UNDERGRADUATE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
3-year program / 120 US credits / 180 ECTS
In the modern world, to be a highly successful business leader, you need to be able to understand every aspect of business, which comprise such elements as finance, marketing and human resources management. In order to respond to these needs, we, at the Montreux Business University, designed our Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration program, that will help our students to master business competencies and human behavior, understand the value of learning about current topics from professors who bring their real-world practical experience into the classroom and prepare them to be the global leaders of tomorrow.
With our holistic approach, Montreux Business University’s Bachelor degrees are designed to teach students a different type of business education focused on the whole human being.
F A C T S
Duration: 3 years (9 semesters)
Credits: 120 US credits / 180 ECTS
Concentrations: Finance
Marketing
Human Resources Management
International Business Administration
Intakes: September / January / April
Program taught in: English
Diploma: Internationally recognized ACBSP accredited Bachelor diploma
PROGRAM DETAILS
P R O G R A M P A T H W A Y
Students in the BSc program have the opportunity to choose one of the following concentrations in the final semester of their studies:
Finance
Marketing
Human Resources Management
International Business Administration
P R O G R A M G O A L S
This program aspires to foster the holistic development of the MBU student in business and human-centered skills. Its overall educational aims satisfy the International Standards for Bachelor awards in Business and Management:
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To provide students with an in-depth understanding of what is involved in managing organizations in the contemporary context and to offer opportunities to develop expertise in a chosen management specialism;
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To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in business and management;
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To encourage and facilitate critical, analytical thinking by students as a vital foundation for subsequent academic study, employment, professional and personal development and participation in society;
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To enable students to acquire the personal and key skills they need to develop as autonomous and reflectiveindividuals with the capacity to continue learning.
LE A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
Upon the successful completion of the program an MBU graduate should demonstrate the following knowledge and skills and will be able to:
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Research and analyze the global business environment and gain a good understanding of the innovative and creative processes of management;
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Understand the fundamental concepts of business;
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Have the ability to effectively communicate various business concepts;
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Critically analyze quantitative data to improve problem solving skills;
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Successfully use the following skills, which are necessary in order to be successful in business: decision making, strategic formation, leadership and people management.
Students registered on the BSc in International Business Administration program follow a common first and second year, with the opportunity to specialize in year three.
S T U D Y A B R O A D T R I P
Once a year, we organize a study-abroad trip for final year Bachelor students to one of our partner universities.
Students have the opportunity to meet other students from more than 17 different nationalities with over 100 participants for a special management training focused on real life case studies and activities which involve leadership, creativity, finance, marketing and management tools.
CURRICULUM GUIDELINES
Throughout the last year of their studies, our BSc students have the opportunity to choose electives from any of the three concentrations we offer at the Montreux Business University. The students have to have a minimum of three electives of one of the offered pathways in order to have a concentration. If the students do not have the minimum of three electives from one pathway, they will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, which is the generic pathway.
I N T E R N A T I O N A L B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
The concentration in International Business Administration provides the students with maximum optionality, enabling them to maintain a broad-spectrum approach to their studies. This major offers a broad, analytical and comprehensive understanding of the complexities of business and management in a global environment.
F I N A N C E
This pathway provides an in-depth understanding of the key concepts and issues surrounding the area of finance, including portfolio management, financial decision making and management accounting from an international perspective. This concentration offers a significant understanding of contemporary theories relating to the context in which financial management is situated, including the business entity, capital markets and the legal framework.
M A R K E T I N G
This concentration offers a thorough comprehension of the key marketing concepts and issues in a local and global context, including brand management, market positioning, advertising, promotion, sustainability and e-commerce. Our Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing offers a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental marketing issues, including the dynamic interaction between market resources, customers, brand management, communication technologies and the ability to formulate innovative and ethical polices and strategies.
H U M A N R E S O U R C E S M A N A G E M E N T
This BSc with concentration in HRM combines a focus on the area of human resource management, including the strategic and functional aspects of recruitment, staff development and management of change. This concentration offers a systematic understanding of theoretical frameworks associated with human resources management and the ability to critically evaluate and apply concepts within dynamic organizations. Montreux Business University is one of the key leaders in the Swiss Riviera Region offering high-quality human resources education thanks to its Center for HRM.
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High School Diploma and Official Transcript
ADMISSIONS
A D M I S S I O N S R E Q U I R E M E N T S
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Completed and signed application form
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English language proficiency test
Since English is the language of instruction at MSB, applicants whose first language is not English must take an English language proficiency test.
TOEFL : ibt minimum 60
IELTS: minimum 5.0
CAE: minimum A
CPE: minimum C
IMPORTANT:
Students with an English score below the MBU requirements must take intensive English courses at the MBU’s Language Studies Center until they meet the English language proficiency requirements for admission. Students will be charged additional fees for these ESL courses.
