15 monthsProgramme duration
63,100 CHFTuition Fee/year
Oct, AprStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in Leadership at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is an advanced leadership degree (90 ECTS) designed to prepare students for C‑suite and senior management roles through blended on‑campus terms, experiential learning and practical off‑campus experience.
Program structure (overview)
5 terms across 2 years
- Year 1 on campus (3 terms / 33 weeks) covering core leadership, finance, operations, strategic marketing, ethics, and specialization courses;
- Term 1: Leading People & Organizations; Corporate Finance; Processes & Operations; Strategic Marketing; Leadership Training; Harvard Business Publishing leadership certificate; Team Building workshop; Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Leadership exit option.
- Term 2: Leadership for Change & Innovation; Global Strategic Management; Presentation Skills & Storytelling; Leadership & Ethics; C‑Suite & Boardroom workshop; Negotiation seminar; Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) exit option.
- Term 3: Three specialization courses; Leadership in Practice (case‑based); experiential modules such as Global Leadership Retreat, Project Management program, Equine Leadership Workshop, Business Valuation masterclass; Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) exit option.
- Year 2 off campus (2 terms / 22 weeks) dedicated to either a Capstone Start‑Up Accelerator or a Global Internship (optional).
Terms 4–5 (off campus): Capstone Start‑Up Accelerator or Global Internship; final graduation with MSc in Leadership.
Specializations (focus areas & benefits)
- Hospitality & Tourism: luxury hospitality leadership, guest experience, cultural intelligence, internships with luxury brands.
- Finance & Wealth Management: corporate finance, wealth management, real estate investment, market simulations and asset management skills.
- Luxury Brand Management: brand positioning, consumer behaviour in luxury, digital transformation and e‑commerce for luxury brands.
Career outcomes
- CEO
- Project Manager
- HR Director
- Operations Manager
- Nonprofit Program Director
- Sales Manager
- and roles across corporate leadership, consulting, wealth/finance and luxury/hospitality sectors
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in Leadership at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is an advanced leadership degree (90 ECTS) designed to prepare students for C‑suite and senior management roles through blended on‑campus terms, experiential learning and practical off‑campus experience.
Program structure (overview)
5 terms across 2 years
- Year 1 on campus (3 terms / 33 weeks) covering core leadership, finance, operations, strategic marketing, ethics, and specialization courses;
- Term 1: Leading People & Organizations; Corporate Finance; Processes & Operations; Strategic Marketing; Leadership Training; Harvard Business Publishing leadership certificate; Team Building workshop; Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Leadership exit option.
- Term 2: Leadership for Change & Innovation; Global Strategic Management; Presentation Skills & Storytelling; Leadership & Ethics; C‑Suite & Boardroom workshop; Negotiation seminar; Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) exit option.
- Term 3: Three specialization courses; Leadership in Practice (case‑based); experiential modules such as Global Leadership Retreat, Project Management program, Equine Leadership Workshop, Business Valuation masterclass; Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) exit option.
- Year 2 off campus (2 terms / 22 weeks) dedicated to either a Capstone Start‑Up Accelerator or a Global Internship (optional).
Terms 4–5 (off campus): Capstone Start‑Up Accelerator or Global Internship; final graduation with MSc in Leadership.
Specializations (focus areas & benefits)
- Hospitality & Tourism: luxury hospitality leadership, guest experience, cultural intelligence, internships with luxury brands.
- Finance & Wealth Management: corporate finance, wealth management, real estate investment, market simulations and asset management skills.
- Luxury Brand Management: brand positioning, consumer behaviour in luxury, digital transformation and e‑commerce for luxury brands.
Career outcomes
- CEO
- Project Manager
- HR Director
- Operations Manager
- Nonprofit Program Director
- Sales Manager
- and roles across corporate leadership, consulting, wealth/finance and luxury/hospitality sectors
Admission Requirements
- Minimum age recommendation: 21 years
- Previous experience: Recommended but not mandatory
- A recognized Bachelor's degree in business / management or a related field. Applicants with degrees in other fields will be considered and may be required to complete a Business Immersion Seminar Series.
- For non-native English speakers, a test result of English Level:
- IELTS academic module 6.0 with no band below 5.5
- TOEFL 4.5 with no component below 4.0
- equivalent Duolingo scores.
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