GBS Brochure

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BACHELORDEGREES

MASTER DEGREES

DOCTORATEDEGREES

Real Business. Future Leaders.

Av. Blanc 53 -1202 Geneva Switzerland W: gbs-ge.ch E: [email protected]

GENEVA BUSINESS SCHOOL

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Bachelor in Business Administration

Bachelor in Finance

Bachelor in Sports Mgmt & Mktg

Bachelor in Digital Communication

Bachelor in Entrepreneurship

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Finance

Master in Islamic Finance

Master in Digital Marketing

Doctorate of Business Administration

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CFA Exams Preparation

Summer Courses

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Accreditations

Why study in Switzerland?

Why... Geneva Business School?

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33Accreditations

We are proud to announce that we have three principal accreditations. This comes from our willingness to provide high quality education and to ensure the best future for our students. The rich mixture of international accreditations allows our students to receive a high standard of training with a delicate blend of theory and practice.

IACBEhttp://iacbe.orgGBS possesses IACBE accreditation, this U.S. based accreditation is recognized by CHEA, the largest U.S. accrediting body for accreditations in education.

ECBEhttp://www.ecbe.euThe university also possesses ECBE, a European accrediting body which allows easier transfer of students to other ECBE accredited institutes, the stringent standards set by this accreditation ensure that GBS meets the Bologna requirements and the ECTS system.

EDUQUAhttp://www.eduqua.chEduqua is a recognized Swiss quality label that focuses primarily on the quality of teachers and the continuous training they receive.

Dual Degree BBA & MBA with ESC Chambéry (France)Dual Bachelor in Sports Management with WIU Florida (USA)

Dual Degrees

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Why study in Switzerland?Switzerland is a haven of peace

Situated in the middle of Europe, with 7 million inhabitants, Switzerland is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Its legendary neutrality, stability and superior quality of life, allows Switzerland to attract a large number of governmental and non-governmental international organisations in addition to well known multinational companies and banks. As a result, Switzerland has acquired an unparalleled expertise in the domain of international management and finance.

Geneva is the home of private banking and multinational companies

Geneva is the base for more than 450 banks, insurance companies, international financial institutions and many other multi-national companies. It has been chosen by many leading international financial institutions (such as HSBC, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan-Chase, Reuters, etc.) to host the worldwide headquarters of their international private banking and management activities.

Geneva

«Switzerland, ranked as No.1 in 2012 world champion of competitiveness.»

«Geneva, ranked No. 1 in 2011 offering the best quality of living

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Why study in Switzerland?

Why...Geneva Business School?

Career Workshop and guaranteed InternshipsWe have a dedicated career workshop support team to assist students in placing students in our guaranteed internship opportunities program and gaining valuable practical experience. The service also covers preparation and interview techniques for jobs and interviews.

MentoringOur mentoring service is part of our goal to give students the real link in a business school between the academic and professional worlds, by having a personal mentor shadow them throughout their research projects in the latter stages of the degree.

LanguagesMost of the courses at GBS are taught in English and prepare students for success in an international company or a bank. Other languages such as French, German or Chinese are also taught at GBS. Furthermore, the school prepares students for language diplomas.

Welcome to the Geneva Business School. It provides an outstanding international environment for undergraduates, graduates and postgraduate students. Our students enjoy small classes allowing very high quality interaction with faculty members. All students can benefit from the learning opportunities owing to the internship and research possibilities available.

The programs that we offer meet this century’s challenge of globalization and complexity. They are planned with the most innovative educational concepts and taught by a team of international faculty, all recognized in their respective domains. They provide guidance and counseling; they also listen to you and defend your ideas, they are also able to discuss solutions to current business questions and to accompany you in your career plans.

AccommodationThe University provides accommodation to its students. Studios or apartments of various sizes can be rented. We also collaborate heavily with host families to offer peace of mind for concerned parents. Most of the appartments/houses are situated within walking distance or a short bus/tram ride from the University.

Location of the campusThe campus of the University is located close to all facilities and amenities. Being situated near the lake, it allows you to quickly reach all of the services, businesses and transport means. The classrooms are designed and equipped to offer the best teaching and learning conditions.

Leisure Activities & SportsThere are numerous sporting activities organized by the university and its student body including Football, Paragliding, Laser-Tag, Bowling, Billiards and excursions by boat or to various international organizations.

