Rethink, Transform and Impact:
Empower the leader within
Rethink, Transform and Impact:
Empower the leader within
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1 year - full-time 2 years - part-time
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
I Business Transformation I Sustainable Business I
I 3 Pillars/ 3 CAS Certificate of Advanced Studies I
Embark on a personal transformation journey while engaging in a cross-functional, business administration curriculum that will equip you with strong entrepreneurial leadership fundamentals. Discover how to effectively generate positive impact for organizations, societies and the environment by acquiring relevant applicable skills. Sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset to enable you to recognize the latest emerging trends and opportunities in complex global markets. Become a responsible leader and international changemaker driving positive growth.
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Your key benefits
The personalized MBA learning journey of Business School Lausanne (BSL) fosters personal growth and a global vision through soft and functional skills courses, one-on-one mentoring, and peer discussions with business experts in a collaborative, multicultural space. The master’s program was designed in Lausanne, Switzerland’s most innovative and entrepreneurial region: Lausanne.
- Choose from two business focus areas: Business Transformation & Entrepreneurship or Sustainable Business
- Acquire functional knowledge in digital business transformation, change management, finance, marketing and strategy.
- Transform yourself through entrepreneurial thinking and develop a framework to grow as a leader
- Improve your employability and market value through an MBA applied learning project.
Who is in the program?
The MBA Program welcomes experienced professionals who wish to combine soft and functional skills, develop self-awareness and responsible leadership capabilities to leverage business as a force for good.
80%
International participants
4 - 8 years
Work experience
30
Average age
50 / 50
Program Experience
Access to the Inhouse StartUp Incubator
Choose an MBA project to advance your career and transform your company
Facilitating meaningful interactions in both in-person and hybrid settings
MBA consulting assignment
International and diverse set-up
Career mentoring included
ECTS
Credits
pillars
Flexible Study Plans
157.000 CHF
Average Yearly Salary
Program Content
Program Clusters
- Effective Leadership & Leading in crisis
- Strategic Corporate Finance
- Marketing Strategy & Competitive Positioning
- Strategy & Change Management
- Digitalization for Executives
- MBA project
PILLARS
- Marketing Strategy (15 ECTS)
- Transformative Leadership (15 ECTS)
- Data Analysis and Finance (15 ECTS)
What students say about us
Ashima Rajput
Financial Sector Surveillance, Machias Savings Bank
One of the biggest highlights of the study was the people who helped to elevate the experience while discussing, as school discussions are a very big part of the program.
Nicole Watson
Financial Sector Surveillance, Machias Savings Bank
I chose BSL primarily for its’ Sustainable Business EMBA program, as I am looking to move from non-profit to for-profit business models that hold true to my values in environmental conservation and greater global balance.
Yannick Bouyidou
Co-Founder Be CustomerSmart
The MBA at Business School Lausanne is the perfect bridge to step into the business world, combining academic learning with real-life scenarios narrated by its experienced faculty.
Employer Testimonials
Dr. Agnieszka Kapalka
Deputy Academic Director and author
Agnieszka conducts multi-disciplinary research, published numerous scientific books and manages cutting-edge innovation projects including sustainable business development, environmental protection, development of technologically advanced security solutions for governments. Agnieszka holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), an MBA from Business School Lausanne.
Program Leadership
Dr. Agnieszka Kapalka
Deputy Academic Director and author
Agnieszka conducted multi-disciplinary research, published numerous scientific books and manages cutting-edge innovation projects including sustainable business development, environmental protection, development of technologically advanced security solutions for governments. Agnieszka holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), an MBA from Business School Lausanne.
Dr. Dominique Bourqui
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Bourqui is an experienced entrepreneur, learning professional and certified business coach. She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and actively contributes to the DBA program and BSL’s International Academic Partnerships through her teaching. Alongside her academic endeavors, she co-founded and co-owns Swissmadprod (2007) and BFCC (2015). Dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial growth, Prof. Dr. Bourqui also devotes her time to offer mentorship to individuals aspiring to cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset.
Dr. David Claivaz
David is a co-author , advisor and independent consultant for Edtech companies and leads educational transformation projects world-wide. David transformed national and international institutions and continuously innovates education systems. David holds a Master degree and PhD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland.
Hermes Quadri, Manager, SwissLife Select
“What I find unique about BSL students is their ability to plug-and-play into complex organizations. They have both passion for business and analytical skills and they show a great entrepreneurial mindset and attitude.”
Mathieu Lenglin, Market Lead France, Tesla
“BSL students come with strong analytical skills, good level of IT knowledge and they
bring a well-structured business approach to companies. All of that, associated with a
good holistic picture.”
Why Switzerland?
Switzerland has been ranked:
- #1 most innovative country in the world by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for 12 consecutive years
- #1 for attracting the best talent according to the global talent competitiveness index in 2021 Statista
- #4 most global competitive economy in 2021 ranked by the World Economic Forum
In the heart of synergies in entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability , the Lake Geneva area is home to world-renowned international, technological and research institutions such as the United Nations, CERN (center of scientific research), EPFL (technical university), ECAL (design school), World Economic Forum, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Olympic Committee.
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