MBA

Business Administration

Learn more about studying Business Administration as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    39,600CHF
  • Start date
    Jan, Mar, Jun, Aug, Oct
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Webster University Geneva says about their program:

Through the knowledge of organizational purpose and its successful strategic application, the MBA at Webster Geneva Campus teaches students the business competencies needed to develop and implement value creating ideas and solutions while building the personal skills necessary to achieve their professional aspirations.

The MBA is a 12-course sequence, delivered by a combination of research professors and practitioners who are at the forefront of their field in areas ranging from organizational behavior and behavioral finance to strategic management and leadership.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary diploma that is recognized for university-level admission from an institution that is approved by the national/state Ministry of Higher Education.
  • Admission will be considered for those who have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) a 2.5 on a 4 point scale, or its equivalent in other grading systems

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor degree from a qualifying institution of higher education
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of about a 2.5 on a 4 point scale, or its equivalent in other grading systems
  • Evidence of your overall potential to be successful at Webster University

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0 (no band below 5.5)

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    169

  • Duolingo

    110

  • CEFR

    C1 mastery high pass

  • iTEP (online)

    3.7

  • Versant (Pearson Online)

    68

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0 (no band below 5.5)

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    169

  • Duolingo

    110

  • CEFR

    C1 mastery high pass

  • iTEP (online)

    3.7

  • Versant (Pearson Online)

    68

English proficiency waivers

  • Webster waives English for bachelor applicants if students studied three years at an accredited high school in; Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada (except Quebec), Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Helena, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
  • If a student has completed three or more years of study in an English-medium high school or university-level academic program in a country other than the ones listed above, they may request a waiver.
  • International Baccalaureate diploma applicants from an English-based school may also be eligible for waivers.
  • British System / GCE "A-Levels"

    English-language Exam score of C or higher. (AS level does not satisfy the requirement.)

  • ACT composite score of 23 or higher
  • SAT minimum of 450 on the Evidence-based Reading and Writing Section

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • 2 Reference letters
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Passport identification page
  • SAT/ACT (optional)

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • 2 Reference letters
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Resume or CV
  • Passport identification page
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Scholarships at Webster University Geneva

  • Webster Geneva Merit-based Academic Scholarship

    Official page

    Partial merit scholarship for incoming undergraduate students of all nationalities. Individual awards may cover up to 30% of annual full-time tuition per year and are renewable annually when the student maintains the required academic performance, including an equivalent GPA of 3.5/4.0.

  • Webster Geneva Need-based Financial Aid Award

    Official page

    Need-based financial aid for admitted undergraduate students, including international students. Applicants submit a separate financial-aid form and supporting documentation. Awards may cover up to 30% of tuition and are renewable annually subject to the award conditions.

  • Webster Geneva Scholars Program Scholarship

    Official page

    Merit scholarship of up to CHF 10,000 per year for selected incoming first-year freshmen who spend multiple years at Webster University Geneva. Selection is through the Scholars Program.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Postgraduate tuition

  • From CHF39,600 to CHF52,800 per year

Undergraduate tuition

  • CHF35,000 per year
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What is the cost of living near Webster University Geneva?

Category Cost  (in Swiss Franc)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centreCHF 2,085
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centreCHF 1,555
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)CHF 128
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)CHF 47
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)CHF 33· Geneva average
Monthly public transport passCHF 72
Monthly grocery basketCHF 235
Coffee shop drinkCHF 5
Cinema or cultural event ticketCHF 21
Gym membershipCHF 69

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Webster University Geneva

Many international students will require a visa to study in Switzerland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Switzerland student visa requirements