Do you aspire positively to impact the world as a future leader? Are teamwork and sustainability important values to you? Are you planning to build a network during your studies? Do you want to gain valuable practical experience at the same time? Are you striving for global perspectives and international connections? Then the Major in Business Administration is the right choice for you. The Major in Business Administration offers you an internationally recognised, practice-oriented foundational education. The core curriculum covers all essential aspects of business administration and provides a basic introduction to Computer Science. Additionally, the Major in Business Administration is characterised by a holistic approach, considering various aspects of economic activity. Entrepreneurial actions are also placed in a broader context through mandatory economics courses, while legal subjects highlight the legal framework conditions. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
A foreign upper secondary school leaving certificate has to be essentially equivalent to the Swiss maturity certificate (such as a German Abitur or British A-level). Subjects, number of hours and school years will be considered during the assessment. - Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the following programs:
- First language (native language)
- Second language
- Mathematics
- Natural sciences (biology, chemistry or physics)
- Humanities and social sciences (geography, history or economics/law)
- Elective (one subject from category 2, 4 or 5 or computer science or philosophy. Computer science and philosophy can only be chosen as a sixth subject)
Before you apply, please refer to swissuniversities to find out about the recognised foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificates by country. Please also ensure that the respective admission regulations of the University of St.Gallen are met.
Here you find a summary of information on the recognition of the International Baccalaureate (IB), A-level examinations and French Baccalauréat. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | The number of places for foreign applicants at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is limited by law. Since the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, international students with recognised foreign upper secondary school-leaving certificates can be admitted only through a selection procedure.
We will consider only the results you achieve during the selection procedure.
You must complete the HSG selection procedure in the language that you specified as your language of instruction for the first year of your programme (Assessment Year). |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.