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The programs are designed for university graduates and undergraduates with at least one year of work experience who aim to become professionals in international business management with focus on Europe, Asia and China. The programs equip participants with applied knowledge and practical experience in a diverse cultural environment.
1. Please prepare all the mandatory documents before you start filling in the online application form.
Admission documents checklist:
* mandatory documents to successfully submit the application form
2. Fill in the online application form.
3. After completing your application dossier, you will be contacted within a few days by our Program Manager who will send you an application fee invoice (CHF 200, non-refundable).
4. After having received your payment, we will review your application. If you fulfil all conditions for admission to the program, you will be invited for an interview.
5. During the interview we would like to get to know you better and learn more about your motivation to apply for the program. We will also assess your level of English.
6. We will get back to you with the decision about your application within 2 weeks after the interview.
Note: Please have in mind that all the above listed documents, even if not marked as mandatory, are required for the successful application for our Study Program. If some of these documents are not available right now, please make sure you send them to us as soon as possible.
To apply for our MAS and CAS programs you need to bring with you:
| 🎓 | Academic Background | Bachelor's or Master's Degree |
| 🗣️ | English Proficiency | Proof of English language skills. Non- native English speakers are required to prove the necessary English skills by submitting their English test scores (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Exceptions: English native speakers or people who can prove that they worked or studied in English. |
| 💻 |
Work Experience (only for MAS) |
At least 1 year of a full-time work experience (a permanent position or an internship) without interruption or accumulated 1.5 years of full-time work experience if there are breaks between job positions. |
Details regarding English test scores:
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 or above (only one division score can be 6.0) |
| TOEFL iBT | Equivalent to IELTS 6.5; you can find the official score comparison tool here. Same conditions apply as for IELTS (no division score can be below IELTS equivalent of 6.0) |
Note - conditional offers:
Candidates who meet all other admission criteria while achieving a total IELTS grade below the requirements can receive a conditional offer. They will be admitted under the condition that they hand in an IELTS with the required grade before the deadline for IELTS resubmission. The deadline for IELTS resubmission: 31 July 2022. If the required score can not be achieved by 31 July 2022, the candidate will not be accepted for the program.
The deadline for the MAS Study Program depends on whether or not you need to apply for a visa to study in Switzerland.
| MAS Study Program | 30 May 2024 | deadline for candidates from non-EU/EFTA countries (due to visa requirements) |
| MAS Study Program |
30 Jun 2024 |
deadline for candidates from EU/EFTA countries and Switzerland |
| CAS Programs | 30 Sept 2024 | deadline for all candidates |
| Application fee | CHF 200 | There is an application fee of CHF 200 for each application submitted (non-refundable and non-deductable from the tuition fee). After submitting your application, you will receive a link for credit card payment. The application fee is a standard charge that supports the administration process and the development and maintenance of the systems used in this process. |
| MAS Program | CHF 38'500 | including attendance of all courses, seminars, exams and degree diploma |
| CAS Program | CHF 8'000 | including attendance at all courses, seminars, exams and degree certificate |
| Individual courses as a guest listener only |
CHF 500/ 1ECTS |
as a guest listener, you will not receive a course certificate |
| Individual courses as a listener with a course certificate |
CHF 660/ 1ECTS |
as a listener you will receive a certificate. Be aware that you need to take part in the course assessment in order to get a grade and a course certificate. Limited to a maximum of 3 ECTS |
Note: travel, meal, accommodation costs and optional study trips are not included in the tuition fees.
Unsure whether you qualify? Students from various academic and professional backgrounds apply for our programs. Maybe you are unsure whether you have the necessary qualifications. We offer free CV checks for candidates who are considering to apply for one of our programs, but are not sure if their background fits the requirements.
What you can expect? We will get back to you within one week with a first general evaluation of your background, mainly focusing on your work experience, your academic background and your English skills, if they are stated in your CV. Moreover, you will get a first feedback regarding your chances for admission to the program.
Note: the answer which you get from this CV check is non-binding. Only the evaluation of your official application to the program will be decisive for your final admission to the program.
If you would like us to check your CV, please contact us and attach your CV via email: eabm@execed.uzh.ch
