GENEVA BUSINESS SCHOOL
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) in International Management
in Digital Business in International Relations
in International Hospitality Management MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE (MSC.F) in International Finance
in Islamic Finance
DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) in International Management in International Finance in International Marketing
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
BACHELOR IN FINANCE (BF)BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) in International Management
in Sports Management & Marketing in Digital Marketing
in Entrepreneurship in International Relations
in International Hospitality Management Accreditations
Different campuses for international exposure Why study at GBS?
Faculty Members
OTHER PROGRAMS
CFA Exams Preparation Summer Courses
Some Dual Degrees Partnerships
We are proud to announce that we have three principal accreditations. These come from our commitment to attain high-quality education and to ensure the best future for our students. The rich mixture of international accreditations allows our students to receive a high standard of training with a keen blend of theory and practice.
IACBE
http://iacbe.org
GBS possesses IACBE accreditation, this U.S. based accreditation is recognized by CHEA.
CHEA is the largest U.S. accrediting body for accreditations in education of which IACBE is a fully accredited member.
With INSEEC Alpes-Savoie (France)
With Webber International University, Florida (USA)
With Kazakh British Technical University (KBTU), Almaty (Kazakhstan)
With Griffith College, Dublin (Ireland)
With International Academy of Business (IAB), Almaty (Kazakhstan)
Accreditations
ECBE
http://www.ecbe.eu
The university also possesses ECBE, a European accrediting body which allows easier transfer of students to other ECBE accredited institutes, the stringent standards set by this accreditation ensure that GBS meets the Bologna requirements and the ECTS system.
EDUQUA
http://www.eduqua.ch
Eduqua is a recognized Swiss quality label that focuses primarily on the quality of teachers and the continuous training they receive.
SWITZERLAND GREECE ROMANIA DENMARK SWEDEN SWITZERLAND GBS BARCELONA CAMPUS SPAIN FRANCE ITALY Alger Tunis Palermo Naples Roma Milan Belgrade Tirana Bordeaux Nantes Paris Munich Lyon Marseille Lisbon Porto SWITZERLAND RUSSIAN FEDERATION GBS GENEVA CAMPUS GBS MOSCOW CAMPUS
Different campuses
for international exposure
GBS Campus Moscow Russia
The Russian Federation is the most prevalent member of the BRIC countries. In addition, its territories encompass the largest reserves of natural resources in the world. With a stable political and economic system, Russia has a very promising future. With an open and professional local workforce, Russian public and private companies and institutions harbor a huge demand for educated skilled labor and expert know-how from around the globe, providing ample opportunities for local and international graduates to secure challenging internships or permanent employment in the country.
To reach your goals, we at the GBS Moscow Campus would provide you with an excellent opportunity to get international exposure and to open your career horizon.
GBS Campus Barcelona Spain
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the center of economic dynamism in Spain. With a ver y strong focus on innovation, the area is open to tourists and entrepreneurs. B a r c e l o n a W a t c h i s a contemporary place to live, study and work. With its 2 million inhabitants and 4.5 kilometers of sandy beaches, Barcelona is a perfect place to just enjoy life. Barcelona not only welcomes arguably the most famous soccer team FC Barca in the world, but it is also a place where culture and knowledge illuminate the beauty of the city. Gaudi, Dali, Miro and many other famous artists’ contribution to the art is constantly present in a wide variety of galleries, museums and surrounding buildings in the city. Barcelona is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe.
GBS Campus Casablanca Morocco
Morocco is the strategic bridge between Africa and Western countries at cultural, social and economic levels. Thanks to its ancient history, these mythical cities and captivating landscapes are one of the preferred destinations for both tourists and businessmen.
Casablanca is the largest city in Africa; it is also one of the most dynamic economic centers in the region. Thanks to its innovative and adequate regulations it offers a pleasant living environment and opportunities for success.
This is an incredible opportunity for our students to gain a unique experience that will deepen during their life journey and the realization of their projects. Courses are taught in French, Arabic is taught as a foreign language.
GBS Campus Geneva
Switzerland is haven of peace. Located in the heart of Europe, with 8 million people, Switzerland is a haven of peace and tranquility. This is its neutrality, stability and quality of life that allow l e g e n d a r y S w i t z e r l a n d t o be successful and attract a large number of international g o v e r n m e n t a l a n d n o n -governmental organizations, as well as well-known multinationals and banks. Switzerland has acquired unparalleled expertise in management and international finance.
