Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration at Business School Lausanne offers a comprehensive and innovative undergraduate program designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the global business environment. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical experience, fostering essential skills in leadership, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset. Throughout the program, students engage with core business disciplines such as finance, marketing, management, economics, and organizational behavior, gaining a well-rounded understanding of how organizations operate within complex markets. Emphasizing experiential learning, the program incorporates internships, live projects, and case studies that enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, thereby enhancing their problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.

Students are encouraged to develop a global perspective through diverse classroom interactions and international exchange opportunities, broadening their cultural awareness and adaptability. The curriculum also emphasizes innovation and sustainability, preparing graduates to contribute responsibly to society and to address contemporary issues faced by organizations worldwide. Small class sizes and personalized mentorship foster a supportive learning environment, enabling close interaction with faculty who are experts in their fields. The program culminates in a capstone project where students integrate their learning to develop strategic solutions for actual business challenges. Graduates of the Business Administration Bachelor’s program at Business School Lausanne are equipped with the analytical, managerial, and interpersonal skills necessary to pursue careers across various sectors, including consulting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, or to continue their studies at postgraduate levels.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 24720 Year (EEA)

29,000 CHF / 24,720 EUR per year for the 3-year program 43,400 CHF / 36,990 EUR per year for the 2-year program *Exchange rate 1 CHF = 0.852 EUR as of 22.07.2011

• English

Course Content

Business Communication English 1, Management, Philosophy, Managing a Business, Macroeconomics, Computer software, Microeconomics, Business Communication English2, QBA 1 Mathematics, Organizational Behaviour, Accounting 1, Business Communication English 3, Marketing, QBA2 Statistics, Sociology, Business Communication English 4, Accounting 2, QBA3 Management Science, Industrial Marketing, Psychology, Business law, Corporate Finance, Integrated Business Management, Database Management, QBA4 Decision Analysis, Ethics, Global Environment, Strategic Management, Operations Management, Multicultural Management, Advertising and Promotion, International Trade and Finance, Strategies of Global Industries, Strategies of Global businesses, Global Human Resource Development, Entrepreneurship and leadership, Management Economics, Global Marketing, Global operations, Marketing Strategy

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• A high school degree that is equivalent to the International Baccalaureate (IB). US diplomas must be complemented with an SAT exam. (call us if you are not sure)
• IELTS: 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL 80, TOEIC 750
• CV & motivation letter
• 2 letters of recommendation

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Business School Lausanne.

Funding

Applicants can apply for a need-based scholarship of up to 25% for the first year of studies.

The second year of studies, students can be awarded a scholarship of up to 25% based on their academic results. Please provide us with an essay explaining your motivation.

Accreditation

BSL has successfully obtained independent recognition for the quality of its programs through its accreditation and certification. BSL was the first business school in Europe to be accredited by the ACBSP (Accreditation Council of Business Schools & Programs www.acbsp.org). In 2004 the Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) awarded BSL with the ISO 9001 certification, recognized by businesses worldwide as a highly respected guarantee for quality of education.