United International Business School
MBA - Master of Business Administration
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 33,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
Program duration: 9 up to 12 months, full-time
Program format: Full-time, Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Locations: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 8
Program duration
Full-time students can earn a Master degree in 1 academic year of 9 months, for a total of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, or within 12 months when spreading the workload.
Part-time students can earn a Master degree in 2 to 3 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the typical duration of the full-time program. The more flexible your working hours, the more courses you will be able to join to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Refer to the Teaching Schedule information on this page for more details on available courses. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year
Students can choose between multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allow for optimal further education planning.
Because of the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, or August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.
Study destinations
Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.
Our 9 global campus locations are based in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich.
Our campuses are all located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice. Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join our seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.
Learn more about our Master of Business Administration:
- Visit us on-campus
- Join a trial class
- Schedule an individual (virtual) appointment
- Join a local campus info session: upcoming info sessions – United International Business Schools (UIBS)
Join one of our upcoming Graduate/Master program webinars!
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Curriculum
Teaching schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses typically between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on two or more consecutive days, online and distance learning courses available 24/7, private courses, and at certain campuses also evening courses typically from 19.00 to 22.00 and weekend courses typically on Saturdays, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are scheduled usually in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year and at our various campuses.
Program requirements
The structure of our flexible study programs is based on the American model of higher education, allowing students to choose their courses (with some limitations) based on program requirements, previous studies, current interests, and future ambitions. Each of our programs has different "Program Requirements" that need to be met by the end of the studies. Once a minimum number of courses has been completed or a minimum number of credits has been earned in each category of these Program Requirements, a request for graduation can be submitted.
Program requirements
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| Courses from the Financial Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Courses from the Marketing Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Courses from the Human Resource Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Courses from the Supply Chain Management cluster | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Business Skills courses | 2 out of 4 | 4 |
| Business Challenges courses | 2 out of 4 | 8 |
| Business Cases courses | 2 out of 4 | 8 |
| Electives | 6 | 12 |
| Subtotal | 20 | 48 |
| Final Project |
| 12 |
| Total | 60 |
These requirements are valid for all students starting in October 2020 or later. Students who started prior to this date can refer to the Student Guide for the applicable program requirements. All students should refer to the Student Guide for the correct program requirements at the time of starting the program. Information on this webpage may be outdated and is intended for promotional purposes only. The related courses listed below are subject to change and availability.
Note that while most courses account for 2 EC, some account for 4 EC. Attempting 4 EC courses will affect the course count in the tables below which is based on 2 EC courses only. The credit count is leading in the determination of meeting program requirements.
Alternative Final Projects, such as a Business Project may be available in the Metropolitan programs at our campus in Amsterdam. Academic and other conditions apply.
- Financial Management I
- Financial Management II (subject to availability)
- Human Resource Management I
- Human Resource Management II (subject to availability)
- Marketing Management I
- Marketing Management II (subject to availability)
- Supply Chain Management I
- Supply Chain Management II (subject to availability)
- Business Skills
- Business Challenges
- Business Cases
- Electives
- Final Project
Ideal Students
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are limitedly available, in the form of a fee reduction of the total program fees. Students can apply for a scholarship based on previous academic merit (minimum average grade of 80% or more). Scholarships are only available for full-time, on-campus students. Contact our admissions department directly for more information via: admissions@crossculturaleducation.org
Student Testimonials
Program Leaders
Rankings
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program was ranked in the Global Top 200 and the European Top 60 in the 2019 QS Global MBA Rankings and was ranked as a Tier One program in both the European and the Global 2019 CEO Magazine MBA rankings. Our Executive MBA was ranked 28th in the 2019 CEO Magazine Executive MBA ranking, and our Online MBA was also ranked 6th in the 2018 CEO Magazine Online MBA ranking.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree awarded by the school's HQ in Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned, and upon the recommendation of the school's Academic Council. Learn more about the school's academic degrees.
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is programmatically accredited by the US-based Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the EU-based European Council for Business Education (ECBE). Learn more about the school's accreditation.
Career Opportunities
Career preparation and job placement
Our Careers Department supports our students in planning their career paths by:
- organizing several career seminars
- offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
- maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal.
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students are also assisted with finding attractive internships and jobs with local as well as multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we also review our students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated career services
With the help from our dedicated career services and our online career center, students and alumni get the career support they need to help their professional careers take off.
Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis, and our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities and to a wide range of videos and articles with helpful tips and advice.
Professional career perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across a wide range of industries. Important to note is that our programs do not aim for access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited because of the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a number of positions.
Facilities
Program delivery
Program duration
Full-time students can earn a Master degree in 1 academic year of 9 months, for a total of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, or within 12 months when spreading the workload.
Part-time students can earn a Master degree in 2 to 3 academic years, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, the course selection, and the course planning. Completing half the typical number of courses equals twice the typical duration of the full-time program. The more flexible your working hours, the more courses you will be able to join to finish faster. Students are considered part-time while attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter. Refer to the Teaching Schedule information on this page for more details on available courses. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.
Teaching schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including daytime courses typically between 8.30 and 18.30, seminar courses with visiting professors on two or more consecutive days, online and distance learning courses available 24/7, private courses, and at certain campuses also evening courses typically from 19.00 to 22.00 and weekend courses typically on Saturdays, or any combination in a blended format. Courses are usually scheduled in sessions of 3 hours each. Connect with an admissions advisor, or refer to the course planning once enrolled to find out more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year and at our various campuses.