Swiss Dual Executive MBA | EMBA

Swiss Dual EMBA Degree Title

• Executive Master of Business Administration | EMBA
• The Swiss Dual (2) EMBA degree diploma
  
  • Earn EMBA Degree One: Swiss EMBA from SGSB Business School

With a specialization

• • Earn EMBA Degree Two: Swiss EMBA from SGSB Business School

With a specialization

• • One Price for Two EMBA Degree Diplomas

• This is the most suitable degree program for the students who have not completed a BBA, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Duration | Learning Period

• The Swiss Dual Executive MBA: Eleven (11) Months Program
• Two Degree in 3-Semester, within one Year
• The Swiss Dual EMBA (With 1+1=2 Double Executive MBA Majors)

Number of ECTS Credits

• Totally 90 ECTS: They comprise 90 ECTS credits are organized into modules and lead to an academic degree with full access to the SGSB Business School
  
  • Course work/Researching work: 90 ECTS
  • Thesis/Business Plan: Thesis or Capstone (*Master’s thesis worth 15 ECTS credits in the subjects covered by the compulsory modules.)
    
    • Thesis length: Generally, between 20,000 – 40,000 words.
    • Only one Thesis or Business Plan for 2 EMBA degree diplomas
• Extra Credits: SGSB Extracurricular Activities, Various Multiple Extracurricular Activities | EA will be organized during the period of 3 Semesters.
• 1 EMBA (2-Semester = 60 ECTS Credits) + 1 EMBA (1-Semester = 30 ECTS Credits)
• Only 1 Thesis (Business Plan Project = Value of 15 ECTS Credits)

EMBA Thesis | Business Plan – Capstone Project

Qualification and Educational Objectives

• Written Assessment– Capstone Thesis Research and Writing: 90%
  Capstone Thesis, approx. 40~80 pages.

An Executive MBA’s thesis is generally 40-80 pages, 20,000~40,000 words count will create about 40~80 pages single-spaced or 80~160 pages double-spaced when using normal margins not including the bibliography. However, the length will vary according to the topic and the method of analysis, so the appropriate length will be determined by you and your committee.

• Oral Assessment – Capstone Thesis Oral Defense: 10%
  Capstone Thesis Defense including Q & A, maximum 60 minutes

• Duration/Working Hours: 450 Hours

Research/academic writing of Capstone Thesis and Capstone Thesis Defense

• Thesis ECTS Credits Points: 15 ECTS

Percentage of the Grade Relative to the Final Grade for the Program: 25%

• • 15 ECTS from typical One (1) single EMBA 60 ECTS = 25.00%
  • 15 ECTS from Swiss Dual (2) Executive MBA(EMBA) 90 ECTS = 16.7%

• A capstone project is a culminating activity that allows Executive MBA students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their EMBA studies. It engages students in a project that focuses on an interest, career path, or academic pursuit that synthesizes different components of their master studies and applies them to a real-life management perspective. It can take the form of a business plan or consulting project

• The module capstone project consists of two components: a capstone thesis and a capstone thesis defense. Students will indicate that they are capable of applying their key knowledge and skills to one or more area(s) of personal interest and/or managerial issues, by planning, completing, and presenting a capstone thesis under the supervision of an academic supervisor.

• Students should be able to critically analyze and solve practical problems by applying academic research methods which strongly support the real-life management decision processes.

• During the capstone thesis defense students have to present their project findings and demonstrate that they are not only capable of independently producing a capstone thesis but also that they can justify their findings and recommendations in accordance with academic and managerial requirements.

Start Dates | 3 Semesters Per Year

• Fall semester – October.
• Spring semester – February.
• Summer semester – June.

Language

• SGSB’s Executive MBA Programmes are offered in English.

Structure | Study Types | Class Style Options

The Swiss Dual Executive MBA is usually a part-time program intended for applicants with more work experience. an EMBA is intended for busy professionals and more of a chance to continue your education with other professionals. You don’t have to quit your job to study. It does offer more flexibility.

• Option #1. On Campus / Part-Time Attending In-class, OR
• Option #2. Off-Campus / 100% Only Home Researching Project, OR
• Option #3. On and Off-Campus / Distance Learning by Course learning, Case studies, Assignments and Oral Presentation in Class, Evaluation Exams per semester in Class.

