What distinguishes GBS? Boost your career Geneva Business School (GBS) is a leading Swiss Business School with an international approach, dedicated to preparing world leaders. GBS encourages students to develop their full academic potential and excellence. Smart learning We understand that learning must adapt to today s world, allowing students to learn in any environment, time from any where around the globe. Global Networking The real strength of GBS lies within its privileged insights into the real world of business, alongside the ability to enable access to an extensive international Networks. ADVANTAGE Flexibility Allowing the learner access to continuous learning and development regardless of place and time. LEARN - ANYTIME - ANYWHERE Beyond classroom - Hybrid sessions Technology rules the world today, which allows us to replicate face to face teaching techniques, learners are able to enjoy the same experience they would have in a traditional classroom. Interactive platform with a mix of extranet system The GBS interactive web platfor m allows the students to access all the courses and its related activities ANYTIME - ANYWHERE The KMS (Knowledge Management System) is accessible from Smar t phones and Tablets as well. Learning Culture This hybrid learning helps develop independent learning culture which allows the building of critical thinking skills. Intense & Challenging We believe fexibility is more than a convenience, from the moment your learning begins, you are in constant touch with your batch mates from across the globe. Feedback is an impor tant tool, regular notifcations & updates from your instr uctor, and continuous suppor t from the student suppor t team helps you to be right on track. Smart Learning Academic Excellence Highly Qualifed & Competent Faculty $ International Projection Global Recognition Affordable Higher Education Blended, hybrid Lear ning Swiss Quality Education Business R esearch & Development GBS MBA 2
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Major in International Management The MBA in International Management program is designed to deliver an in depth understanding of the increasing emphasis that the international perspective has within the business market today. The course develops and explores the growing diversity of business within the global market. MBA in International Management graduates gain essential skills to assess the worldwide environment for business, develop new business opportunities, analyse international markets and develop effective management skills. The MBA in International Management is designed for students who are focused on business opportunities and challenges, with a desire to understand the operation of business within the global marketplace. Students will study international business and gain essential skill to manage it effectively and emerge as future leaders. Orientation & Leadership for Management & Business Entrepreneurship Management Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Business Strategy) (Action Learning Project - ALP) GBS MBA 4
Major in Project & Operations Management The Master of Business Administration Major in Project & Operations Management program is designed to provide you the practical skills and theoretical concepts you need to lead complex projects. Featuring real-world case studies, this project management degree presents techniques and tools for managing long- and short-term projects, successfully and cost effectively. Augmenting the core project management courses are concentrations that provide you with content-speci c expertise enabling you to deepen your knowledge in your eld of interest. Further will provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory and application of the various concepts that form the basis of Project & Operations Management (POM). It is a unique program developed based on the knowledge related to management skills encompassing areas of Project, Operations & Quality Improvement Tools & Methods. Orientation & Project Risk management Leadership for Management & Business Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Project Cost & Schedule Control) (Contract & Procurement Management) GBS MBA 5
Major in Information Technology & Business Analytics Our MBA with an IT management emphasis will make you incredibly valuable in the information technology industry. The MBA in Information Technology will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to take on mid- to upper-level IT management positions in a variety of settings. These advanced IT skills and knowledge can set you apart from the other in this competitive. You will become an advanced IT manager with the skills and knowledge to set you above the competition. An MBA in Information Technology Management can help you get ahead in a rapidly changing technological environment. GBS MBA with major in IT Management program gives you a strong foundation in business management, coupled with particular expertise in information technology, a valuable combination in today s highly technical business world. Orientation & Data Base Administration Operations Management for IT Professional Leadership for Management & Business Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Information Security & Audit) (Data Warehousing & Data Mining) GBS MBA 6
Major in Marketing Management Good marketing make the company looks smart. Great marketing make the customer feel smart. Marketing touches all of us every day of our lives and has become a key factor producing business successes. The Marketing concentration is designed to provide students with the concepts, tools and techniques needed for the analysis, planning, implementation and control of marketing programs. Through a combination of lectures, case discussions, simulations, hands-on projects, executive presentations and exercises, the concentration introduces students to various aspects of the marketing function in an organization. Innovative, cross-disciplinary, and data-driven, the GBS approach to marketing is at the forefront of an evolving eld. Crucial to success in any business, marketing is about more than coming up with the next big idea. It is a driver of growth and marketplace value, and requires a unique brand of business leaders. Orientation & International Marketing Leadership Skills for Marketing Management Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Customer Behavior) (Global Marketing Strategy) GBS MBA 7
Major in Healthcare Management The MBA in Healthcare Management program seeks to develop professionals who understand how to manage non-pro t, for-pro t, and voluntary health care organizations in effective and innovative ways. The program focuses on the need for health care administrators to be continuous learners, critical thinkers, and ethical practitioners by recognizing the multi-constructed nature of human, social, and organizational realities and the complex relationships between the system of health providers and the needs of the community. The program offers valuable experience and useful knowledge in a results oriented environment. Students gain practical managerial skills to augment their talent as healthcare professionals. The course will enable them to share existing knowledge as well as acquire the new knowledge and skills needed to manage and lead in a changing healthcare sector. Orientation & Healthcare Operations & Policies Healthcare Leadership Healthcare Ethics & Social Responsibilities Healthcare Accreditation Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Healthcare Evaluation) (Healthcare Planning & Procedures) GBS MBA 8
Major in Educational Leadership & Management This course is designed to respond to and support leadership and management development in the education sector. The growing demand for ever-improving economies of scale with expectations for new and innovative service delivery methods are now seen as essential disciplines for today and tomorrow's public and private sector leaders and managers. The MBA in Education Leadership & Management develops your leadership abilities with special emphasis on employing those skills to shape and develop strategic plans, professional development and management of staff and faculty. It also provides instruction on the operational management and planning of inclusive, academically nurturing learning environments, combining traditional business and management studies with educational leadership course work. Orientation & Leading the Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Skills for Education Management Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Instruction, Curriculum & Assessment) (Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Education) GBS MBA 9