Faculty Members Faculty Members

Ph.D fromDr James PATON

University of Strathclyde, UK Field

Business Policy & Strategy,Managing Organisations,Strategic ManagementTeaching experience

9 yearsProfessional experience

31 years

Ph.D fromDr Catherine CHEYRE

University of Montpellier, FranceField

Business EnglishTeaching experience


34 years

Ph.D fromDr John HEPTONSTALL

University of Harvard, U.S.A Field

FinanceTeaching experience


17 years

Ph.D fromDr Sonia HEPTONSTALL


SociologyTeaching experience


14 years

Dr Keltoum IRBAH

University of Geneva, SwitzerlandField

Sociology

Ph.D from

Teaching experience10 years

Professional experience8 years

Dr Jean Claude MANINI

Ph.D from University of Geneva, Switzerland Field

Financial Instruments, Portfolio Management, Principle of Finance



Ph.D from

Dr Philippe BUTTY

University of Lausanne, Switzerland Field

International Law, Trust,Foundation



Ph.D from

Dr Jean Claude ESAKI

University of Geneva, Switzerland Field

Information Management SystemsTeaching experience


8 years

Ph.D from

Dr. Victor Almeida YERRIS


Finance, Banking, Portfolio Management & Accounting



Ph.D from

Dr Maurizzio VANETTI


Strategic Marketing, Organisation,

Human Resourses ManagementTeaching experience


8 years

Ph.D fromDr Nathalie ABHI SALEH

I.A.E.University of Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne

Field Human Resource Management,

Corporate Governance, LeadershipTeaching experience


8 years

Ph.D from

Ph.D fromDr. Dominique XARDEL

University of Columbia, U.S.A Field

Strategic Marketing, ManagementTeaching experience


20 years

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Faculty Members Faculty Members

Ph.D fromDr James PATON

University of Strathclyde, UK Field

Business Policy & Strategy,Managing Organisations,Strategic ManagementTeaching experience


31 years

Ph.D fromDr Catherine CHEYRE

University of Montpellier, FranceField

Business EnglishTeaching experience


34 years

Ph.D fromDr John HEPTONSTALL


FinanceTeaching experience


17 years

Ph.D fromDr Sonia HEPTONSTALL


SociologyTeaching experience


14 years

Dr Keltoum IRBAH


Sociology

Ph.D from



Dr Jean Claude MANINI

Ph.D from University of Geneva, Switzerland Field

Financial Instruments, Portfolio Management, Principle of Finance



Ph.D from

Dr Philippe BUTTY

University of Lausanne, Switzerland Field

International Law, Trust,Foundation



Ph.D from

Dr Jean Claude ESAKI

University of Geneva, Switzerland Field

Information Management SystemsTeaching experience


8 years

Ph.D from

Dr. Victor Almeida YERRIS


Finance, Banking, Portfolio Management & Accounting



Ph.D from

Dr Maurizzio VANETTI


Strategic Marketing, Organisation,

Human Resourses ManagementTeaching experience


8 years

Ph.D fromDr Nathalie ABHI SALEH

I.A.E.University of Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne

Field Human Resource Management,

Corporate Governance, LeadershipTeaching experience


8 years

Ph.D from

Ph.D fromDr. Dominique XARDEL

University of Columbia, U.S.A Field

Strategic Marketing, ManagementTeaching experience


20 years

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Bachelor in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is designed to provide you with a strong and practical undergraduate education using the principles, theories and tools necessary to succeed in business today.

Over our three or four year program, you will be taught to face the challenges of a rapidly changing global market. Course work is designed to develop your own leadership skills and train you to become a proficient and highly skilled professional.

As with any of our degrees, you will be guided and mentored by one of the most highly educated group of experts, each recognized in the field that they teach. GBS emphasizes a combination of theoretical knowledge and case studies which allow you to be best prepared of your studies.

SpecialisationAccounting & Controlling

Management

Marketing

IntakesSeptember / February

Some Subjects CoveredOrganisation and HR Management

Business Law and Ethics

Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Marketing and Sales

Corporate Finance and Accounting

Management Information Systems

Tuition feesCHF 18’600.- per year - 4 year program CHF 23’500.- per year - 3 year program(not including new applicant administration fees of CHF 2’000.- to CHF 4’000.-)

Duration3 year full time program 4 year part time program

Admission RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent Good knowledge of English Personal interview

Bachelor in Finance

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Bachelor in Finance

In order to provide you with the widest range of possibilities, Geneva Business School offers a Bachelor in Finance composed of three core themes:Corporate Finance, Banking & Insurance and Private Banking.

By using these three specializations as the bedrock of our curriculum, GBS can ensure that you graduate with a global understanding of the concepts and international finance practices.

As always, our Bachelor courses are lectured by highly respected professionals who can offer you an invaluable and practical insight to the world of finance through their many years of experience. Many of our students have pursued a career in finance at globally recognized institutions such as HSBC, Rothschild and Crédit Suisse.

SpecialisationBanking & Insurance

Corporate Finance

Private Banking

Some Subjects CoveredPolitical Economics & Institutional StrategyFinancial Analysis and AccountingMIS & Quantitive MethodsBanking Law and GovernanceBanking and Corporate FinanceRisk Management and InsurancePortfolio Management





Bachelor in Sports Management & Marketing

In recent years, a steady increase in the sport sector leads to a great demand for Professionals in the management of sports events, sports teams, sports federations and bodies. The program aims to respond to the growing interest in the Sports management sector.