Geneva is the base for more than 450 banks, insurance companies, international financial institutions such as the United Nations and many other multinational companies. Geneva was chosen by many international financial institutions. Geneva is also a real hub for biotechnology and neurosciences, and voted No. 1 for “business competitiveness” world in the most recent reports by the World Economic Forum.
Our students have the opportunity to gain international experience with our various campuses, currently located in Geneva, Barcelona, Moscow and Casablanca. Other campuses are expected to be launched in China, the UAE and Latin America in the future.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Why study at GBS?
Training philosophy in different campuses
We are a business school and our main features are:
Firstly, our classes are small and have a small number of students. This allows achieving a better interaction between students and teachers and a better follow up of each student; one can even speak of an almost personalized education.
Secondly our education is not purely theoretical, but mainly focuses on the practical and actual market needs. Our teachers have PhDs in their great majority and have both extensive teaching and great professional experience. Teaching is usually based on practical case studies and technical management tools used by businesses.
Development workshop and training guaranteed
We have a dedicated career-workshop support team assisting and placing students in our guaranteed internship opportunities program, where they can integrate knowledge obtained in the classroom. This service also covers preparation and interview techniques for jobs and interviews.
We guarantee a graduation practice of a probationary period of 2 to 8 months in order to enable our graduates to enjoy a real experience and get the opportunity to find their first job.
Foreign languages
In our language center we provide our students with a possibility to obtain a full-time language course in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and even more. Courses are given by native speakers with an extensive background in teaching and providing knowledge to adults; and they do it with passion in a pleasant and relaxing environment.
Accommodation
The University provides accommodation for the students; the type of the accommodation differs across the campuses. A detailed list of possible housing for each campus is available on our website.
Leisure and sports
There are many sports activities organized by the university and its students. We also organize visits to companies and other organizations. Exhaustive list and the detailed campus program are available on our website.
Some GBS Faculty Members
Dr Jonathan CURCI Ph.D from University of Geneva, Switzerland FieldInternational Studies, Relations, Intelectual Property Teaching Experience 10 years Proffesional Experience 10 years Dr Till STOLL Ph. D. from University of Cambridge Field¨ Economics Teaching Experience 12 years Professional experience 28 years Dr Yahia ZOUBIR Ph.D from
The American University of Washington DC, USA
Field
Multicultural Management, International Negociations & Politics
Teachingexperience
38 years
Professionalexperience
41 years
Our teachers are a vast majority of doctorate holders, they have among others a solid educational experience and a great professional experience. They are true experts in the subjects they teach. Teaching is usually based on the analysis of case studies and practical familiarity with the tools and management software used by businesses.
Dr Jean Claude MANINI
Ph.D from
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Field
Financial Instruments, Portfolio Management, Principle of Finance Teaching experience 9 years Professional experience 8 years
Dr Nathalie ABHI SALEH
Ph.D from
I.A.E.University of Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne, France
Field
Human Resource Management, Corporate Governance, Leadership Teaching experience 9 years Professional experience 8 years Dr Keltoum IRBAH Ph.D from University of Geneva, Switzerland Field Sociology Teaching experience 10 years Professionalexperience 8 years Dr Maurizzio VANETTI Ph.D from University of Geneva, Switzerland Field Strategic Marketing,
Organisation, Human Resources Management Teaching experience 25 years Professional experience 8 years Dr Philippe BUTTY Ph.D from University of Lausanne, Switzerland Field
International Law, Trust, Foundation
Teaching experience
8 years
Professional experience
Some GBS Faculty Members
Dr Bhanu Kiran DESIRAJU
Ph.D. From
IMD Lausanne, Switzerland
Field Marketing, Strategy Teaching experience 14 years Professional experience 16 years
Ms Daniela Gugliotta BAGAIAN
MBA From
University of Texas, Dallas, USA
Field International management, Teaching experience 3 years Professional experience 22 years
The list of our teachers is very long and you can find it our website. We would like to present you a small panel of teachers.