Major in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Have you always wanted to start your own business or work for a start-up? In an accelerating, technology-driven, global economy, a company s ability to evolve and to innovate constantly, to seize opportunities and respond to developments no longer constitutes a strategic advantage. It is now a business requirement. The MBA with major in Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides those skills and techniques behind entrepreneurial thought and action, imparting expertise and thought processes which enable managers and entrepreneurs to make crucial decisions and compete successfully. If you long to be your own boss, then MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation could help you realize your dreams of business ownership. Balance the excitement and risk of starting your own venture with a rm grasp on a strategy for entrepreneurial success. This unique entrepreneurship MBA stream offered at GBS is designed for innovative individuals like yourself. Students will proceed through predetermined benchmarks in while being able to create a real enterprise during their journey of their MBA degree. Orientation & Entrepreneurship Management Leadership for Entrepreneurs Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Building, presenting & executing a business plan) (Innovation & leading effective teams) GBS MBA 10
Major in Global Banking & Finance The Global Banking and Finance MBA is designed for professionals who aspire to a career in global environment exclusive for banking and nance. It will guide you through management and technical skills, and develop you into a broadly knowledgeable professional, capable of performing at the top of the international banking and nance industry. Do you see the big picture when it comes to nance? Corporate nance requires a deep understanding of nancial methods and techniques - from valuing assets to providing insights on important business development decisions. A primary objective of the MBA Global Banking and Finance is to develop knowledgeable and capable executives to move quickly to key positions in the nancial services sector. Orientation & Financial Risk Management Leadership for Finance Professionals Courses Courses : CHF 650 (International Financial Management) (Merger and Acquisition) GBS MBA 11
Major in The purpose of is to contribute to the development of effective leaders who can support the region to assert their rightful places in the global economic landscape through the use of the principles and philosophy of quality management. The MBA in is therefore designed to meet high level academic and professional needs of managers in all major sectors of the economy who seek to change the management culture of business and bring the management practices to the standards of international best practices. The program seeks to prepare participants to assume higher roles integrating organizational objectives. The curriculum also places emphasis on the ability of students to handle ethical decisions and with professionalism to solve various management and quality problems confronting the organization for long term success. On successful completion of this program, learner will apply the tools and techniques of quality management in all walks of business & management, familiarize with methodology and tools of quality improvement and study the legal framework for competition and consumer protection within the global context and examine key traditional management practices that limit organizational excellence. Orientation & Leadership for Systems Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Quality Assurance and Audit) (Managerial Economics) GBS MBA 12
Major in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management The MBA with major in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management program provides students with an in-depth insight into logistics and supply chain management, a vital component of today's business environment where globalization has led to supply chains becoming more complex. As companies seek to tackle these complexities, while at the same time improving service levels and minimizing costs, this generates an increasing demand from manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers and other sectors for personnel with quali cations in this eld. Until a few years ago, logistics was rarely discussed in large corporations. Today however, effective logistics and supply chain management has gained immense prominence in corporate boardrooms. In today s complex world, getting products and services to the right places, at the right time is a key determinant of organizational competitiveness. Companies depend heavily on effective and ef cient logistics and supply chain processes to make their products and services available to customers. It is hence, not surprising that a career in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management is a popular choice among well-quali ed MBA graduates. Orientation & Management of Service Quality Leadership for Skills Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Logistics Systems) (Procurement and Inventory Management) GBS MBA 13
Major in Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management This program in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management is designed to answer the speci c needs of a fast-evolving, diverse and complex industry: new trends, new concepts, new services, and new players are breaking into the sector that represents the ultimate expression of personalized service and intimate elegance. The MBA with major in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management provides the necessary knowledge and expertise to enter in the luxury service industry through a mix of academic pillars and practical courses on different industry segments. Because the service oriented industries look for future leaders endowed with a good balance between creativity, management and managerial skills, able to provide innovative solutions. This program will drive students in developing a resourceful and original thinking around brand and marketing strategies. Orientation & International Event Management Leadership for Management & Business Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Global Tourism Standard and Quality Hospitality Audit) (Tourism, Event Marketing & Sales) GBS MBA 14
Major in Human Resource Management The GBS MBA in Human Resource Management combines deep expertise in human resources with the knowledge required to be a strategic business leader. Through course work in operations, nance, marketing, and strategy, students learn the fundamentals of business leadership. Students learn to link business operational goals to human capital decisions through courses on staf ng, compensation, labor relations, negotiations, and others. The combination of core MBA learning, elective courses, and applied learning opportunities and human resources orientations sets the GBS MBA apart from its competitors. The MBA in Human Resource Management is designed for current and future leaders who desire the knowledge and skills to best leverage the human resources in an organization. Course work prepares students to look at their organizations from a system-wide perspective and apply strategic thinking and critical analysis. Students are provided with opportunities throughout to apply their learning in current work environments and/or within their communities. Orientation & Leadership for HRM Professionals Recruitment & Retention Management Courses Courses : CHF 650 (Organizational Training & Development) (Talent Management) GBS MBA 15
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