‘ After 14 years work experience in marketing and ‘ The Strathclyde Executive MBA was intense, compact, public relations both in Switzerland and abroad, practical oriented and of high value for me when look- I wanted to study with open-minded people from ing at strategic challenges from a global perspective.’ different countries in order to gain a broader and deeper insight into strategic management and gener- Urs Brütsch al leadership. Therefore I applied for the Strathclyde Head of International Business Development MBA. For me it was a very positive experience and one Zurich Airport AG I would not have wanted to miss.’

Anna Baumann CEO, Landscape and Animal Park Goldau

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Applications or enquiries for the Accreditation While offered in partnership with SMF, responsibility for Strathclyde International MBA in Switzerland Accreditation is a good guide to how a is academic quality control resides with Strathclyde, and is the should be submitted to: regarded by its peers. Strathclyde has gained full interna- same as for the programmes. tional accreditation, with all three accrediting bodies around Dr. Claudia Schmid-Schoenbein - Programme Director the world - EQUIS (Europe), AMBA (International MBA quality Successful MBA students (via international centres) will be Ms. Brigitte Bruder - Programme Administrator assurance) and AACSB (North America) - approving the school awarded the same Strathclyde University MBA as all UK as offering excellent management education. students and will be invited to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland Swiss Management Forum AG held annually at Strathclyde University, Glasgow. Prime Centre 1 South As one of only 57 business schools in the world with this stand- Postbox 2503 ing, and the only business school in Scotland to be accredited How long will it take? CH-8060 Zürich-Airport, so highly, Strathclyde continues to lead the way in high quality The Strathclyde MBA – International, has been specifically Switzerland business education. designed for busy executives who need to combine career and family commitments with the demands of MBA studies. This Tel: +41 43 816 4470 We also hold excellent ratings for both our research and the flexibility enables participants to graduate within two years. Fax: +41 43 816 4473 quality of our teaching. However, your studies may be spread over a longer period to a email: [email protected] maximum of six years. www.strathclyde-mba.ch AMBA Subject to availability, those students wishing to accelerate Strathclyde MBA Programmes (The Association of MBAs) their studies may be able to join the full-time MBA progr­ amme Tel: +44 (0) 141 553 6118/6119 All Strathclyde MBA programmes are accredited by AMBA at Strathclyde University at the elective stage during May, June Fax: +44 (0) 141 553 6162 and all students are eligible to join after enrolment on an and July each year. This enables you to complete your electives email: [email protected] MBA course. within a shorter period, as well as experience working with www.strathclydemba.com www.mba.org.uk participants from all over the world.

Applications EQUIS Applicants should note that our MBA is distinctive in that (European Foundation for Management Development) Strathclyde insists that all MBA students, in addition to a first Strathclyde is one of only 24 UK business schools to receive degree or professional qualification, must have several years EQUIS accreditation. relevant business experience. www.efmd.be When can I start? There are two intakes per year for the Strathclyde MBA in AACSB Switzerland – in October and April. It is recommended that you (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) submit your application as soon as possible. Strathclyde received accreditation from this prestigious body in December 2003. Fees www.aacsb.edu Contact SMF for details on fees.

The Partnership

The Unique Partnership between Strathclyde Business School and Swiss Management Forum (SMF) SMF is a provider of management consultancy and training for the corporate sector in German speaking Europe. SMF has specialised in three main areas: international business development and cross-cultural management, sustainability management, and education programme management.

Coming from the corporate sector, SMF is fully aware of the expectations and requirements of MBA participants both The Strathclyde MBA in terms of quality and delivery, and of the capabilities - an excellent investment participants need to develop to be able to contribute more to their companies. With so many MBA programmes on offer, your choice of school is crucial. An MBA from the University of Strathclyde How does the partnership work? Business School is the best investment you can make in University of Strathclyde Business School provides all the How does the programme work? your career as a professional manager. Strathclyde’s inter- core materials for the programme and conducts all seminars The study route to your part-time MBA is flexible with most national reputation, combined with its high academic and with a selected team of leading professors from their staff in participants taking between two to two and a half years to selection standards, is your guarantee that your MBA will the UK. The UK staff members are also responsible for subject complete. Each year is divided into two semesters starting retain its value in the years to come. In addition, the Strath- matter queries and support. All admission and assessment in October and April. Students are provided with a range of clyde business faculty is famous for Strategic Management, procedures are the responsibility of Strathclyde and success- text books, course workbooks, core learning materials, and led by renowned researchers and authors in the field. ful participants will be awarded a University of Strathclyde online access to the Strathclyde University library along with Master of Business Administration. physical access to the SMF library. The Strathclyde MBA in Switzerland The Strathclyde MBA Programme has been available SMF is responsible for individual participant support in In terms of teaching, for each subject students attend a outside the United Kingdom since 1988. Over 2000 course Switzerland as well as the organisation of seminars, and two day intensive seminar delivered by academics from participants have graduated, and over 1500 are currently co-ordination of operations with University of Strathclyde Strathclyde University and scheduled over weekends. These studying in their own country. staff in the UK. SMF is also responsible for promoting the seminars are mainly based around the core learning elements MBA in Switzerland. of each subject but also contextualised to cover the business This success is due to the unique delivery structure devel- environment specific to the region. Additionally, throughout oped with the local partner. In Switzerland the programme The Strathclyde MBA the programme, students attend a range of workshops and incorporates elements of part-time and open learning The structure and content of the Strathclyde MBA are fully simulations to enhance and develop their manag­ erial skills modes of study. It requires an attendance of one to two explained in the main MBA brochure. The following sections and competencies. weekends per month. show how you can complete the programme in Switzerland. How is the course assessed? The programme has been available in Switzerland since How to study for your MBA The course is assessed by a combination of written course- 1996. It is taught through our centre in Zurich which is The Strathclyde MBA incorporates a flexible style of delivery – work, in-class presentations and examinations. As far as conveniently located at Zurich Airport. combining part-time and open learning modes of study in possible, coursework will be related to your work environment a 180 credit format (90 ECTS). and the examinations are scheduled twice a year prior to the end of each semester. The examinations and assignments are Most participants continue to work while taking the course set, marked and validated by the University of Strathclyde over two years. This makes our programme a viable and academic staff, and are identical to and assessed on the same valuable alternative for you and your company since the basis as students undertaking the programme in the UK. Thus programme combines the benefits of learning with immediate the MBA programme offered in Switzerland is the same as the practical application within your working environment. full-time mode in the UK in all aspects except delivery.