The Master of Science in Business Studies is a 60 credits programme that develops core management skills. It covers a wide range of business and management aspects to promote career development and employability opportunities.
Programme Details
| Code | MSBS180 |
| Award | Master of Science in Business Studies |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | Self-paced |
| Exam | Free online exam |
| Certificate | PDF Certificate + Transcript | Sample Certificate |
| Available to | Students from all over the world |
| Awarding Body | School of Business and Trade |
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Standard Entry Route |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 1,2 & 3 | Generally, a bachelor degree or graduate diploma in any discipline |
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Recognition of Prior Learning Entry Route (Advanced Standing) |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 1 & 2 | Postgraduate Diploma (any non-business field) |
| Stage 2 & 3 | Postgraduate Diploma (any business field) |
To qualify for the award of Master of Science in Business Studies, students must complete all 3 stages or less depending upon their entry route.
Stage 1 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| PG410 | Accounting | 5 |
| PG420 | Business | 5 |
| PG440 | Economics | 5 |
| PG450 | Finance | 5 |
| PG470 | Management | 5 |
| PG480 | Marketing | 5 |
Stage 2 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| PG430 | Communications | 5 |
| PG460 | Writing | 5 |
| PG510 | Statistics | 5 |
Stage 3 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| PG490 | Political Science | 5 |
| PG500 | Sociology II | 5 |
| PG520 | World History | 5 |
Graduates may be able to work in a broad choice of business-related fields such as
| • Account Executive |
| • Banking Services Officer |
| • Business Consultant |
| • Business Development Manager |
| • Business Executive |
| • Economic Analyst |
| • Finance Manager |
| • Financial Analyst |
| • General Manager |
| • Management Analyst |
| • Marketing Manager |
| • Social Services Specialist |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 185 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
After completing the Master of Science in Business Studies, students may continue to study further at a higher level or can explore other study options at the postgraduate level.