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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme #304 Sustainable Finance & Banking

MBA in Finance

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 MBA in Finance 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
FIN811 C-Suite Leadership, Personal Mastery & Executive Vision in Finance
Theory
Develop authentic executive presence, strategic self-awareness and senior leadership influence in Finance.
FIN812 Managerial Financial Analysis & Corporate Restructuring Studio in Finance
Practical
Deconstruct corporate annual reports, uncover hidden liabilities and optimize capital structures in Finance.
FIN813 Strategic Corporate Positioning & Competitive Advantage in Finance
Theory
Formulate corporate portfolio strategies, conglomerate diversification and competitive moats in Finance.
FIN814 Executive Decision Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Lab for Finance
Practical
Model high-uncertainty strategic corporate bets using Monte Carlo decision trees and probability models.
FIN815 Macroeconomics, Geopolitics & Global Trade Policies in Finance
Theory
Evaluate sovereign debt cycles, currency devaluations, geopolitical trade sanctions and supply resilience in Finance.
FIN816 Executive Communications, Boardroom Rhetoric & Media Relations Studio in Finance
Practical
Master high-stakes boardroom presentations, shareholder annual meetings and crisis media interviews in Finance.
FIN817 Corporate Governance, Board Committees & Fiduciary Stewardship in Finance
Theory
Audit audit committee responsibilities, compensation committee oversight and Swiss board compliance in Finance.
FIN818 First-Year Executive MBA Residency & Strategic Challenge in Finance
Practical
Collaborate in senior executive cohorts to diagnose and resolve an authentic enterprise crisis in Finance.
Semester 2 8 Modules
FIN821 Strategic Marketing Direction & Brand Equity Leadership in Finance
Theory
Direct global brand equity portfolios, customer lifetime value maximization and market disruption in Finance.
FIN822 Digital Marketing ROI & Omnichannel Attribution Studio for Finance
Practical
Audit corporate marketing spend efficiency, digital conversion attribution and customer acquisition costs in Finance.
FIN823 Operational Excellence, Supply Network Resilience & Agility in Finance
Theory
Design resilient global supply chain networks, Lean manufacturing architectures and risk hedging in Finance.
FIN824 Operations Simulation & Supply Chain Optimization Workshop in Finance
Practical
Optimize complex supply network logistics, warehouse automation and production scheduling in simulation.
FIN825 Strategic Human Capital, Executive Talent & Succession in Finance
Theory
Formulate CEO succession pipelines, executive compensation packages and post-merger cultural integration in Finance.
FIN826 Executive Negotiation & High-Stakes Dealmaking Workshop in Finance
Practical
Conduct complex multi-party deal negotiations, resolving impasse and securing strategic partnerships in Finance.
FIN827 Digital Business Transformation & Enterprise AI Adoption in Finance
Theory
Lead enterprise artificial intelligence roadmaps, cloud modernization and digital culture transformations in Finance.
FIN828 Mid-MBA Enterprise Modernization Practicum in Finance
Practical
Deliver an actionable digital transformation and organizational modernization blueprint for an enterprise in Finance.
Semester 3 8 Modules
FIN831 Corporate Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy in Finance
Theory
Structure cross-border corporate mergers, hostile acquisition defense and private equity leveraged buyouts in Finance.
FIN832 M&A Financial Modeling & Transaction Structuring Lab in Finance
Practical
Build detailed merger accretion/dilution models, synergy valuation projections and LBO debt schedules.
FIN833 Corporate Venturing, Innovation Studios & Growth Scaling in Finance
Theory
Establish corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, internal startup incubators and open innovation networks in Finance.
FIN834 Venture Capital Term Sheet Negotiation & Valuation Workshop in Finance
Practical
Draft and negotiate venture capital term sheets, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution and protective clauses.
FIN835 Corporate Sustainability, ESG Stewardship & Climate Strategy in Finance
Theory
Align enterprise strategy with ESG reporting directives, sustainable debt financing and net-zero roadmaps in Finance.
FIN836 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Charter & Problem Formulation in Finance
Practical
Formulate the formal consulting project charter, client scope and diagnostic framework for an enterprise in Finance.
FIN837 Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Resilience & Crisis Control in Finance
Theory
Formulate enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) frameworks, ransomware response and corporate crisis governance in Finance.
FIN838 Strategic Crisis Simulation & Boardroom Decision Lab in Finance
Practical
Navigate a simulated live corporate disaster under real-time pressure, regulatory scrutiny and media glare.
Semester 4 8 Modules
FIN841 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Enterprise Fieldwork in Finance
Practical
Execute primary executive interviews, operational audits and internal data extraction at the client enterprise.
FIN842 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Data Synthesis & Model Build in Finance
Practical
Synthesize diagnostic findings, build dynamic financial scenarios and engineer customized solutions for Finance.
FIN843 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Executive Recommendations in Finance
Practical
Author the comprehensive C-suite consulting report detailing implementation sequences, costs and ROI in Finance.
FIN844 Global Business Policy, Swiss Governance & Long-Term Stewardship in Finance
Theory
Evaluate the Swiss business ecosystem, global corporate neutrality, sovereign wealth funds and long-term value in Finance.
FIN845 C-Suite Advisory Playbook & Organizational Change Roadmap in Finance
Practical
Translate consulting findings into phased change management workstreams and executive KPI scorecards in Finance.
FIN846 Executive Boardroom Simulation: Shareholder Annual Meeting in Finance
Practical
Role-play executive board members defending annual performance and strategic initiatives before activist investors.
FIN847 Executive Leadership Legacy, Ethics & Lifelong Governance in Finance
Theory
Formulate a personal executive governance charter, ethical leadership legacy and ongoing board directorships.
FIN848 Final MBA Capstone Defense & Oral Examination in Finance
Practical
Defend the strategic enterprise consulting project before a jury of corporate executives and academic faculty in Finance.
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the MBA in Finance 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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