Dr Dominique XARDEL
Ph.D from
Paris Dauphine University, France Field Strategic Marketing, Management Teaching experience 40 years Professionalexperience 20 years
Dr Jean Claude ESAKI
Ph.D from University of Geneva, Switzerland Field Information Management Systems Teaching experience 9 years Professional experience 8 years Ms Cecilia JACQUERIOZ Master from University of Geneva, Switzerland Field Finance, Economics Teaching experience 8 years Professional experience 12 years Dr Elizabeth KEMF Ph.D from Graduate Institute of
International and Development Studies. Geneva, Switzerland
Field
Environment and Sustainability, Cross-cultural Communications, Journalism/Media. Teaching experience: 20 years Professional experience: 30+ years Mr Bertrand MARCELLY MA from University of Timber Engineering, UK Field Marketing, Entrepreneurship Teaching experience 8 years Professional experience 12 years Mr Mark HATTON MSc from
University College London, UK
Field Information System Teaching experience 6 years Professional experience 7 years
Principal Fields
Banking & Insurance Corporate Finance Private Banking
Some Subjects Covered
Political Economics & Institutional Strategy Financial Analysis and Accounting
MIS & Quantitive Methods Banking Law and Governance Banking and Corporate Finance Risk Management and Insurance Portfolio Management
Bachelor in Finance (BF)
In order to provide you with the widest range of possibilities, Geneva Business School offers a Bachelor in Finance composed of three core directions:
Corporate Finance, Banking & Insurance and Private Banking.
By using these three specializations as the bedrock of our curriculum, GBS can ensure that you graduate with a deep understanding of the concepts and international finance practices. Essentially, our Bachelor courses are lectured by highly respected professionals who can offer you an invaluable and practical insight to the world of finance through their vast experience. Many of our students have pursued a career in finance at globally recognized institutions such as HSBC, Rothschild and Crédit Suisse.
«Many of our students have pursued
a career in finance at globally
recognized institutions»
Intakes
September / February
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Casablanca
Duration
3 year full time program 4 year part time program
Admission Requirements
International baccalaureate of minimum 28 points, A-Levels, High school diploma or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT: > 67 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Moscow, Casablanca
Some Subjects Covered
Organisation and HR Management Business Law and Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Marketing and Sales
Corporate Finance and Accounting Management Information Systems
The Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) is designed to provide you with a strong and practical undergraduate education using the principles, theories and tools necessary to succeed in business today.
Over our three or four year program, you will be taught to face the challenges of a rapidly changing global market. Course work is designed to develop your own leadership skills and train you to become a proficient and highly skilled professional.
As with any of our degrees, you will be guided and mentored by one of the most highly educated group of experts, each recognized in the field that they teach. GBS emphasizes a combination of theoretical knowledge and case studies which allow you to be best prepared of your studies.
«You will be guided and
mentored by one of the most
highly educated group of experts»
Principal Fields
Accounting & Controlling Management
Marketing
Intakes
September / FebruaryDuration
3 year full time program (4 for Moscow) 4 year part time program (5 for Moscow)
Admission Requirements
International baccalaureate of minimum 28 points, A-Levels, High school diploma or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT: > 67 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
in International Management
Specific courses
Sports Management and Sports Promotion Sports Administration
Sports Information & Media Relations Facilities & Event Management
Sports Management Information System Sports Organisation and HR management In the recent years, a steady increase in the sport sector leads to a great demand for Professionals in the management of sports events, sports teams, sports federations and bodies. The program aims to respond to the growing interest in the Sports management sector.
This 3-year Bachelor program is designed to prepare students for the business aspects of the sports industry with emphasis on marketing for sports and services, facility and events management as well as managing profit and non-profit sports organizations.
During the first two years the Instruction is provided in Geneva (Switzerland) where students are equipped with the tools of management, organization and communication skills.
The third year will be conducted in Barcelona in the Johan Cruyff Institute where sports management courses are taught such as the principles of sport, club management, organization of sports events and sports promotion.
This program focuses on the fundamental principles of sports management and marketing applied to authentic industry contexts.
This includes longitudinal case studies on various marketing and management contexts and also emphasis on the real-life application of marketing and management theory in a sports context.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
in Sports Management & Marketing
Intakes
September / February
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Casablanca
Duration
3 year full time program 4 year part time program
Admission Requirements
International baccalaureate of minimum 28 points, A-Levels, High school diploma or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT: > 67 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Specific courses
Cyber Law Digital Marketing
Digital Communication tools Techniques of websites creation Media Effectiveness
& Measurement
Community Management
Communication is now much more digital than before and the trend is continuously increasing. A good knowledge of the strategies in this new field and the marketing tools that are specific to this domain are the hallmark traits provided by GBS. New standards have been created for the consumer amidst the growing social network sector.
