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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme #319 Sustainable Finance & Banking

MBA in Banking & Financial Services

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 Banking & Financial Services 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
BNK811 C-Suite Leadership, Personal Mastery & Executive Vision in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Develop authentic executive presence, strategic self-awareness and senior leadership influence in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK812 Managerial Financial Analysis & Corporate Restructuring Studio in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Deconstruct corporate annual reports, uncover hidden liabilities and optimize capital structures in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK813 Strategic Corporate Positioning & Competitive Advantage in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Formulate corporate portfolio strategies, conglomerate diversification and competitive moats in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK814 Executive Decision Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Lab for Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Model high-uncertainty strategic corporate bets using Monte Carlo decision trees and probability models.
BNK815 Macroeconomics, Geopolitics & Global Trade Policies in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Evaluate sovereign debt cycles, currency devaluations, geopolitical trade sanctions and supply resilience in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK816 Executive Communications, Boardroom Rhetoric & Media Relations Studio in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Master high-stakes boardroom presentations, shareholder annual meetings and crisis media interviews in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK817 Corporate Governance, Board Committees & Fiduciary Stewardship in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Audit audit committee responsibilities, compensation committee oversight and Swiss board compliance in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK818 First-Year Executive MBA Residency & Strategic Challenge in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Collaborate in senior executive cohorts to diagnose and resolve an authentic enterprise crisis in Banking & Financial Services.
Semester 2 8 Modules
BNK821 Strategic Marketing Direction & Brand Equity Leadership in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Direct global brand equity portfolios, customer lifetime value maximization and market disruption in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK822 Digital Marketing ROI & Omnichannel Attribution Studio for Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Audit corporate marketing spend efficiency, digital conversion attribution and customer acquisition costs in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK823 Operational Excellence, Supply Network Resilience & Agility in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Design resilient global supply chain networks, Lean manufacturing architectures and risk hedging in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK824 Operations Simulation & Supply Chain Optimization Workshop in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Optimize complex supply network logistics, warehouse automation and production scheduling in simulation.
BNK825 Strategic Human Capital, Executive Talent & Succession in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Formulate CEO succession pipelines, executive compensation packages and post-merger cultural integration in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK826 Executive Negotiation & High-Stakes Dealmaking Workshop in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Conduct complex multi-party deal negotiations, resolving impasse and securing strategic partnerships in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK827 Digital Business Transformation & Enterprise AI Adoption in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Lead enterprise artificial intelligence roadmaps, cloud modernization and digital culture transformations in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK828 Mid-MBA Enterprise Modernization Practicum in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Deliver an actionable digital transformation and organizational modernization blueprint for an enterprise in Banking & Financial Services.
Semester 3 8 Modules
BNK831 Corporate Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Structure cross-border corporate mergers, hostile acquisition defense and private equity leveraged buyouts in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK832 M&A Financial Modeling & Transaction Structuring Lab in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Build detailed merger accretion/dilution models, synergy valuation projections and LBO debt schedules.
BNK833 Corporate Venturing, Innovation Studios & Growth Scaling in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Establish corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, internal startup incubators and open innovation networks in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK834 Venture Capital Term Sheet Negotiation & Valuation Workshop in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Draft and negotiate venture capital term sheets, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution and protective clauses.
BNK835 Corporate Sustainability, ESG Stewardship & Climate Strategy in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Align enterprise strategy with ESG reporting directives, sustainable debt financing and net-zero roadmaps in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK836 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Charter & Problem Formulation in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Formulate the formal consulting project charter, client scope and diagnostic framework for an enterprise in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK837 Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Resilience & Crisis Control in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Formulate enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) frameworks, ransomware response and corporate crisis governance in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK838 Strategic Crisis Simulation & Boardroom Decision Lab in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Navigate a simulated live corporate disaster under real-time pressure, regulatory scrutiny and media glare.
Semester 4 8 Modules
BNK841 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Enterprise Fieldwork in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Execute primary executive interviews, operational audits and internal data extraction at the client enterprise.
BNK842 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Data Synthesis & Model Build in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Synthesize diagnostic findings, build dynamic financial scenarios and engineer customized solutions for Banking & Financial Services.
BNK843 MBA Strategic Consulting Project: Executive Recommendations in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Author the comprehensive C-suite consulting report detailing implementation sequences, costs and ROI in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK844 Global Business Policy, Swiss Governance & Long-Term Stewardship in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Evaluate the Swiss business ecosystem, global corporate neutrality, sovereign wealth funds and long-term value in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK845 C-Suite Advisory Playbook & Organizational Change Roadmap in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Translate consulting findings into phased change management workstreams and executive KPI scorecards in Banking & Financial Services.
BNK846 Executive Boardroom Simulation: Shareholder Annual Meeting in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Role-play executive board members defending annual performance and strategic initiatives before activist investors.
BNK847 Executive Leadership Legacy, Ethics & Lifelong Governance in Banking & Financial Services
Theory
Formulate a personal executive governance charter, ethical leadership legacy and ongoing board directorships.
BNK848 Final MBA Capstone Defense & Oral Examination in Banking & Financial Services
Practical
Defend the strategic enterprise consulting project before a jury of corporate executives and academic faculty in Banking & Financial Services.
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the MBA in Banking & Financial Services 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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