MSc Business Administration — Study Online from Lausanne, Switzerland

Shape your next chapter from Lausanne, Switzerland with the flexibility and focus of our MSc Business Administration, delivered exclusively in partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College. Earn an internationally recognised British master’s degree without pausing your life or relocating—while gaining rigorous management knowledge you can apply in any market worldwide.

Whether you are advancing in a local role, preparing for a regional move, or aiming for a global career, this online programme is designed for real lives and real ambitions. It blends academic depth with practical relevance so you can turn insight into impact—directly from Lausanne and wherever your work or travels may take you.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Graduate with a British master’s degree conferred by a respected UK university—an academic credential valued by employers and institutions around the world. Your qualification signals high standards, rigorous assessment, and a tradition of excellence that translates across borders.

This international recognition strengthens your professional credibility, supporting career mobility whether you stay in Lausanne, move within Switzerland, or pursue opportunities abroad. Your degree travels as confidently as you do.

Finish in as little as 1 year, 100% online

Designed for momentum, the programme allows you to complete your master’s in as little as 12 months, fully online. You gain the advantage of a concentrated learning journey without compromising on academic quality or the depth of your personal and professional commitments.

Progress through a carefully structured curriculum that keeps you focused and moving forward—ideal when time-to-impact matters and you want your next credential to accelerate, not pause, your career.

No fixed login times—study on your schedule

There are no required live sessions at specific times or dates. Learn when it fits: early mornings in Lausanne, evenings after work, or weekends on your own terms. Clear milestones guide your progress, but you decide when to engage with content and assignments.

This true schedule autonomy makes it feasible to balance study with demanding roles, family life, travel, or entrepreneurial projects—without missing out on interaction, feedback, or academic support.

Study anywhere, even offline, with our mobile app

Take your learning with you. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline—perfect for commutes on the Lausanne–Geneva line, travel days, or moments between meetings. Your campus is wherever you open your device.

With seamless access to resources and discussions, you can keep momentum from home, the office, or on the move—turning small pockets of time into meaningful progress.

Open-book assessments that mirror real work

Instead of classical question/answer exams, you will engage in open-book assessments that reward analysis, synthesis, and decision-making—exactly the capabilities leaders need on the job. You use frameworks and evidence to solve problems, not just recall facts.

This approach develops your ability to research, reference, and reason under realistic conditions. It builds confidence for boardrooms and project rooms alike, where the best answers come from informed judgement.

Learn from globally educated faculty

Benefit from tutors and faculty who have graduated from world-renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their diverse academic pathways and industry insights bring a global lens to every module.

Expect timely feedback, thoughtful mentorship, and high expectations—all focused on helping you transform theory into practical strategies you can apply in your work immediately.

A truly global classroom and network

Join a diverse cohort representing more than 130 countries. You will collaborate with peers across industries and continents, gaining cross-cultural perspectives that enrich every discussion and assignment—and building a network that opens doors far beyond graduation.

Our alumni are building careers at leading organizations worldwide, including Nestle, DHL, Audi, Luis Vuiton, GM, BMW, Daimler, Unilever, BASF, CK-HUTCHISON, Universite de Lausanne, Zurich, Institut Florimont, institut monte rosa, International School of Central Switzerland, Roche, Novartis, Chubb, UBS, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible, interest-free payment plan

Invest in your development with a plan that respects your cash flow. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan with confidence while you study.

This manageable approach allows you to align tuition with your monthly budget—so you can focus on learning, not financing, as you work toward your next credential.

Why this MSc is a strategic choice while living in Lausanne

Lausanne sits at the heart of a dynamic, internationally connected economy—home to global brands, innovation hubs, and world sports leadership. With this MSc, you can elevate your managerial and strategic skill set to contribute across sectors that thrive in the region, from consumer goods and luxury to technology and services. The programme’s global perspective equips you to navigate complex value chains, lead cross-functional teams, and design data-informed strategies that create measurable impact.

In the broader Lake Geneva innovation corridor, life sciences, medtech, and research-driven enterprises collaborate with fast-scaling startups and established multinationals. The competencies you build—operations and project management, marketing and analytics, finance for decision-making, leadership and change—translate directly into roles in product management, business development, supply chain, regulatory coordination, and corporate ventures.

Lausanne also benefits from proximity to finance, risk, and commodity hubs, as well as to international education and sports governance. Whether you aim to grow within a local organisation, engage with cross-border teams, or step into regional leadership, this master’s helps you articulate strategy, drive execution, and deliver results that resonate from Vaud to the world.

Ready to take the next step?

Discover modules, schedules, and entry details. Request our course catalogue and start shaping your future—right from Lausanne.