Business School Lausanne

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Business School Lausanne
Motto Leading Innovator in Business Education[citation needed]
Established 1987
Type Private business school
Dean Dr. Katrin Muff
Director Philippe Du Pasquier
Students 250+
Postgraduates 1000+, mainly MBA
Location Chavannes, Vaud, Switzerland
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Campus Chavannes, Lausanne
Website http://www.bsl-lausanne.ch
Accreditation: ACBSP + ISO 9001 certification[citation needed]

Business School Lausanne (BSL) is a business school located in the greater area of Lausanne, Switzerland, and is part of the Lemania Group of Swiss Private Schools. BSL was founded in 1987 by John Hobbs, a university professor who envisioned a more practical approach to business education.

BSL became the first business school in Europe to have its programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in 1996. The ACBSP accreditation ensures that the BSL degrees are globally recognized and valued. Academic offers include a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, a Master in International Business program, a Master in International Finance program, a full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Diploma in Sustainable Business, a Doctorate of Business Administration program, and several executive education programs.

BSL ranks among the top European business schools and 3rd in Switzerland in the QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2012/13. The rating provides a detailed overview of the world’s most recognized and valued business schools by employers, based on input provided to QS by over 2,000 employers who actively recruit MBA graduates.

The BSL Faculty consists of 55 members from 28 different nationalities. The Student Body is represented by 250+ students from 60 nationalities.

Program overview

BSL offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. In addition, executive education is provided on a modular and thematic basis to the regional business community. All programs have two intakes: September and February of each year.

Undergraduate programs

Bachelor of Business Administration

The BSL Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program provides a foundation in general business and broadens students' general awareness of worldly developments and current international affairs. The program is composed of 40 modules and can be taken within 2 or 3 years.

The program provides students with the option to study an additional year at the Dublin Business School (Ireland) and obtain a Triple BBA Degree by BSL, Dublin Business School, and Liverpool John Moores University. The Triple Degree enables students to pursue a Master’s degree in a public university in any country, including Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

Duration:2 or 3 years

Degree credits: 200 ECTS

Graduate programs

Master in International Business

The Master of Arts in International Business (MIB) program provides graduate students with a foundation in international business, including its various functions such as marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and strategy. The program is suitable for students with a bachelor's degree in any subject area who are looking to acquire skills and competencies in business, management and leadership.

The MIB program is completed in 1.5 years (18 months) and includes 20 courses and a Master's thesis. The program is split into 3 terms (9 months) of 15 foundation courses and 3 terms (9 months) of at least 5 elective courses and a Master's thesis. Each course involves 40 hours of classroom time.

The BSL MIB allows students to pursue academic interests of different fields and tailor their study plan according to their career goals. Students can choose to specialize in areas such as Marketing, Luxury Management, Consulting, Project Management etc.

Duration:1,5 years

Degree credits: 120 ECTS

Master in International Finance

The MSc in Finance is an innovative academic program that is designed for students who want a career in investment banking or, more generally in corporate finance, while at the same time preparing them to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. A 2 year degree program incorporates 120 ECTS credits and preparation for the level 1 CFA exam. A thesis with an internship possibility is also incorporated into the program.

Duration:1,5 years

Degree credits: 120 ECTS

MBA

The BSL Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a master's program suited for experienced professionals with min. 3 years of work experience. The BSL MBA was designed in collaboration with CEOs and HR directors of multinational companies in the Geneva Lake region in Switzerland. The 1-year program combines functional business knowledge and key soft skills development. Classes consist of up to 20 participants coming from different background.

Duration:1 year

Degree credits: 60 ECTS

MBA in Sustainable Business

The BSL MBA program is also offered with a specialization in sustainability as MBA in Sustainable Business in collaboration with the University of St. Gallen and with the support of the World Business School Council in Sustainable Business. After 6-months in the classic MBA, students join the Diploma Program in Sustainable Business of BSL and the University of St. Gallen.

Duration:1,5 years

Degree credits: 60 ECTS

Executive education

Executive MBA

BSL’s EMBA program targets experienced managers, with an average of 8 years work experience and with an average age of 37, who wish to pursue their studies while remaining active in their professional activities. The program includes 60 ECTS credits and is completed over 1.5 years with classes on Saturdays and in 3-day workshops.

Duration:1,5 years

Degree credits: 60 ECTS

Executive MBA in Sustainable Business

The Executive MBA program is also offered with a specialization in sustainability as Executive MBA in Sustainable Business in collaboration with the University of St. Gallen and with the support of the World Business School Council in Sustainable Business. The first year follows the classic foundation EMBA program, the second year joins the Diploma Program in Sustainable Business of BSL and the University of St. Gallen.