IB diploma and certificate, A Levels and/or AP program
SAT and advanced placement test score
Students with other international high school diplomas will be accepted
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One letter of recommendation from an academic source
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Letter of intent (500 words minimum)
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CV
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Scanned copy of passport
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6 passport photos
MBU offers Intensive Foundation programs (business preparation courses + intensive English if required).
Minimum age: 17
H O W T O A P P L Y?
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Send us an e-mail to admissions@mbuniversity.ch
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Apply through our online form
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If you need assistance, have any questions or require additional information, send us an e-mail to admissions@mbuniversity.ch
After you have sent all of your application documents to MBU, you will get an answer from the Admissions Department within a week. We strongly advise you to send your applications as soon as possible in order to ensure your space at MBU.
V I S A P R O C E D U R E
Once your application has been approved by the Admissions Department of MBU, as well as the Dean, we will send you a scanned copy of your acceptance letter and the invoice.
After receiving your proof of payment, we will send the original acceptance letter to the Embassy of Switzerland in your country and we will let you know. You would have to make an appointment at the embassy as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT:
The visa procedure can take from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on your country of origin, therefore we strongly advise you to apply way ahead of the start of the semesters.
TRANSFER/EXCHANGE
T R A N S F E R S T U D E N T S
Undergraduate students wishing to transfer from a recognized university or college may apply like any other student by providing all the documents listed in the admissions requirements, as well as their transcripts from the university they are transferring from. They will then be evaluated for a transfer of credits and must have a GPA score of 2.0 minimum and no grades below 75%. MBU will allow a total of up to 89 credits of other business courses and general education in order to accept a transfer student. Please contact us for more information.
In order for us to be able to accept the credits of transfer students they need to:
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Come from an accredited school;
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The transfer courses must match the module descriptions between the two universities;
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The university from which a student is transferring must provide MBU with the module descriptions. We will then review the module description in order to see if they match our curriculum so as to accept the credit transfer for the student.
E X C H A N G E S T U D E N T S
We, at the Montreux Business University, had integrated global education into our curriculum. That is why we encourage our students to participate in global educational programs such as the International Students’ Exchange Program, which will enrich their learning experience at the university and help them build lifelong relationships. Due to our international cooperation with other university around the globe, our students have the opportunity to transfer for their final year of their Bachelor of Science program at one the following universities:
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Solbridge International School of Business – Daejeon, South Korea
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IEDC – Bled School of Management – Bled, Slovenia
A C A D E M I C A N D C A R E E R A D V I S I N G
At Montreux Business University, we care about your future career! That is why we provide a vast variety of academic and career advising services to counsel and guide you during your studies at MBU, as well as after you graduate.
The Dean of MBU with the Career Counselor will:
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Discuss your academic progress with you;
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Help you define your career goals;
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Based on your strengths and weaknesses, find appropriate career opprotunities.
As an MBU student, you will become a lifelong member of the MBU Alumni Network, which will give you the right to benefit from any alumni mentoring programs, while keeping you connected and involved with your university.
HOUSING
STUDENTS' EXPERIENCE
Montreux Business University can give me a lot of opportunities to become a well-qualified manager. I believe that MBU has changed me to the best I can be!
Alexander Filimonenko
Moscow, Russia
Students don’t feel lonely here at MBU, even if our hometowns are thousands of kilometers away, MBU is like one big family!
Danel Zharmenova
Almaty, Kazakhstan
TUITION FEES
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
CHF 24'000
EU & SWISS STUDENTS
CHF 18'000
Our BSc tuition fees include:
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Administration Fees
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Visa Fees
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Study Abroad Trip – Tuition Fees
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MBU Special Events
Additional Fees:
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Health Insurance (CHF 1’000 – required)
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Textbooks and e-books (CHF 800 – optional)
S C H O L A R S H I P S
MBU seeks to have well-qualified students and will offer up to CHF 7,500 to support excelling students in their final year of studies with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above.
S T U D E N T L O A N S
Students can apply for different loans available in their own countries and are eligible to apply for their studies at MBU. American students can also apply for a Stafford Loan Program.
T U I T I O N P A Y M E N T P O L I C Y
Full payment of the tuition fees is due upon receipt of the acceptance letter and invoice and prior to the student's appointment at the Embassy.
For all EU and Swiss citizens: tuition fees are to be paid in full upon receipt of the invoice.
Our housing service helps students find a furnished apartment in Montreux or its surrounding areas. The monthly rent for a furnished studio varies between 1’200 and 1’900 Swiss francs.
CONTACT
MONTREUX BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
OUR ADDRESS
Avenue de Chillon 74
1820 Montreux-Territet
Switzerland
Email: info@mbu.university
Tel: +41 21 546 8535
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