Application
The programs are intended for university graduates and undergraduate students with at least one year of professional experience who seek to develop expertise in international business management, with a particular focus on Europe, Asia, and China. The programs provide applied knowledge and practical experience within a diverse and multicultural environment.
Admission process
1. Please prepare all the mandatory documents before you start filling in the online application form.
Admission documents checklist:
- CV*
- Motivation letter*
- Copy of your passport*
- Proof of work experience*
- Copy of your university diploma
- Transcript of records
- English language certificate (or equivalent proof of English language skills)
- Passport Photo
* mandatory documents to successfully submit the application form
2. Fill in the online application form.
3. After completing your application dossier, our team will contact you within a few days and provide a payment link for the application fee (CHF 200, non-refundable).
4. Once your payment has been received, your application will be reviewed. If you meet all admission requirements for the program, you will be invited to an interview.
5. The interview provides an opportunity for us to get to know you better and understand your motivation for applying to the program. Your English proficiency will also be assessed.
6. We will get back to you with the decision about your application within 2 weeks after the interview.
Note: Please note that all documents listed above are required for a successful application to our study program, even if they are not explicitly marked as mandatory. If any of these documents are not currently available, kindly ensure that they are submitted as soon as possible.
We welcome direct applications.
Admission Criteria
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. Other ways to proof English proficiency may be possible, please reach out to the EABM management team for a consultation. |
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Work Experience |
At least 1 year of a full-time work experience (a permanent position or an internship). |
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 (TOEFL iBT 80); 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 start of the program.
Other ways to prove English proficiency may be accepted. Please reach out to the EABM team for more information.
Application deadlines
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 | currently not open for applications | deadline for candidates from non-EU/EFTA countries (due to visa requirements) |
| MAS Study Program | currently not open for applications | deadline for candidates from EU/EFTA countries and Switzerland |
| CAS Programs | currently not open for applications | deadline for all candidates |
Costs
| 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 |
| DAS Program | CHF 23'000 | 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 670/ 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.
Financial aid
EDUCA SWISS is a Swiss foundation dedicated to breaking down financial barriers to education. Committed to inclusivity, it provides free coaching and low-interest student loans for ambitious individuals facing challenges in securing support from the state or family. Their mission is to ensure that every aspiring person in Switzerland can pursue and successfully complete their academic goals, regardless of their financial, life, or social circumstances.
Contact:
EDUCA SWISS
Breitingerstrasse 35
8002 Zurich
mail@educaswiss.ch
+41 41 558 57 88
Student loan through Splendit
Splendit is the first internet platform for educational finance in Switzerland. They connect students and private investors based on a serviced crowdfunding concept by providing students access to a quick and fair source of financing. For private investors, often alumni, this opens up a new market for sustainable investments, away from the traditional capital markets and banks. Splendit matches students and investors in an auction process, issues documentation, and manages payments through the lifetime of the loans.
Contact:
Splendit AG
Hofackerstrasse 13
8032 Zürich
Financial support through the EABM program
In exceptional cases, there is the opportunity to apply for a limited amount of Financial Aid.
To apply for Financial Aid, please complete the Personal Data form and submit it along with the following additional documents:
- written letter (including reason/justification for receiving financial aid, describing financial situation and motivation for future career)
- income statement and proof of assets (yours and your parents’)
- full transcript of record
Personal Data Form (DOCX, 140 KB)
Please submit these documents to eabm@execed.uzh.ch together with your application documents for the MAS program.
Free CV Check
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
Program regulation
To access and read the complete details, please download the PDF provided below