Geneva Business School

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland,
• Year of foundation: 1995,
• Number of students: about 600,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Geneva Business School is a Swiss private school specializing in business education and holds a leading position in the rankings of Switzerland and the world. Here, students can obtain Swiss Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, and PhD degrees in several specialized fields.

Founded in 1995, the educational institution has 30 years of successful experience in teaching foreign students. The Geneva campus, opened in 2001, attracts hundreds of international applicants every year thanks to modern educational methods, qualified teaching staff and high-quality programs that allow not only to immerse themselves in the theory of business disciplines, but also to gain practical professional skills. Today, representatives of more than 100 different nationalities can be found among the students, which proves the international relevance of Geneva Business School. Switzerland is famous for many important aspects of human life and opportunities, including the quality of higher education. The educational area in Geneva meets all modern standards of academic preparation, providing students with the best conditions for acquiring new knowledge and skills. In addition to the Geneva campus, the institution has study areas in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain.

The balanced but rigorous curriculum of the programs will prepare students for the career opportunities that await them after completing the programs. Through individual mentoring, extensive networking events, internships, and communication with leading business sector experts, students immerse themselves in the field they are studying even before graduation, gaining experience and making useful acquaintances.

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

Can students work while studying?

Student visas allow part-time work of up to 20 hours per week during term time, including volunteering or unpaid internships. Universities often have Career Development Services to help find part-time jobs and plan future careers.

The educational process of each of the programs is full of opportunities for obtaining practical skills. With more than 40 partners around the world, Geneva Business School allows its students to spend a semester abroad or enjoy a two-week summer program in Barcelona.

During the program, students focus on project activities carried out in groups and simulating the types of business environments that operate in the modern world. Learning how to perform a task in a group develops knowledge and understanding of the topic, builds coping skills, communication skills, and an understanding of intercultural communication, which is valuable in a global business environment.

To obtain professional skills, a Career Department has been created, which helps students find a suitable internship for them during their studies, find a good position upon completion of the program.

Geneva Business School offers programs at three levels of higher education: bachelor's, master's, doctorate. At Geneva Business School, students can specialize in one of the proposed areas:

• Digital Marketing,
• International Finance,
• Entertainment
• Enterprise
• International Relations,
• Sports Management.

The Geneva Business School Research Centre is a small platform for the exchange of ideas and collaboration between specialists in business areas. Both teachers and staff of partner organizations, as well as students of higher education programs, participate in the research. The research center produces articles, books, and reviews, covering important topics, such as:

• Digital skills,
• The role of management in increasing individual readiness for change,
• Tracking fiscal discipline,
• Women in business.

Geneva Business School does not have its own residences, but its staff helps students find suitable housing near the school grounds. Basically, residential premises are divided into three types:

Renting apartments gives students more flexibility and is a great way to try an independent life.,

Student residences — through partnership with local organizers of university housing, students can choose one of the comfortable residences, which will also accommodate students from other universities.,

Living with a host family means staying in the home of a Swiss family, which provides the student with their own bedroom and meal plan. This is a great option for beginners who want to learn a language quickly and prefer the safety and comfort of a family environment.

Subject list: Accounting, Audit and control, banking, Business and management, Corporate strategy, DBA Program, economics, Entrepreneurship, finance, Hospitality Management, insurance, international relations, Lets Talk Business, Major in Digital Marketing, Major in Entrepreneurship, Major in International Finance, Major in International Management, Major in International Relations, Major in Sports Management, marketing, MBA, MSc.F in International Finance, Private banking, the financial analysis,  Political strategy

Each Geneva Business School campus has a student committee made up of students: it allows all students to participate in events, and trips organized by Student Experience, and to plan their own events. The committee gives students the right to vote, shares feedback and suggestions with the academic team. Many events take place annually under his leadership: themed parties, sightseeing tours, cultural evenings from different countries.

Geneva provides students with the opportunity to travel not only to the natural beauty of the Swiss regions, but also to go on a weekend trip to another country.

• Geneva Business School ranks 50th in the list of the best business institutions in the world, second in Switzerland according to CEOWORLD Magazine 2023,
• The Palm Branch Award has been received three times by the International Scientific Committee of Eduniversal,
• The most affordable business institution in Switzerland according to Studying in Switzerland, EMEA Award in the Career Development category from Study Portals in 2021,
• More than 100 different nationalities among the students,
• The teaching staff, which includes more than 100 business professionals, actively participates in research activities and undergoes advanced studying programs to ensure modern approaches to education.,
• High percentage of successful employment of graduates,
• Cooperation with universities in many countries, including the USA, Korea, Australia, Great Britain and France,
• School and program accreditation from IACBE, CHEA, and EduQua.

The Geneva Business School campus is located in the center of the Geneva International District, home to the Palais des Nations and the World Trade Organization. The educational area has several modernly equipped classrooms, a computer center, recreation and self-study areas, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an extensive specialized library is available to students.

The academic calendar consists of two semesters:

• Autumn: September-January,
• Spring: March-July.

Classes are held on weekdays, rest is provided on weekends, days of national and international holidays, during seasonal vacations. Semesters include exam sessions, weeks of project presentations.

Approximate list of additional costs includes:

• Administrative fees,
• Accommodation and meals, related costs,
• Educational materials for personal use,
• Extracurricular pastime,
• Personal expenses.

• Filling out the online form, providing the required documents after meeting the admissions representative,
• Passing an interview,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Arrival at campus and start of classes.

Each candidate is assigned a personal staff member who assists the prospective student throughout the admissions process.

Several hundred people complete the programs every year, becoming sought-after specialists in the business sphere. Today, graduates of the Geneva Business School work in companies such as EFG, Citibank, Hotdesk, in government organizations (for example, the Council of the National Petroleum Agency). Many of the former students started their own business, creating a competitive business.

General requirements for admission of new students to Bachelor's, Master's, MBA and doctoral programs stipulate:

• High school graduation certificate / Bachelor's Degree / Master's degree (depending on the level of the chosen program),
• Personal documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Copies of documents on all available education, transcripts, certificates,
• A 500-word essay on the proposed business case,
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher from a previous place of study.

A special criterion for admission to the master's program will be a resume, and for entering the doctoral program — professional experience, letters of recommendation from teachers from previous places of study or employers, a thesis for future scientific work.

Since all programs are conducted in English, applicants must provide the results of the language test. The level of English proficiency differs depending on the chosen level of higher education:

• Bachelor's degree: IELTS (from 6.0), TOEFL (from 80), Duolingo (105-115),
• Master's degree, MBA: IELTS (from 6.5), TOEFL (from 85), Duolingo (120-125),
• Doctoral studies: IELTS (from 7.0), TOEFL (from 85), Duolingo (130-135).

The equivalent of a language test certificate can be confirmation of at least three years of study at an English-speaking institution.

Geneva Business School can provide students with a customized program payment plan to break down the cost and ease the financial costs. Also, special conditions are available for students to receive discounts:

• Early Bird – 50% discount on the payment of the administration fee for the first semester early payment,
• Discounts for recommending the school to friends/relatives — 10%. Interest can be accumulated, reaching a discount of up to 100%, which, accordingly, makes it possible to study for free,
• Special conditions for graduates: students who have already completed one of the programs of Geneva Business School receive special privileges when continuing their studies at the school: no administrative fee and entrance exams, a 10% discount on the first year's fee, the possibility of easy transfer between campuses,
• Competitive scholarships: academic and public. An academic award is given for exceptional achievement in the process of study, and a public award is awarded on the basis of financial need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision