
Webster University Geneva
Switzerland - USA - France

For the past 100 years, Webster University has been attracting students from around the world in search of a first-class higher education. Established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1978, Webster is an accredited American university that offers quality programs, in English, to students interested in a Bachelor or Master. At Webster University Geneva, more than 350 students from 90 countries come together in a community of learners engaged by a group of professors representing 25 nations. Students studying at Webster, in Switzerland, benefit from a worldwide network of campuses that allows for exciting study abroad opportunities while offering a unified academic experience, firmly grounded in Webster’s educational philosophy.
The MBA is a 12-course sequence (including two electives), delivered by a combination of research professors and practitioners who are at the forefront of cutting-edge areas like behavioral finance, experimental economics, big data and cybersecurity. Webster University carries both institutional accreditation and program accreditation, which ensures the long-term recognition of your degree around the globe. Webster offers a unique flexibility, with five start dates throughout the year. You can move between part-time and full-time: schedule your courses according to your personal and professional needs.
Programme Info
Programme Info
Type of Course:
• An American MBA, with a new curriculum in 2020 focused on Value Creation
• Evening schedule (1 or 2 nights per week) allows for full-time employment (or internships) during the day
Accreditation: ACBSP
MBA Curriculum includes:
Value Creation (MBA 5010) – 3 credits
Quantitative Methods for the MBA* (MBA 5020) – 3 credits
Marketing Analysis and Business Planning (MBA 5030) – 3 credits
Adding Value through Human Capital (MBA 5100) – 3 credits
The Financial Value of Capital Projects (MBA 5200) – 3 credits
Providing Value to Customers (MBA 5300) – 3 credits
The Supply Chain and Business Processes (MBA 5400) – 3 credits
Information Support for Decision Making (MBA 5500) – 3 credits
Cases in Value Creation (MBA 5910) – 3 credits
Walker Consulting Project —Adding Value to Organizations (MBA 5920) – 3 credits
Ranking: Webster University Geneva's program is too small to participate individually in MBA rankings. Our university's online MBA (US-based) ranked #2 in the country by study.com: https://study.com/resources/best-online-mba-programs, and our MBA is among the largest in the St. Louis, Missouri region.
Starting Dates:
Webster offers multiple start dates throughout the year (next intake for the MBA is January 2021).
Length of Course: 2 options
• 14 months if taking 2 courses per term (2 evenings per week)
• 16 to 24 months if taking 1 course per term (1 evening per week)
Application Deadlines: Rolling (decisions within 2 weeks of all documentation received)
Student Body
Ratio of applicants to places: 2:1
Number of nationalities: 15
Percentage of international students: 88%
Men/Women Ratio: 65-35
Age Range: 25-50
Average Age: 28
Length of Work Experience: Average 3-5
Admission
Prior university grades (GPA): minimum of 2.5 on a 4 point scale
English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo):
Minimum 575 on TOEFL paper-based or 89 computer-based
IELTS: 6.5 overall band, or
Duolingo: 120 minimum
Additional documentation:
Online application form
Cover letter (motivation)
Current CV
Two references
Interview is not required (but welcomed/encouraged)
Copy of passport and/or Swiss residency permit, if applicable
Costs
Application fee: waived
Tuition fees: CHF 38,880 for the degree; tuition is payable in six payments of CHF 6,480 (pay each term as you go).
Scholarships and Financial Aid - applications upon request (form to follow, after admission is earned); awards range from 20% to 50% reduction in tuition, primarily based on demonstrated need
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance: CHF 23,600 for one year, if relocating (includes university accommodation at CHF 1,200 est. per month)