MONTREUX UNIVERSITY MSB - MONTREUX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Switzerland Business Education with a Difference MASTER DEGREES INNOVATION CHANGE LEADERSHIP STUDENT-CENTERED SUCCESS
WHO are our programs designed for? Does the following apply to you? YOU YOU YOU already earned a bachelor s degree, and would like further education to prepare for a career in today s global marketplace. realize that business is complex and that to be successful, you need to master business competencies and understand human behavior. understand the value of learning about current business topics from professors who bring their real-world practical experience into the classroom. The Challenge WHY choose MSB? With its holistic approach, the Montreux School of Business masters degrees are designed to teach students a different type of business education focused on the whole human being. Today s business environment moves faster than ever. Leaders must have a strong grasp of business fundamentals. At the same time, they also need to know how to navigate in the midst of complexity. They must be able to relate to others, while understanding themselves. Therefore, young business professionals must enter the workforce armed with both the hard and soft skills of business. THE MSB DIFFERENCE HOLISTIC approach MSB blends traditional business education with a holistic approach. Through the master s program, students enhance their knowledge of business fundamentals and build upon their personal development. PRACTITIONER perspective MSB faculty members are successful business professionals who will offer you invaluable mentorship. They will bring their first-hand business experience to the classroom, and inspire you to become business leaders. UNIQUE location Overlooking the beautiful Lake Geneva, MSB is the perfect learning and inspiring environment. Students have the opportunity to study at a school situated just a short walk from the Lake and the surrounding French and Swiss Alps. 2 MSB - MASTER DEGREES
WHAT programs do we offer: MSc MSc Master of Science in International Management 12-Month Program + project thesis / 60 US credits or 90 ECTS MSB MASTERS DEGREE PATHWAY Students in the Master of Science in International Management program have the opportunity to specialize in: International Management Finance Marketing Human Resources Management This MSB program seeks to broaden the students business and human-centered skills and cover the main functional areas of management to offer a cohesive understanding of management and business. Opportunity to specialize in finance, marketing or human resources management. Emphasis is on the management of organizations. Enables you to develop a multi-dimensional financial perspective. THIS MSB GRADUATE PROGRAM INTENDS TO: Provide a highly integrated study of business and management as concerns mainly markets, customers, finance, people, operations, IT, business policy and strategy; Develop an understanding of the changing nature of the links between organizations and the external environment in which they operate; Develop cognitive, intellectual, personal and transferable skills that include critical thought, creativity, numeracy, problem-solving, information management, team working, self-awareness, leadership, performance management, ethical and cultural sensitivity; Enhance the employability of graduates through the continuous exposure to real-life problems, corporate visits and talks delivered by executives, researchers and academics who are at the forefront of knowledge; 3 3 Assist students in their first stages of employment or internship through the development of jobrelated skills. MSB - MASTER DEGREES 3
CURRICULUM guidelines Students in the Master of Science in International Management program have the opportunity to specialize in: MSc CORE COURSES International Management Strategic Management Globalization Human Resources Management International Marketing Corporate Finance Management Production Management International Accounting Innovative Research I IN-COMPANY PROJECT As part of the graduation requirements, the MSc students have to write a project on the topic of their choice and do a 6-month faculty supervised internship in a company. What are some of the benefits of doing an in-company internship and project? Obtain academic credit Learn more about your field of study Explore new career options Apply newly-learned skills thanks to hands-on experience Receive mentoring and coaching from senior business executives Develop professional long-term relationships Grow your business network SPECIALIZATION COURSES INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT Today s leaders are expected to be innovative, curious, creative and ethical. MSB s Master of Science with specialization in International Management not only provides general business skills, but also the ability to be original and to be able to confront the problems and challenges that organizations are facing today. Specializing in International Management will provide you with the ability to understand every aspect of an organization be it Finance, Human Resources Management or Marketing, as well as the ability to think globally, thanks to MSB s multicultural environment. FINANCE The MSB Master of Science with specialization in Finance prepares students for the fast-changing environment of the 21st century. Providing the latest aspects of financial management, this specialization equips the MSB students with a high standard of knowledge in various concepts and principles of accounting and finance. This program will help you find a rewarding and prestigious career in finance. MARKETING Marketing is a defining factor in every company s future; it is one of the biggest contributors to an organization s success. The MSB Master of Science with specialization in Marketing teaches the students the important aspects of how to effectively advertise products, services and brands. This program equips the graduates with fundamental skills that are necessary to be a qualified and efficient international marketer. Being diverse in terms of students