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Master Program

Executive MBA (Geneva)

Executive MBA (Geneva)

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Format

12 months

Duration

17.000 EUR

Tuition fees

150+ countries

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Executive MBA (Geneva)

MBA focuses on 3 key areas that deal with executive aspects:

   INNOVATION & DISRUPTION

   LEADERSHIP

   EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Some of the topics include The continued rise of AI, Feeding a culture transformation , Keeping up with the data eruption, Robots, Increased value for human skills, Automation drives new skill shifts, Ethics challenges for leaders and businesses.

These topics will be the heart of the Executive MBA program and will be presented through 12 core courses and optional/elective courses by leading experts from over 20 business and industry partners.

EXECUTIVE MBA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • 12 core courses
  • 12 to 16 Months
  • SSBM pluses
  • 1 Personal Advisor
  • SSBM Connect
  • Min. 60 ECTS credits
  • 24 to 34 Extended Weekend Lectures
  • 24 Contact Hours per Course
  • Lectures are held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
  • Next intaker: October, 2025
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About the program

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This program will help you develop an integrated understanding of the essential aspects of business and leadership skills.

Overall, you will boost your career, employability and grow your professional network. Our Executive MBA program will provide you with innovative leadership skills, a global mindset and the cutting-edge tools through our state-of-the-art learning management technology.

The Global MBA program has three main objectives:
– Help you to make an impact in the data-driven world
– Learn how to drive change by acquiring business and leadership skills
– Empower you to achieve your full potential

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT KEY METRICS

Student achievement key metrics can be found here.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

– Basic financial literacy is advisable

CURRICULUM

The Executive MBA curriculum is composed of 12 core topics courses that you attend. We organize elective courses in collaboration with our industry partners on specific topics relevant to executive business and management challenges.

Program curriculum is the following one:

Core courses

  • Global Management (SMG01)
  • Strategic Leadership (SLG01)
  • Project Management (GPM01)
  • Financial Management (FMG01)
  • Human Resources Management (GHRM01)
  • Strategic Marketing (SMGMBA01)
  • Data Analytics and Decision Making (GDADM01)
  • Sales & CRM (GSCRM01)
  • Digital Transformation (GDT01)
  • Supply Chain & Operation Management (SCOMMBA01)
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Tax Management

 

Specializations

  • GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
  • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • GLOBAL FINANCE & BANKING

* final list of available seminars is subject to change

TEACHING METHOD

Our Executive MBA program is tailored for professionals seeking to elevate their careers while balancing their busy schedules. Classes are conveniently held on Fridays and Saturdays, allowing you to advance your education without compromising your work commitments.

You also have the opportunity to increase your learning by attending our webinars.

Our interactive, supportive teaching model is designed for busy professionals and is delivered through our best-in-class learning management system.

MATERIALS

  • All reading materials for this course will be made accessible to you through the SSBM Online Learning Portal. Notes for each module are often downloadable, and you are able to save your current learning status and continue whenever you like.
  • We provide access to SSBM Connect – an online platform to socialize / exchange / engage and communicate with current students, alumni, professors and industry partners
  • Access to the SSBM e-Library and EBSCO (the largest provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, eBooks, and discovery services).

DEGREE

Upon successful completion of the MBA program you will be awarded with an MBA degree delivered by SSBM Geneva.

If you did not select any specialization your MBA degree will be “Executive MBA“.

In case a specialization (for example Banking and Finance) is selected, your MBA degree will be “Executive MBA” with specialization in “Banking and Finance“

 

Take your career to a new level!

Overall, the Executive MBA brings the following aspects to your career development:

  • Strengthen your business and leadership skills as you learn to think more strategically and analytically,
  • Act more decisively and lead more persuasively.
  • Build lasting relationships and a powerful network of business professionals
  • Provide practical orientation to management theory
  • Get a holistic and strategic understanding of business
  • Implement innovative and creative thinking
  • Discover latest business and industry trends
  • Acquire a collaborative mindset

Our Executive MBA (EMBA) program is designed to educate working experienced executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders, providing them with the latest knowledge at the executive leadership level. You will enjoy top-class business administration management training. 

Many of our graduates are currently employed in the following roles: Director, CEO, Vice President, Senior Management, Owner / Partner, Entrepreneur, HR Expert, etc.

 

Premium Knowledge

In-depth knowledge on latest organizational and leadership topics.

Executive Orientation

You will get a holistic and strategic understanding of business.

Flexibility

Executive MBA fits with the busy working professionals’ schedule by providing flexible study structure.

What Our Students Say?

  • “I completed the Executive MBA program and it has been quite an experience. I have enjoyed myself and my expectations have been exceeded”.

     

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    KATARINA LASIC, Executive MBA
    Finance Director, Novo Nordisk

  • “I completed the Executive MBA program and it has been quite an experience. I have enjoyed myself and my expectations have been exceeded”.

     

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    ALEX E. ASAMPONG, Executive DBA
    Lecturer Utrecht University, Netherlands

  • “It was a great experience and I want to thank entire SSBM for an amazing support during my thesis. I’m also proud to be part of DBA mentors after I finished my DBA journey”.

