The SIM aspires to be a leading programme of outstanding management education, generating exceptional value for students, employers and society at large. Our enduring commitment to excellence has been recognised by the No.1 position in the prestigious Global Masters in Management Ranking of the Financial Times for many years. With a challenging curriculum that combines the research-based, academic rigour of a Master of Arts with the practice-oriented approach of leading MBA programmes, the SIM offers an outstanding management education. Centred on the core disciplines of strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, sustainability and international management, the SIM prepares you for a successful career in today’s increasingly digitalised world as a respected and responsible manager, entrepreneur, business consultant and beyond. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
If you have one of the following degrees from a recognised university or complete one before the degree programme starts, then you can apply for the Master's programme: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics (or similar) from a recognised university
- (at least 60 ECTS credits in Business Administration/Economics and also at least 6 ECTS credits in Mathematics or Statistics)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (or similar) from a recognised university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)
- (at least 90 ECTS credits in the core areas Business Administration, Economics, Law and Mathematics/Statistics; thereof 45 ECTS credits in Business Administration)
- Grade point average (unrounded) of minimum 5.00 Swiss grading system (German/Austria 2.00, Netherlands 7.5) in the degree certificate and a maximum of 20 ECTS credits out of 180 ECTS credits in internship credits.
- Consecutive Master's degree in another discipline from a recognised university
- Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes must have been completed in the same discipline (consecutively) and amount to at least 270 ECTS credit points together.
For the classification of the similarity of a major, only curricular credits of a completed degree programme are taken into account. Excess credits (optional credits) are not considered. The compulsory achievements of the corresponding HSG Bachelor's degree programme serve as a basis for the classification.
Your degree programme will be recognised if, among other, the following criteria are fulfilled: - Your final degree certificate was awarded by an institution of higher education which is recognised in the country where you attended the course.
- You have completed at least 80% of your course work at a recognised or accredited institution of higher education.
- You have completed at least half of the course work onsite at the institution of higher education awarding the degree.
- You fulfil the minimum requirements for admission to the Master's degree programme at your home institution of higher education.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Work Experience
Commitments and activities outside of your studies, such as work experience, internships, exchange semesters or extracurricular and social activities are only considered if you furnish proof thereof. List all of these activities on your curriculum vitae and upload proof thereof in the supporting documents section.
You must give two contacts as references on your curriculum vitae - an academic one and a professional one. Make sure you use the SIM style template. The curriculum vitae must be written in English.
The provided referees may be contacted at the SIM Admission Committee`s discretion. If so, they will receive an email invitation in advance to schedule a 10-15 minute phone call with a person assigned by the SIM Admission Committee. |
* 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.