Master in General Management

Study overview

Do you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science, law, engineering, social sciences or humanities? Would you like to complement your bachelor studies with management education? If so, the Master in General Management is conceived to meet your expectations.

This program will provide you with a solid foundation in core management disciplines so that you master the key concepts and fundamental tools. You will further develop the critical-thinking that is crucial in decision-making and the skillset that will boost your career opportunities. 

Skills acquired 

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

• Analyse how the political, economic and social environment impacts the development and performance of firms
• Use appropriate tools and methods to identify, evaluate and solve real-life business problems
• Participate in the decision-making process in a critical and ethical way
• Work effectively with others, capitalizing on their different thinking, experience, and skills
• Communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing

Course structure

This program expands over three semesters:

• The first two semesters cover fundamental courses in core management disciplines (54 compulsory ECTS) 
• The last semester aims to further develop management skills. It includes a business game that integrates previous acquired knowledge and enhances strategic thinking and decision making.

During the program, students can choose elective courses from a list and/or an internship to further deepen their knowledge in a specific field of their interest. Students can also participate on exchange programs at a university belonging to the network of the Faculty of Economics and Business. Subject to a learning agreement, each student may validate up to 30 ECTS in a university in Switzerland or abroad.

Specific strengths

Courses are given by professors or specialists from institutes of the Faculty of Economics and Business: finance, economics, information management, human resources, marketing and accounting.

This program allows students to gain a solid knowledge of management in a highly interactive environment. The cross-cutting nature of this program boosts your career opportunities as it responds to the needs of today’s businesses and organizations.