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.
The curriculum links cutting-edge business theory to practical application as students are guided to solve real-world challenges. This environment emphasizes collaboration and team building alongside the healthy competition.
At HBS, top-tier internationally diverse classmates come together, share professional experiences, and form synergistic groups where mutual commitment and joint accountability lead to highly effective teams.
At HBS, top-tier internationally diverse classmates come together, share professional experiences, and form synergistic groups where mutual commitment and joint accountability lead to highly effective teams.
Beyond the depth and breadth of knowledge gained in the classroom, the life-long connections developed while attending HBS will be of immeasurable value. To this end, we require and actively support internship placement, on-site company visits, and executive mentoring.
With our vast network of contacts at nearby, world-renowned, corporate headquarters, students are sure to find opportunities tailored to meet their specific needs. Whether the student’s aspiration is to manage a leading company, have their own business, or work for a family-run business, HBS provides the tools to follow the desired career path
With our vast network of contacts at nearby, world-renowned, corporate headquarters, students are sure to find opportunities tailored to meet their specific needs. Whether the student’s aspiration is to manage a leading company, have their own business, or work for a family-run business, HBS provides the tools to follow the desired career path
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.
Each course includes theory and hard and soft skill development through two experiential learning, such as:
1) Simulations
2) Presentations – individual and/or group
3) Case studies
4) Projects – individual and/or group, such as:
Business plans
Research project
Marketing plan
Program management plan
Developing a case study
Onboarding plan
1) Simulations
2) Presentations – individual and/or group
3) Case studies
4) Projects – individual and/or group, such as:
Business plans
Research project
Marketing plan
Program management plan
Developing a case study
Onboarding plan
Key Learning Outcomes
(01)
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).
(02)
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.
(03)
The successful MBA participant will possess a high degree of articulated speech and be capable of working effectively in a team.
(04)
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.
(05)
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.
A normal course of study to complete a Master’s program over 2 years requires:
The provision of this Specialization modules/courses in a particular term will depend on student requests and faculty availability; the listing of specialization modules/courses offered may change from year to year. All modules/courses are normally for three credits in one term.
MBA Courses
#
CH
ECTS
Core
18
54
72
Elective
9
18
24
Business Plan Capstone Internship
1
9
12
Internship
1
9
12
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
- Duration2 years
- Entry DatesSeptember | January | April
- Study ModeFull-time
Program Structure
There are 12 weeks of study per term, plus two weeks of examinations. Examination periods usually occur in the middle and at the end of each term.
Holiday periods vary, but there is usually four week break in December, a break in Spring, and a longer break in July/August. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for details.
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
90 CH – 120 ECTS
Course units
- International Accounting
- International Accounting
- Applied Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- International Finance
- Banking and Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Advanced Human resources management
- Management Information Systems
- Emerging Technologies
- International Business Law
- Statistics 4
- 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
- Corporate Governance
- Complex Problem Solving
- Crisis and Risk Management
- Sustainability
- International Marketing
- Neuro Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- International Operations Management
A typical duration of study takes two years to complete. Each year consists of 3 terms. Students are expected to complete 60 ECTS (45 CH) credits per year. This amounts to six courses per term in order to complete their degree in two years.
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.
• 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.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Total CH to graduate = 90 CH
Total ECTS to graduate = 120 ECTS
Total CH to graduate = 90 CH
Total ECTS to graduate = 120 ECTS
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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
2-year Program
CHF 11 000.-
per year
BBA
2-Year Program
2-Year Program
CHF 11 000.-
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.