Geneva Business School is a leading teaching-focused institution known for its innovative learning methods and commitment to the use of the latest educational technology. Our DBA programme harnesses these strengths in order to deliver a highly flexible online learning experience compatible with full-time work.
The course is designed so that you can work wherever you are - in your office, at home, on the train. All you need is a connected device and the program materials will always be ready for you.
Our academically rigorous courses will introduce you to the latest concepts in management research and help you develop the skills you need to carry out your research project. With the support of a team of academics and business leaders located around the world, you will also benefit from our personalized mentoring approach, which will tailor the program to you and your professional circumstance.
At the very beginning of your DBA journey we will take our time to get to know you, so that we can support you in the best way possible.
Geneva Business School's MBA in International Management builds expertise in the most leading business concepts. The program is designed for professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in International management, providing a global perspective on social responsibility, strategy and problem solving. Geneva Business School also offers great internship opportunities at successful companies and organizations.
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Major in International Management at Geneva Business School is designed for professionals interested in deepening and expanding their knowledge of management. This MBA program prepares you to be successful in a constantly changing environment, offering the tools you need to keep growing and keep developing as a successful professional in the global business world.
Over the course of the program you will:
Gain problem-solving management expertise.
Obtain private and public market management analyzation skills.
Discover the ability to analyze business structures.
Identify areas for implementation of new theories and methods.
The AGSB graduate program is designed for the successful undergraduate with some significant work experience so that the successful participant will gain the necessary skills and experience to successfully contribute to any business organisation in a mid-level general management position.
The university considers a general manager as being one who applies academic and practical concepts in order to analyse a variety of business situations on a global perspective and who works both individually and in teams to formulate ethical and reasoned judgements that are logical, supported by facts and effectively communicated.
The following are the stated Intended Student Learning Outcomes of the MIBA program:
1. The successful MIBA participant will be able to analyze and evaluate the performance of a business in the functional areas of general management (accounting, economics, finance and marketing).
2. The successful MIBA participant will be able to analyse and evaluate decision alternatives using business theories, tools and techniques for internal and external analysis of a business or industry situation and be able to support and defend their recommendations.
3. The successful MIBA participant will be able to create, design and present advanced oral and written business presentations and basic scholarly papers.
4. The successful MIBA participant will set an example to other students by exhibiting the behaviours and skills to conduct their affairs in a businesslike manner with respect to their appearance, timeliness and preparation, as well as demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively in mixed teams towards a common goal.
The conferring of a MIBA degree from AGSB University follows only after completing all three (3) of the following requirements:
Academic credit requirements,
Academic performance requirements,
Attendance requirements and residency requirements.
A normal course of study to complete a MIBA program over two (2) years, includes a Dissertation for six (6) credits and an internship for six (6) credits therefore twenty-two (22) courses of three (3) credits each are to be successfully completed. Although most courses earn three (3) credits in one term there are some courses given over the whole academic year (e.g. Field Trip) and some courses count double or six (6) credits (e.g. Dissertation).
The MIBA academic requirement is a minimum of 79 credits.
The MIBA program requires a Cumulative GPA of 3.0
INTERNSHIP:
An internship is required for completion of the MIBA program. The AGSB Internship is full-time employment for six (6) months; equivalent to 25 weeks of 40 hours of work each week. Six (6) credits are awarded on a pass/fail basis by the administration based on a written review of the internship by a direct supervisor. The review identifies the tasks and responsibilities given to the candidate and evaluates their performance.
DISSERTATION:
A dissertation is required for completion of the MIBA program. The dissertation can take the form of a research proposal, where the validity of one or more hypotheses is investigated, or in the form of a business plan.
A 2-year triple degree track is an integral part of emlyon business school's MSc in Management and is run jointly by emlyon business school (Lyon-Ecully, France), LMU/Munich School of Management (Munich, Germany) and LUMS/Lancaster University Management School (Lancaster, the UK).
The Master of Science in Global Management aims to build international profiles with a broad range of managerial skills in strategy, marketing, logistics, human resources, corporate and market finance.
The curriculum is strongly focused on the study of socio-economic factors that impact business activities, and it promotes principles of responsible leadership. Beyond the standard management courses, students are trained to deal with issues of sustainability, business ethics, and cultural diversity.
Classes take place in a multicultural environment, where students develop the key cultural competencies in employing effective business practice across the globe.
The programme targets graduates of business-related disciplines who are eager to strengthen their managerial potential and boost their employability in the global arena. Candidates graduate in just over a year, with career paths in a variety of domains. Alumni today hold positions all over the world in strategic marketing, sales, purchasing and distribution, operations and business development, accounting and management control, consulting and financial analysis, human resource management, corporate relations and communication.
Designed for students looking for a program in project management through the lens of international business development, the MSc. in International Project Development (MSc. in IPD) prepares for evolving careers as business development directors, export managers, area managers, project managers, consultants, etc. in a large range of companies worldwide.
Entirely taught in English, the MSc. in IPD offers you the opportunity to study within a multicultural and human-scale group of participants. The curriculum emphasizes interaction with working professionals with up-to-date industry experience and confronts you with real business situations culminating in a one-week field study abroad involving real companies' business issues to deal with. In addition, you will have the opportunity to earn the PRINCE2 international certification in project management.
Finally, you will benefit from NEOMA Business School's vast network of corporate partnerships, strong Alumni network and the diverse origins and academic backgrounds of both teachers and students.
A programme in one or two years
For candidates who do not fully meet the academic requirements for a direct entry in the MSc. in International Project Development, we may recommend our 2-year program that comprises the International Pre-Master in the first year before joining the MSc. in International Project Development in the second year.
