CH
01 / HBS
Year 1 — HBS, Switzerland
MBA foundation in business strategy, finance, marketing, leadership, and innovation, with business simulations, executive workshops, and consulting projects.
MBA + M.A. Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management
This elite dual degree program offers the perfect combination of business leadership and luxury brand expertise. Through a partnership between Helvetic Business School in Switzerland and the International School of Management in Germany, students earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from HBS and a Master of Arts (MA) in Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management from ISM. Perfect for those aspiring to careers in high-end fashion, cosmetics, jewellery, and lifestyle brands.
Overview
Earn a dual degree in Switzerland and Germany.
This elite dual degree program offers the perfect combination of business leadership and luxury brand expertise.
Through a partnership between Helvetic Business School in Switzerland and the International School of Management in Germany, students earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from HBS and a Master of Arts (MA) in Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management from ISM.
Perfect for those aspiring to careers in high-end fashion, cosmetics, jewellery, and lifestyle brands.
Program Highlights
At a glance
- Degrees awarded
- MBA from HBS + M.A. Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management 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) & Munich or 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
Specialised courses in luxury retail, global fashion trends, digital fashion marketing, and customer relationship management (CRM) in Berlin or Munich, 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. Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management from ISM.
Career Outlook
Where graduates go
Graduates are prepared to take on roles as luxury-focused enterprises, high-end retail, and lifestyle brands. Typical job titles include:
Brand Manager (Luxury/Fashion)
A role open to graduates of the Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management pathway.
Retail Strategy Lead
A role open to graduates of the Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management pathway.
Sales Director for High-End Brands
A role open to graduates of the Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management pathway.
Visual Merchandising Director
A role open to graduates of the Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management pathway.
Global PR & Communications Manager
A role open to graduates of the Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management 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 Luxury, Fashion & Sales Management 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 Munich or Berlin (DE).
Graduate
Complete your Master’s thesis and graduate with both degrees.
FAQ
Common questions
No, but an interest in brand storytelling and the luxury sector is essential.
Absolutely. Many graduates go on to start their own premium brands.
This is an in-person program, with campus immersion expected in both Switzerland and Germany.
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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