At a Glance
NEW
Start of the programme in autumn (August/September) as well as in spring (February)!
NEW
Four modules in International Financial Management for future CFOs aiming at climbing the career-ladder in internationally operating companies.
Final Degree
Depending on their choice of study routes, students can gain a single degree or a dual degree.
- "Single Degree": Master of Science in International Management
- "Dual Degree": Master of Science in International Management (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business Basel/Brugg/Olten) and Master of Arts in International Business (Anglia Ruskin University, Lord Ashcroft International Business School, Cambridge, UK).
Study Concept and Duration
- Dual Degree, Full-Time, 90 Credits ECTS, 1.5 to 2 years University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business, (semesters 1 and 3, or 4) and Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, (semester 2)
- Single Degree, Full-Time, 90 Credits ECTS, 1.5 to two years, three to four semesters at University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business
- Single Degree, Part-Time, 90 Credits ECTS, 2.5 to 3 years, five to six semesters at University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business
Entry Requirements
The normal entry requirements for the Master of Science in International Management programme encompass
a) a bachelor‘s degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Economics, Finance, Marketing; International Business Management; International Management, Facility Management*, ICT*; Tourism Management*, Psychology*, Applied Psychology*) or a bachelor's degree in a similar programme with a good, very good or excellent overall bachelor's grade (A or B, equalling a recognised first or second class honours degree in the United Kingdom)
b) very good or excellent linguistic abilities in English (equivalent to CAE/BEC Higher)
c) a minimum work experience of one year.
Each student providing evidence of meeting the entry requirements will be invited for an interview. The number of places for this programme is limited.
Language
All courses are taught in English.
Fees
The regular fee for Swiss and EU/EFTA citizens is CHF 700 per semester (Full time and Part time mode). The fee for all other students is CHF 7'500 per semester (Full time mode).
All students enrolled will be charged an additional CHF 200 admission fee as well as a diploma examination fee of CHF 300, copies, licences and materials CHF 100 per semester.
Teaching Locations
Olten (autumn semesters) and Basel (spring semesters, Pre-Master, Research Introduction Week).
Start of Programme 2013
5 August 2013: Pre-Master
9 September, 2013: Research Introduction Week (obligatory!)
16 September 2013: Programme start
Application Process and Interview Dates 2013/14
Application Deadline programme start autumn 2013
30 May 2013, due to limitations of annual intakes, an early application is strongly recommended. Applications handed in after 30 May 2013 will not be considered unless there are still study places available!
Application Deadline programme start spring 2014
30 November 2013, due to limitations of annual intakes, an early application is strongly recommended.
Application Deadline programme start autumn 2014
30 May 2014, due to limitations of annual intakes, an early application is strongly recommended.

