Flex MBA (Part-time)

The SBS Flex MBA is a part-time program developed to provide students with a special set of skills, and expertise in the field of International Management. In today’s dynamic marketplace, successful working professionals must be innovative and entrepreneurial, combining a general knowledge of business functions with specific skills in their area of responsibility. The Flex MBA program allows students to keep their full-time job while studying and lets them apply the knowledge directly in the workplace.

The courses are held once a month on campus; on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 09:00 – 18:00. This gives the participants the opportunity to meet with the lecturer and their classmates.

The final degree will be awarded by SBS Swiss Business School upon completion of the Flex MBA program.

Flex MBA at a glance

Part-time program

15 Months, 15 Modules

International Management Specialization

Once a month on campus lectures - Friday to Sunday

15 months completion period

Ongoing Enrollment

Learning Outcomes

1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of leadership and the nature of management within organizations operating in a multi-cultural environment

2

Students will demonstrate a high level of global mindedness

3

Students will exhibit a strong civic engagement and behave ethically in their community

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Master Of Business Administration

MBA Program Management
+41 44 880 00 88

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Mon – Fri 08:30 – 18:00

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Our Flex MBA consists of 15 modules taking place over 15 months. Classes will take place one weekend every month (Friday to Sunday)

An emphasis on teamwork and study groups is an essential part of the Flex MBA experience to prepare our students for future career prospects.

A mix of techniques focused strongly on the case study methodology, allows students to work in interdisciplinary groups and in turn, discuss, debate, and solve real-life business problems. A mix of additional methods is used to draw on the participants’ own professional experience, creating an interactive learning environment, and promoting an exchange of ideas between students and faculty.

Personal development and career coaching are one of the essential elements of the program. Special tools such as personal coaching sessions, Goin-Global, and other tools are used on an individual basis.

The final degree will be awarded by SBS Swiss Business School upon completion of the MBA program.

Specialization: International Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Global Finance, and Banking

Mode of study: full-time (1 year) or part-time (1.5 years)

90 ECTS / (Level / EQF 7)

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the related field
  • Minimum of two years of work experience
  • English Proficiency for non-native speakers
  • Successful completion of the admissions interview
  • SBS admissions exam (when applicable)

Notes:

– Applicants who do not meet the Bachelor Admission Criteria will be reviewed by the SBS Admissions Team.

– Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree in the related field will be asked to successfully complete the SBS Massive Open Online Courses (so-called LEVEL UP exam) prior to entering one of the SBS Master programs.

– Applicants can transfer credits from a recognized higher education institution if for the course they have earned a grade ‘B’ or higher. 

Required documentation for Flex MBA Programs

  • Copy of Bachelor’s degree (transcript and diploma)
  • Copy of the official Bachelor transcripts (grade sheet)
  • Complete CV and work certificates indicating professional experiences and responsibilities
    • Minimum of two years’ work experience required for the MBA
  • English proficiency unless previous education was conducted in English
    • TOEFL IBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
  • GMAT Only applicable for U.S. Bachelor degrees
    • A total score of 550
  • One reference letter (professional)
  • Front-facing photograph, high quality in jpg/png/gif format
  • Scanned copy of passport or government-issued ID

The Flex MBA is a 15 month, 15 modules program.

  • COM 507 – Communication and Negotiation Skills   
  • MKT 501 – Marketing Management               
  • ACC 500 – Managerial Accounting  
  • ECO 503 – Economics for Decision Makers  
  •   FIN 530 – International Finance and Banking           
  • MGT 525 – Business Values and Ethics           
  • MKT 506 – Digital Marketing             
  • FIN 516 – Sustainable Financial Management        
  • MBG 501 – Business Simulation Game       
  • MGT 536 – Leadership and Organizational Change   M
  • BUS 511 – Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Law 
  • MHR 501 – Strategic HRM 
  • MGT 503 – Global Supply Chain and Project Management 
  • MIS 502 – Digital Transformation  
  • STR 502 – Corporate Strategy and Innovation (
  •  THE 501 -Thesis   THE501

Each participant must write a Thesis.

Personal development and career coaching are essential elements of the program. Special tools such as personal coaching sessions, and other tools are used on an individual basis.

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Tuition fees at SBS Swiss Business School can be paid in full or in installments according to the payment plans below.

We offer a 5% tuition fee reduction on full payment at the start of the program.

Tuition fees include textbooks and additional materials amounts are stated in Swiss Francs (CHF).

Application fee (non-refundable)CHF 150.-
Administration Fee (non-refundable)CHF 3’500.-
Fees per course (15 courses in total)CHF 1’900.-

All fees include material and VAT, amounts are stated in the local currency of Swiss Francs (CHF).

SBS Swiss Business School is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute institutionally accredited in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act, HEdA. The independent higher learning institution is nationally certified and institutionally accredited. In addition, the Master of Business Administration program is internationally accredited by the following professional accreditation bodies:

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