Executive / Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Business
Graduate from this track with an MBA or EMBA from BSL plus a Diploma in Advanced Studies in Sustainable Business from the University of St. Gallen (Executive School) and BSL.
Program Overview
The sustainability focus of the BSL MBA/EMBA provides a comprehensive framework to understand the role of business in resolving the challenges our planet faces in the coming decades. Joining the world-class Diploma Program co-created by BSL and the University of St. Gallen (Executive School) in the second part of the MBA provides exposure to leading edge executive training supported by the World Business School Council in Sustainable Business. Graduates are equipped to join a multinational, a consulting firm or a small-sized business and will contribute with relevant general management, specialized sustainability knowledge and excellent soft skills to the future success of any project they get involved in.
Structure
Our program is interactive and demanding to enable personal and professional growth. We avoid sophisticated models, frontal lecture and easy listening. Our program follows a modular format consisting of the following topics:
The Foundation Part – the classic BSL MBA
- Personal Leadership & Management Skills
- Marketing and Competitive Positioning
- Corporate Finance and Finance for Entrepreneurs
- Strategic Management and Creating Sustainable Value
The Specialization – the BSL / University of St. Gallen Diploma
The Perspectives
- Global Challenges
- Strategic Implications
- Business Impact
The Learning Dimensions
- Subject competence
- Leading change skills
- Project experience
Duration
MBA
The MBA in Sustainable Business is a 1.5 year program. After 6-months in the classic MBA, students join the Diploma Program in Sustainable Business of BSL and the University of St. Gallen with a 6 month internship option.
EMBA
The EMBA in Sustainable Business is a 2 year part-time program. The first year follows the classic foundation EMBA program, the second year joins the Diploma Program in Sustainable Business of BSL and the University of St. Gallen.
Please note that this program is designed for participants/professionals working in Switzerland or neighboring countries or for participants/professionals having the possibility to travel for each module. For participants needing a visa, the full-time MBA in Sustainable Business is the appropriate program to apply for.
Start Dates
2 intakes per year: September and February
* The 2011 / 2012 Academic Year starts on Wednesday 31st of August 2011.
Who's the BSL E/MBA in Sustainable Business for?
This program is designed for professionals looking to make a sustainable and responsible impact on business and who seek to understand global challenges and entrepreneurial thinking. Students who have less than 3 years’ work experience, please refer to our MIB Program.
Accreditation
The E/MBA is a postgraduate degree in business and is fully accredited as a one-year postmaster’s degree in the US and is equivalent to a one-year European postmaster’s degree (Master in Advanced Studies).
Total ECTS & Program Cost:
60 Credits (ECTS).
CHF 44,800
How do you apply?
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