The objective of this program is to educate candidates with the peculiarities of digital communications and to familiarize them with the specific tools.
In this program we examine the role of the Internet in marketing a business today, from product and pricing considerations to new distribution and promotional channels. It introduces the roles of digital media in creating a customer value and facilitating business sales and advertising.
It is an essential training for those who want to master the digital marketing today and become the forerunners of tomorrow’s world.
Sample of Career Options
Multimedia animator Web designer Digital video artist
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
in Digital Marketing
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Moscow, Casablanca
Intakes
September / February
Duration
3 year full time program (4 for Moscow) 4 year part time program (5 for Moscow)
Admission Requirements
International baccalaureate of minimum 28 points, A-Levels, High school diploma or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT: > 67 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Did you know that 99% of companies in the world of business are created and run by budding entrepreneurs? Starting a business or developing solutions to the new challenges often requires a spark of genius, but more importantly, determination and enormous commitment. The objective of this program is to prepare highly motivated candidates to the ever-changing challenges of entrepreneurship and give them the necessary tools to succeed.
The program is organized to reflect the theoretical concepts and practical aspects required to develop candidate’s skills during the decision making process through to resolution of the entrepreneur’s problems.
Specific courses
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Business and Marketing Plans for New Ventures
Entrepreneurship in a Global Economy Feasibility Analysis for New Ventures
(New Product Devtpt)
Popular Career Options
Company Owner Business Consultant Marketing Manager Market Analyst Product Developer Corporate Manager
«Candidates will likely manage
the process of setting up strategies
for the creation/development and
management of a company»
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
in Entrepreneurship
Intakes
September / February
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Casablanca
Duration
3 year full time program 4 year part time program
Admission Requirements
International baccalaureate of minimum 28 points, A-Levels, High school diploma or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT: > 67 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
The objective of this program is two-fold: firstly, to educate future international foreign service officers or civil servants with practical and professional skills in foreign affairs and diplomacy; secondly, to train them in utilizing modern business tools to become effective administrative managers with knowledge of operating in an international organization.
Principal Fields
Global Economy & World Affairs
Conflict Resolution: Negotiation & Mediation
Organisational Power & Politics
Some Subjects Covered
General Management courses taught, for example:
Basic Economics and Corporate Strategy Organization and HR Management Business Law and Ethics
Corporate Finance and Accounting Management Information Systems Project Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
in International Relations
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Moscow, Casablanca
Intakes
September / February
Duration
3 year full time program (4 for Moscow) 4 year part time program (5 for Moscow)
Admission Requirements
International baccalaureate of minimum 28 points, A-Levels, High school diploma or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT: > 67 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
The objective of the above program is firstly to introduce students with an international hospitality industry and the role of the accommodation, food catering and other sectors which complement the industry.
Secondly students will acquire the hands on fundamental skills and knowledge to become supervisors in specific areas of their choices.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
in International Hospitality Management
Principal Fields
Service operations and management Human Resources Management Finance and Accounting
Some Subjects Covered
General Management and specific courses for the Hospitality operations as follows:
Food and Beverage service Food Productions International Marketing Hospitality Supervision Multicultural Studies
Guaranteed
Internship Opportunities
Intakes
September / FebruaryDuration
3 years full time program
Admission Requirements
High school diploma, A-levels, Baccalaureate,
International Baccalaureate or equivalent TOEFL IBT: > 66 (or equivalent).
I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
The MBA is one of the most coveted degrees in international business today. GBS places a strong emphasis on the expansion and reinforcement of your knowledge in business and management. What truly separates Geneva Business School from the other schools is the accessibility students have to a team of world class professionals. With classes of limited size, GBS ensures that you have an exclusive and privileged education.
International and multicultural dimension of our students and teachers is a major asset to your success in a globalized world.
In addition, you learn about business strategies and concepts, not just on paper, but the study cases and the internships, teaches you how to use these skills in practical life and in day to day business operations.
Principal Fields
Accounting & Controlling Management
Marketing
Some Subjects Covered
Economic analysis
at micro and macro levels
Strategic Management and Marketing Leadership and Organizational Behavior HR and Operations Management
Corporate Finance and Tax/Cost International Business Law
«GBS ensures that you have
an exclusive and privileged
education.»
Guaranteed
Internship Opportunities
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
in International Management
Duration
18 months
Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited university.
