Sonntag, 9. Oktober 2011
Zurich Elite Business School (ZEBS)
We provide our corporate clients and partners with the opportunity to create customized solutions. ZEBS strives to ensure that corporate clients achieve innovation, value enhancement and thus sustainable competitive advantage through our customized services.
ZEBS seeks to educate and foster a global community whose core values facilitate not only outstanding performance in business but also in ethical business practices. Thus our objective is to improve the economic and living conditions of diverse populations around the world by steering business and public policy leaders toward identifying and implementing innovative ideas for creating broad-based prosperity.
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International University of Switzerland
Operating under the authority of the coordinating United International Business Schools organization, our study programs and courses are regularly reviewed and modernized in cooperation with the Global Council for Management Education, the organization's academic council. Partnerships and links with other schools, colleges and universities are developed and maintained through the International Student Mobility Initiative.
Committed to offering quality business and management education at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level, we strive to continuously improve our career-oriented academic study programs in accordance with the demands of the global marketplace as well as with the guidelines received from reputable American, European and international educational organizations.
The International University of Southern Europe aspires to be acknowledged as a private and independent international business school of first choice for the quality of its undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs and courses. We strive to provide students the inspiring excellence of a private university, combined with the stimulating advantage of a small-scale, cross-cultural and English-speaking environment.
Our study programs and teaching methods are in line with international standards in higher education and are undergoing a continuous process of self-evaluation and self-improvement by means of internal and external quality validation. Among our faculty and staff we give emphasis to such qualities as innovation, flexibility and a continuous sense of advancement.
Having full membership status with the United International Business Schools organization that is internationally commended for its academic contributions to professional business and management education, our school serves a highly unique and culturally diverse student body and endorses both academic advancement and personal growth among its students. Our mission is accomplished through academic excellence, ingenious extra-curricular activities and distinguishing cultural alliances.
We are dedicated to the following educational resolutions:
* To offer highly-competitive career-oriented academic study programs at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels in a full-time, part-time and online format
* To offer a range of flexible non-degree programs to meet the needs of individual students, companies and organizations in the framework of lifelong learning
* To uphold excellent quality standards in our academic curricula, pragmatic teaching methods and personalized student services
* To welcome qualified students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds, nationalities and religions
* To equip students with well-developed analytical, conceptual, quantitative and interpersonal skills
* To provide an opportunity to develop specific skills in accordance with one’s interests and talents
* To develop among students an understanding of cross-cultural management, global leadership and business ethics
* To increase students’ competence in global thinking by offering a dynamic and truly international study environment
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HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich
* The HWZ stands for practicality, performance orientation and internationality in teaching, research and consulting
* The HWZ offers part-time top education at all levels of bachelor, master up to doctorate degrees in Business Administration.
* The students a greatly motivated. They develop social and subject competence. The graduates receive a market relevant value addition with their HWZ degrees.
* The lecturers distinguish themselves with great subject, social and methodical competence. The HWZ continually facilitates the didactic abilities of its lecturers.
* The partners of the HWZ are companies, industry associations, Universities and other educational institutes with whom common research and education programs are being realized. The business world recognizes the HWZ as a competent and reliable partner.
* The HWZ promotes the further education of its graduates and of the Alumni Association network.
Accredited by the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)
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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
More than 4000 students are now enrolled in Bachelor and Master programmes at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. It comprises several campuses, all of them centrally located in, or close to, the city of Lucerne.
Our five schools, which specialize in engineering and architecture, business, social work, art and design, as well as in music, are powerful drivers of business and cultural life in central Switzerland. Innovative curricula and a state-of-the art infrastructure are geared to the needs of our students and their future employers. The University also offers postgraduate courses that confer a Certificate, Diploma or Master of Advanced Studies upon completion. Research and close co-operation with local industry, business, and cultural institutions are part of our success.
