Rochester-Bern Executive MBA
Rochester-Bern Executive Programs
Universität Bern
“We’ll change the way you think. – It is not a slogan, it is reality. The Rochester-Bern Executive MBA with its global approach teaches you how to think out of the box.”Andreas Jurt, Director, Credit SuisseDual Degree: Without interrupting their careers, the Rochester-Bern Executive MBA program allows participants to earn an international MBA degree from an accredited, top-ranked U.S. business school (University of Rochester) as well as a national EMBA degree from a distinguished Swiss university (Universität Bern).
People: Students have extensive management experience, work in different industries, and come from all over the world. Faculty members have outstanding track records and live, teach and consult all over Europe and in the United States. Throughout the program, participants have several opportunities to work with students of the parallel executive program in the United States.
Format: The program starts once a year in January and takes 18 months. Courses are held every other Friday and Saturday in Switzerland (Thun). The curriculum is enriched by an intense summer session at the Simon School in Rochester (6 week block) and an educational trip to China (1 week block in Shanghai). The bi-weekly format is designed for executives who need a schedule compatible with their business responsibilities.
Content: The program offers an integrated approach to thinking about management problems and a thorough understanding of the cross-functional nature of business decisions. Courses follow a logical sequence proceeding from fundamental tools to strategy considerations. Participants get all the tools necessary to analyze, design, implement, and manage successful business strategies. Accreditation/Rankings: The Simon School at the University of Rochester is accredited by AACSB International since 1966. Financial Times ranks it number 6 in the world for finance and managerial economics. Moreover, the Simon School is ranked the top private U.S. business school for return on investment (ROI) by Bloomberg BusinessWeek. More ranking results are available on www.executive-mba.ch.
Costs: The tuition fee of the program is CHF 65,500, expenses amount to CHF 24,000. Expenses include accommodation and all meals at the Hotel Seepark Thun, accommodation and some meals in Rochester and Shanghai, all required books and materials, examination fees, and the graduation ceremony. Tuition is to be paid in three installments, spread over three years.
More information: Detailed information about the Rochester-Bern Executive MBA program can be found on www.executive-mba.ch. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case of questions (info@executive-mba.ch). You are welcome to attend regular classes and meet with faculty/students to experience Rochester-Bern firsthand. Just let us know. We are looking forward to supporting you in your decision-making process.
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Program Highlights
| Course Format | |
|---|---|
| Course level | postgraduate |
| Course modus | executive |
| Course type | taught |
| Course language | English |
| Course Major | |
| Specialisation | Business Administration |
| Sub-specialisation | General management |
| Awards and Credits | |
| Degree awarded | yes |
| Award type | Master's degree |
| Degree 1 awarded | MBA |
| Location | USA |
| Dual degrees | yes |
| Dual programmes | MBA & EMBA |
| Degree 2 awarded | EMBA |
| Degree 2 awarded by | Universität Bern |
| Switzerland | |
| ECTS credits | 90 |
| Course Duration | |
| Years | 1.5 |
| Starting in January, bi-weekly courses on Friday and Saturday in Thun with a 6-weeks summer block in Rochester (NY, USA) and a 1-week seminar in Shanghai (China) | |
| Course Location | |
| Thun | |
| Bern | |
| Switzerland | |
| Europe | |
| Study Method | |
| Lectures | yes |
| Research method | no |
| Thesis | no: Capstone (business plan) project instead |
| Study blocks | Yes: 6 week summer block in Rochester and 1 week seminar in Shanghai |
| Case-study method | yes |
| Course Fee | |
| Local students | CHF 70000 + 22000 expenses |
| Funding | |
| Scholarships | No full scholarships (internal scholarship only) |
| Course Start | |
| Course start date(s) | 11th of January |
| Accreditation | |
| Course Accreditation(s) | AACSB International |
| Entry Requirements | |
| GMAT | no |
| Language test | Fluently written and spoken – tested during interviews and based on the documents handed in |
| TOEFL | no |
| Min. score | |
| IELTS | no |
| Academic degree | yes |
| GPA | no |
| Work experience | yes |
| Years | 5 |
| management experience required (line and/or project management) | |
| Avg. work experience | 15 |
| Interview | yes |
| References | yes |
| Application Fee | |
| Application deadline(s) | May |
| October | |
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