Candidate’s’ Qualification

• If you have the work experience to qualify, then an EMBA may be a better investment for you than a regular MBA, especially if it comes with a promotion and a salary increase.
• Will be demanded to have the work experience as a manager level or higher and more than five (5) years of professional background to qualify, then your EMBA program may be a better investment for you than a regular MBA, especially if it comes with a promotion and a salary increases.
• Presently an age of minimum 25 years old and above. Available to current and future executives, managers, and supervisors, senior management positions – at least professionals in middle management positions who have at least five (5) years of work experience (mandatory, no optional).
• Will be required copies of degree diplomas and transcripts from your undergraduate and/or graduate studies.
• Will be exceptionally accepted, case by case, an applicant who holds only a high school degree diploma or the same qualification with more than ten (10) years of work experience will be available to current and future executives, directors and supervisors; currently professionals in middle or senior management positions (mandatory, no optional).
• The European Triple EMBA students and today’s business leaders’ educational opportunities that expand career options and foster professional growth.
• Will be available to obtain your EMBA through optional learning methods ; 
  Part-time attending, Weekend attending, Distance & online (without attending), Research-based or dissertation-based (without attending), and Capstone-business project based (without attending).
• The Swiss Dual EMBA program doesn’t require you to take the GMAT. 

Eligibility

• Since EMBA courses are not full-time programs, you may not be eligible to apply for a student visa for Switzerland. Only full time MBA degree program applicant will be received a student permit in Switzerland.
• An appropriate visa or study permit for your country of study
• Many EMBA programs have international travel components, so even if you decide to study in your home country, be prepared to travel abroad for exchange programs and other learning modules by having a valid passport and travel documents ready.

Swiss Dual EMBA Diplomas and Certificates Awards

• From SGSB – Swiss Graduate School of Business, Switzerland.

At the Graduation Ceremony: Mid-September each year.

Will obtain Dual EMBA degree diplomas with dual specializations

Benefits / Advantages of Seeking a Swiss EMBA

• One big advantage of enrolling in an EMBA program is that you don’t have to quit your job to study.
• If you have several years of work experience and have a good relationship with your employer, they may even be willing to pay for your EMBA degree.
• Another benefit is that you may not have to relocate to enroll in the program. While MBA students can choose from schools all over the world, you’ll have to find a program close to your current employer if you want to enroll in an EMBA.
• While this limits your opportunities, it also means that you don’t have to spend time away from your friends and family and get used to a whole new location.
• Most EMBA programs don’t require you to take the GMAT.
• EMBA programs care more about your work experience than they do about your test scores.
• The EMBA at the SGSB Business School is taught in English and is extraordinarily well-suited to high potentials seeking interdisciplinary executive management training.
• It is available as both a part-time and researching distance learning program.
• You can complete the researching distance learning version alongside your professional career without leaving away from your life with your job and family.
• The Executive MBA program that allows professionals to continue to study for their higher degree.
• Through our learning methods by Researching distance degree program or bi-monthly weekend learning program offer you the maximum flexibility without wasting time, without wasting money.
• You can work, keep your job and live your life with your family while studying.
• With this outcome, your future career will open to earn continuously higher educational degree for a DBA, EDBA or Ph.D.
• Executive education means more than simply winning a promotion. Upon completion of the Executive BBA program, participants will be prepared to excel in any professional setting, gaining an advanced understanding of the following essential concepts:
• The program offers the opportunity to learn not just from instructors, but from classmates as well. From improved problem-solving techniques, goal-setting, planning, and productivity tactics to communication, graduates will be well-prepared to offer confident, informed business leadership.

Modules and Program Curriculum

• Students in the Executive MBA program will take a diverse selection of courses (after having selected your specialization among 12 listed majors) that support effective decision-making, management, and relationship building.

Admission Requirements

Your application should include:

• Completed and signed application form, request to graduate@sgsb.swiss
• One sponsor’s letter of recommendation, and/or
• One general letter of recommendation, recommendable from your former professor(s)
• Bachelor or BBA degree diploma
• Transcript of Bachelor/BBA degree
• A copy of passport

     In exceptional cases, applicants/candidates without one of these degrees of university, first degree like Bachelor or BBA, EBBA, Master, MBA may be carefully examined and admitted to the Swiss Dual Executive MBA degree program by the Academic Dean.

• • Write directly to the dean dean@sgsb.swiss, and graduate@sgsb.swiss
  • A letter of Motivation, purpose of learning program EMBA
  • Minimum two letter of recommendation
  • A letter of self-introduction
  • A copy of passport
  • Resume / CV (including educational background and professional career)
  • Any Professional Achievement: These candidates must demonstrate significant professional achievements.
  • Interviewing or any communication with SGSB Academic dean
• The Swiss Dual EMBA program doesn’t require you to take the GMAT.

12 Specializations | Majors

• For those interested in extending their program to earn an Executive Master’s

degree with an area of specialized emphasis, we offer the following concentrations/specializations: