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MAS in General Management

Rochester-Bern Executive Programs, University of Bern

Are you looking for a flexible and individualized continuing education that is compatible with a dynamic professional and personal life? This modular MAS allows participants to acquire knowledge and skills in parts, while offering a flexible time frame that matches their pace of life.

Rochester-Bern offers a flexible, modular MAS program based on CAS programs in German or English:

  • MAS in General Management: three coordinated CAS, 
  • selected modules from other CAS programmes mentioned in the regulations below, or corresponding courses in the area of general management from the portfolio of Rochester-Bern Executive Programs,
  • plus a final thesis

Learn more: Modular MAS – Rochester-Bern

MAS General Management
Summary
Degree Master of Advanced Studies in General Management (MAS GM Unibe)
Start 2023
Length 3 CAS plus a maximum of six months for final thesis
Scope at least 60 ECTS
Cycle Annual
Flexible entry possible Yes
Single module visitable Yes
Place Thun (Congress Hotel Seepark), Bern (University of Bern)
Due to the pandemic situation and the related official requirements, we would like to point out that individual course modules or parts of them can be replaced by distance learning or postponed.
Language English
Admission University degree (or equivalent) plus at least 5 years of management experience (as a project or line manager) OR: 10+ years of managerial and leadership experience in lieu of academic qualifications (sur dossier application), convincing character with a team spirit with ability to set priorities and balance family, job, and studies as well as fluency in English.
Cost Costs of 3 CAS plus CHF 3'600 for final thesis
Organising institutions Rochester-Bern Executive Programs, University of Bern
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About the program

The degree programme comprises at least 60 ECTS credits and is composed as follows:

  • three of the CAS programmes named in these regulations (at least 30 ECTS credits),
  • selected modules from other CAS programmes mentioned in the study regulations (cf. Documents) or through corresponding courses in the field of general management from the portfolio of the organising institution (maximum 15 ECTS credits),
  • MAS thesis (15 ECTS credits).

In the MAS thesis, a topic from one of the CAS degree programmes is dealt with in depth or topics from several CAS degree programmes are dealt with in an interdisciplinary manner.

Target audience

Experienced professionals and managers with several years of professional and (direct or in-direct) management experience.

Learning goals

The participants acquire comprehensive business knowledge to successfully master future management challenges in their environment and to achieve the greatest possible impact.

 

 

Organising institution and faculty

Rochester-Bern is a Swiss foundation cooperating closely with the universities of Rochester (USA) and Bern (CH). For over 25 years, we have been offering further education for executives.

Rochester-Bern faculty includes renowned academics from top business schools in Europe, Switzerland, the United States and Asia. Our professors have strong didactical skills and a solid foothold in the business world.

Admission

Admission requirements

  • Mid or senior-level manager with the potential for taking on increased responsibilities within the organization
  • University degree (or equivalent) plus at least 5 years of management experience (as a project or line manager)
  • OR: 10+ years of managerial and leadership experience in lieu of academic qualifications (sur dossier application)
  • convincing character with a team spirit
  • ability to set priorities and balance family, job, and studies
  • fluent in English

Exceptions to the admission requirements may be approved by the programme board «sur dossier». In the case of persons without a university degree or management experience, the programme board may impose further admission requirements to ensure that they can successfully complete the programme.

Prospective students who only wish to participate in individual modules may be admitted, provided that there are free places on the course.

The programme board decides on admission to the degree programmes. There is no entitlement to admission.

Application and tuition fees

Application

Please apply online.

  • Two recommendation forms
  • Statement of company approval
  • Portrait photo
  • Copy of passport or ID card
  • CV/Resume
  • Official diploma and transcripts
  • Further education agreement
  • Letter of motivation

Tuition fees

Program fees amount to the costs of 3 CAS plus CHF 3'600 for final thesis, supervision and grading amount.
The price includes tuition, all required books / materials, lunches and refreshments on regular class days in Switzerland, matriculation and exam fees. The fee does not include accommodation in Bern / Thun or any airfare.

 

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