree
in Business Administration (BBA)
Overview
The Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA) program provides students with opportunities to build the necessary skills for the future with a deep understanding of business and technological trends at a global scale and with hands-on experience via close links to the industry.
HBS students earn a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA) degree that qualifies them for a profession in business management and the opportunity to further continue their studies and earn a Master in Business Administration degree.
HBS students earn a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA) degree that qualifies them for a profession in business management and the opportunity to further continue their studies and earn a Master in Business Administration degree.
At HBS, 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 the healthy competition.
We recognize that business leaders today must not only master the hard skills needed to make data-driven decisions but also the soft skills needed 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 a career and for 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 than other universities. The small class size, approximately 20 students per class, provides students with optimum personal interaction, allowing professors to mentor and advisor a larger number of students.
HBS faculty develops their students 4IR skills through learning by doing and application, coupled with feedback and coaching.
HBS faculty develops their students 4IR skills through learning by doing and application, coupled with feedback and coaching.
Key Learning Outcomes
(01)
The successful BBA 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).
(02)
The successful BBA participant will be able to develop learning skills that support further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
(03)
The successful BBA participant will be able to create and present basic oral and written business communications in English.
(04)
The successful BBA 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 decisionmaking.
(05)
The successful BBA 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.
Why Study Business Administration at HBS?
Work ExperienceHands-on experience via internships and through close links to the industry.
Comprehensive EducationHolistic approach that encompasses Ethics, Law, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship.
Team WorkDeveloping 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.
Internship and Job Opportunities
All of the above provides our students with unparalleled access to a network of leaders, researchers, internships and job opportunities, creating a foundation for successful careers.
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.
Fall Term
September to December
Spring Term
April to July
Winter Term
January to March
- Duration3 years
- Entry DatesSeptember | January | April
- Study ModeFull-time
Structure
The BBA Program structure includes 9 academic terms, with 3 terms per year. A normal course of study to complete a BBA program over three years requires the completion of 30 core courses, including the Business Plan Capstone and 15 elective courses.
Note: A set of 3 foundational courses for a total of 3 CH | 4 ECTS are offered to students who need additional proficiency in English Communication, Math, and Applied IT.
Note: A set of 3 foundational courses for a total of 3 CH | 4 ECTS are offered to students who need additional proficiency in English Communication, Math, and Applied IT.
The conferring of a BBA degree from HBS follows only after completing all the following requirements:
- Academic credit requirements — a minimum of 135 CH | 180 ECTS.
- Academic performance requirements — a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Business Plan Capstone or Internship: a business plan delivered in the final year or the choice to do an internship for a minimum of 6 months.
- Attendance and residency requirements.
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
135 CH – 180 ECTS
Course units
- Introduction to Business
- Business Strategy
- International Relations
- Psychology of Leadership
- The Future of Work
- Leadership and Teamwork 1
- Leadership and Teamwork 2
- Innovation
- National Competitiveness
- Negotiations
- Business Law
- Swiss Corporate Law
- Swiss Labor Law
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Finance Management
- Corporate Finance
- Supply Chain 1
- Introduction to Management
- Human Resources Management
- Sustainable Development 1
- Business Planning and Budgeting 1
- Sustainable Development 2
- Business Planning and Budgeting 2
- Operations Management
- Product Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Business Strategy 1
- Business Strategy 2
- Critical Thinking
- Negotiations 1
- Intercultural Skills
- Business Ethics
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Relational & Emotional Skills for Sales
- Communication 1
- Communication 2
- Marketing Principles
- Marketing Research
- Digital Marketing 1
- Digital Marketing 2
- Digital Marketing 3
- Digital Marketing 4
- Business Statistics
- Statistics 2
- Statistics 3
- Micro-economics
- Micro-economics 2
- Macro-economics 1
- Macroeconomics 2
- International Economics 1
- BIS / MIS
- Emerging Technologies
- Data Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence 1
- Artificial Intelligence 2
- Geopolitics
- Political Science
- Government Affairs
- Public and External Relations
- Research Methodology 1
- Research Methodology 2
- Submission of a Business Plan or Internship
BBA Courses
#
CH
ECTS
Core
27
81
108
Elective
15
45
60
Business Plan Capstone or Internship
3
9
12
Learn more about admissions and start your application today!
Fees and Financial Policy
Upon notification of acceptance, HBS will provide prospective students with an official Acceptance Letter, which is necessary in many countries for student visa requests as well as for military deferral. Prior to start the visa application procedure, fifty percent (50%) of tuition and fees is payable. Tuition and Fees must be paid in full at the time of Admission.
Tuition and Fees
Application Fee: CHF 150.-
(due before we review the application documents)
(due before we review the application documents)
Admission Fee: CHF 1000.-
(due when you have been accepted to the program)
(due when you have been accepted to the program)
BBA
3-year Program
CHF 9 000.-
per year
BBA
3-Year Program
3-Year Program
CHF 9 000.-
per year
Tuition Fees include:
Course Materials
Facilities
Field trips and industrial visits
Facilities
Field trips and industrial visits
Tuition fees do not include:
A number of additional expenses should be expected by students, which are not covered by the tuition fees. Please be advised that you will need to account for these separately. Additional expenses may 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 | 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.