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Swiss-Asian MBA Programme Description

We deliver knowledge online. Subsequently four residential weeks are being organized where participants are exposed to other cultures, interact, and get to know each other. These residen- tial weeks consist of company visits, real-life case studies and teamwork. Residential weeks are held at renowned universities in Switzerland (Basel), Southeast Asia and East Asia.



The programme duration is usually 18 months, plus six months for the master thesis; a faster completion is possible. Our concept allows maximum flexibility due to its module structure and the rolling intake. About 70% of the contents are delivered online, 30% during residential weeks. Our faculty is very diverse, around 50% of our professors are from Switzerland, 25% are Western professors teaching in Asia and 25% are Asians. All our professors have a proven academic track record as well as practical experience in their respective fields; they practice what they preach. Our curriculum is customer-oriented and allows the execution of company projects as part of the study programme and the assessments.



Each unit starts with an introduction of the participants followed by an online module with webinars, virtual classroom discussions, exercises, textbook and other reading materials, self-evalua- tion tests, etc. The module is followed by a residential week with examinations related to courses from previous units, case studies and discussions, company visits, team building and networking events. The residential weeks will take place every 3 to 4 months – one full week at FHNW in Switzerland (Basel) and five days each (Thursday evening to Monday noon) in Southeast Asia and East Asia. 



The Swiss-Asian MBA consists of the following units:

  1. Methods and Leadership
  2. Finance and Economics
  3. Management
  4. Marketing and Internationalisation
  5. - Includes an in-depth special course on Globalisation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Intrapreneurship, highlighting the relevance of modern technologies.
  6. Master Thesis
  7. - Closely related to a business case of the participant.

Starting Dates

Any time (rolling intakes). You may register online via our website. 

Admission

As a rule, an undergraduate degree (bachelor's degree) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised academic institution is required, the previous subject of study is irrelevant. A minimum of three years of relevant work experience is expected, and a good command of English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). An entry interview is compulsory.

Participation Fees

CHF 23,800.00 – excluding the estimated travel costs for the four residence weeks

Language of Tuition

All courses of the Swiss-Asian MBA are taught in English. 

Teaching Location

The Swiss-Asian MBA is set-up as an e-learning MBA – with four residential weeks in Switzerland, Southeast Asia and East Asia.


Teaching location in Switzerland:

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwester Switzerland FHNW, School of Business,

Peter Merian-Strasse 86

4002 Basel, Switzerland



FHNW is a public university, recognized by the Swiss Government, and a member of Swiss Universities. The FHNW School of Business is AACSB accredited.