MBA in Data Science for Executives- (Full time-1 year / Part time- 2 years)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Format
Full time - 1 yearDuration
12 monthsTuition fee
44800 CHFThe MBA inData Science for Executives specialization aims to provide future leaders with a solid basis in data-driven decision-making. This educational journey is a transformational, not transactional, experience that facilitates your learning and personal growth as a self-aware, adaptive, and responsible leader for a better world.
Explore the world of data, AI, and machine learning by learning up-to-date techniques to organize and analyze large amounts of data. Explore the world of data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), embracing and leveraging data science tools to remain competitive. Get the knowledge and skills to make data-driven decisions for positive impact.
Students of the MBA in Data Science can choose a focus to enhance their capacity as change-makers: Sustainable Business or Business Transformation and Entrepreneurship. They all acquire and develop core Marketing, Leadership, Strategy, and Finance competencies. The program results in a holistic learning experience that will transform you into a self-aware, knowledgeable, and sustainability-conscious business practitioner.
The MBA Projectgives you a chance to do just that. You choose a company, idea, or project and develop a comprehensive consulting report covering industry and market research, business strategy, marketing, human resources, operations, finance, and risk management. Many of these projects are the launch-pad for start-up companies – in recent years, often as social enterprises.
Modes of Study
- Full-time (1 year)- You seek a career transition and are ready to commit to a 1-year full-time learning experience.
- Part-time (2 years)-You want to stay employed and attend classes part-time.
Coursework:16 courses
- 8 Coremodules,5 Specializationmodules,3 Focusmodules,1 Project
- Coursesare scheduled in three-day modules (Thursday to Saturday)
Workload:Each moduleincludes 3 days (27 hours) of class time and 35-50 hours of independent study.TheMBA Project includes 300 hours of study time spread over your program, in parallel with your seminars (1 year full-time or 2 years part-time)
Weekly time: – Full-time model: approximately 40 hours/week
– Part-time model: approximately 15-20 hours/week
Program Credits:60 ECTS (3 ECTS credits per course, 12 ECTS credits for Final Project)
Rankings and Accreditations:
- Ranked # 4 in Switzerland –MBA Program QS Global MBA Rankings 2019
- The program is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs(ACBSP)
Tuition Fee:CHF 44,800 (One time:Admin Fee CHF 1,900, Application fee CHF 120)
*Scholarships and flexible payment plans are available
Intakes:September, November, and February
Application Deadlines:
- September intake-Swiss & EU Applicants – July 31st/International Applicants – May 1st
- November intake-Swiss & EU Applicants – October 31st/International Applicants – August 31st
- February intake-Swiss & EU Applicants – January 31st/International Applicants – November 1st
Am I eligible?You are eligible to apply for the MBA program if you have:
- A University degree in any subject area (applicants with a Bachelor's degree are required to have more years of relevant work experience equivalent to a Master's degree) *If you don't have a degree in business, you may be required to take some pre-requisite courses, prior to entering the program.
- Aminimum of 3 years of full-time relevant work experience
- The required English proficiency(see below for details)
Admissions Process