The objective of this 3-year Bachelor program is to prepare candidates for the management and marketing of clubs and sport events.

Instruction is provided in the first two years in Geneva (Switzerland) where students are equipped with the tools of management, organization and communication skills.

The third year will be conducted in Florida (USA) where sports management courses are taught such as the principles of sport, club management, organization of sports events and sports promotion.

Specific coursesSport Management and Sport Promotion

Sport Administration

Sports Information & Media Relations

Facilities & Event Management

Sports Management Information System

Sports Organisation and HR management

Geneva Business School & Webber International University (Florida)


Tuition feesCHF 23’500.- per year - 3 year program(not including new applicant administration fees of CHF 2’000.- to CHF 4’000.-)

Duration3 year full time program 2 years in GBS (Geneva), 1 year WYU (Florida)


Bachelor inDigital Communication

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Bachelor inDigital Communication

Communication is now far more digital than before and the trend is continuously increasing. A good knowledge of the strategies in this new field and the marketing tools that are specific to this domain are the hallmark traits provided by GBS.

New standards have been created for the consumer amidst the growing social network sector.

The objective of this program is to educate candidates with the specifics of digital communications and to familiarize them with the different tools.

In this program we examine the role of the Internet in marketing a business today, from product and pricing considerations to new distribution and promotional channels. It introduces the roles of digital media in creating a customer experience and facilitating business sales and advertising.

It is essential training for those who want to master the digital market today and become the forerunners oftomorrow’s world.





Specific coursesCyber LawDigital MarketingDigital Communication toolsTechniques of websites creationMedia Effectiveness & MeasurementCommunity Manager

Bachelor inEntrepreneurship

Did you know that 99% of companies in the world of business are created and run by budding entrepreneurs? Starting a business or developing solutions to new challenges often requires a spark of genius, but more importantly, determination and enormous commitment.

The objective of this program is to prepare highly motivated candidates to the ever-changing challenges of entrepreneurship and give them the necessary tools to succeed.

The program is organized to reflect the theoretical concepts and practical aspects required to develop candidate’s skills during the decision making process through to resolution of the entrepreneur’s problems.

Candidates will likely manage the process of setting up strategies for the creation/development and management of a company with the intention of turning into a global success.

Specific coursesFundamentals of Entrepreneurship and LeadershipBusiness and Marketing Plans for New VenturesEntrepreneurship in a Global EconomyFeasibility Analysis for New Ventures(New Product Devtpt)





Master ofBusiness Administration

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The MBA is one of the most coveted degrees in international business today. GBS places a strong emphasis on the expansion and reinforcement of your knowledge in business and management.

What truly separates Geneva Business School from the other schools is the accessibility students have to a team of world class professionals. With classes of limited size, GBS ensures that you have an exclusive and privileged education.

«What truly separates Geneva Business School from the other schools

is the accessibility students have to a team

of world class, active professionals.»

SpecialisationAccounting & Controlling

Management

Marketing


Some Subjects CoveredEconomic analysis at micro and macro levels

Strategic Management and Marketing

Leadership and Organizational Behavior

HR and Operations Management

Corporate Finance and Tax/Cost

International Business Law

Tuition feesCHF 22’440.- 1st yearCHF 8’400.- 2nd year(not including new applicant administration fees of CHF 2’000.- to CHF 4’000.-)

Duration18 months

Admission RequirementsBachelor degree in a relevant fieldGood knowledge of English

Guaranteed Internship

Opportunities

Master ofScience in Finance

The Master of Science in Finance program is designed to challenge your understanding of finance through rigorous training in the conceptual, analytical and empirical intricacies of modern international finance and investment.

Over the course of 18 months you will be guided and mentored by our faculty to maximize your own potential while providing you with the academic knowledge needed to successfully navigate the complexities of the global financial matrix.

SpecialisationBanking & Insurance

Corporate Finance

Private Banking

Some Subjects CoveredCapital Markets and Bank Office

Banking Organization and Administration

Corporate and Technical Analysis

Assets and Portfolio Management

Risk Management and Insurance

International Banking and Tax Laws

«You will be guided and mentored by our faculty to maximize your own

potential.»



Duration18 months



Opportunities

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Master inIslamic Finance

Over the recent decades, Islamic banking and finance has emerged as a viable way of financial intermediation. It has gained credibility and has spread worldwide and is the preferred way of banking for one fifth of the world’s population.

Master in Islamic Finance (MSc. I.F) is a comprehensive post graduate program for people who are seeking a detailed understanding of the concepts and mechanisms of Islamic Finance.

