Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

BBA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

No matter the business, the customer comes first. When it comes to career opportunities, this three-year BBA degree, awarded in partnership with Northwood University (US), unlocks endless possibilities in whatever path you choose.
The Bachelor of Business Administration at HIM Business Schoolincludes 3 guaranteed international internships (each 6 months), giving up to 1.5 years of professional experience.

Accreditation/awards: BBA awarded by Northwood University (programs accredited through ACBSP). HIM Business School will award a Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration starting October 2026 (pending recognition).

Program structure

Year 1: Foundation courses (e.g., Introduction to Customer Experience, Mathematics for Business, Accounting Principles, Marketing Principles, Microeconomics, Intro to Data-Driven Decision-Making, languages FR/DE/ES). Includes a 6-month worldwide internship.
Year 2: Core classes (e.g., Principles of Management, Managerial Accounting, Innovating with AI, Financial Management) plus 5 introductory major-specific courses; includes a 6-month worldwide internship.
Year 3: Core classes (e.g., Strategic Planning, Ethics, Business Law, Environmental Science, Organizational Behavior) plus 6 higher-level major-specific courses; includes a 6-month worldwide internship.

Majors (sample course topics)

Finance: Financial Institutions, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, International Finance, Real Estate Finance, Corporate Investment & Valuation.
Marketing: Statistics, Luxury Brand Management, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, E‑commerce, Competitive Analysis.
Management: Human Resources, People & Culture, Operations Management, International Management, Management of IT, Leadership.
Hospitality: Food & Beverage Management, Yield & Revenue Management, Resort Management, Hospitality Trends, Innovative Hospitality Models.

Language and track options
The BBA is also available with 2 specific versions: French track / Chinese track.
- Bilingual/French track: study primarily in French while progressively building English for an international career.
- Bilingual/Chinese track: study primarily in Chinese while progressively building English for an international career.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

BBA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

No matter the business, the customer comes first. When it comes to career opportunities, this three-year BBA degree, awarded in partnership with Northwood University (US), unlocks endless possibilities in whatever path you choose.
The Bachelor of Business Administration at HIM Business Schoolincludes 3 guaranteed international internships (each 6 months), giving up to 1.5 years of professional experience.

Accreditation/awards: BBA awarded by Northwood University (programs accredited through ACBSP). HIM Business School will award a Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration starting October 2026 (pending recognition).

Program structure

Year 1: Foundation courses (e.g., Introduction to Customer Experience, Mathematics for Business, Accounting Principles, Marketing Principles, Microeconomics, Intro to Data-Driven Decision-Making, languages FR/DE/ES). Includes a 6-month worldwide internship.
Year 2: Core classes (e.g., Principles of Management, Managerial Accounting, Innovating with AI, Financial Management) plus 5 introductory major-specific courses; includes a 6-month worldwide internship.
Year 3: Core classes (e.g., Strategic Planning, Ethics, Business Law, Environmental Science, Organizational Behavior) plus 6 higher-level major-specific courses; includes a 6-month worldwide internship.

Majors (sample course topics)

Finance: Financial Institutions, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, International Finance, Real Estate Finance, Corporate Investment & Valuation.
Marketing: Statistics, Luxury Brand Management, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, E‑commerce, Competitive Analysis.
Management: Human Resources, People & Culture, Operations Management, International Management, Management of IT, Leadership.
Hospitality: Food & Beverage Management, Yield & Revenue Management, Resort Management, Hospitality Trends, Innovative Hospitality Models.

Language and track options
The BBA is also available with 2 specific versions: French track / Chinese track.
- Bilingual/French track: study primarily in French while progressively building English for an international career.
- Bilingual/Chinese track: study primarily in Chinese while progressively building English for an international career.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

5.5+

TOEFL

3.5+

Completed secondary school education (IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent). Direct entry options or credit transfer options may be available for IBCP, IBDP and BTEC Candidates. For further details or an individual assessment, please kindly contact [email protected]
Recommended minimum age of 18 years
English language proficiency of IELTS academic module 5.5 or TOEFL 3.5 or equivalent. If you don't have the required language level, you can improve your language and study skills with our English Foundation Program before joining

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Starting Month(s)

Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

129,400 CHF

International

Starts from

129,400 CHF

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