Rochester-Bern Executive Programs MBA

Dual degree Executive MBA Dual degree Executive MBA Dual degree Executive MBA Dual degree Executive MBA
Location: Switzerland, USA
About Rochester-Bern Executive Programs
Rochester-Bern Executive Programs is a foundation based on a longstanding cooperation between the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester (NY, U.S.) and the University of Bern (Switzerland). The Rochester-Bern Executive MBA was established in 1995 and is addressed to national and international executives, who have several years of work experience and want to broaden their theoretical and practical management knowledge besides a demanding job. The courses take place in Switzerland (Thun), U.S. (Rochester, NY) and Asia. Since 1966, the Simon Business School is AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited and has been ranked in top positions among business schools worldwide. Since the beginning of 2007, Rochester-Bern also offers company-specific programs and seminars. Degree courses such as the CAS Certified Board Member  or CAS SME-Management round off the versatile, high-quality offering of Rochester-Bern Executive Programs. The Rochester-Bern Executive MBA is a first-class general management education for leaders. Our EMBA provides you with a holistic understanding of all management topics, helps you develop your leadership skills, and prepares you for a professional future where change, digitalization, and the demand for sustainability are omnipresent. Why Rochester-Bern? Financial framework: Build expertise in making data-driven business decisions with the holistic program that is rated #2 worldwide for economics and #8 for finance Business Agility: Dive into all aspects of general management and equip yourself with the tools you need to lead with greater impact Modularity: Benefit from our flexible, modular course structure with several options for pursuing your EMBA Global faculty: Our renowned faculty from top business schools worldwide will help you gain a variety of business perspectives Dual degree: Obtain an EMBA from the University of Bern and an MBA from the University of Rochester Alumni network: Join up to four different alumni networks upon graduation  
Programme Presentation
The Rochester-Bern Executive MBA provides you with a holistic understanding of all management topics, helps you develop your leadership skills, and prepares you for a professional future where change, digitalization, and the demand for sustainability are omnipresent.
Programme Info

Overview

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Simon Business School University of Rochester & Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Bern
  • Start: February
  • Duration: 16 months
  • Courses: 17
  • ECTS: 75 (equiv. 45 U.S. credits)
  • Format: Partime, biweekly: Fri and Sat, modular structure
  • Language: English
  • Program Cost: CHF 75,000
  • Application Deadline: December 31
  • Early Enrollment Incentives: May 31: CHF 5,000 & September 15: CHF 3,000   
  • Rankings: No 2 in the world for economics (FT 2020), No 8 in the world for finance (FT 2020)
  • Accreditation: AACSB International (Simon Business School) since 1966
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Student Body

Student Body

Gender: 23% female students

Age: 38 (avg. age)

Work Experience: 16 years (avg. years of work experience)

Management Experience: 9 years (avg. years of work experience)

Admission Requirements

Admission

Classes are made up of executives and managers whose backgrounds include finance, manfacturing, business administration, IT, engineering, law, medicine, and other fields.

To qualify the program, we require: 

  • A university degree (or equivalent) plus at least 5 years of management experience (as a project or line manager)
    or
    over 10 years of high-level managerial and leadership experience in lieu of academic qualifications
  • Middle or senior level management experience with the potential for taking on increased responsibilities within the organization
  • The ability to set priorities to successfully balance your job, studies, and personal life
  • Fluency in English
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Costs

Costs

CHF 75,000*

*This includes tuition, all required books/materials, online assessment and two follow-up coaching sessions, cooperation with an alumni mentor, lunches and refreshments on regular class days in Switzerland, accommodation and some meals during mandatory educational trips to Rochester and Asia, matriculation and exam fees as well as graduation.

We know that the investment in further education can be substantial. That is why the Rochester-Bern Fund is proud to provide incentives, scholarships and reductions. For more information on these as well as information on how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.rochester-bern.ch

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Contacts

Rochester-Bern Executive Programs
Hochschulstrasse 4
3012 Bern
Switzerland

phone: +41 31 684 34 77
info@rochester-bern.ch
www.rochester-bern.ch

COO: Christine Kreis
christine.kreis@rochester-bern.ch

EMBA Manager: Marisol Zorrilla

marisol.zorrilla@rochester-bern.ch