Once a month On-Campus classes (Friday to Sunday, one weekend a month)
Master in Business Administration
MBA in International Management
A Swiss State-Accredited, Internationally Recognized, Top-Ranked MBA
Move Into Leadership with a Swiss MBA Designed for Working Professionals
Advance into leadership, expand your professional network, and unlock new career opportunities with a flexible, practical, and internationally focused MBA designed for experienced professionals.
Study in Zurich, one of Europe’s leading business and financial centers.
Advance your career with a top-ranked MBA built for working professionals.
The MBA in International Management at SBS Swiss Business School is a Swiss State-Accredited program for ambitious professionals who want to lead with confidence in today’s global business environment.
Part-time • Duration: 1.5 Years • Credits: 90 ECTS • Language: English • Enrollment: Ongoing
Why choose this MBA?
- Flexible part-time format designed around your career
- On-campus classes in Zurich only three days per month
- Practical, real-world learning you can apply immediately
- Andragogy-based education designed for experienced professionals
- A diverse international cohort that helps you expand your global network
- A global business perspective to support long-term career growth
Career Transformation
From Experienced Professional to Strategic Business Leader
This MBA is designed to help you:
- Lead teams, projects, and business units with greater confidence
- Strengthen strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- Gain the credibility needed for leadership roles
- Expand your international business perspective
- Apply new knowledge directly in your workplace
- Prepare for increased responsibility and career growth
Earn your Swiss MBA without putting your career on hold.
Career Outcomes
Prepare for opportunities in:
- General Management & Business Leadership
- International Business & Global Operations
- Consulting & Strategic Advisory
- Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Marketing & Commercial Leadership
- Finance, Banking & Corporate Strategy
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Why This MBA Is Right for You
PROGRAM DETAILS
The SBS Swiss Business School MBA is a 1.5-years, Swiss state-accredited and internationally recognized top-ranked program designed for experienced professionals- typically with a minimum of two years of work experience - seeking career advancement, leadership development, and global business expertise.
Delivered fully in English, the program includes 11 on-campus modules in Zurich and one fully online module, offering a flexible learning structure ideal for working professionals.
11 core modules on campus:
Negotiations for Business Skills
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence
Sustainable Finance & Accounting
International Sustainable Business
International Business Finance
Corporate Strategy and Innovation
Leadership & Business Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Law
Global Supply Chain & Project Management
Economic for Decision Makers
Online Module: Research Methods & Data Science (offered twice a year)
Thesis Requirement: Each participant must write and defend a Master Thesis.
Career Development & Coaching: Personal development and career coaching are integral components of the program, supporting professionals in strengthening their leadership capabilities, expanding their global mindset, and achieving long-term career growth.
MBA Course Curriculum
| Duration |
1.5 years |
|---|---|
| Format / Location | In Person - SBS Zurich Campus |
Explore the SBS Swiss Business School Academic Calendar for the Online MBA, featuring key dates, term schedules, exams, and thesis deadlines for students.
MBA Specialization: International Management
Starting Date: Ongoing Enrollment
Mode of Study: Part-time (1 year), delivered in person at the Zurich Campus
ECTS Credits: 90 | EQF Level: 7
Selective cohort-based admissions focused on experienced professionals.
Admissions Requirements:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree
- 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 admission criteria will be reviewed by the SBS Admissions Team.
- Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field will be required to successfully complete SBS Level-Up Online Courses prior to entering one of the SBS Master’s programs.
- Applicants may transfer credits from a recognized higher education institution, provided they have earned a grade of “B” or higher for the course.
Required documentation for a successful Master of Business Administration Application:
- Copy of Bachelor’s degree (transcript and diploma).
- Copy of the official Bachelor transcripts (grade sheet).
- Complete CV indicating professional experiences and responsibilities.
- Minimum of two years’ work experience required for the MBA.
- English proficiency certificate (for non-native speakers), unless previous education was conducted in English.
- TOEFL IBT 90, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 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.
- Copy of passport or ID.
- Application fee of CHF 150.- (PayPal to account [email protected] or via bank transfer).
At SBS Swiss Business School, we believe that high-quality education should be accessible and affordable, while maintaining both Swiss and international accreditations, as well as offering flexibility for our students.
Tuition fees at SBS Swiss Business School may be paid in full or through installments, following the payment plan outlined below.
We offer a 5% tuition fee reduction on full payment at the start of the program.
| Application fee (non -refundable): | CHF 150.- |
| Administration fee (non-refundable): | CHF 3’500.- |
| Per course (11 modules): | CHF 2’400.- |
| Online module: | CHF 1’450.- |
| Total tuition fees: | CHF 31’500.- |
All fees include material and VAT, amounts are stated in the local currency of Swiss Francs (CHF).
SBS Swiss Business School is institutionally recognized in Switzerland and operates under a rigorous quality assurance framework that meets national and international higher education standards. We are committed to academic excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement in business education.
Our business and management programs are accredited by leading international accreditation bodies, ensuring that our curriculum, faculty expertise, and learning outcomes meet globally recognized standards of quality.
SBS Swiss Business School is a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute, accredited under the Swiss Federal Act (HEdA). In addition, our MBA program hold international accreditations, reflecting our global reputation and ongoing commitment to excellence.
Accrediting Bodies:
- Swiss Accreditation Council
- British Accreditation Council
- ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
- IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education)
Learn more about our accreditation bodies
Quality and transparency are at the heart of SBS Swiss Business School. As a leading institution for business education, we are committed to exceeding international standards in higher education and demonstrating our positive impact on students, employers, and society.
SBS Swiss Business School and its programs are regularly evaluated by independent ranking organizations and international publications. We take pride in our consistent recognition for academic excellence, innovation, and global relevance.
Our programs have earned prestigious rankings and awards worldwide, underscoring our commitment to Swiss-quality education that empowers the next generation of business leaders.
Discover how SBS continues to stand out in the global business education landscape.
Discover the SBS Swiss Business School Annual Program Report, featuring insights on class profiles, international diversity, specializations, graduate employment, salaries, and career outcomes.
The report covers age range, regional background, salary data, placement rates, time to employment, and employment sectors - showing how SBS graduates succeed worldwide.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
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