Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
DURATION
2 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 87,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* swiss & EU applicants| international applicants – May 1st
Introduction
Your Entry Point to a Changing Business World
Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs offer broad and balanced foundations for future business leaders.
Business School Lausanne supports your preparation for professional life by offering a comprehensive Bachelor that not only builds a strong foundation in all practical and professional skills, but also provides you with courses on managerial and inter-personal skills that prepare you for working in a fast-changing market.
Your portfolio of skills and knowledge will have everything future employers are looking for. Nothing will be missing from your profile.
Signature courses: innovative content and out-of-the-box thinking
Among the 36 courses that make up the complete program, some stand out as they explore the latest Business Trends or look at content rarely seen in Bachelor of Business Administration programs.
- Social Media for Business
- Sustainable Development Goals Explorer
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Game Theory for Business
- Web Design and Development
- Digital and Marketing Analytics
- Personal Branding and International Business Etiquette
- Introduction to Big Data & Analytics using Python
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
BSL is proud to offer partial scholarships to worthy candidates on a need and merit base, interested in leveraging business as a force for good! The Admissions Committee reserves the right to acquire financial statements to confirm the financial need of scholarship applicant. Applications will only be considered when submitted with a complete application file at the initial application stage. In return for a reduction in tuition fees, scholarship recipients will be able to make a positive contribution to the BSL community and have the opportunity to leverage their own talents.
Applicants are reviewed on an individual basis and are evaluated based on how they intend to contribute their talents to the community of students, faculty, and staff of BSL.
To apply for a scholarship, you should provide a Scholarship Letter together with your complete file at the initial application stage. Your Scholarship Letter should indicate whether you are applying for a scholarship based on merit or financial need. In case of the latter, you should emphasize your financial condition and the reasons why you need the funding. Regardless of whether you apply for a merit- or need-based scholarship, your letter should address the following:
- Why you believe you deserve the merit or need-based Scholarship
- Describe your talent(s) or contribution to BSL and its student community (this should link to specific activities that are provided in the attached process document)
- Describe why your talent(s) would be important and add value to BSL and its student community
- Outline your need and expectation in terms of a % of a scholarship and link this to the scope of contribution to the BSL community
Interested in more information on our partial scholarship program, fill in the form below and get in touch with us!
Curriculum
- Business Decision-Making Under Constraints
- Business English and Academic Writing for Success*
- Business Mathematics and Calculus*
- Business Statistics*
- Consumer Behavior
- Digital and Marketing Analytics
- Digitalization and Innovation**
- Diversity and Inclusion**
- Effective Self Management
- English and Writing for Business
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Entrepreneurship*
- Financial Accounting and Reporting*
- Financial Markets and Investments
- Foundation of Microeconomics*
- Game Theory for Business
- International Business and Economics
- International Corporate and Business Law*
- Introduction to Big Data & Analytics using Python
- Introduction to Corporate Strategy*
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Management Information Systems
- Introduction to Marketing Strategy and Planning*
- Introduction to Project Management
- Introduction to Sales and Negotiations
- Management Accounting and Performance Management
- Open Innovation and Change Management
- Personal Branding and International Business Etiquette*
- Principles of Accounting*
- Principles of International Finance
- Research Methods*
- SDG Explorer*
- Social Media for Business
- Solving Big Problems
- Strategic Global Human Resources Management*
- Supply Chain and Operations Management*
- Web Design and Development
* Core for the Entrepreneurial Learning BBA
** Courses are only available for the Accelerated BBA (2 year)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career
With help from the Careers Office, you will have direct access to companies and internship positions in industries that are related to your area of study.
Having access to internships will not only complement your studies, but it will allow you to enhance your network as well as to gain real-world experience before completing your degree and often increase your chances for employment when you successfully become a Master's in the field of business.
The Careers Office also provides you with a structured program that supports your job search after the end of your studies.
Career Support & Employability
Employment Experience
BBA students have the opportunity to enrich their BSL journey with a professional employment experience during their program. For example, students can decide to incorporate an internship or a voluntary program, making the most of the experiential learning and directly applying their knowledge in a real work environment, in Switzerland and abroad.
In addition, from day one on campus, you will have access to our internal job and internship search platform which allows you to browse opportunities in Switzerland and abroad. The platform is updated regularly with opportunities that come through a broader community of alumni, partnering organizations, social enterprises, and other organizations.
Career Development Course
You will take a Career Development Skills course as part of your curriculum. The course equips you with essential skills and competencies that make you effective in your job search. It covers various topics such as professional networking, interview presentations, self-assessment, and career planning.
Personalized Career Advice
We want to help you find more than a job. We will encourage you to craft a meaningful and fulfilling professional path, based on your interests, passions, and strengths. Throughout the program, our dedicated career counselor will work with you, providing one-on-one career advice, job search guidance, internship support, resume writing consultation, and recommendations for suitable opportunities.
Guest Speakers and Company Visits
You will expand your network of contacts and will meet industry experts through regular guest speaker visits in class. You will take part in organized visits of companies and NGOs in the region which provide an excellent opportunity to gain insight into how different organizations work, what specific challenges each industry faces, and how different roles and functions work together.
Global Alumni Network
You will become part of a global network of students and alumni from over 60 nationalities. Many of our graduates have become entrepreneurs and successfully launched their businesses. Others have chosen a corporate career in multinationals or a service-oriented path in the public sector. Regardless of which way you go, you will be encouraged to reach out to the network as you craft your future employment.
Program delivery
Duration: 2 or 3 years (depending on option selected)
Start Date: September, November, February and May
Number of courses: 36 courses and 8 BIW
Workload: 3-5 half-day classes (Mon-Fri) plus homework
Number of terms: 4 terms, comprising of 10 weeks, per academic year