Bachelor of Business Administration with Specialization (BBA)

Study business administration at HIM Business School — three years, three internships, four different majors

The customer is always at the center — regardless of the business area. At HIM, you’ll learn to master the art of customer-centricity through a unique combination of academic studies and real-world experience.

With half of the program dedicated to international internships, this three-year program prepares you for a global career. The program is offered in partnership with Northwood University (USA).

The program is offered in Montreux, Switzerland. Accommodation, meals, and health insurance are included in the price during your time at the school, along with a total of one and a half years of international internships. All instruction is in English. The program is eligible for student loans (CSN).

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Key highlights

1. Open doors to the future
   1. Graduate with 1.5 years of work experience thanks to three internship periods — a clear competitive advantage in the job market
   2. Develop your soft skills and apply the hospitality industry’s customer focus to the business world
   3. Build a strong network with leading companies and global brands
   4. Work on real-world cases and develop the ability to quickly adapt to different business environments
   5. Tailor your education with your choice of major, specialization, optional minor, and internship in the industry of your choice

Degree

• Bachelor of Business Administration in chosen major, issued by Northwood University (USA) (Northwood University is accredited by ACBSP)
• Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration, issued by HIM Business School (available from October 2026, pending official recognition)

Please note that HIM Business School issues a separate degree that does not necessarily grant admission to the Swiss higher education system.

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Tailor your program

Choose your major

After a first year of foundational business courses, you’ll choose your specialization in years 2 and 3. You can focus on one of the following areas:

1. Finance
   1. Build your financial expertise to succeed in fast-paced, global markets. This major deepens your knowledge in corporate investments, international finance, and portfolio strategy — preparing you for qualified roles in elite financial environments.
2. Marketing
   1. Master the art of influence in a digitally driven world. This major refines your skills in brand strategy, data analysis, and strategic communication — equipping you to create impactful campaigns and drive customer engagement in a global marketplace.
3. Leadership / Management
   1. Step into leadership with confidence. This major strengthens your ability to lead people, processes, and results in international contexts — making you ready to take responsibility in complex and intercultural business environments.
4. Hospitality / Hotel Management
   1. Turn your passion for service into a strategic career. With a focus on innovation, operations, and leadership, this major prepares you to create and manage high-quality experiences in the global hospitality industry — from resort management to revenue strategy.

This paves the way for a strong start in the international job market.

Global internships & career opportunities

The business administration programs include up to 1.5 years of international internship experience — often with leading brands, banks, and global companies. Thanks to the school’s strong network, you can complete your internship almost anywhere in the world.

Career support is comprehensive: individual coaching sessions, recruitment fairs, and a digital platform with exclusive offers from our corporate partners. The programs at HIM are developed in close collaboration with international companies, which also contribute guest lectures and real-world projects.

Application documents:

• High school transcripts
• CV
• Copy of valid passport
• Personal statement

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