     

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    DAVID ANNAN, DBA
    Author and Lecturer

  • “SSBM offers high level education with experienced professors and effective learning. This is a great opportunity to boost my career and invest in quality education”

     

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    ELISA SIMEONI, MBA
    Talent Manager, i-surance

  • “The greatest benefit of the program was much more than the “piece of paper”…Thanks to the SSBM for the MBA program, I know that I have all of the tools to be a successful and ethical leader.”

     

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    ASER MATTER, MBA
    Director, Jaz Hotel Group

  • “The greatest benefit of the program was much more than the “piece of paper”…Thanks to the SSBM for the MBA program, I know that I have all of the tools to be a successful and ethical leader.”

     

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    APOSTOL GEORGIEV, Bachelor
    Risk consultant at Wells Fargo

  • “I am very impressed with my experience in the DBA program! It is also a great network and collaboration with a professional network of great students around the globe”

     

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    LISA TAMILIA, Executive DBA
    Business Instructor

  • “I’m very happy with the support of my mentor. It is really amazing and I’m enjoying my journey.”

     

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    ROHINI GHAVARI, DBA
    Student

  • “All the programs at SSBM have been wonderful and the teachers were extremely helpful. In my specific case, the course that helped me pay for the entire MBA degree and set the the foundation for my financial well-being in life is the finance course at SSBM”

     

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    ABRAHAM G MELGAR, MBA
    Country Sales Manager

  • “It is a great experience and I truly appreciate this chance that I have received, to study at SSBM Geneva, one of the top 10 European Business Schools offering online MBAs”.

     

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    ADINA GRECU, Executive MBA
    Head of Digital & Online Marketing
Overview
Tuition Fees
Admissions
Curriculum

Executive MBA

The Executive MBA was designed in partnership with over 20 business and industry partners and aims at executives with several years of career experience. Our EMBA program is easily compatible with your professional life.

Through our core courses and seminars, we attach high importance to practical relevance and direct applicability.

The Executive MBA program is offered in English, brings 60 ECTS credits, and is organised into core courses and seminars. Earn your Executive MBA in 14 months or less while continuing to work and build your on-the-job experience. There are 3 intakes per year: October, January and April.

All of the lectures are following high standards and are delivered by our professors or Deloitte lecturers. Our professors will keep you engaged, motivated and will provide high quality teaching experience so you leverage your professional development and advance your career.

Tuition Fees

Executive MBA: 17.000 EUR*

Application fee: 200 EUR (non-refundable)

The price is the total price you pay for 12 core courses + 6 elective courses.
* This price includes all online program related costs. Additional costs may apply in some circumstances. .

We offer various scholarship opportunities. We invite you to carefully check which one can apply to you.

Admissions

  • At least 5 years of professional experience
  • Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) from a recognized university or equivalent
  • Grade transcripts
  • Your CV or resume
  • ID or passport copy
  • One photo
  • English requirements: If a candidate is not from a majority English-speaking country, then an evidence of English language competency is required.
    • TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge
    • Intensive English Program certificate
    • Previous education in an English-speaking or Bilingual school with an official certificate
    • Test/Interview with an SSBM staff member (75 EUR cost which will be deducted from tuition fees upon enrollment)

Curriculum

The Executive MBA curriculum is composed of 12 core topics that you attend. We organize elective courses in collaboration with Deloitte and different industry partners on specific topics relevant to global business and management challenges.

Program curriculum is the following one:

Core courses

  • Global Management (SMG01)
  • Strategic Leadership (SLG01)
  • Project Management (GPM01)
  • Financial Management (FMG01)
  • Human Resources Management (GHRM01)
  • Strategic Marketing (SMGMBA01)
  • Data Analytics and Decision Making (GDADM01)
  • Sales & CRM (GSCRM01)
  • Digital Transformation (GDT01)
  • Supply Chain & Operation Management (SCOMMBA01)
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Tax Management

 

Specializations

  • GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
  • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • GLOBAL FINANCE & BANKING

* final list of available seminars is subject to chang

SSBM MBA STUDENTS

Who Are SSBM MBA Students?
  • Diversity120 different countries and cultures represented
  • Relevant KnowledgeYou will learn from top experts
  • EngagementOur top-notch learning approach will keep you engaged and motivated

AVERAGE AGE

44

years old

INTERNATIONAL

130+

countries

WORK EXPERIENCE

10

years in average

Join a selected and experienced group of classmates, grow together and build a strong network. 

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We are “Experts in Business Education”.. Our core values stand on:

  • Innovation
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  • Connectivity
  • Expertise

We offer Swiss quality through unique Experience, Exchange, Everywhere and Engagement.

SSBM Connect

How about connecting with your peers, alumni, students, professors, industry leaders and companies we work with?

SSBM enables this through our unique and innovative “SSBM Connect” platform where you can engage, interact and socialize with SSBM community!

Some of the companies our MBA students come from

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Alumni

Networking is one of our core strategic directions.

SSBM has signed a strategic partnership with MBA Alumni Clubs enabling SSBM MBA students to become members of the MBA Alumni Club. This will provide our MBA students with new networking opportunities to connect with peers from the same as well as different industries, as one of SSBM’s main objective is to have a diverse student body.

 

Still wondering why you shoud study at SSBM?

SSBM is a truly innovative and leading business and management school that aims at taking education to a new level!
We aim at providing a superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your professional development.

With our unique programs you will strengthen your strategic vision, efficiency and leadership to manage today’s organizations.

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