Program Overview
The Business Administration at Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 40,463 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 40,463 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Quantitative Methods
- Accounting
- Economics
- Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- Marketing
- Human Resources Management
- Finance
- Strategy
- Operations Management
- Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates need a minimum of four years of full-time work experience; evidence of leadership experience or potential; letters of recommendation and a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in any discipline. In special cases, applications based on professional qualifications may also be considered. Candidates will also be invited for an interview as part of the admission process.
Application Package
- Filled application form.
- CV.
- Essay showing the candidate\xc2\x92s motivation to attend the EMBA program.
- 2 Letters of recommendation from supervisors or colleagues.
- University (Bachelor) degree transcripts.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 40,463 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 40,463 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 40,463 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 40,463 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Lugano, Switzerland
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is one of Switzerland's 12 officially recognized public universities and the only one where the primary language of instruction is Italian. Established...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2020-02-18
- Start Date 2018-04-10
- Language English
- Duration 18 months