Earn an internationally recognized MBA from a business school aligned with Swiss higher education standards.
Master in Business Administration
ONLINE MBA
Move Into Leadership Without Putting Your Career on Hold.
Earn a Swiss State-Accredited Online MBA designed for working professionals seeking international recognition, practical business skills, and the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.
QS 5-Star Rated in Online Learning • QS Top Online MBA Rankings 2026 (EMEA) • #5 Global Online MBA, CEO Magazine 2026
Internationally recognized Swiss business school based in Zurich, a global business hub
100% Online • Flexible Schedule • Practical Learning • Global Network
You already have professional experience. Now build the strategic business knowledge, leadership confidence, and international perspective to take the next step.
The SBS Swiss Business School Online MBA is a Swiss State-Accredited degree designed for working professionals who want to grow into stronger management, leadership, consulting, entrepreneurial, or international business roles - while continuing to work.
100% Online • Duration: 1.5 years • Credits: 90 ECTS • Language: English • Enrollment: Ongoing
Swiss State-Accredited | QS Top Online MBA Rankings 2026 (EMEA) | QS 5-Star Rated Online Learning | Ranked #5 Globally (CEO Magazine 2026)
Why This MBA?
Because experience alone is not always enough to move forward. To grow into senior roles, professionals need to think strategically, understand finance, lead people, manage change, and make decisions across functions and markets. This MBA helps you develop that broader business perspective - so you can move from doing your job well to leading with confidence.
Career Transformation
From Experienced Professional to Strategic Business Leader. This program is designed to help you strengthen the capabilities that support career growth:
- Lead teams, projects, and business units with greater confidence
- Make stronger decisions using strategy, finance, marketing, and management tools
- Build credibility for leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, or international business paths
- Apply what you learn directly to your current role while studying
- Develop a more global and strategic view of business
This is not just an online degree. It is a structured step toward becoming the kind of professional who can lead, make decisions, and drive business impact.
What You Will Study
The Online MBA includes 9 core courses, 3 specialization courses, and a master’s thesis. You will build knowledge across essential areas of business leadership, including:
- Strategy and management
- Finance and business analysis
- Marketing and growth
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- International business
- Leadership and decision-making
Each course runs for 7 weeks, helping you progress through the MBA in a structured and manageable way.
Where Our Graduates Work
SBS Online 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 Online MBA program.
See Where the SBS Online MBA Can Take You
Explore salary insights, professional experience, international diversity, and the industries and leadership roles represented within the SBS Online MBA community. Discover the backgrounds of experienced professionals pursuing their Online MBA at SBS Swiss Business School.
View the Online MBA Class Profile 2024–2025
Take the Next Step!
Your career does not need to pause for you to move forward. Build the business knowledge, leadership confidence, and international perspective to prepare for your next professional step.
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Note
(*) The Online MBA is typically completed in 1.5 years, though students may take up to 5 years, depending on their pace and professional commitments. Please refer to the SBS Academic Calendars for more details.
(**) Applicants typically need a bachelor’s degree, professional experience, English proficiency, and a successful admissions interview.
(***) 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).
CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates may apply their Online MBA experience across areas such as:
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
This MBA is for ambitious professionals who want to:
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
Choose the Path That Matches Your Career Goals
Why choose the Online MBA at SBS?
SBS ILEARN PORTAL: LEARN ONLINE, STAY CONNECTED
The SBS iLearn digital learning platform provides interactive tools, real-time updates, and collaborative spaces that support and enhance your Online MBA learning experience.
The Online MBA at a Glance
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Swiss State-Accredited, top-ranked SBS Online MBA is a 90 ECTS program designed for working professionals.
The program includes:
- 9 core courses
- 3 specialization-specific courses
- Master’s thesis
Each course is worth 5 ECTS, and the Master’s thesis is worth 30 ECTS.
What You Will Study. Online MBA Course Curriculum
Choose Your Specialization
- International Management: Develop the knowledge and skills to navigate cultural diversity, global markets, and multinational organizations while leading effectively in an interconnected world.
