Business School
Earn a Swiss MBA without pausing your career
100% online distance learning. Finish in 6–9 months, studying a few hours a week on your own schedule.
semester-based
A European MBA designed around your life
Every year, students from over 50 countries choose SMBS, a private Swiss institution in the heart of Montreux, to earn their degree fully online without interrupting their careers.
Built for people who can't stop working to study
Working professionals
Move into leadership roles with a Swiss-issued qualification while keeping your job.
Career changers
Gain a complete foundation in business: management, finance, marketing, HR, sales and strategy.
Entrepreneurs
Learn to build, control and scale business processes with strategic management tools.
Where an MBA can take you
An MBA opens the door to leadership roles and accelerated career growth across industries.
Industries
Typical alumni roles
10 core modules. Theory plus real cases.
Special emphasis on business process development, control and strategic management, with tools to lead effectively in any organisation.
A few hours a week. Your schedule.
Each student gets an individual schedule and a personal academic tutor who reviews every assignment and supports you throughout the programme. Study in English, with online translation if you need it.
Every module follows the same simple cycle
Receive the unit
Your academic supervisor sends text-based lectures to your email.
Study at your own pace
Typically within a two-week period.
Short test + personal feedback
Your academic tutor evaluates your work and gives personalised feedback.
Finish with a Swiss MBA in your hands
Accredited & ISO-certified
SMBS holds multiple international accreditations in higher and online education. Full certificates are in the annex at the end.
European Association for Higher Education Advancement
ICAQAHE: Accreditation & Quality Assurance
Graham Int. Education Accreditation Agency
QAHE: Quality Assurance in Higher Education
ECICEL: Certification in E-Learning
E-Learning Quality Network
ISO 29995:2021 · Education & Learning Services
ISO 21001:2018 · Educational Management SystemsFrom doctors to managers, in their words
“My dreams and expectations were greatly exceeded. Every detail was simplified to the extent that even I, coming from a medical background, could easily integrate into the business environment.”
“A Swiss MBA diploma will allow me to get a prestigious job in Tunisia, and I’m now in talks with French colleagues about practical training in France.”
“I can assure everyone of the high quality of studying here. Particular praise to the curators, who were practically 24/7 in touch and helped with every difficulty.”
“My company partners with European firms, and a European diploma allows me to manage these projects. The format is convenient and flexible.”
“A different form of material presentation and a new look at the subjects than, for example, at our university.”
No entrance exams. Just three documents.
Apply now and we’ll enroll you in the current or the nearest intake. Enrollment campaigns run several times a year.
Bachelor’s degree or CV
A bachelor’s in any field, or a CV showing at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Photo of your ID
Passport or national ID card. A clear phone photo is fine.
Online application form
Fill it in and sign on screen in about 10 minutes. No printing or scanning.
One clear price. Zero risk to start.
Money-back guarantee
If the programme doesn’t meet your expectations in the first two weeks, we refund the full amount.
Six steps to your Swiss MBA
Accreditation documents