Duration:2 years

Degree credits: 60 ECTS

Diploma in Sustainable Business

The 1-year executive program leads to a joint degree of a “Diploma in Advanced Studies in Sustainable Business” in cooperation with the University of St. Gallen and collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). It represents 30 ECTS credits and falls under the category of Diploma of Advanced Studies.

Duration:1 year

Degree credits: 30 ECTS

Executive Management Training Seminars

BSL provides executive education for working professionals through its fully accredited MBA program. Seminars are given over 3 days – either a 3-day workshop or 3 consecutive Saturdays. They include 10 hours of pre-work and 20 hours of interaction.

BSL’s seminars cover wide range of topics to support working professionals and managers gain leadership skills and advance in their area of business:

Management Seminars

  • Effective Self-Management
  • Strategic Thinking for General Managers
  • Leading Change and Turn-Around Management
  • Governance of Family Business

Effective Marketing Seminars

  • Competitive Positioning
  • Marketing Essentials
  • Winning the Customer

Strategic Communications Seminars

  • Advanced Communication Skills
  • Successful Negotiations

Finance Seminars

  • Corporate Finance
  • Creating Sustainable Value
  • Finance for Entrepreneurs

Human Resources Seminars

  • Advanced Teamwork and Cooperation Skills
  • Developing and Managing Others

Entrepreneurship Seminars

  • Innovation and Creativity in Business
  • Ethics and Sustainability in Business

Doctorate programs

Doctorate of Business Administration

The BSL Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program gives Doctoral candidates the opportunity to work on a global research project in the domain of business sustainability.

Rankings & Accreditation

Ranked # 3 in Switzerland

Business School Lausanne ranks among the top European business schools and 3rd in Switzerland in the QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2012/13. The rating provides a detailed overview of the world’s most recognized and valued business schools by employers, based on input provided to QS by over 2,000 employers who actively recruit MBA graduates.

ACBSP accreditation

Business School Lausanne became the first business school in Europe to have its programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in 1996. ACBSP is a specialized accrediting organization in the United States that reviews the quality and integrity of business degree programs with an emphasis on teaching and learning. The ACBSP accreditation ensures that the BSL degrees are globally recognized and valued.

Partnership & Alliance

Lemania Group of Swiss Private Schools

BSL is member of Lemania Group of Swiss Private Schools since 1997.

University of St. Gallen

Business School Lausanne and the Institute for Economy and the Environment at the University of St. Gallen (IWÖ-HSG) partner to provide the Diploma in Sustainable Business, a joint-degree between the two institutions.The 1-year part-time program is designed for working professionals with an interest in the sustainability field and is endorsed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). More about the BSL – University of St. Gallen program.

Dublin Business School

Business School Lausanne and Dublin Business School (DBS) partner to provide the Triple Degree Bachelor program in Business Administration. The 3-year program gives well-performing students the opportunity to conduct their final year of studies at DBS and specialize in Project Management, Marketing, HR, or Business Management. Students graduate with a triple BBA degree from BSL, DBS and also Liverpool John Moores University. More about the BSL – DBS program.

The Swiss Federation of Private Schools

BSL is a member of the Swiss Federation of Private Schools. Approximately 100’000 students and pupils from Switzerland, as well as from 100 different nations, attend the 250 member schools of the Federation of Swiss Private Schools.

European Foundation for Management Development

BSL is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Based in Brussels, the EFMD offers many of networking opportunities through conferences and meetings for both the academia and corporate world. Some of the business schools worldwide are members of EFMD.

Principles for Responsible Management Education

BSL is a member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). The mission of the PRME initiative is to inspire and champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership globally. PRME is based on six principles: Purpose, Values, Method, Research, Partnership, Dialogue. More than 450 educational institutions worldwide have signed the PRME initiative.

UN Global Compact

BSL has committed to the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact since 2006 and is an associate member of the Swiss local network.

UN Global Compact (UNGC) was officially launched on the 26th of July, 2000 by Mr. Kofi Annan, then-Secretary-General of the UN Organization. The aim of UN Global Compact, based in New York, is to develop CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and sustainability in the corporate world, through annual Communications on Progress. UNGC has grown to more than 8’000 participants, including over 6,000 businesses in 135 countries.

Academic references (Publications by BSL academics)

External links

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