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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 • Swiss State-Accredited
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
Where Our Graduates Work
SBS MBA graduates go on to build successful careers with leading global organizations across a wide range of industries. Our alumni work at internationally recognized companies and institutions, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, Sandoz, Roche, Novo Nordisk, and Procter & Gamble, reflecting the international perspective, business expertise, and leadership skills developed through the SBS MBA program.
See Where the SBS MBA Can Take You
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SBS Swiss Business School is institutionally accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) by the Swiss Accreditation Council as a university of applied sciences institute (2021–2028).
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
This MBA is designed for professionals who want to:
MBA at a glance
Why This MBA Is Right for You
PROGRAM DETAILS
The SBS Swiss Business School MBA is a 1.5-year, 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 (1.5 years), 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 B2 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.- |
| Tuition fees (11 modules) | CHF 2’400.- per course |
| Online module: | CHF 1’450.- |
| Total Program fees: | CHF 31’500.- |
Notes:
- All fees include teaching materials and applicable VAT. All amounts are stated in Swiss francs (CHF).
- The total program fee of CHF 31'500 includes CHF 27'850 in tuition fees, a CHF 3'500 one-time administration fee, and a CHF 150 non-refundable application fee.
- Tuition fees may be paid in full or through installments according to the MBA payment schedule.
SBS Swiss Business School, located in Kloten-Zurich, Switzerland, is institutionally accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) by the Swiss Accreditation Council as a university of applied sciences institute (2021–2028).
SBS is also accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an independent higher education institution in Switzerland.
The SBS MBA holds specialized international program accreditations from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), both recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
These accreditations reflect SBS's commitment to academic quality, internationally recognized standards, and continuous improvement.
SBS Swiss Business School has earned international recognition for its commitment to high-quality, globally oriented business education.
Several SBS programs have been recognized through international rankings and listings published by organizations such as QS and CEO Magazine.
Our rankings, ratings, and recognitions include:
- Joint #4 Globally – Executive MBA, CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2026
- #5 Globally – Online MBA, CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2026
- Premier DBA Provider – CEO Magazine Global DBA Listing 2026
- #29 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) – Online MBA, QS Online MBA Rankings 2026
- QS 5-Star Rating for Online Learning, recognizing SBS's online learning provision
These achievements reflect SBS's international recognition and ongoing commitment to practical, internationally oriented business education.
Explore our latest rankings and awards to learn more about SBS Swiss Business School's international recognition.
Discover the professional backgrounds and international diversity of students enrolled in the MBA program at SBS Swiss Business School.
Explore our MBA Class Profile for insights into student demographics, international representation, professional experience, employment sectors, job titles, and salary information.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
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