Business School Lausanne
Business School Lausanne (BSL) is located in Switzerland where it ranks #2 for its Master of International Business (MIB) and #4 for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the QS Global Business Masters and MBA Rankings 2019.
Founded in 1987, Business School Lausanne is listed in the World Higher Education Database, a UNESCO partner.
Education for global impact means in our different programs that:
- At the BBA level – AQUIRE: We help students acquire the business skills, the entrepreneurial mindset and the understanding of the megatrends shaping today’s world to help them contribute to making an impact in business.
- At the MASTER level – MASTER: We want our students to master the business skills, the entrepreneurial mindset and the understanding of the megatrends shaping today’s world to enable them to initiate an impact in business.
- At the MBA level – IMPROVE AND USE: We help our experienced professionals by improving and using their business knowledge combined with their business expertise and know-how to have the highest possible impact on the transformation of a specific business.
- At the DBA level – CREATE: We help senior professionals create new business knowledge and new business practice in the form of frameworks, methods or tools to impact the transformation of a whole industry.
Lausanne:
- Languages: The official language is French, but English is widely spoken, especially in academic settings.
- Transportation: Excellent public transport system, including metro, buses, and trains, with Lausanne being well-connected to major Swiss cities.
- Sports: Known for its Olympic Museum, as Lausanne is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.
- Economy: A significant financial hub, particularly in technology, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology sectors.with numerous international organizations, including the International Olympic Committee.
- Climate: Enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers (average 25°C) and mild winters (average 0°C).
Career Statistics
A fair proportion of our graduates put their entrepreneurial skills into practice by starting their own companies or managing their family business both throughout and after completing their studies. The latest Career Statistics are available on the following program-specific placement reports:
BSL Network of Interaction
Along with Career Mentoring at BSL, our students benefit from the school’s close proximity to many international organizations and large corporations. The Career Office has a large network of interaction with HR representatives, recruiting agencies and head-hunters in Switzerland and globally.
Student Employability at BSL Lausanne
BSL students start their parallel employability journey, complementary to the academic one. BSL offers the opportunity to benefit from customized career mentoring sessions related to self-branding and networking skills, with the ultimate aim of increasing their overview of opportunities, and choices, for their professional future.
The BSL Career Center is an online, multi-stakeholders platform that serves the Careers Office by connecting students to opportunities in Switzerland and worldwide; Alumni and companies have access to this platform and share with the BSL Community internships, jobs, voluntary positions and thoughtful events.
BSL Alumni Network
- Our global Alumni Network connects over 1920 Alumni from over 50 nationalities. A fair portion of them have become entrepreneurs and successfully launched their own businesses; others have chosen corporate careers in multinationals such as: UBS, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Bulgari, IBM, Nestlé, Accenture, Caterpillar and many more.
- BSL is represented by students and Alumni working in the corporate sector, employed by well-known companies such as BCV, Novartis, UEFA, KPMG, United Nations, Microsoft, AirBnB, Warner Bros, Merck Group, WWF, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Nestlé, Infiniti, World Economic Forum, IBM, Philips, Medtronic, World Health Organization, Ferrero and European Investment Bank (EIB), to mention some of them.
Accreditations
- Business from A to Z, including professional experience
- Dual degree in Dublin or Paris
- Program for talented and gifted students
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 a 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 in your profile.
Tuition Fees
The Bachelor of Business Administration full tuition fee is CHF 87’000 and is split according to the length of the program:
- CHF 43’500 per year for the 2-year program
- CHF 29’000 per year for the 3-year program
An additional administrative fee of CHF 1’900 is required to reserve a seat and payable upon acceptance.
Career Support & Employability
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 presentation, self-assessment and career planning.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the Masters programs are a total of CHF 38’000.
An additional administrative fee of CHF 1’900 is required to reserve a seat and payable upon acceptance.
Scholarships
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.
Career Support & Employability
The Capstone Project is designed to enhance your employability and to enable you to work on a project that is significant and meaningful to you and also aligned with your interests and strengths. From working on your own Applied Business Project to preparing for an exciting career in finance through the CFA preparation, each option aims to equip you with cutting-edge, specific and valuable skills. Read more about the Capstone Project.
Career Services & Support
While each program option offers its distinctive career advantages, all students will have access to our career services and support.
