Swiss School of Business and Management Paris

About SSBM

SSBM is a global, innovative and unique school with students from all around the world. Our programs were designed with over 30 industry partners. We guarantee Swiss Quality Education and excellence.

The Swiss School of Business and Management Paris (SSBM Paris) is a distinguished Établissement d’enseignement supérieur privé technique that offers a wide array of Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at its Paris instructional site. Our commitment to providing premium research, practice-based learning, and relevant education forms the cornerstone of our success. We take pride in nurturing a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where diversity thrives, creativity flourishes, and innovation becomes second nature. At SSBM Paris, we believe in being a knowledge enabler, continuously striving for educational excellence through our expertise in business education.

Our programs are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dynamic world of business. Through the integration of cutting-edge technology, we provide a high-quality learning experience that is enhanced by relevant and impactful research. Our MBA programs offer a comprehensive curriculum, blending theory with real-world application, preparing our students to become leaders in their chosen fields.

SSBM Paris fosters an environment that encourages lifelong learning, empowering students to contribute to business innovation and global change. In addition to our commitment to academic excellence, SSBM Paris is dedicated to shaping future leaders by promoting creativity, fostering inclusivity, and embracing the latest technological advancements in business education. With a global perspective and a focus on practical skills, our graduates are well-prepared to excel in today’s competitive business landscape.

SSBM is ACBSP accredited and EduQua certified. ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education and considered to be one of the best accreditations for business schools.

EduQua is Swiss quality label for further education institutions (EduQua) (in German: Schweizerisches Qualitätszertifikat für Weiterbildungsinstitutionen “EduQua” ), is the Swiss national quality assurance body and the first Swiss quality label geared towards adult continuing education. EduQua is an accreditation body recognized and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government; it’s the first quality certification for public and private educational institutions in Switzerland. EduQua is the premier quality assurance body accreditation scheme for continuing education. The Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK) endorses eduQua as an officially recognized quality assurance scheme.

EduQua quality label can be received only through a recognized inspection body by the Swiss Accreditation Bureau SAS (Schweizerischen Akkreditierungsstelle SAS) under the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO which is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.

Our Vision

Our VISION is to be a unique, innovative and international business & management school offering premium research, practice and education.

Our Mission

We are committed to continuously provide educational excellence and our expertise in business education through our innovative cutting-edge technology and our high-quality learning experience supported by relevant research. We encourage diversity and global connectivity between our students, faculty and business partners, while placing high importance on the benefits that our business can bring to the society as well as the environment.

A Relevant Education

SSBM will help you acquire habits of reflection and critical thinking that are crucial to understanding today’s society. Recognizing the fact that individual success is intertwined with the larger world, we encourage students to engage in improving their critical thinking.

Why Choose SSBM?

• SSBM is a truly innovative and leading business and management school that aims at taking education to a new level!
• We aim at providing a superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your professional development.
• With our unique programs, you will strengthen your strategic vision, efficiency and leadership to manage today’s organizations.

Our Programs

Our programs were designed in partnership with over 30 international companies!

We believe that knowledge comes from having strong ties with industry leaders. That is why we have partnered with some of the leading international companies to design programs that are adapted to business realities.

Our Faculty

Our faculty is world-renowned and in the average majority of them have worked for over 15 years in various international companies. This fact helps us in our objective of providing a superior learning experience that will have a direct impact on your professional development.

Based in Geneva, Switzerland

Swiss School of Business and Management sits right at the heart of business in the vibrant city of Geneva, Switzerland. Situated along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Geneva sparkles as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

Geneva is a global city, a financial center, and a worldwide center for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many companies and international agencies.

Business Partners

SSBM’s faculty and collaborators have provided consulting, teaching and project-based service to over 70 international and national companies.

We believe that academic knowledge has to be in a tight connection with the industry, which is the driving force for better knowledge in today’s rapidly changing environment.

The Common Application is required for students applying to any of SSBM Geneva’s programs.

You will have to fulfil the minimum requirements as follows:

Bachelor Programs

• Successful completion of the Swiss Baccalaureate / High School Diploma / International Baccalaureate or equivalent*
• Swiss commercial vocational baccalaureate or Vocational Educational Training (VET) equivalent qualification
• English requirements: English Proficiency test for non-native speakers is required (TOEFL IBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
• If a candidate is not from a majority English-speaking country, then evidence of English language competency is required.
• Grade transcripts
• Your CV or resume
• ID or passport copy
• One photo

Master Programs

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) from a recognised university or equivalent
• Grade transcripts
• Your CV or resume
• ID or passport copy
• One photo
• English requirements: If a candidate is not from a majority English-speaking country, then evidence of English language competency is required.
  • TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge
  • Intensive English Program certificate
  • Previous education in English-speaking or Bilingual school with an official certificate
  • Test/Interview with SSBM member staff (75 EUR cost which will be deducted from tuition fees upon enrollment)

MBA Programs

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor) from a recognised university or equivalent*
• Grade transcripts
• Your CV or resume
• ID or passport copy
• One photo
• English Proficiency for non-native speakers
• A Master’s degree in management (or associated discipline) with a minimum of 2 years professional work experience (for Executive MBA)*

Non-European Union Citizens

Students who are coming to Switzerland from non-EU countries are required to apply for a visa prior to their arrival to Switzerland. SSBM will help you with the process.

SSBM will provide you with all necessary documents that you will need to complete and take to the Swiss embassy in your country.

Non-European Union Citizens are required to have the following requirements:

• Passport
• Certificate of Enrollment at SSBM Geneva
• Bank Certificate (stating a minimum amount of CHF 30,000.00 in a bank account)
• CV
• Letter of Motivation
• Address of Accommodation in Switzerland
• Two Passport Size Photos
• Copy of Diploma
• Copy of Transcript of Records
• Acceptance Letter (provided by SSBM)
• Admission Letter (provided by SSBM)
• Return Statement (stating your departure from Switzerland after your studies are completed)
• Completed D Form

Note: Visit the school website for more information