Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK
Geneva, Switzerland
DURATION
12 up to 16 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 9,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* rolling admissions
Introduction
You will earn two diplomas with the Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK degree (Online or Blended).
- MBA from Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva, Switzerland
- MBA from the University of Bolton, UK
The UK degree is validated and awarded by the University of Bolton and delivered by OTHM. SSBM Geneva will award you with the Swiss diploma. SSBMG is EduQua certified. SSBMG is OTHM’s authorized center.
This dual degree program offers a unique opportunity to achieve an MBA qualification with an accredited UK University that is combined with Swiss quality education and EduQua certification delivered by SSBM Geneva.
2 Methods
- Blended (mix of campus lectures and Online)
- Online (100% online learning)
Overview
- 12 to 16 Months
- Lectures in Geneva or Zagreb (Blended method)
- 15 Core Courses
- 180 Credits (UK degree)
- 35 ECTS credits (SSBM)
- Taught in English
Program Overview
The Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK degree program will allow you to earn 2 diplomas: 1. MBA degree delivered by SSBM Geneva and one degree validated and awarded by the University of Bolton and delivered by OTHM.
The MBA Program offers a unique opportunity to achieve an MBA qualification with an accredited UK University.
Teaching Methodology
SSBM Geneva uses state-of-the-art Learning Management Platform for the online delivery method. The practical relevance and applicability of the curriculum are the focal points of the postgraduate program. The program contents cover a broad spectrum of relevant management topics, such as corporate finance, global business environment, leadership, marketing and communications, supply chain management, and strategy. During your studies, you will gain access to productive practice-based projects and learn how to apply the curriculum directly to real-life situations.
Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK degree
The Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK degree will bring you one MBA diploma delivered by SSBM Geneva and one MBA degree awarded and validated by the University of Bolton (UK). University of Bolton (UK) is a public university that is fully accredited in the UK.
Our Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK program is easily compatible with your professional life.
Through our core courses, we attach high importance to practical relevance and direct applicability.
The MBA program is offered in English, brings 180 Credits (UK degree), and 35 ECTS credits (SSBM), and is organized into 12 core courses + final project + electives. Earn your MBA in 12-14 months or less while continuing to work and building your on-the-job experience
All of the lectures follow high standards and are delivered by SSBM. The UK degree is delivered through OTHM. Our professors will keep you engaged, motivated, and will provide high-quality teaching experience, so you leverage your professional development and advance your career.
Experts in Business Education
We are “Experts in Business Education”. Our core values stand on:
- Innovation
- Diversity
- Connectivity
- Expertise
We offer Swiss quality through unique Experience, Exchange, Everywhere, and Engagement.
SSBM Connect
How about connecting with your peers, alumni, students, professors, industry leaders, and companies we work with?
SSBM enables this through our unique and innovative “SSBM Connect” platform where you can engage, interact, and socialize with the SSBM community!
Alumni
Networking is one of our core strategic directions.
SSBM has signed a strategic partnership with MBA clubs enabling SSBM MBA students to become members of the MBA Alumni Club. This will provide to our MBA students new networking opportunities to connect with peers from the same but also different industries as one of SSBM’s main objectives is to have a diverse student body.
SSBM / SSBM
Still Wondering Why Study at SSBM?
- SSBM is a truly innovative and leading business and management school that aims at taking education to a new level!
- We aim at providing a superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your professional development.
With our unique programs, you will strengthen your strategic vision, efficiency, and leadership to manage today’s organizations.
Our Campuses
SSBM Geneva offers the educational programs at 4 locations: Geneva (Switzerland), Zagreb (Croatia), Shanghai (China), and Moscow (Russia).
The Application Process
Applications go through the SSBM’s admissions website.
The admissions team looks for evidence of academic ability as well as indications of past performance and future potential.
If you have questions or would like help with your application, please feel free to contact our dedicated team at any point in your application process at [email protected]
- Step 1
- Prepare Your CV/Resume
- Professional Resume (in pdf format)
- Step 2
- Fill the Application form
- Send us your Application form (in pdf format)
- Step 3
- Your Photo
- Professional Photo (jpg or pdf format)
- Step 4
- ID document
- Passport/ID document or driver’s license (jpg or pdf format)
- Step 5
- Grades transcript
- Most recent transcript or diploma (pdf format only).
- Step 6
- Submit
- Submit all documents from Steps 1-5 and send it to us by email. The application process should not take more than 10 minutes. Once the application form has been submitted, we will send you full details on the next steps.
Things To Know First
The Common Application is required for students applying to any of SSBM’s programs.
For some of the degrees you have to fulfill some minimum requirements:
- To attend our MBA program you must have at least 180 ECTS from your previous degree.
- Our doctoral degree is open to anyone who already holds a Master/MBA degree or has extensive professional experience. You must have at least 180 ECTS from your previous degree.
- Our Certificate programs do not have any strict requirements and can be taken by anyone who has acquired or is in the progress of receiving a bachelor's degree.
When To Apply?
You can join our program at any moment once the Admission Committee reviews your application. Be certain that you have the necessary qualification for each of our programs. SSBM will review your qualifications during the course of your studies. SSBM reserves the right not to award you a degree if the admission criteria are not met.
What is Next?
After being admitted to our programs, you will receive a letter of admission. Having processed the payment, you will receive an email with your login credentials and will be granted access to our Learn Management System.
Accreditation
Admissions
Curriculum
Curriculum
The Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK program curriculum is composed of 12 core courses + Final Consultancy project report + Electives (optional). There are 2 options for attending the MBA program: Blended and Online. With the Blended option, you can attend lectures in Geneva or Zagreb. The rest of the courses take place Online.
Program curriculum* is the following one:
SSBM Geneva Courses
- Organizational Behavior
- Business Strategy
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Sales Marketing
- Strategic Risk Management
UK degree courses**
- Strategic Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Advanced Business Research Methods
- Strategic Change Management
- Strategic Financial Management
+ - Consultancy Project Report
The final UK degree is validated and awarded by the University of Chichester and delivered by OTHM.
* final list of available courses is subject to change
* courses represent OTHM Level 7 diploma
Program Outcome
Credits: 35 ECTS
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
This Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK degree program will help you to be prepared to assume senior-level management roles in a variety of organizations and industries. Many of our graduates are currently employed in the following roles Director, CEO, Vice President, Senior Management, Owner / Partner, Entrepreneur, HR Expert, etc.
This Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK degree program is designed to educate experienced working executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders and provide them with the latest knowledge on an executive leadership level.
You will enjoy top-class strategic management training.
Overall the Double Degree MBA Swiss-UK degree brings the following aspects to your career development:
- Strengthen your business and leadership skills as you learn to think more strategically and analytically
- Act more decisively and lead more persuasively
- Build lasting relationships and a powerful network of business professionals
- Provide practical orientation to management theory
- Get a holistic and strategic understanding of business
- Implement innovative and creative thinking
- Discover the latest business and industry trends
- Acquire a collaborative mindset