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Business School Lausanne
Business School Lausanne is a leading innovator in business education. With an entrepreneurial spirit, BSL is committed to practical and pragmatic learning. The contemporary programs developed by BSL including the accelerated 2 year undergraduate Business Administration (BBA) program through to a Masters (MBA) and Doctorate (DBA) level, attracts forward-thinking participants from over 40 countries. In addition, specialized Master’s programs in Finance, International Business and Global Marketing are offered.
Top Quality
A recent employer choice study by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd 2010) ranks BSL in the top three business schools in Switzerland and 47th among the TOP 200 Global Business Schools. BSL’s unique modular MBA was designed in collaboration with leading CEOs and HR directors to offer a relevant, high quality business education as demanded by today’s marketplace. Personal leadership skills are taken as seriously as subject knowledge in order to prepare effective leaders and cutting-edge problem solvers.
Practical Learning
The focus on practical learning is led by a multidisciplinary faculty formed by experienced business professionals. Learning is an interactive experiencein small classes where participants and faculty are professional partners in high quality discussions of real business cases.
Internationally diverse
An international student body enhances cross-cultural perspectives and an appreciation for cultural diversity. Only by exploring different approaches, will innovative and creative solutions be found – so necessary in today’s international business arena. Participants are challenged to move out of their “comfort zone” with an open mind and flexible attitude in order to competently solve problems and make informed and effective decisions.
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International Academy of Sport Science and Technology
AISTS responds to the needs of the sports industry by focusing its activity on three key pillars:
* Education; educating leaders in sports management through adapted education programmes.
* Applied Research; providing knowledge and expertise in relevant fields applied to the sports environment.
* Connections; acting as a strategic connector in the world of sport.
The primary mission of AISTS is to Master Sport by positively contributing to sports management through a multi-disciplinary approach to education and sciences and by remaining at the forefront of the sports industry’s development and the Olympic movement.
If you want to find out more about AISTS – the International Academy of Sports Science & Technology, you can make an information request below and the school will contact you with further information.
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Swiss Business School
We are an unique School for several reasons:
* Convenient, Affordable learning
* International to the core
* A fully accredited institution you can trust
* Corporate Connections
* Located in Zurich
* International MBA Forum and CEO Magazine (Sept. 2010) classify SBS MBA programs among the Top Tier in Europe
All of our educational programs are taught in English. Created with your busy schedule in mind, our programs make it possible to study and keep your job at the same time. Our degrees are conveniently accessible to you at any time, no matter what your schedule is. Our tuition fees reflect real value for money, they include all teaching materials and books.
International to the core
We are truly focused on the world. From a unique introductory course in the undergraduate program to an advanced course in the Doctor of Business Administration program, the SBS experience is thoroughly international. More than half of our students come from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We offer our participants an experience that prepares them to operate with ease across borders and cultures - in an environment that prizes diversity and the ability to bring a worldwide perspective to the study of business.
SBS Swiss Business School is incorporated in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, and holds regional institutional accreditation from the following professional accreditation institution:
IACBE is a Specialized Accrediting Body for Business & Business-Related Degree Programs at the Baccalaureate and Graduate Degree Levels in Colleges and Universities.
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University of Management, Economics & Finance
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University of Business and International Studies
The University of Business & International Studies Geneva (UBIS) is a Swiss international university that welcomes students from all over the world and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration, International Relations, Media & Communication, and Information Systems.
About UBIS
Our primary goal is to establish a respected, quality international university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration, International Relations, Media and Communication, and Information Systems, supported by an appropriate research program.
Students and working individuals from different cultural origins will benefit from accredited university programs and a high-quality education in English, enabling them to be successful and valuable to organizations in the rapid globalizing context of the modern world. With students currently enrolled from more than 31 countries from around the world, UBIS is truly a global University. A few of these countries are: Albania, Algeria, Belgium, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, India, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Kosovo, Lesotho, Libya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States of America.
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International University in Geneva
The curriculum features a unique combination of theoretical and practical instruction, with a particular focus on international business practices. The international exchange program offers an opportunity for students to study at renowned universities worldwide.