The program is structured and designed to offer an overall understanding of the theories and principles of banking and Islamic Finance in a current context. The Course offers an opportunity to study the structure of the Islamic banking and finance industry, including its theoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamic financial instruments and risk management issues. The classes will be conducted by qualified academics having in-depth knowledge of Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic finance and Islamic Banking.

Specific coursesPrinciple of Islamic JurisprudenceIntroduction to Islamic FinanceIslamic BankingContracts and Partnership in IslamicIslamic Insurance - Takaful Creating and Measuring the Performance of Islamic portfolioIslamic AccountingIslamic Law and Financial Transactions



Duration18 months (distance learning available)



Opportunities

Specific coursesCyber Law

Digital Marketing

New Ventures

Digital Communication tools

Techniques of websites creation

Media Effectiveness & Measurement

Community Management

Master inDigital Marketing

The Master in Digital Marketing is designed for young graduates and professionals interested in furthering their career in industry and are willing to take a lead role in the marketing career.

It is a highly relevant innovative degree that prepares candidates for success in an ever changing professional field. It provides a powerful skill set in new marketing ethics in the emerging digital field and it will raise your value with potential employers.

Marketers must now take account of this technological behavioral, they must also adapt their approaches and continuously integrate new developments in their work process and decisions.

The digital marketers have a duty to learn new communication technologies continuously and develop skills to anticipate and adapt quickly.



Duration18 months

Admission RequirementsBachelor degree in a relevant business field10 year experience in a lead business position Good knowledge of English


Opportunities

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Doctorate ofBusiness Administration

The DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) is the most common type of professional doctorate degree and is offered by GBS to students who have already gained a vast amount of knowledge in 1 or more of the 3 fields mentioned below.

It allows students to carry out extensive research and to acquire competency as an independent researcher; to design and conduct research and to disseminate the outcomes to others in the related field.

A candidate for the DBA program must have excellent results from their Masters degree in Finance or Management with an average GPA of (5.0 out of 6.0) from GBS or from an alternative accredited university.The DBA is oriented research and the applicant will be advised by a supervisor who will help in achieving his research papers.

SpecialisationInternational Finance

Strategic Management

Strategic Marketing

Program ScheduleThe average duration of the DBA program varies between 3 and 5 years. A minimum of 3 major publications are required and will be assessed by the heads of the 3 centers and the panel of judges. After completion of these major publications, the student must also defend his/her reports in front of a panel of judges. Following this, the successful student will be awarded the DBA from GBS.

IntakesRolling admission

Tuition feesCHF 23’700.- per year.(not including new applicant administration fees of CHF 2’000.- to CHF 4’000.-)

DurationMinimum 3 years

Admission RequirementsGood knowledge of English Master degree in related field

Step 1 (Preparation) Designed to help establish a sound foundation before the beginning of the formal study (Pre-CFA);Duration: October to December. 5 Saturday morning

Step 4 (Self review)The self study which is the most personal and final step to succeed the CFA exams.

CFA Exams Preparation

Geneva Business School (GBS) with its partner «Institut de Formation de Gestionnaire de Patrimoine» (IFGP) has already prepared candidates for CFA Exams for over 12 years.

Our mission is to provide CFA candidates with a broad array of training of the highest quality. We utilize our renowned trainer and staff resources to produce the most effective, relevant, concise, comprehensive study materials and training session on the market.

We propose an innovative, adequate and interactive academic approach with a small number of students per classes (less than 16) and study material composed by professionals, specially dedicated for the CFA exams preparation.

Step 3 (Exam preparation)A review of critical topics using old exam questions and new questions compiled by professional’s material; Duration: March to May every Tuesday, Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

CFA Program Content The duration for the course preparation is six and a half months from October to May. The courses are structured according to a four step approach:

Tuition feesPre-CFA: CHF 1950.-CFA level 1, part 1: CHF 2750.-CFA level 1, part 2: CHF 2550.-The Course material is provided free of charge to each person registered for all progams.

Step 2 (Repetition)Based on the comprehension of the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS); Duration: January to March every Tuesday, Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

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Switzerland’s summers are postcard picture perfect, so what better place could there be to sharpen your skills and knowledge of business and finance?

Imagine spending your vacation with us, learning from some of Geneva’s top professors in our summer classes, reading in our amazing park right across the street, and visiting Geneva’s famous landmarks with other students from around the world!

By staying with us this summer you will not only get the chance to study in the worlds financial capital, but also to enjoy all its summer festivities including the Fêtes de Genève, Lake Parade and the Swiss National Holiday!

IntakesFirst week of July

Tuition feesCHF 2’650.- plus CHF 150.- Application Fee

Duration4 Weeks

Admission RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent

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GENEVA BUSINESS SCHOOLReal Business. Future Leaders.

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