- Marketing: Learn how to identify customer needs, build strong brands, drive business growth, and apply digital marketing strategies in a dynamic marketplace.
- Entrepreneurship: Gain the knowledge, skills, and mindset to identify opportunities, innovate, and build successful ventures in competitive business environments.
- Global Finance and Banking: Explore international financial systems, risk management, banking regulations, cross-border transactions, and financial strategies for success in global financial institutions.
| Duration |
1.5 years |
|---|---|
| Format / Location | Online |
Explore the SBS Swiss Business School Academic Calendar for the Online MBA, featuring key dates, term schedules, exams, and thesis deadlines for students.
Online MBA program - choose from 4 Specializations: International Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Global Finance & Banking.
Starting Date: Ongoing Enrollment
Mode of Study: Flexible Online Delivery (1.5 years)
ECTS Credits: 90 | EQF Level: 7
Admissions Requirements:
- 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 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 an SBS Open Level-Up Online Course.
- Applicants can transfer credits from a recognized higher education institution if they have earned a grade ‘B’ or higher.
Required documentation for a successful Online Master of Business Administration Application:Online MBA Program
- 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
- One reference letter (professional).
- 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's degree holders.
- A total score of 550
- 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).
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 (one time non-refundable): | CHF 2’250.- |
| Tuition fees (12 courses) | CHF 1’450.- per course |
| Total Program fees: | CHF 19’800.- |
Notes:
- All fees include teaching materials and applicable VAT. All amounts are stated in Swiss francs (CHF).
- The total program fee of CHF 19'800 includes CHF 17'400 in course tuition fees, a CHF 2'250 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 Online 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 Online 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 Online MBA program at SBS Swiss Business School.
Explore our Online MBA Class Profile for insights into student demographics, international representation, professional experience, employment sectors, job titles, and salary information.
TESTIMONIALS
Voices of success
I chose the Online MBA for its flexibility, international accreditation, and global recognition. The program strengthened my business knowledge and allowed me to apply what I learned immediately in my professional role.
Hanan Aljohani
Online MBA Alumni
From the remote islands of Vanuatu, SBS’s Online MBA was perfect. I could study while working, connect globally with classmates, and apply practical insights to my job, gaining the skills and confidence to drive impact in my country.
Ben Tofor
Online MBA Alumni
My motivation to study at SBS was to earn an MBA fully online. I chose SBS for its Swiss reputation, strong online learning infrastructure, and responsive program manager. There were many things I liked - meeting new people virtually and learning from great instructors!
Jamila Akhundova
Online MBA Alumni
I chose SBS because it let me study while working and strengthen my management skills. The curriculum, accreditation, and value impressed me. SBS expanded my business perspective and taught me how to turn ideas into results.
Oscar Guerra
Online MBA Alumni
I chose SBS for its strong reputation, expert lecturers, and flexible online options. The OMBA connected my industry experience with advanced business theory, and I valued the professors’ expertise and practical insights throughout my studies.
Ilhan Yalcin
Online MBA Alumni
I chose the OMBA at SBS to advance my career and deepen my management knowledge. The accredited program offers great value and quality. Experienced lecturers were supportive and professional, and the SBS Park campus made the experience even better.
Alexandre Kovar
Online MBA Alumni
Coming from a technical background, the SBS OMBA gave me vital business knowledge and practical experience. The program’s global professors, flexible e-learning platform, and balance of theory and practice made it invaluable for advancing my career growth.
Pedro Iglesia González
Online MBA Alumni
My OMBA at SBS helped me strengthen my project management skills. The school’s strong reputation, support for my deafness, and dedicated teachers exceeded my expectations. It was an exceptional learning experience in a truly supportive and inspiring environment.
Marco Ecclesia
Online MBA Alumni
The well-structured SBS Online MBA let me learn from excellent professors and a supportive academic team. The program’s quality courses and guidance helped me face management challenges confidently and grow both professionally and personally.
Dr. Ramin Radpour
Online MBA Alumni
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