Short Advanced Studies (SAS)

Everyone’s academic and professional journey is unique. That’s why for Bachelor-qualified experienced professionals with 3 or more years of work experience who want to advance their careers, we offer 3 flexible MBA formats designed to fit their professional activities and personal lifestyle, all without compromising on study flexibility, education quality or global perspective. For professionals who wish to make an impact, we offer an Impact MBA, focusing on Social, Sustainable, Digital or Global Business.

Explore our programs below.

Business Administration

Designed for purpose-driven professionals who wish to shape the future, our modular Impact MBA program focuses on social innovation, sustainable development, digital transformation and global strategy. The Impact MBA is available in a Global, Hybrid and Online format.

Marketing Management

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Supply Chain Management

Business Challenges

Business Skills

Global, Hybrid or Online

While the Impact MBA track offers a unique purpose-driven dimension, it’s built on the same foundation as our flexible MBA formats. Whether you choose the Global MBA for international exposure, the Hybrid MBA for a balanced learning experience, or the Online MBA for the convenience of completing your degree entirely remotely, each format ensures the same academic rigor and global perspective.

Global MBA

Experience business education without borders through optional on-campus courses worladwide.

Hybrid MBA

Online MBA

Your MBA, your schedule, your location. Complete your degree 100% remote.

Recent graduates start strong with our Graduate programs designed for young professionals with 0 to 3 years of work experience.

Format comparison

Choosing the right CAS format is an important step in shaping your career. We offer four flexible options, each designed to fit different professional goals and personal lifestyles. Whether you want to add a purpose-driven focus, gain international exposure, balance online and in-person learning, or study entirely remotely, the following comparison will help you find the format that best aligns with your ambitions.

 

Program feature Global Hybrid Online
Target audience Experienced professionals seeking global exposure Experienced professionals wanting blended learning Experienced professionals seeking full flexibility
Program format Global on-campus modules + Online modules Blend of on-campus and online modules Remote with 100% online modules
International exposure Yes, through global on-campus modules Yes, through global on-campus modules Limited
Impact focus Optional Optional Optional
Networking opportunities Global in-person opportunities + Online peers Global in-person opportunities + Online peers Online peers

More information

We organize 8 starting dates per year. Our academic calendar is based on a quarter system with four 10-week quarters per year that consist of two 5-week terms each. We refer to these quarters as Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, and to these terms simply as A and B. Our program’s flexible structure and modular design allows you to optimally plan your studies and choose from among multiple starting dates in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August.

Our MBA is designed with flexibility in mind. Most students complete the program in a part-time format within approximately 24 months, but the pace is up to you. The more adaptable you are with your schedule, the faster you can progress. By joining additional courses when available, can accelerate the completion. Whether you prefer a steady rhythm or an accelerated path, we make it possible to tailor the experience to your professional and personal commitments.

We schedule all MBA courses on 2 to 4 consecutive weekdays throughout the day, typically in 2 blocks of 3 hours between 8.30 and 18.30, but there may be several evening sessions between 19.00 and 22.00 and/or weekend sessions on Saturdays.

  • a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent for a solid foundation
  • a minimum of 3 years of professional experience to ensure practical business insight
  • fluency in English for effective communication and interaction

We work with a rolling admissions process and do not set specific deadlines to apply because of our multiple starting dates. Applications are welcomed and reviewed on a rolling basis. We do advise students to apply early and formally accept their application so that everyone can plan ahead. We also advise students to allow sufficient time from the moment of their formal acceptance to plan their stay abroad (where applicable).

Our fees are listed in the downloadable PDF below.

Fee Schedule

Our LinkedIn page highlights where our alumni work and the roles they hold with one of our professionally-oriented qualifications. Graduates pursue a variety of positions in small, medium, large and multinational companies across numerous industries.

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Our programs for experienced professionals

Impact MBA

the Digital Business Impact MBA focus

the Global Business Impact MBA focus

the Social Business Impact MBA focus

the Sustainable Business Impact MBA focus

Global MBA

Experience business education without borders through optional on-campus courses worladwide.

Hybrid MBA

The best of both worlds: online flexibility combined with structured in-person courses.

Online MBA

Your MBA, your schedule, your location. Complete your degree 100% remote.