TOEFL IBT: > 70 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 6.0 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Casablanca
Intakes
The Master in Digital Business is designed for students or professionals interested in furthering their career in industry and are willing to take a leading role in the marketing career.
It is a highly relevant innovative degree that prepares candidates for success in an ever changing professional field.
It provides a powerful skill set in new marketing ethics in the emerging digital field and it will raise your value with potential employers.
Marketers must take into account this technological behavior now; they must also adapt their approaches and continuously integrate new developments in their work process and decisions. The digital marketers have a duty to learn new communication technologies continuously and develop skills to anticipate and adapt quickly.
«It is a highly relevant innovative
degree»
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
in Digital Business
Specific courses
Cyber Law Digital Business New Ventures
Digital Communication tools Techniques of websites creation Media Effectiveness & Measurement Community Management
Sample of Career Options
Multimedia animator Web designer Digital video artist E-commerce Manager Web Project Manager
Guaranteed
Internship Opportunities
Duration
18 months
Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited university.
TOEFL IBT: > 70 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 6.0 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Moscow, Cassablanca
Intakes
The objective of the master’s program is to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the fundamental theories and practices of diplomacy and international relations. All contemporary and historical aspects within the field will be introduced, taught, analyzed, and interpreted from the perspectives of international law, security and conflict, globalization, development, foreign policy, and area studies.
Intakes
September / February
Duration
1.5 years for the full time program. 1 year of courses and 6 months Master Thesis. The program has a maximum duration of 2.5 years.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited university.
TOEFL IBT: > 70 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 6.0 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Guaranteed
Internship Opportunities
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
in International Relations
Principal Fields
Diplomacy in Crisis Management Politics of Culture and Ethnic pluiralism Organisational Power & Politics
Some Subjects Covered
General Management courses taught in the Mas-ter
in Diplomacy & International Relations, for example:
Economic Analysis at Micro and Macro Levels
Strategic Management and Marketing Leadership and Organisational Behaviour HR and Operations ManagementCorporate Finance and Tax/Cost Accounting
International Business Law
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Moscow, Casablanca
The Master of Science in Finance program is designed to challenge your understanding of finance through rigorous training in the conceptual, analytical and empirical intricacies of modern international finance and investment. Over the course of 18 months you will be guided and mentored by our faculty to maximize your own potential while providing you with the academic knowledge needed to successfully navigate the complexities of the global financial matrix. The MSc.F program is designed to offer advanced and theoretical expertise in investments, banking, corporate finance, and/or financial engineering. Interdisciplinary courses covering asset and portfolio analysis, banking, quantitative methods, and economics support each track, are structured to encourage analytical thinking, creative problem solving, and strategic decision making.
Principal Fields
Banking & Insurance Corporate Finance Private Banking
Some Subjects Covered
Capital Markets and Bank Office
Banking Organization and Administration Corporate and Technical Analysis
Assets and Portfolio Management Risk Management and Insurance International Banking and Tax Laws
«Over the course of 18 months you
will be guided and mentored by
our faculty»
Master of Science in Finance (MSc.F)
in International Finance
Guaranteed
Internship Opportunities
Intakes
September / FebruaryDuration
18 monthsAdmission Requirements
Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited university.
TOEFL IBT: > 70 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 6.0 (or equivalent). Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more.
Personal interview.
Location: Geneva, Barcelona, Casablanca
Master of Science in Finance (MSc.F)
in Islamic Finance
Over the recent decades, Islamic banking and finance has emerged as a viable way of financial intermediation. It has gained credibility and has spread worldwide and is the preferred way of banking for one fifth of the world’s population. Master in Islamic Finance is a comprehensive post graduate program for people who are seeking for a detailed understanding of the concepts and mechanisms in Islamic Finance.
The program is structured and designed to offer an overall understanding of the theories and principles of banking and Islamic Finance in a current context.
The Course offers an opportunity to study the structure of the Islamic banking and finance industry, including its theoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamic financial instruments and risk management issues.
The classes will be conducted by qualified academics having in-depth knowledge of Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic finance and Islamic Banking.
«The program is structured and
designed to offer an overall
understanding of the theories and
principles of banking and Islamic
Finance»
Specific courses
Principle of Islamic Jurisprudence Introduction to Islamic Finance Islamic Banking
Contracts and Partnership in Islamic Islamic Insurance - Takaful
Creating and Measuring the Performance of Islamic portfolio
Islamic Accounting
Islamic Law and Financial Transactions
Guaranteed
Internship Opportunities
Master of Science in Finance (MSc.F)
in Islamic Finance
Intakes
September / FebruaryDuration
18 monthsAdmission Requirements
Bachelor degree in a related field from an accredited university.
