Executive MBA in Data Science for Executives- (Full time-1 year / Part time- 2 years)
Chavannes, Switzerland
Format
ExecutiveDuration
24 monthsTuition fee
44800 CHFOurEMBAinData Science for Executivesspecialization 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, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) by learning up-to-date techniques to organize and analyze large amounts of data and embracingand leveraging data science tools to remain competitive. Get the knowledge and skills to make data-driven decisions for positive impact.
Students of the EMBA in Data Sciencecan choose a focus to enhance their capacity as change-makers:Sustainable BusinessorBusiness Transformation and Entrepreneurship. They all acquire and develop coreMarketing,Leadership,Strategy, andFinancecompetencies. The program results in a holistic learning experience that will transform you into a self-aware, knowledgeable, and sustainability-conscious business practitioner.
TheEMBA Executive Projectgives you the 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 Executive 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 EMBA 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 managerial 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 managerial experience (defined as having managed people or a project)
- The required English proficiency(see below for details)
Admissions Process
