7 Management MA Degree Programs in Switzerland

The Master in International Tourism seeks to respond to this challenge and offers a program that goes beyond the limited focus of professional masters courses, proposing instead a transversal and multidisciplinary approach at a university level.

Not all managers are leaders — yet the most effective managers often rise to senior leadership roles. The most advanced among them will not only drive success for their own company but influence the landscape of an entire industry. This requires a dedication to excellence, a commitment to learning and to being at the forefront of business trends. Our program will equip you with an understanding of global business practices, the capacity for innovative thinking, and the motivational skills needed not just to manage people but to rally them behind you. Our professors will help to amplify your abilities for developing solutions to complex problems and situations. You will understand how to analyze industry trends and their impact on your organization as well as to anticipate, plan, and execute organizational change.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master in Management (MIM) in Design Management degree awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, 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.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master in International Management (MIM) with a specialization in Fashion Management, awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, 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.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master in International Management (MIM) degree with a specialization in Technology Management, awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, 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.

The Master in Public Management and Policy – PMP, is offered by the Università della Svizzera italiana in collaboration with the universities of Lausanne, the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration - IDHEAP, and Bern within the framework of the inter-university network “Swiss Public Administration Network.” Supported by the Swiss Confederation, this master’s program is designed to train qualified professionals ready to effectively and swiftly tackle the challenges of the contemporary public sector.

Switzerland is a privileged country in terms of know-how in the field of luxury and craftsmanship. Building on this tradition, this Master of Advanced Studies is for the holders of a Bachelor or Master’s degree wishing to further their knowledge in industrial design and investigate sectors of excellence as diverse as fine watchmaking, tableware, or specific techniques using noble materials. Through collaborations with prestigious brands (some with century-old heritage) and workshops provided by designers of the international scene, students experiment with all production stages: from designing an object to its completion, via 3D rendering models or photography. They also have the benefit of brand identity analyses and conferences delivered by experts in the field, as well as tours of luxury goods manufacturers. Many projects are singled out by partner companies to be produced, exhibited, and published in the international press. After one year at ECAL, the students are able to submit a varied portfolio to the highest professional standards. Highly sought after by international agencies and world-leading companies, they also often have the opportunity to simultaneously establishing their own business. Graduates are frequently offered internship opportunities right at the end of their curriculum – often leading to steady employment. Since the beginning of 2018, students from this programme have been benefiting from a partnership with IMD Lausanne Business School, a world leader in its field; this partnership is allowing them to learn about what is at stake when launching a brand and starting a business.