Study for an MBA in Switzerland

MBA in Switzerland

It may be small, mountainous and most famous for chocolate, but there is no denying that Switzerland has a strong economy and attracts major companies from all over the world. Global brands as diverse as McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, Nissan and Yahoo base their European activities in Switzerland.

The country offers a low-tax regime at the heart of the European Union (EU) and the Eurozone, yet is not constrained by EU membership or by the ups and downs of the Euro. The transport infrastructure is outstanding and the quality of life is known for being extremely high. Geneva and Zurich consistently rank among the best cities in the world in which to live and work. A multilingual workforce and a strong, stable banking sector complete what is a commercially compelling picture.

A good place, then, to study for an MBA? Definitely.

Where should I study?

There are many well-respected business schools in Switzerland, including:

• ETH Zurich
• IMD International Institute for Management Development, Lausanne
• International University in Geneva
• University of St Gallen
• SBS Swiss Business School, Zurich
• Université de Genève
• University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (Basel)
• University IFM Geneva - Institute of Finance and Management
• European University Geneva and Montreux
• Les Roches School of Hotel Management (offering an MBA in Hospitality Management)
• Glion Institute of Higher Education (offering an MBA in International Hospitality Management)
• Webster University Geneva

The presence in Switzerland of so many multinational corporations has quite an effect on the career development opportunities available to Swiss MBAs, especially in the quality of networking. Even if you are not planning to stay in Switzerland when you complete your MBA, having a large number of head offices on your doorstep gives huge scope for learning about organisations, making contacts and getting hands-on experience.

What next?

The things that you need to consider in detail whilst deciding which MBA to apply to include the course content, the location of the business school, the admission requirements and likelihood of you gaining a place, the institution’s ranking, and its potential to guarantee a good financial and career investment for your future. 

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