Located in Geneva, Switzerland, at the centre of Europe and a hub for international politics and business, the campus is close to the airport and about 5 km from the city centre. The IUG has students representing over 60 nationalities those providing a truly multicultural setting.
International University in Geneva is a non-profit Institution of Higher Education, which provides quality education for student success in business and related careers.
The University is dedicated to:
- developing international leaders capable of making decisions in a global environment and committed to serve society, companies and organizations.
- providing an education in business, communication, international relations, and trade with a global outlook.
- fostering a balance of academic and practical programs through effective learning processes, personalized students services, and a faculty that is devoted to teaching and research excellence.
- offering a dynamic learning environment, promoting diversity and being responsive to the changing needs of the international community.
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Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
The Institute, keen to draw on the synergies offered by its two fields of specialisation, offers independent and rigorous analyses of current and emerging global issues with a view to promoting international cooperation and making a contribution to the development of less fortunate societies.
It fulfils its mission through the provision of postgraduate-level teaching (Master and PhD), thematic research on important issues, executive education and the organisation of forums for forward-looking reflection.
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a new Institute generated by the fusion of the Graduate Institute of International Studies (HEI) and the Graduate Institute of Development Studies (IUED).
The Graduate Institute owes its reputation to its historical legacy and renowned alumni, the quality of its cosmopolitan faculty, the strength of its core disciplines (economics, history, law, political science, development studies) and its policy-relevant approach to international affairs. Located in the heart of international Geneva, next to a host of international organizations, NGO's, diplomatic missions and multinational firms, the Graduate Institute represents a unique interface between the theory and practice of international relations and offers its students unique employment and internship opportunities.
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is one of the world’s leading centres of teaching and research which focuses on international relations and development issues. The Institute has a long-standing reputation of excellence and shares strong ties with the international and non-governmental organisations in Geneva as well as being home to a diverse and vibrant group of students and faculty from all over the world.
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Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations
The Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (GSD) has prided itself on rigorous teaching and on a faculty renowned for their concern for the individual needs of students. This tradition is enhanced by the specialist and interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum. Our culture of responsiveness to students forms the basis of a stimulating and cosmopolitan atmosphere for the exchange of ideas, research, teaching and socializing.
The high quality of education is presented by well-respected and renowned professors, statesmen and women, and ambassadors. They instruct, research, and publish in both classic and cutting edge areas in the field of International Relations. International Relations is an exciting, fast-changing, broad-based discipline which allows students to engage in key issues in today
GSD offers a very wide range of programmes including the BA-IR, MIR, EMIR and DIR degrees. Our programmes also include study trips abroad, internships and the opportunity to complete a trimester with one of our partner universities in China, Costa Rica, or the United States. The Geneva School of Diplomacy has traditionally focused on training world class international public and private sector leaders who will influence the world in a more human and productive direction. On our beautiful premises of château the Penthes, this incomparable institution prepares leaders for the future. .
All degree programmes are entirely held in English.We are looking forward meeting and sharing the Geneva School of Diplomacy experience with you.
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Geneva Business School
Geneva business school programs : Bachelor, Master and Doctorats
GBS programs are tailored to meet this century’s complex global challenges. Course curriculum is designed with the real world in mind to create the most practical and innovative education possible. The Geneva Business School Faculty boasts a prodigious roster of multidisciplinary professors, many with PhDs, from Harvard University, Colombia University, The London School of Economics, Essec Paris and Insead Paris, etc.
Of course, the true key to any business relationship is communication; which is why Geneva Business School classes are scaled to sizes which encourage a higher quality interaction between students and faculty. Geneva Business School understands that in today’s economy, education is only half the battle. Our new Career Support Center has been founded on our dedication to seeing our students get the most from their studies both in and beyond the classroom.
Programs
Whether you dream of working the markets in a major financial institution or you want to run the show as a respected manager, the Geneva Business School can help you with a degree that will give you the competitive edge!
