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MBA in Switzerland

Updated on Mar 2, 2026

Studying for an MBA in Switzerland is a natural next step for many professionals and executives, both expats and Swiss, after some years in their career. Below are full-time, part-time, executive (EMBA) and online Master of Business Administration programmes offered by universities and business schools in Zurich, Geneva, Bern, St. Gallen, Lugano and other Swiss cities. Compare accredited MBA programmes and find the right fit for your goals and schedule.

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TUM School of Management

TUM offers two Executive MBA programs that combine flexible formats with opportunities to tailor the experience through elective modules and specializ... show more

St. Gallen

SBS Swiss Business School

SBS Swiss Business School is a Swiss state-accredited management institution dedicated to preparing students for the careers of the global economy. We... show more

Zurich

Rochester-Bern Executive Programs

Rochester-Bern Executive Programs (RoBe) is a recognized business school in the Swiss market for continuing education at university level. Organized a... show more

Bern

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

Pursue this highly flexible MBA programme in part-time mode and unleash your international potential. Join anytime, study online wherever you are and ... show more

Universität Bern

One of the top Universities in the world, Universitat Bern offers a part time Executive MBA in Marketing Management. Students can also opt to study an... show more

University of Fribourg - International Institute of Management in Technology

Looking for a degree that you can tailor to your interests and career ambitions? The internationally recognised Executive MBA at the IIMT boasts a mod... show more

Webster University Geneva

An accredited American university campus, the Webster University Geneva offers a top-quality MBA programme that not only focuses on growing your busin... show more

Université de Genève

Placing an emphasis on both professional and personal development, the Executive MBA course at the Université de Genève is perfect for anyone looking ... show more

International University in Geneva

The MBA at the International University in Geneva is aimed at preparing young, ambitious professionals for the challenges of business management. An M... show more

IFM Business School

IFM’s Business School offers accredited MBA and EMBA programmes that provide a first class, relevant education across several different sectors. The M... show more

University of Business and International Studies

A private university, UBIS is committed to providing an excellent education, anchored on business, international relations and globalisation. The UBIS... show more

EU Business School

The internationally accredited EU Business School operates across Europe, including in Spain and Germany. The school has two campuses in Switzerland, ... show more

Ecole de Management et de Communication

The Ecole de Management et de Communication in Switzerland offers an EMBA and MBA course, taught in French. The EMBA is taught over 18 months, while t... show more

School of International Hotel and Tourism Management

The Hotel and Tourism Management Institute is world leading institution for preparing students for management positions within the hotel and tourism i... show more

VU School of Management

The VU School of Management offers a flexible MBA business programme that allows student to adapt to emerging business trends. Students looking to tak... show more

University of St. Gallen

The University of St. Gallen offers multiple MBA formats, including a full-time, part-time, and Executive MBA programmes. The programme allows student... show more

Università della Svizzera italiana

The University of Lugano offers an EMBA that focuses on digitisation and sustainability to encourage students to not just adapt but to innovate and de... show more

University of Applied Sciences Southern Switzerland

Taught in Italian, the EMBA programme at SUSPI aims to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in leadership and entrepreneurship and thriv... show more

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

Taught at the campus in Crans-Montana, Les Roches International School of Hotel Management offers a year-long MBA programme that sets students up for ... show more

Business School Lausanne

The Business School Lausanne offers multiple unique MBA courses, including an MBA and EMBA in sustainable business, a EMBA in business transformation ... show more

Sustainability Management School

Based in Gland, and with close ties to the WWF and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the Sustainability Management School offers... show more

American University in Switzerland

The Master of International Business Administration programme at the AUS provides students with a comprehensive approach to ethics, law, sustainabilit... show more

Université de Lausanne

The internationally recognised EMBA programme at the Universite de Lausanne has been running for over a decade. It offers Healthcare Management and Ma... show more

IMD Business School

The one-year MBA programme at the IMD Business School is ranked amongst the highest in Europe. Students develop their leadership skills in various env... show more

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

The EMBA programme at EPFL offers students a course that is tailored to their business interests and ambitions, focussing on identifying and supportin... show more

International Academy of Sports Science and Technology

Ranked as one of the best masters’ programmes in sports management, the MAS in Sport Administration and Technology at AISTS has been endorsed by the I... show more

Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

EHL offers several MBA formats, including two Executive programmes, one of which is delivered in partnership with China Europe International Business ... show more

EU Business School

The internationally accredited EU Business School operates across Europe, including in Spain and Germany. The school has two campuses in Switzerland, ... show more

Swiss School of Higher Education

The MBA programme at the Swiss School of Higher Education aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business processes at an accr... show more

Swiss Management Center

Alongside its standard MBA programme, the Swiss Management Centre also offers an MBA in Information Security Management. Both courses deliver a solid ... show more

CEIBS – Zurich Institute of Business Education

The China Europe International Business School offers two Executive MBA programmes at its campus in Zurich. The Global Executive MBA focuses on develo... show more

Zurich University of Applied Sciences – School of Management and Law

The accredited ZHAW School of Management and Law offers students a MBA in real estate management and an international executive MBA, alongside its sta... show more

HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich

HWZ offers two Executive MBA programmes, specialising in marketing and general management. Students undertake a state-of-the-art business education, p... show more

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

The Executive MBA at ETH Zurich is run in collaboration with the University of St. Gallen. This course facilitates students’ professional and personal... show more

Strathclyde Business School

Strathclyde Business School has been accredited by three different MBA associations, making it part of the prestigious “Triple Crown” group of busines... show more

University of Zurich

The University of Zurich offers two Executive MBA programmes, one in international management and the other in digital transformation. Both programmes... show more

Robert Kennedy College

The Robert Kennedy College offers a plethora of online MBA courses to choose from. With over 20 specialisations to choose from, RKC allows students to... show more

Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland

The Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences boasts an extensive range of specialisations for its MBA and EMBA courses. Students can choose the course ... show more

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

Pursue this highly flexible MBA programme in part-time mode and unleash your international potential. Join anytime, study online wherever you are and ... show more

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

Pursue this highly flexible MBA programme in part-time mode and unleash your international potential. Join anytime, study online wherever you are and ... show more

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about MBA in Switzerland

A quick look at some of the questions expats ask most often.

A Master of Business Administration is a postgraduate degree in business and management, designed to build leadership and management skills.

An MBA often suits professionals earlier in their career, while an Executive MBA (EMBA) is aimed at experienced managers and is usually studied part time alongside work.

Many schools offer part-time, modular and online MBA programmes so you can study while working.

Programmes are offered across the country, including in Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lugano, St. Gallen, Fribourg, Lucerne, Montreux, Neuchâtel and Zug, among others. Browse the schools above.

Many are taught fully in English, though some are in German, French or Italian. Check the language of each programme.

Full-time MBAs often take around a year, while part-time and Executive MBAs usually take longer. Check each programme.

Fees vary widely between schools and programme types, so it is best to check tuition with each institution.

Many professionals pursue an MBA to advance their career, change direction or build a network. Look at accreditation, rankings and outcomes when comparing.

Consider accreditation, format (full-time, part-time or online), location, specialisations, cost and the school's reputation.

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