nationalities is a strong asset, especially in marketing, making it easier for students to understand the challenges that companies face when entering a new country with a different culture. International Economics Innovation & Technology Negotiation Innovative Research Innovative Research II MSc Project Investment & Banking Hedge Funds Financial Operation Analysis Innovative Research MSc Project Branding Consumer Behavior Advertising Innovative Research MSc Project HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Human Resources Management is a core function of all organizations, which is why Montreux School of Business makes sure to equip its students with the necessary components that are required to be an effective Human Resources manager. The MSB Master of Science with specialization in Human Resources Management is determined to provide the students with the crucial issues of the field such as recruitment and selection of employees, their training and development, as well as compensation and rewarding strategies. MSB is one of the key leaders in the Swiss Riviera Region to offer high-quality Human Resources education thanks to its Center for HRM. Corporate Benefit & Pay Analysis Performance & Planning Recruitment & Selection (Career Planning) Innovative Research MSc Project 4 MSB - MASTER DEGREES
WHAT programs do we offer: MBA MBA Master of Business Administration 12-Month Program + project thesis / 60 US credits or 90 ECTS MBA CORE COURSES Organizational Behavior International HRM Entrepreneurship Leadership Portfolio Management Economic Decision Making Innovation & Change Management International Management Strategic Management Global Marketing International Accounting International Finance Branding The MSB Master of Business Administration, in taking a holistic approach to business and management development, is a rigorous program of organizational functional areas that include marketing, operations, finance and human resources, while being international in focus. In response to the needs of today s integrated world, MSB has designed an MBA program that enables you to develop a multi-dimensional business perspective that is essential for the globalized business environment. Learn with an experienced and global cohort students have a minimum of three years of work experience. Modules integrate managerial economics, organizational behavior, strategic management and entrepreneurship and innovation, among other areas. Emphasis on skills development activities: career communication/ management and job search training. Thesis supervisors support students wanting to focus on research. Innovative Research MBA Project Specifically, this program seeks to: Provide a detailed and highly integrated study of business and management as concerns mainly markets, customers, finance, people, operations, IT, business policy and strategy; Expose students to the challenging interconnections between the functional areas of management; Offer a framework for reflection and learning from prior experience so as to integrate new knowledge with past experience and apply it to new situations; Train students in analyzing, synthesizing and solving complex unstructured business problems by providing evaluated alternative solutions; Develop cognitive, intellectual, personal and transferable skills that include critical thought, creativity, numeracy, team working, self-awareness, leadership, performance management, ethical and cultural sensitivity. INTAKES September (Fall) January (Winter) April (Summer) MSB - MASTER DEGREES 5
FACULTY AND CLASSROOM environment SMALL classes, BIG outlook A holistic business education requires a personalized approach. Our small classroom sizes enable you to interact closely with professors and gain insights from their various global business backgrounds. The state-of-the-art facilities of the Montreux School of Business are housed in a beautiful Belle Époque building that first opened its doors as a sumptuous hotel in 1904. MSB ideally combines both historic decors with highly modern facilities. Your education will extend BEYOND THE CLASSROOM WALLS. Corporate visits, guest lecturers, study abroad opportunities, mentoring and individual coaching sessions will allow you to see business up close in a personal way. 58% 42% AVERAGE 25 AGE 22-10 100% FEMALE MALE AGE RANGE STUDENTS PER CLASS ALUMNI WORK PLACEMENTS ACCREDITATIONS and Memberships All degrees validated by the University of Essex. Candidate for the ACBSP Accreditation (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs). Member of the European Foundation for Management Development and the Central and East European Management Development Association. 6 MSB - MASTER DEGREES
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT exchange program with top Partner Universities At MSB, global education has been integrated into the curriculum. Therefore, MSB students can participate in an array of global education programs such as the international students exchange program, which will enrich their learning experience at university and help them build lifetime relationships. Thanks to our international cooperations with other universities, our students have a choice to go and study for one semester at for example: HHL, Leipzig Graduate School of Management (Germany) Solbridge International School of Business (South Korea) STUDY ABROAD Trip Once a year, MSB organizes a study-abroad trip for MSc and MBA students to one of our partner universities. Students have the opportunity to meet other students from more than 17 different nationalities with over 100 participants for a special management training through case studies and activities which involve leadership, creativity, finance, marketing and management tools. ACADEMIC AND CAREER advising At MSB, we care about your future career; that is why we provide a vast array of academic and career advising services to counsel and guide you during your studies at MSB and after you graduate. As an MSB student you will become a lifetime member of the MSB alumni network, which will give you the right to benefit from an array of alumni mentoring programs while keeping you connected to and involved with MSB. The academic dean and the career counselor will: Help you define your career goals; Show you how to develop your résumé, cover letter, and interviewing skills; Inform you about internship opportunities; Teach you job-search strategies; and more MSB - MASTER DEGREES 7
