Enjoy the combination of interactive e-learning and residential weeks, build an international network between Europe and Asia and get your Master's degree from an accredited Swiss Public University - transform yourself into a global leader.
Key data
Degree
Swiss-Asian Master of Business Administration
ECTS points
90
Duration
2 years
Teaching language
EN
Place
Basel, Switzerland and locations in Asia
Price
CHF 23,800
Places are limited. Please apply early to secure the earliest possible entry.
The MBA programme is tailor-made for innovative managers, entrepreneurs and experts in Europe and Asia. The online modules allow you to study at your own pace. And the combination of interactive e-learning and residential weeks allow you to build an international network between Europe and Asia. Get your Master’s degree from an accredited Swiss Public University. Transform yourself into a global leader.
The Swiss-Asian MBA is based on the existing MBA programme. But, it is set-up as a blended learning MBA. The MBA programme at FHNW has been conducted since 1992. Our rolling intake concept allows you to join the course at any time.
The online modules include webinars and virtual classrooms (70%). The four residential weeks have a keen focus on actual business case studies and company visits (30%). They are held in Switzerland (Basel), and in Southeast and East Asia. The Swiss-Asian MBA is conducted in English.
Programme
The Swiss-Asian MBA is tailor-made for innovative European and Asian managers, entrepreneurs and experts. It is meant for business people who aspire to obtain an official Swiss Master’s degree and with keen interest in European and Asian business and business culture. The regional focus is reflected in respective case studies and the residential weeks in Switzerland and Asia.
We deliver knowledge in a flexible online programme. Additionally, the participants get to know each other in four residential weeks in Switzerland and Asia. These residential weeks consist of company visits, real-life case studies and team work. The residential weeks are held at renowned universities in Southeast Asia, East Asia and Switzerland. The programme duration is usually 18 months, plus 6 months for the master thesis. A faster completion of the programme is possible. Our concept allows maximum flexibility due to its module structure and the rolling intake. About 70% of the contents are delivered online, 30% during the residential weeks.
The Swiss-Asian MBA consists of the following units:
Methods and Leadership
Finance and Economics
Management
Marketing and Internationalisation - Includes an in-depth special course on Globalisation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Intrapreneurship, highlighting the relevance of modern technologies.
Master Thesis - Closely related to a business case of the participant.
Master Thesis
The MBA Thesis is a particular assessment of the participants' performance and is written towards the end of the study programme. However, depending on their capacity students may start to work on thethesis already at an earlier stage of their studies. Through the thesis, participants demonstrate their ability to work with the knowledge acquired from the course and to relate it to a topic that serves as the foundation for the next career step. The objectives of the MBA Thesis: In their MBA thesis the students apply scientifically based considerations and draw up theoretical and practical solutions to a task derived from the topics addressed in the study programme, for which they are allowed a defined period of time (as a rule, 6 months).
The students demonstrate in individual work that they are independently able to:
present an issue/question complex the handling of which demonstrably creates a (practical) benefit for a defined target audience;
deploy the concepts, approaches, methods and tools taught in the study programme to the handling of an application-oriented task;
deduce, present and apply appropriate methodology aligned to the task;
present clear and comprehensible arguments in the written thesis of approximately 70 pages/20,000 words (excluding appendices), and convey conviction and (social) competence in the final oral examination.
A complete list of Study Regulations will be shared with you once you have enrolled into the programme.
Any time (rolling intakes)
As a rule, an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent qualification from a recognized academic institution is required. The previous subject of study is irrelevant. A minimum of three years of relevant work experience is expected. A good command of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). An entry interview is compulsory.
CHF 23,800.00 – excluding the estimated travel costs of CHF 7,000.00 for the four residence weeks (individual travel costs only). Scholarships, discounts for corporate clients and early-bird offers are available.
The Swiss-Asian MBA is set-up as an e-learning MBA – with four residential weeks in Switzerland, Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Teaching location in Switzerland: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwester Switzerland FHNW, School of Business, Peter Merian-Strasse 86 4002 Basel, Switzerland
FHNW is a public university, recognized by the Swiss Government, and a member of Swiss Universities. The FHNW School of Business is AACSB accredited.
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