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The SBS Swiss Business School Accelerated BBA program is a part-time, undergraduate program designed for individuals who have not completed their undergraduate studies and who would like to continue with a degree in business.
Candidates for this program must have, as pre-requisite, an Associate degree or the equivalent of 120 ECTS. In some cases, relevant managerial experience may be counted towards the candidate’s application.
Students who successfully complete the Accelerated BBA program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration from the SBS Swiss Business School.
Major
International Management
Program Location
Success Story
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Fall Semester 2018
College Prep Week: 17 – 21 Sept. 2018 (compulsory for BBA1)
Registration Day: Friday, 21 Sept. 2018 (BBA1: 10:00-11:00, BBA2, BBA3: 11:30-12:30)
Thesis Submission Deadline: 11 Jan. 2019
Thesis Defense Day: 25 Jan. 2019Week 1 24 – 28 September Week 2 1 – 5 October Week 3 8 – 12 October Week 4 15 – 19 October Week 5 22 – 26 October
Week 6 29 Oct. – 2 Nov. Fall Break 5 – 9 November Week 7 12 – 16 November Week 8 19 – 23 November Week 9 26 – 30 November Week 10 3 – 7 December Week 11 10 – 14 December Winter Holidays 17 Dec. 2018 – 4 Jan. 2019 Week 12 7 – 11 January Week 13 14 – 18 January Make-up & Study Week Week 14 21 – 25 January Final Exams Week 15 11 – 15 February
Retake Exams Spring Semester 2019
Registration day: Friday, 25 Jan. 2019
Week 1 4 – 8 February Week 2 11 – 15 February Week 3 18 – 22 February Week 4 25 Feb. – 1 March Week 5 4 – 8 March Week 6 11 – 15 March Week 7 18 – 22 March Week 8 25 – 29 March Week 9 1 – 5 April Week 10 8 – 12 April Spring Break 15 – 26 April Week 11 26 April – 3 May Week 12 6 – 10 May Week 13 13 – 17 May CBE Exam & Study Week Week 14 20 – 24 May Final Exams Week 15 10 – 14 June Retake Exams Other Important Events & Dates
MINT Forum: 28 March 2019 Thesis Submission: 23 August 2019 Thesis Defense: 5 – 6 September 2019 Graduation: 14 September 2019 -
Admission Requirements
How to Apply?
Applicants must provide the following documentation:
1Completed and duly signed application form2Certified copy of high school degree3Official academic transcripts4A SAT score of minimum 1200 (if applicable)5Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)6Two reference letters7Complete Curriculum Vitae8Associate degree or 120 ECTS or relevant work experience9Non-refundable application fee of CHF 150.-10One high-resolution picture (passport photo style) in .JPG, .PNG, or .GIF formatTransfers
SBS Swiss Business School welcomes students who want to transfer from recognized educational institutions around the world. It is the responsibility of the student to have all official transcripts sent to the Admissions Office at SBS Swiss Business School. The admissions officer will decide on the transfer of credits based on the results of each subject. Credits can only be transferred for courses completed with grades of “C” or higher.
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Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration - Curriculum
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title ECTS FIN 310 International Finance 5 MKT 315 Strategic Marketing 5 MIS 320 Information Systems 5 MGT 310 Negotiation Skills 4 ACT 325 Cost Accounting 4 ENG 310 English Language 3 Semester 2
Course Code Course Title ECTS FIN 320 Financial Planning and Budgeting 5 MGT 330 Strategic Leadership and Change 5 BUS 315 Business in a World Economy 5 MKT 335 Cases in Marketing 5 FIN 340 Cases in Finance 5 ENG 315 Commercial Correspondence 3 THE 350 Thesis 6 Total ECTS 60 -
Bachelor of Business Administration
Course Descriptions (Excerpt)Accounting
In-depth analysis of challenging accounting areas. Topics include fixed assets, contributed capital, revenue recognition, cash flow statements, preparing and analyzing cash flows statements.
Cases in Finance
These courses address financial concepts and their applications to the management of an organization, and present a framework for financial decisions in organizations.
English and Commercial Correspondence
Introduction to writing techniques with an emphasis on correctness. Students learn to develop and structure ideas in writing through a variety of one-page or longer assignments, and through discussions concerning grammar, spelling and usage.
International Finance
This course focuses on the international environment in which the financial manager operates. Foreign exchange risk, working capital management, long-term investments and financing are examined.
Strategic Marketing
This course focuses on the tension between global product development, the needs and wants of different cultures, and the necessity of tailoring investment risk to the knowledge of specific marketplaces. There is an emphasis on relationship marketing, strategic alliances, competitive benchmarking, and new multi-functional product marketing and operations.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees at SBS Swiss Business School can be paid in full or in installments according to the payment plan below.
Application fee (non-refundable) CHF 150.- Payment upon acceptance*: CHF 3’000.- First semester CHF 8'500.- per semester Second semester CHF 8'500.- per semester *Part of the program tuition fees. Only refundable in case of student visa rejection by the Swiss immigration authorities.
- All fees include material and VAT, amounts are stated in the local currency of Swiss Francs (CHF).