Master of Science in International Business Administration
The program ensures that our students are fully prepared to lead and manage in today’s competitive and changing global marketplace. We focus on integrating traditional business knowledge with practical
decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking while engaging in real-world projects. We create a practical learning and research environment that emphasizes collaboration and active engagement with industry leaders.
decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking while engaging in real-world projects. We create a practical learning and research environment that emphasizes collaboration and active engagement with industry leaders.
Master of Science
in International Business Administration
Dual Degree with
2 years
Credits
September / January / April
Study Mode
Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration
Duration
Full-time
Entry Dates
90 CH | 120 ECTS
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The QS World University 2023 Ranking has rated the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland as “Top 3 in Switzerland”, "Top 100" in Europe, ranking #71-80, and "Top 130" globally, ranking #121-130.
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Overview
The Master of Science in International Business Administration (MIBA) program at the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland ensures that our students are fully prepared to lead and manage in today’s competitive and changing global marketplace. We focus on integrating traditional business knowledge with practical decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking while engaging in real-world projects. We create a practical learning and research environment that emphasizes collaboration and active engagement with industry leaders.
The curriculum links cutting-edge business theory to practical research and applications as students are guided to solve real-world challenges. This environment emphasizes collaboration and team building alongside healthy competition. At AUS, top-tier internationally diverse classmates come together, share professional experiences, and form synergistic groups where mutual commitment and joint accountability lead to highly effective teams.
The curriculum links cutting-edge business theory to practical research and applications as students are guided to solve real-world challenges. This environment emphasizes collaboration and team building alongside healthy competition. At AUS, top-tier internationally diverse classmates come together, share professional experiences, and form synergistic groups where mutual commitment and joint accountability lead to highly effective teams.
Each course integrates at least two experiential learning activities such as:
- Simulations
- Presentations – individual and/or group
- Case studies
- Projects – individual and/or group.
Why AUS?
CampusThe inspiring, modern campus of the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland features all you could need, from state-of-the-art learning spaces to cozy corners, an on-site Starbucks coffee machine, and dedicated sports facilities.
Multiple Specializations OptionsYou can study an undergraduate or graduate degree in business or specialize, and also choose to engage in the Dual Degree Program in conjunction with Tiffin University in the United States.
Multiple Intakes per YearWe have three admission intakes per year: fall, winter, and spring.
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International Recognition
AUS is chartered under Swiss law and recognized by the Department of Education in the Canton of Vaud as an Institute of Higher Education.
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Soft Skill DevelopmentAs an accredited institution with the
IBM SkillsBuild Initiative, AUS has a first-hand view of the latest technologies and business trends across several industries. As an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education, students learn how to code, create and build apps.
Personalized LearningWith a class size of 15 to 20 students and a faculty-student ratio is roughly 1-7, facilitating a deeper working relationship between students and professors coupled with feedback and coaching.
Support ServicesAUS provides various support services to students such as: Career Support, Dedicated support, Learning Support. All students will meet with the Academic Coordinator each academic term.
Great Student LifeWith our campus located amongst the Swiss Riviera's beautiful scenery, we organize trips to explore the rich cultural heritage and beautiful architecture. Offering plenty of nearby attractions, destinations, and ski resorts or visit local festivals.
Cultural DiversityAt AUS students from over 50 nationalities from 6 continents come together to learn and share experiences, cultural perspectives, and varied work experiences with students from all over the world.
Student HousingAUS has several fully furnished single and shared rooms within a five-kilometer radius of the university campus.
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Program Structure
- Duration:2 years
- Entry Dates:September / January / April
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Credits:90 CH | 120 ECTS
Each term typically includes ten weeks of instruction and two weeks of examinations. A standard course of study to complete a MIBA program over two years requires the completion of fifteen core courses, twelve elective courses. In addition, nine credit hours are required for Capstone work which starts during the last academic term and can be completed up to six months after graduation.
The MIBA Capstone work can be either a thesis in the form of a research proposal, where the validity of one or more hypotheses is investigated, or in the form of a business plan.
Courses
#
CH
ECTS
Core
15
45
60
Elective
12
36
48
Capstone: Thesis or Business Plan
9
12
Courses
#
CH
ECTS
Core
Elective
15
45
60
12
36
48
Capstone: Thesis or Business Plan
9
12
The conferring of a MIBA degree from AUS follows only after completing all the following requirements:
- Academic credit requirements - a minimum of 90 CH | 120 ECTS.
- Academic performance requirements - a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Capstone: Thesis in the form of a research proposal, where the validity of one or more hypotheses is investigated, or in the form of a business plan.
- Attendance and residency requirements.
Course Examples
A discussion of the main issues and challenges for Managers facing Accountants today in an environment that is more and more ruled by international standards, which are set over and rule the national accounting laws and/or rules. This course studies the main international accounting standards, i.e., IFRS and IAS. It is designed to provide a working understanding of financial statements and the meaning of account numbers based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
This course focuses on the international dimensions of business strategy and the ways multinational and global companies compete. It analyses a framework for formulating strategies in an increasingly complex world economy. It provides students with the tools to better understand competitive forces in today’s global economy and to develop strategic perspectives to work effectively in today’s interconnected world. The course examines the basic frameworks for understanding competitiveness in international business and identifying the opportunities presented in a dynamic global environment. Managers face enormous challenges when trying to take advantage of these opportunities.
