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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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      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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      • 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

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      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 Ongaro

      Dominique Ongaro

      Administrative Assistant Continuing Education

      Telephone

      +41 61 279 18 65 (undefined)

      E-mail

      dominique.ongaro@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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