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Master of Business Administration (MBA) FHNW / Edinburgh Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA) FHNW / Edinburgh Business School

MBA FHNW Cross-Cultural Leadership / Edinburgh Business School

Key data

Degree
Dual Degree MBA
ECTS points
100
Duration
2 - 3 years
Teaching language
EN
Place
Basel
Fee
CHF 2'800 per module
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In-depth study of business management principles

As a collaborative academic partner of Edinburgh Business School (EBS), Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, we are offering a 100 ECTS dual degree MBA programme designed for business leaders. Our MBA programme offers you a first-class general management education without having to interrupt your career.

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Content

This MBA programme covers key management disciplines, including people skills, strategic marketing, finance and accounting, strategic planning, project management, cross-cultural leadership, international entrepreneurship, intercultural negotiation and communication, and digital transformation.

Programme

Benefits

The Top Swiss and Scottish MBA programme offers you a first-class education in all areas of business management without having to interrupt your career. The programme enables you to:

  • gain fundamental management and leadership skills,
  • apply the newly gained skills immediately in the workplace,
  • boost your career and make successful transitions,
  • expand your network and be part of a global leaders community.

With this part-time MBA programme, you get the flexibility you need to balance your professional and personal life with your study commitments.

Programme Description

The programme has a modular structure and is designed around 7 core courses, 1 elective module and the MBA master thesis. 

Core courses

  • People, Work and Organisations
  • Financial Decision Making
  • Developing and Executing Strategy
  • Leadership – Leading Across Cultures
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Delivering Successful Projects
  • Intercultural Negotiation and Communication

Elective courses

  • Digital Transformation 
  • International Entrepreneurship

Master thesis

The capstone element of this programme is the MBA master thesis, which gives an opportunity to examine in depth a managerial, organisational or environmental issue of your choice over an extended period of time.

Degrees

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate programme, you earn a degree from each university:

  • Master of Business Administration Cross-Cultural Leadership (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business)
  • Master of Business Administration (Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School, UK)
Target Group

Business professionals with at least three years of relevant working experience and an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized academic institution.

Admission

The entry requirements for this part-time programme consist of an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised academic institution as well as at least three years relevant levels of work experience, two written work references as well as very good or excellent linguistic abilities in English (equivalent to level C1, CAE/BEC Higher). A limited number of applicants without an undergraduate degree may be considered if they have a minimum of five years full-time business experience.

All students providing evidence of meeting the entry requirements will be invited for an interview.

Participation Fees

Fees per module

Tutored Workshops/e-book:
CHF 2'800 per module

Additional fees

Examination fee per core course: 160GBP

MBA FHNW Community

It is important for us to stay in touch with you. We connect current, former and future MBA Students. More information

Starting Dates

Students may begin their studies at any time and may finish them at their pace. You can study course-by-course and pay as you learn, or sign up for two or three courses at once. Our fees are flexible.

The start of your MBA is the start of a great experience that could make a real difference to your career.

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Downloads

  • Programme Regulations for the MBA FHNW Cross-Cultural Leadership / Edinburgh Business School MBA (PDF)
  • Timetable 2025 (PDF)
  • Timetable 2026 (PDF)
  • Information Brochure (PDF)

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Laila Kabous

Dr. Laila Kabous

Lecturer, Institute of Management

Telephone

+41 61 279 17 36 (undefined)

E-mail

laila.kabous@fhnw.ch

Address

FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland School of Business Peter Merian-Strasse 86 CH – 4052 Basel

Stefan Philippi

Stefan Philippi

Lecturer, Institute of Management

Telephone

+41 61 279 18 86

E-mail

stefan.philippi@fhnw.ch

Address

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft Bahnhofstrasse 6 5210 Windisch

Fabienne Stork

Fabienne Stork

Administrative Assistant Continuing Education

Telephone

+41 61 279 17 56 (undefined)

E-mail

fabienne.stork@fhnw.ch

Address

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft Peter Merian-Strasse 86 4052 Basel

Dominique Dreier

Dominique Dreier

Administrative Assistant Continuing Education

Telephone

+41 61 279 18 65 (undefined)

E-mail

dominique.dreier@fhnw.ch

Address

Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Wirtschaft Peter Merian-Strasse 86 4052 Basel

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Basel Peter Merian

FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Business

Peter Merian-Strasse 86

4002 Basel

Phone+41 61 279 17 17

E-Mailinfo.business@fhnw.ch

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