The Future of Work course is set in the present of the ever-accelerating technology developments, changing needs for the skills and cognitive abilities employees and workers own, and a growing concern about the impact of technology on jobs that people, businesses, and governments need to deal with. The course will discuss the extent of this change shaping the employment market of today and tomorrow and help students identify the possible course of action needed within the careers they are preparing for to address this change. They will be guided to reflect on the impact of future workplace change from individual, group, and organizational perspectives. Topics such as talent management, teamwork, artificial intelligence, employee engagement, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, future leadership competencies, workplace diversity, big economy, and lifelong learning will be developed and discussed.
This course introduces the basic concepts underlying the world of international finance. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including the international financial system, foreign exchange regimes and transactions, currency hedging, economic and transaction exposure, international securities markets, and foreign direct investments. The course emphasizes the practical use of these concepts in the context of a multinational corporation with overseas operations, as well as investment management in global securities portfolios.
This course is an introduction to business ventures and startup creation. The students will understand and evaluate the various approaches in entrepreneurship and innovation and learn through case studies and applied exercises the processes involved with financing, managing, leading, and developing new companies in various sectors.
Most companies will proclaim that the people are their most important asset. Managing people effectively is an important element of organizational effectiveness and a base for long-term, sustainable competitive advantage. Through this course, students will develop an understanding of how decisions related to managing human resources contribute to organizational effectiveness and a firm’s competitive advantage, as well as how a good execution of these decisions helps achieve the strategic objectives of the company.
This course tackles the fundamentals of information systems. More specifically, it focuses on the respective implementation aspects within organizations according to the latest technological advancements and uses.
The course deals with key aspects of international management, which reflects the environment in which most of the companies operate. The objective is to provide an insight in the economic developments of the European marketplace and the impact on corporate structures and strategies.
This course will examine the framework of sustainable development in terms of economic development, sustainable business strategy, social inclusion, governance, and environmental stewardship. An overview of the world economy will be presented, exploring the concepts of population growth and demographics, poverty and income inequalities, environmental threats, social well-being, economic empowerment, urbanization, and governance. The course will explore the sustainability from the optics of a multinational business, exploring ways the corporates adopted sustainable business strategy and analyzing tools they applied in their business processes. Lastly, the class will consider how governments should pursue a more sustainable development path by adopting international best practices while taking into account their national heritage and culture.
Leaders need to be skilled communicators and change promoters in the global arena. This course is designed to raise awareness of the importance of new leadership styles to fit the challenges facing leaders today in times of fast changes and crises. The course provides students with essential information about the traits and behaviors related to the role of the leader, as well as basic leadership styles. Furthermore, it will encourage the students to project the ‘future is now’ mode of working and reflect on the necessary skills of leaders today and tomorrow. Conceptual analysis, role-playing activities, case studies, and class debates will be practiced offering students both theoretical knowledge and best practices.
Program Learning Outcomes
- 1The successful MIBA participant will be able to analyze and evaluate concepts, theories, and techniques across business functional areas.
- 2The successful MIBA participant will be able to formulate and evaluate solutions to business problems using analytical and critical thinking skills.
- 3The successful MIBA participant will be able to create and present coherent written forms of communication to diverse professional audiences.
- 4The successful MIBA participant will be able to compose and deliver effective oral presentations to diverse professional audiences.
- 5The successful MIBA participant will be able to collaborate effectively in diverse teams.
- 6The successful MIBA participant will be able to evaluate ethical obligations and social responsibility considerations for responsible management.
- The successful MIBA participant will be able to analyze and evaluate concepts, theories, and techniques across business functional areas.
- The successful MIBA participant will be able to formulate and evaluate solutions to business problems using analytical and critical thinking skills.
- The successful MIBA participant will be able to create and present coherent written forms of communication to diverse professional audiences.
- The successful MIBA participant will be able to compose and deliver effective oral presentations to diverse professional audiences.
- The successful MIBA participant will be able to collaborate effectively in diverse teams.
- The successful MIBA participant will be able to evaluate ethical obligations and social responsibility considerations for responsible management.
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Earn Professional Certificates Alongside Your Degree
The IBM Academic Initiative program allows AUS students to receive IBM credentials as digital ‘badges’ marking their learning achievements using Credly. The students can easily share and promote their achievements on social media sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, as well as your own personal webpages and blogs.
The IBM Academic Initiative program allows AUS students to receive IBM credentials as digital ‘badges’ marking their learning achievements using Credly. The students can easily share and promote their achievements on social media sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, as well as your own personal webpages and blogs.
Career
The MIBA degree focuses on developing competencies in communication skills, leadership and teamwork, information technology, and problem solving. A distinguished faculty lead a rich and diverse student body through current issues in management and prepares the students for the technology-driven global workplace of the third millennium.
Obtaining a degree allows you to pursue or progress in your career in:
Business Consultancy
Business Development
General Management
Logistics and Distribution
Business Research and Analytics
Marketing and Communications
Business Consultancy
Where have our students gone after graduation?
Tuition & Fees
Admission Fee = CHF 1’500.-
(due when you have been accepted to the program)
(due when you have been accepted to the program)
Application Fee: CHF 250.-
(due before we review the application documents)
(due before we review the application documents)
MIBA | Master of Science in International Business Administration
CHF 7’350.- per term
3 Terms per year
2-Year Master’s Degree Program
2-Year Master’s Degree Program
flexible payment options available
Fees per year
Fees AUS Master: CHF 22’000.- per year
CHF 7’350
3 Terms per year / 2-Year Program
flexible payment options available
per term
MIBA | Master of Science
in International Business Administration
in International Business Administration
Fees per year
Fees AUS Master: CHF 22’000.- per year
400 Level Accounting Elective
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