TOEFL IBT: > 70 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 6.0 (or equivalent). Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more.
Personal interview.
The objective of the above program is to familiarize students to the supervision and management of units or departments in front and back office operations of international hospitality business.
This unit is linked to all other units in the course in the sense that it provides background knowledge which will inform all other units which will draw upon this knowledge with regard to their operations.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
in International Hospitality Management
Principal Fields
Operations Management Consumer Behaviour
Case studies in the hospitality industries
Some Subjects Covered
General Management and specific courses for the Hospitality management as follows:
Strategic Marketing Operations Management
International Human Resources Manage - ment Financial Management Resort Management
Guaranteed
Internship Opportunities
Intakes
September / FebruaryDuration
1.5 years for the full time program
Admission Requirements
Bachelor degree from any business related field
TOEFL IBT: > 66 (or equivalent). I.E.L.T.S. > 5.5 (or equivalent).
Or evidence of having studied in an English speaking environment for 3 years or more. Personal interview.
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
The DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) is the most common type of a professional doctorate degree and is offered by GBS to students who have already gained a vast amount of knowledge in 1 or more of the 3 fields mentioned below. It allows students to carry out extensive research and to acquire competency as an independent researcher; to design and conduct research and to disseminate the outcomes to others in the related field.
A candidate for the DBA program must have excellent results from his/ her Masters degree in Finance or Management with an average GPA of (5.0 out of 6.0) from GBS or equivalent from an alternative accredited university. The DBA is oriented research and the applicant will be advised by a supervisor who will help in achieving his research goals.
Program Schedule
The average duration of the DBA program varies between 3 and 5 years. A minimum of 3 major publications are required and will be assessed by the heads of the 3 centers and the panel of judges. After completion of these major publications, the student must also defend his reports in front of a panel of judges. Following this, the successful student will be awarded the DBA from GBS.
Intakes
Rolling admissionDuration
Minimum 3 yearsAdmission Requirements
Good knowledge of English Master degree in related field
«The DBA is a program consisting of
guided research and the applicant will be
advised by a supervisor who will help in
achieving his/her research goals»
Principal Fields
International Finance International Management International Marketing
Geneva Business School (GBS) with its partner «Institut de Formation de Gestionnaire de Patrimoine» (IFGP) has been preparing candidates for CFA Exams for over 12 years.
Our mission is to provide CFA candidates with a broad array of training of the highest quality. We utilize our renowned trainer and staff resources to produce the most effective, relevant, concise, comprehensive study materials and training sessions on the market.
We propose an innovative, adequate and interactive academic approach with a small number of students per classes (less than 16) and study material composed by professionals, specially dedicated for the CFA exams preparation.
CFA Program Content
The duration for the course preparation is six and a half months from October to May.
The courses are structured according to a four step approach:
Step 1 (Preparation)
Designed to help in establishing a sound foundation before the beginning of the formal study (Pre-CFA);
Duration:
October to December. 5 Saturday morning
Step 2 (Repetition)
Based on the comprehension of the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS);
Duration:
January to March every Tuesday, Thursday evening and Saturday morning.
What We don’t provide
We are not going to prepare the exam for you but we are here to help you to succeed your exams;
We are not going to work at your own place but to help you to do enough effort to succeed.
Step 3 (Exam preparation)
A review of critical topics using old exam questions and new questions compiled by professional’s material.
Duration:
March to May every Tuesday, Thursday evening and Saturday morning.
Step 4 (Self review)
The self study which is the most personal and final step to succeed the CFA exams.
CFA Exams Preparation
Geneva, Barcelona, Moscow
Whatever you choose, we will be at your side to make your holiday more enjoyable.
Summer is the best time for reading / relaxing in one of the parks opposite our numerous campuses
Imagine spending your vacation with us, learning from some of GBS’s top professors in our summer classes, reading in our amazing park right across the street, and visiting famous landmarks with other students from around the world!
By staying with us this summer you will not only .get the chance to study in one of the most popular cities in the world, but also to enjoy all its summer festivities.
Intakes
First Monday of July
Duration
4 Weeks
Admission Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent