Bachelor Of Science In International Business Administration
3-year degree program, 126 US credits OR 180 ECTS
Students in the Bachelor of Science in the International Business Administration program have the opportunity to concentrate on one of the following concentrations in their final year:
International Business Administration
Finance
Marketing
Human Resources Management
The Program Is Divided Into The Following Segments:
- General Education
- Communication Studies
- Language Studies
- Core Business
- Business Electives
- Business Concentration
- Seminar/Corporate visits
- Capstone-Innovative research
Who Are Our Bachelor Programs Designed For?
Does the following apply to you?
YOU want to be prepared for a career in today’s global business marketplace.
YOU realize that business is complex and that to be successful, you need to master business competencies and human behavior.
YOU understand the value of learning about current business topics from professors who bring their real-world practical experience into the classroom.
With its holistic approach, the Montreux Business University bachelor degrees are designed to teach students a different type of business education focused on the whole human being.
BSc Program Goals
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:
to provide students with an in-depth understanding of what is involved in managing organisations in the contemporary context and to offer opportunities to develop expertise in a chosen management specialism;
to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in business and management;
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;
to enable students to acquire the personal and key skills they need to develop as autonomous and reflective individuals with the capacity
BSc Learning Objectives
On successful completion of the program an MBU graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills and will be able to:
Research and analyze the global business environment and gain a good understanding of the innovative and creative processes of Management;
Understand the fundamental concepts of business and the ability to effectively communicate the various concepts;
Critically analyze quantitative data to improve problem solving skills;
Successfully use the following skills, Decision making, Strategic formation, Leadership and people management necessary to be successful in business.
Curriculum Guidelines
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.
YEAR 1 COURSES
YEAR 2 COURSES
YEAR 3 COURSES (semester 1&2)
Year 3 CONCENTRATIONS (Semester 3):
International Business Administration
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.
Change Management
Advertising & Promotion
Portfolio Management
Innovative Research III
MSB – Business Simulation Game
Finance
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.
Financial Statement Analysis
Management Accounting
Portfolio Management
Innovative Research III
MSB – Business Simulation Game
Marketing
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. This concentration 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.
Advertising and Promotion
Brand Management
Global Internet Marketing & Social Media
Innovative Research III
MSB – Business Simulation Game
Human Resource Management
The MBU 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 Resource Management and the ability to critically evaluate and apply concepts within dynamic organizations. MBU is one of the key leaders in the Swiss Riviera Region offering high-quality Human Resources education thanks to its Center for HRM.
Change Management
Training & Development
Recruitment & Selection
Innovative Research III
MSB – Business Simulation Game
Transfer Students
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. 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 36 credits of other business courses and general education in order to accept a transfer student. Please contact us for more information.
In order for MBU to be able to accept the credits of transfer students they need to:
come from an accredited school
the transfer courses must match the module descriptions between the two universities
the university from which a student is transferring must provide MBU with the module descriptions. MBU will then review the module description in order to see if they match the MSB curriculum so as to accept the credit transfer for the student
Therefore, we kindly ask students to send all their transcripts to the academic department together with the rest of the requirements for admissions.
Exchange Programs
At MBU, global education has been integrated into the curriculum. Therefore, MBU students can participate in an array of global education programs such as the international students exchange program, which will enrich their learning experience at university and help them build lifetime relationships. Thanks to our international cooperations with other universities, our students have a choice to go and study in their final year of Bachelor’s degree at for example:
Solbridge International School of Business (South Korea)
IEDC – Bled School of Management (Slovenia)
Study Abroad Trip
Once a year, MBU organizes 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.
Academic Fees
All inclusive tuition fees:
EU and Swiss citizens:
CHF 6,000 per semester (based on three semesters per year)
International students:
CHF 8,000 per semester (based on three semesters per year)
Our BSc fees include:
Administration fees
Application and visa fees
Study Abroad Trip – tuition fees
MBU special events
Additional fees
Health insurance (CHF 1’000 per year – required)
Textbooks or e-books (CHF 800 – optional)
Sports
Each student gets one academic credit for sport activities.
The cost of sport membership per year is CHF 500 which includes access to: tennis, swimming pool, gym.
Student loans
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.
Tuition payment policy
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.