Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Zürich, Switzerland
MBA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CHF 29,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* Options to pay in flexible installments
Key Summary
Earn your MBA in just one year from Northern Illinois University (NIU), USA — in partnership with the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS).
This accelerated MBA program is globally recognized and designed to prepare ambitious professionals to excel in today's dynamic, competitive business environment.
Participants develop critical thinking, leadership, and strategic decision-making skills through a blend of U.S. academic excellence and Swiss learning support.
Information at a Glance
- Duration: One year
- Location: Six online courses and four face-to-face courses in Zurich, Switzerland
- Start Date: October 1, 2025
- Credit transfer: Yes
- Language: English
- Scholarship: * Yes
- Program Fee: 29000 CHF
Faculty
Courses are led by world-class faculty from NIU and guest lecturers from ALSS.
Faculty combine academic rigor with real-world experience in management, innovation, finance, and organizational behavior.
Accreditation
- Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- NIU’s College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the gold standard for business education.
- ALSS is:
- Candidate for Accreditation by ACBSP (U.S.)
- Candidate for Accreditation by EduQua (Switzerland)
- Full Member of ACBSP
- Certified provider for BLS-AED courses by the Swiss Resuscitation Council
- Candidate for Accreditation by ACBSP (U.S.)
- Candidate for Accreditation by EduQua (Switzerland)
- Full Member of ACBSP
- Certified provider for BLS-AED courses by the Swiss Resuscitation Council
This program is ideal for:
- Working professionals seeking a U.S.-accredited MBA without interrupting their careers
- Aspiring leaders wanting to build global competencies
- Professionals pursuing international career advancement
- Students interested in a hybrid learning experience (online + Zurich-based courses)
Partial scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
To apply, submit a CV and a motivation letter.
Tuition Fee: CHF 29,000
Flexible installment options available upon request.
A comprehensive brochure with course descriptions, faculty bios, and delivery format
The program consists of 10 courses over 12 months (each course = 3 credits):
- Marketing Management
- Managing Individuals, Teams, and Organizations
- Financial Statement Analysis and Cost Management
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Change Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Financial Analysis
- International Management
- Strategic Management and Policy (Capstone)
- Neuroleadership in Business
Courses are delivered either in-person in Zurich or synchronously online in 8-week modules.
Upon completion, graduates will:
- Master tools for business strategy, leadership, and digital innovation
- Apply analytical skills in global business challenges
- Lead diverse teams effectively in dynamic environments
- Manage transformation, change, and conflict in real-world organizations
- Enhance their professional profile with an accredited U.S. MBA
Graduates are prepared for high-level roles such as:
- Business Development Manager
- Global Strategy Consultant
- Senior Project or Program Manager
- Change Management Leader
- Director of Operations
- Executive or C-suite roles across industries
- International Partnership: Study at a U.S. university while based in Europe
- Accelerated Format: Earn an MBA in just one year
- Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Courses focused on digital transformation, strategy, and neuroleadership
- Double Learning Advantage: U.S. degree with Swiss academic support
- Global Network: Connect with professionals, professors, and peers from both continents