Over a three or four year program, our faculty of experienced professionals will whip you into shape so that you stand out from the crowd with confidence and a solid education.
GBS currently offers the following programs:
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School of Business Administration Fribourg
Created in 1991 under the name l`Ecole supérieure de cadre pour l'économie et l'administration (ESCEA- School of Economics and Administration), our institute has undergone remarkable growth, especially since 1994. The significant stages of its development are as follows :
1991 : Creation of ESCEA with one class of 11 part-time, French-speaking students. Difficulty finding enrolments.
1994 : A director is hired part-time. Full-time classes are opened and German-speaking students admitted. The launch of bilingualism.
1996: Analysis of the school`s activities by a committee of experts from OPET, the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology. Full recognition of the diplomas. The first ESCEA graduation ceremony with diplomas conferred upon 10 students.
The law governing universities of applied sciences comes into force, reforming tertiary education and providing schools with new missions with regard to applied research and development and further education.
1997 : Launch of postgrad course in business management, currently CAS in Business Management (Certificate of Advanced Studies).
1998 : Creation of the HES-SO, Hautes écoles spécialisées de Suisse occidentale (Universities of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland). HEG Fribourg becomes a member.
1999 : Launch of the EMBA in Integrated Management, together with the School of Business Administration Bern. Creation of the Institute of Entrepreneurship and SME.
2001 : Launch of postgrad course Business Administration for Executives (currently : CAS in Business Administration for Skilled and Executive Personnel).
2001 : Analysis of all benefits provided by the HES in the form of a PEER-REVIEW led by OPET. The School of Business Administration Fribourg shows particularly outstanding results.
2001 : Creation of the Haute école fribourgeoise de technique et de gestion (HEF-TG - Fribourg School of Technology and Management) which regroups the Haute école de gestion Fribourg (HEG) and the Ecole d'ingénieurs et d'architectes de Fribourg.
2002 : Launch of the postgrad course in Environment Studies (currently CAS in Sustainable Management).
2002 : Launch of the postgrad course in The Horizontal Enterprise (currently CAS in Project Management).
2005 : The Bologna system is introduced and plans for Bachelor studies established.
2006 : The 8th International Francophone Congress in Entrepreneurship and SME with 200 participants explore the topic « Internationalising SMEs and the impact on entrepreneurial strategies ».
2007-2008 : The Master Project in Business Administration HES-SO is accepted by the Federal Council, with emphasis on specialisation in entrepreneurship. The course begins with 26 students.
2008 : Unconditional accreditation of the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Integrated Management by the OAQ l'Organe d'accréditation et d'assurance qualité of Swiss schools of higher education.
2008 : Launch of the CAS in Corporate Communications and the CAS in Property Management.
2009: Further education courses are set in place for executives and other staff of the Canton of Fribourg. The 10th anniversary of the EMBA.
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World Trade Institute
The joint centre of the Universities of Berne, Neuchatel and Fribourg (Switzerland) provides teaching, training, consulting and research in the field of International Trade Regulation. The WTI flagship academic programme is the Master of International Law and Economics (MILE).
The WTI hosts the national Centre of Competence in Research on International Trade Regulation. It shares its premises with the Department of Economic Law and induces close cooperation between the three institutions.
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Mittwoch, 13. Januar 2010
Institut Universitaire Kurt Boesch, Sion
The IUKB BBA programme is designed for high school graduates who wish to start a career in business. Graduates will have acquired knowledge that can be directly applied in the business world.
In the three years of study students will be exposed to all facets of business, including: management, finance, marketing and communication, human resources management, quantitative business analysis (QBA), computer sciences, and law.
After five semesters of core courses, students can major in Management or Tourism.
The modular programme allows students to begin their studies either in October or March.
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IMD
IMD was established in January 1990, as the successor to two previously independent business schools; IMI, founded in Geneva by Alcan in 1946, and IMEDE, founded in Lausanne in 1957 by Nestl? Incorporated under the name "International Institute for Management Development," IMD, as the institution is known around the world, is a leading provider of Executive Education for large and medium size international businesses, and for individuals. IMD today delivers the best in "real world" learning to build global organizations and individual careers.
