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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme #302 Strategy & Swiss Governance

Executive MBA (EMBA)

A rigorous Swiss private curriculum synthesizing advanced management theory, quantitative financial rigor, and executive decision science for global leaders.

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Standard Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Academic Credits 120 ECTS Equivalent
Delivery Mode Executive Blended / Modular Weekend
Next Intakes Rolling Intakes (Quarterly)
Curriculum Structure

Academic Overview & Focus

The Executive MBA (EMBA) at Brookfield Business School is constructed to meet the highest European and Swiss benchmarks for executive and postgraduate education. Through an integrated balance of core theoretical frameworks, case analytics, and applied enterprise capstones, students master the discipline of strategic decision-making in volatile operating environments.

Rooted in the academic values of the Canton of Zug, the programme emphasizes fiduciarily responsible leadership, quantitative precision, technological readiness, and ethical corporate stewardship.

Advanced quantitative modeling & valuation
Boardroom strategy & fiduciary governance
Digital transformation & enterprise AI platforms
Cross-border market & geopolitical risk analysis
Modular Breakdown

Curriculum Syllabus by Semester

Semester 1 8 Modules
MBA811 C-Suite Leadership, Personal Mastery & Executive Vision in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Develop authentic executive presence, strategic self-awareness and senior leadership influence in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA812 Managerial Financial Analysis & Corporate Restructuring Studio in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Deconstruct corporate annual reports, uncover hidden liabilities and optimize capital structures in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA813 Strategic Corporate Positioning & Competitive Advantage in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Formulate corporate portfolio strategies, conglomerate diversification and competitive moats in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA814 Executive Decision Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Lab for Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Model high-uncertainty strategic corporate bets using Monte Carlo decision trees and probability models.
MBA815 Macroeconomics, Geopolitics & Global Trade Policies in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Evaluate sovereign debt cycles, currency devaluations, geopolitical trade sanctions and supply resilience in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA816 Executive Communications, Boardroom Rhetoric & Media Relations Studio in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Master high-stakes boardroom presentations, shareholder annual meetings and crisis media interviews in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA817 Corporate Governance, Board Committees & Fiduciary Stewardship in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Audit audit committee responsibilities, compensation committee oversight and Swiss board compliance in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA818 First-Year Executive MBA Residency & Strategic Challenge in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Collaborate in senior executive cohorts to diagnose and resolve an authentic enterprise crisis in Executive Corporate Leadership.
Semester 2 8 Modules
MBA821 Strategic Marketing Direction & Brand Equity Leadership in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Direct global brand equity portfolios, customer lifetime value maximization and market disruption in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA822 Digital Marketing ROI & Omnichannel Attribution Studio for Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Audit corporate marketing spend efficiency, digital conversion attribution and customer acquisition costs in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA823 Operational Excellence, Supply Network Resilience & Agility in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Design resilient global supply chain networks, Lean manufacturing architectures and risk hedging in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA824 Operations Simulation & Supply Chain Optimization Workshop in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Optimize complex supply network logistics, warehouse automation and production scheduling in simulation.
MBA825 Strategic Human Capital, Executive Talent & Succession in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Formulate CEO succession pipelines, executive compensation packages and post-merger cultural integration in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA826 Executive Negotiation & High-Stakes Dealmaking Workshop in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Conduct complex multi-party deal negotiations, resolving impasse and securing strategic partnerships in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA827 Digital Business Transformation & Enterprise AI Adoption in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Lead enterprise artificial intelligence roadmaps, cloud modernization and digital culture transformations in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA828 Mid-MBA Enterprise Modernization Practicum in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Deliver an actionable digital transformation and organizational modernization blueprint for an enterprise in Executive Corporate Leadership.
Semester 3 8 Modules
MBA831 Corporate Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Structure cross-border corporate mergers, hostile acquisition defense and private equity leveraged buyouts in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA832 M&A Financial Modeling & Transaction Structuring Lab in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Build detailed merger accretion/dilution models, synergy valuation projections and LBO debt schedules.
MBA833 Corporate Venturing, Innovation Studios & Growth Scaling in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Establish corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, internal startup incubators and open innovation networks in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA834 Venture Capital Term Sheet Negotiation & Valuation Workshop in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Draft and negotiate venture capital term sheets, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution and protective clauses.
MBA835 Corporate Sustainability, ESG Stewardship & Climate Strategy in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Align enterprise strategy with ESG reporting directives, sustainable debt financing and net-zero roadmaps in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA836 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Charter & Problem Formulation in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Formulate the formal consulting project charter, client scope and diagnostic framework for an enterprise in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA837 Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Resilience & Crisis Control in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Formulate enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) frameworks, ransomware response and corporate crisis governance in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA838 Strategic Crisis Simulation & Boardroom Decision Lab in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Navigate a simulated live corporate disaster under real-time pressure, regulatory scrutiny and media glare.
Semester 4 8 Modules
MBA841 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Enterprise Fieldwork in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Execute primary executive interviews, operational audits and internal data extraction at the client enterprise.
MBA842 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Data Synthesis & Model Build in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Synthesize diagnostic findings, build dynamic financial scenarios and engineer customized solutions for Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA843 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Executive Recommendations in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Author the comprehensive C-suite consulting report detailing implementation sequences, costs and ROI in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA844 Global Business Policy, Swiss Governance & Long-Term Stewardship in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Evaluate the Swiss business ecosystem, global corporate neutrality, sovereign wealth funds and long-term value in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA845 C-Suite Advisory Playbook & Organizational Change Roadmap in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Translate consulting findings into phased change management workstreams and executive KPI scorecards in Executive Corporate Leadership.
MBA846 Executive Boardroom Simulation: Shareholder Annual Meeting in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Role-play executive board members defending annual performance and strategic initiatives before activist investors.
MBA847 Executive Leadership Legacy, Ethics & Lifelong Governance in Executive Corporate Leadership
Theory
Formulate a personal executive governance charter, ethical leadership legacy and ongoing board directorships.
MBA848 Final MBA Capstone Defense & Oral Examination in Executive Corporate Leadership
Practical
Defend the strategic enterprise consulting project before a jury of corporate executives and academic faculty in Executive Corporate Leadership.
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the Executive MBA (EMBA) pursue leadership roles across multinational enterprises, Swiss private banking houses, boutique consultancies, and innovative scale-ups.

Target Executive Roles
Chief Executive, Vice President Strategy, Managing Director, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Governance.
Industry Sectors
Private Banking, FinTech, Global Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Management Consulting, Healthcare Systems.
Swiss Private Higher Education Regulatory Notice

Brookfield Business School operates as an independent private higher education institute pursuant to Article 20 of the Swiss Federal Constitution (academic freedom) and relevant cantonal legislation in the Canton of Zug. Degrees and qualifications conferred are proprietary private Swiss academic credentials in accordance with Swiss private law.

Admissions Information

Enrolment Details

  • Degree Level Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • Academic Load 120 ECTS Equivalent
  • Delivery Executive Blended / Modular Weekend
  • Next Cohort Rolling Intakes (Quarterly)
Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree plus a minimum of 3 years demonstrable managerial or executive experience. Admissions interview and CV review required.

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