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01 / HBS
Year 1 — HBS, Switzerland
Core MBA subjects in leadership, global business, strategy, innovation, finance, and management, with practical consulting projects, innovation workshops, and team startup challenges.
MBA + M.A. Entrepreneurship
Empower your vision and build real ventures with this cutting-edge dual degree. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) + Master of Arts (MA) in Entrepreneurship is delivered through a strategic partnership between Helvetic Business School in Switzerland and the International School of Management in Germany. This program equips ambitious entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, mindset, and network to launch startups or lead entrepreneurial initiatives globally.
Overview
Earn a dual degree in Switzerland and Germany.
Empower your vision and build real ventures with this cutting-edge dual degree.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) + Master of Arts (MA) in Entrepreneurship is delivered through a strategic partnership between Helvetic Business School in Switzerland and the International School of Management in Germany.
This program equips ambitious entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, mindset, and network to launch startups or lead entrepreneurial initiatives globally.
Program Highlights
At a glance
- Degrees awarded
- MBA from HBS + M.A. Entrepreneurship from ISM
- Duration
- 2.5 years · 1 year in Switzerland · 1.5 years in Germany
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Location
- La Tour-de-Peilz (CH) & Berlin (DE)
- Language
- English
- Tuition
- CHF 13’500 per year (all tuition paid to HBS)
CHSwitzerland · La Tour-de-Peilz
DEGermany · ISM campus
Your German academic partner
International School of Management
ISM is a state-recognised private university of applied sciences with campuses across Germany. Its internationally focused, practice-oriented model connects students with industry projects, career support and a diverse academic community. Through the HBS × ISM partnership, HBS coordinates the academic transfer so students can progress from Switzerland to Germany within one integrated dual-degree journey.
Program Format
One year in Switzerland, then Germany
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02 / ISM
Year 2 — ISM, Germany
Advanced courses in startup finance, business modelling, entrepreneurial law, digital disruption, and investor relations at the Berlin campus, plus a Master’s thesis and an internship.
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03 / Thesis
Final semester — ISM
Write and defend your Master’s thesis and complete an internship.
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04 / Graduate
Two master’s degrees
Graduate with an MBA from HBS and a M.A. Entrepreneurship from ISM.
Career Outlook
Where graduates go
Graduates are prepared to take on roles as launching startups or leading entrepreneurial initiatives globally. Typical job titles include:
Startup Founder / Co-Founder
A role open to graduates of the Entrepreneurship pathway.
Innovation Manager
A role open to graduates of the Entrepreneurship pathway.
Business Development Director
A role open to graduates of the Entrepreneurship pathway.
Venture Capital Analyst
A role open to graduates of the Entrepreneurship pathway.
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
A role open to graduates of the Entrepreneurship pathway.
Admissions Requirements
What you need to apply
Dual master applicationA complete academic profile
Admissions checks both HBS entry criteria and the German recognition requirements needed for progression to ISM.
A bachelor’s degree recognised in Germany (contact us to check whether your degree is recognised) or an equivalent qualification
English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
Motivation letter
CV or résumé
Transcripts and academic records
How to Apply
Four steps to two master’s degrees
Apply to HBS
Apply to the MBA program at HBS for the Entrepreneurship pathway.
Study in Switzerland
Complete your first academic year in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland.
Transfer
Transition to ISM in Germany for Year 2 at Berlin (DE).
Graduate
Complete your Master’s thesis and graduate with both degrees.
FAQ
Common questions
No, but entrepreneurial interest and ambition are required.
Yes. Many students actively launch or grow their business while studying.
Absolutely. Both solo entrepreneurs and co-founders are welcome.
Tuition & Fees
Program cost
- Tuition
- CHF 13’500 per year
- Paid to
- HBS — all tuition is paid to HBS
- Additional
- Additional costs may apply
- Duration
- 2.5 years — 1 year in Switzerland, 1.5 years in Germany
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