Many of the 57 full-time Faculty members, made up of 19 different nationalities, are recognized world authorities in their fields. They divide their time between teaching, carrying out research and acting as consultants to major companies in many industries. This ensures that they remain firmly on top of the latest developments in managerial practice. Faculty draws on this experience to create a particularly effective learning environment that is highly conducive to tackling critical issues facing businesses today.
IMD is truly international. Every year, some 5,500 executives, representing over 70 nationalities, attend more than 20 open-enrollment Executive Development Programs (including an intensive MBA program) as well as company-specific Partnership Programs. They come from virtually every sector of service and manufacturing industries and range from young managers with a few years?experience to board members from major world-class corporations. English is the working language at IMD, though no single business approach or cultural background dominates. We currently have more than 50,000 Alumni based in over 140 countries and more than 40 Alumni clubs worldwide.
The IMD campus is located in the heart of Europe, on the shores of one of Switzerland抯 most beautiful lakes, in one of the world抯 most international regions. It is situated about 40 minutes by road or rail from Geneva, its intercontinental airport, and the home of many international organizations and global corporations.
MD抯 purpose-built campus provides the best possible learning facilities, including auditoriums, study group rooms and meeting rooms equipped with advanced audio-visual and computer equipment. It also includes a restaurant, coffee bar, shops and sports facilities. IMD is a non-residential campus, with participants staying in one of several first-class hotels located within easy walking distance.
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Montag, 11. Januar 2010
Master of Laws in Economic Law
Master of Laws in Economic Law
Program Description
The Master of Laws in Economic Law offers thorough legal training and provides direct entry into the professional world. Its selection of pivotal courses and thesis requirement offer students general training with special attention paid to corporate law, finance, taxes and competition.
Obligatory courses; optional courses; obligatory thesis.
Program Details
- Institution
- Faculty of Law
- Duration
- 18 Months
- Study Level
- Masters
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Entry Requirements
- Admission to the master's programme following the bachelor's law degree requires a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university or a legal degree from a foreign university considered the equivalent of a bachelor's law degree from a Swiss university.
Sonntag, 10. Januar 2010
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance
Program Description
Aims:
� Advanced mastery of methods used in modern finance
� Introduction to professional life together with the high-level theoretical and methodological training required for advanced understanding of general careers in finance and their evolution, particularly by way of research
Contents:
� The common obligatory core syllabus comprises four courses,
with three specializations to choose from:
� Financial analysis
� Wealth management
� Financial engineering and risk management
� Optional courses, internship and thesis
Program Details
- Institution
- Faculty of Social Science and Economics
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Study Level
- Masters
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Entry Requirements
- Minimum prerequisite degree: � Bachelor or Master in Management or Business granted by a Swiss university � Degree considered equivalent by the Academic Committee � Bachelor or Master in another field and successful completion of a reorientation course worth between 30 and 60 credits
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Master of Science in Accounting, Control and Finance
Master of Science in Accounting, Control and Finance
Program Description
Aims:
� Mastery of technical know-how required for a career in accounting
� Solid supplementary theoretical training in related disciplines for a better grasp of the consequences of a given course of action in professional life, as well as for students planning on pursuing research for a doctorate
Contents:
� 3 semesters of course work (90 credits) in financial accounting, management controlling, finance, audits and taxes
� 1 semester spent as an intern at a company, followed by preparation
of a thesis worth 30 credits.
The internship is waived for students who plan to earn a doctoral degree and replaced with a research thesis worth 30 credits.
Program Details
- Institution
- Faculty of Social Science and Economics
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Study Level
- Masters
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Entry Requirements
- Minimum prerequisite degree: � Bachelor or Master in Finance or Business Management � Holders of a bachelor�s or master�s degree awarded by a foreign university or in a different discipline may be required to take a reorientation course worth 60 credits.
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