FINANCING options Tuition Fees MSc - Master of Science in International Management: EU + Swiss citizens: CHF 20,000. International students: CHF 26,500. MBA Master of Business Administration EU + Swiss Citizen CHF 21,500. International students CHF 29,500. Additional costs CHF 6,000 which includes: Administration fees Application and visa fees Health insurance (under 30 years old) Textbooks or e-books Study Abroad Trip tuition fees Scholarships MSB seeks to have well-qualified students and will offer up to CHF 3,000 to MSc and MBA students in order to support excelling students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above. Student loans Students can apply for different loans available in their own countries and are eligible to apply for their studies at MSB. American students can also apply for a Stafford Loan Program. Tuition payment policy Full payment of the tuition fees is due upon receipt of the acceptance letter and invoice and prior to their appointment at the Embassy. For all EU and Swiss citizens: tuition fees are to be paid in full upon receipt of the invoice. MBA and Master s thesis fees : CHF 2,500. MSB professors are highly-qualified and have strong experience in the field they are teaching. I believe that MSB is one of the best universities in Switzerland. Lyaila Tleubayeva (Kazakhstan), MBA montreuxriviera.com 8 MSB - MASTER DEGREES
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION Completed and signed application form English Proficiency Test Since English is the language of instruction at MSB, applicants whose first language is not English must take an English language proficiency test. TOEFL: ibt minimum 85 IELTS: minimum 6.5 CAE: minimum A CPE: minimum C Bachelor s Degree in business or another discipline and official academic transcript Students with a non-business degree should contact the admissions department. Two letters of recommendation (one of the letters should be from an academic source) Letter of intent (500 words minimum) CV Scanned copy of passport 6 passport photos PRE-MASTERS Students who have a non-business degree may have to pursue a pre-master program for a period of one to two semesters (three to six months) to prepare for the MBA or the MSc pathway. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application to: admissions@msbuniversity.ch or contact info@msbuniversity.ch for more information. Learn more at www.msbuniversity.ch MSB - MASTER DEGREES 9
HOUSING MSB housing service can help students find a furnished apartment in Montreux or its surrounding areas. The monthly rent for a furnished studio varies between 800 and 1200 Swiss francs. A 3-month security deposit (based on the rent) might be required and will be fully refundable provided that no damage has been done to the apartment or its contents. MSB STUDENTS life and sports MSB cares about its students; this is why we regularly organize get togethers and fun activities with all the students and staff members to create a friendly and family environment. Activities may include: bowling, karting, sampling of Swiss food, ski trips etc. At MSB we focus on educating the whole person through a holistic approach, which takes into account the relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement. Therefore, during their studies at MSB, students have the opportunity to participate in numerous sports and recreational activities such as: Swimming (indoor heated pool), hammam and sauna Tennis Gym & Fitness Center Football Skiing 10 MSB - MASTER DEGREES
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT from the MSB difference after you graduate? There are infinite career possibilities after completion of a Master s degree at MSB: International Management Finance Marketing Human Resources Management Masters students are ready to pursue their careers as managers in any of these areas: INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT FINANCE MARKETING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MBA Logistics Consulting Import/Export Public Relations Manager Accounting Banking Reporting Statistics Analytics Economics Retail /Sales Advertising Marketing Communication Public Relations Brand & Product Medias HR Consultant Negotiation Recruitment Training Counseling /Coaching Public Relations Supply Chain manager Marketing Finance /Accounting HR Public Relations MSB Alumni Success Story 100% of the MSB alumni are fully employed in big companies and developing their entrepreneurial skills ROMAN FRAYMAN, CLASS OF 2013 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Roman is the vice commercial director in a metal company in Russia called SPT and an aspiring and ambitious entrepreneur. The professors at MSB are practitioners they brought their real world experience to the classroom. This helped me tremendously. In fact, the MSB professors helped inspire me to start my own business. They provided invaluable advice as I created my business plan. We also took part in seminars and corporate visits to companies which allowed me to see firsthand what transpires within a corporate setting and redefine my own professional interests. MSB helped to develop me as a whole person, not just my academic skills. My motivation, communication, and attitude have all improved for the better as a result of my education. The professors helped to change my perspective and inspired me daily. The three words that would best define MSB are: professionalism, flexibility and innovation. The professors are very professional, have a consulting mindset and are flexible in adapting to the students level of understanding. There is something different about MSB. The school lives out innovation in its approach to business education. MSB - MASTER DEGREES 11
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