Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
63,500 CHF
Duration
12
months
Class Size
45
Intakes
September
Language
English
Avg. Work Exp.
5.0 yrs
Avg. Salary
113,620 CHF
International
Students
Students
84%
Woman
29%
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Programs at St. Gallen
MBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
63,500 CHF
Intakes
September
Class Size
45
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.0
Avg. Salary
113,620 CHF
Features
- Program offers rolling application deadlines.
Placement Industries
Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 30%, Other 20%, Financial Services 15%, Technology 15%, Consulting 10%Placement Functions
Finance 30%, Consulting 20%, Marketing 15%, General Management 15%, Information Technology 10%
MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
73,500 CHF
Intakes
August
Class Size
54
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.0
Avg. Salary
114,496 CHF
Features
- Rolling admissions are offered after the final deadline.
Placement Industries
Technology 33%, Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 20%, Manufacturing 17%, Financial Services 10%, Consulting 7%, Other 7%, Real Estate 3%, Public Sector Management / Government 3%Placement Functions
General Management 30%, Marketing 17%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 13%, Finance 10%, Consulting 7%, Information Technology 7%, Human Resources 3%
Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
German
Tuition
75,000 CHF
Intakes
September
Deadline
August 24
Class Size
42
Avg. Work Exp (years)
17.0
International Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
80,000 CHF
Intakes
August
Features
- External modules are in Switzerland (St.Gallen), China, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, and U.S..
Executive MBA HSG in Business Engineering
Duration
12 months
Language
German
Tuition
67,000 CHF
Intakes
February, April, October
Avg. Work Exp (years)
15.0
Features
- Program includes study modules in St.Gallen (CH), Silicon Valley (USA), Potsdam (DE), and Singapore (SIN).
EMBA ETH HSG (emba X)
Duration
18 months
Language
German
Tuition
110,000 CHF
Intakes
January
Deadline
October 31
Features
- Program offers a combination of online and in-person classes in Zurich and St.Gallen (Switzerland).
Global Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
89,000 CHF
Intakes
August
Features
- Program is no longer offered
International Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
76,000 CHF
Intakes
August
Deadline
March 30
Features
- External modules are in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Beijing.
- Those who apply by March 30, 2021 will receive a 5,000 CHF tuition discount.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
8
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
13
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
32
FT EMBA 2022
59
FT Global MBA 2023
65
FT Global MBA 2024
86
Economist MBA 2022
Ranked
8
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
13
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
32
FT EMBA 2022
59
FT Global MBA 2023
65
FT Global MBA 2024
86
Economist MBA 2022
School Discussions
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School Discussions
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Gut check
where44
started Nov 11, 2024 |
where44
replied Nov 11
School Choice
I'm trying to choose between MBA programs. I have 20 years experience, and a decade in FAANG as a software engineer and manager. I'm from the USA, but I'm currently in Switzerland. I could end up in either country in the long run. I already have a pretty good network but I'm looking to add a pile of...
Gut check
where44
started Nov 11, 2024 |
where44
replied Nov 11
School Choice
4
Replies
119
Views
I'm trying to choose between MBA programs. I have 20 years experience, and a decade in FAANG as a software engineer and manager. I'm from the USA, but I'm currently in Switzerland. I could end up in either country in the long run. I already have a pretty good network but I'm looking to add a pile of...
2
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172
Views
MBA in Germany / Switzerland (safe, target choice)
Maria-Madalina Ifrim
started Oct 17, 2024 |
Maria-Madalina Ifrim
replied Oct 17
Funding/Financial Aid
School Choice
Hi,
I’m planning to apply for the 2025 intake for an MBA in a German-speaking country, ideally Germany or Switzerland. My background is in marketing and product launches, and I’d like to transition into a role in product or strategy within the country where I study. My goal is to further my educati...
MBA in Germany / Switzerland (safe, target choice)
Maria-Madalina Ifrim
started Oct 17, 2024 |
Maria-Madalina Ifrim
replied Oct 17
Funding/Financial Aid
School Choice
2
Replies
172
Views
Hi,
I’m planning to apply for the 2025 intake for an MBA in a German-speaking country, ideally Germany or Switzerland. My background is in marketing and product launches, and I’d like to transition into a role in product or strategy within the country where I study. My goal is to further my educati...
1
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141
Views
Gies or Questrom vs St Gallen
Randolf Erhard
started Sep 18, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 18
Hi, I'm swiss with a US bachelors diploma and good grade (4.0 GPA).
I see my future in Switzerland or Germany, and would love to get an MBA from either of these schools. Since the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Boston University both offer affordable online MBAs, I would consider the...
Gies or Questrom vs St Gallen
Randolf Erhard
started Sep 18, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 18
1
Replies
141
Views
Hi, I'm swiss with a US bachelors diploma and good grade (4.0 GPA).
I see my future in Switzerland or Germany, and would love to get an MBA from either of these schools. Since the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Boston University both offer affordable online MBAs, I would consider the...

308
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80701
Views
Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...

Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
308
Replies
80701
Views
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...

67
Replies
13429
Views
Best MSc & MiM degrees for international students' placement
Duncan
started Jul 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 11
Master in Management (MSc)
In this post, I pick the 40 FT-ranked schools with the highest international mobility in the FT MiM 2020 ranking, remove the ten with the fewest international students, and then remove the ten remaining with the lowest employment ("placement", in earlier rankings).
The 20 best schools are below, s...

Best MSc & MiM degrees for international students' placement
Duncan
started Jul 11, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 11
Master in Management (MSc)
67
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13429
Views
In this post, I pick the 40 FT-ranked schools with the highest international mobility in the FT MiM 2020 ranking, remove the ten with the fewest international students, and then remove the ten remaining with the lowest employment ("placement", in earlier rankings).
The 20 best schools are below, s...
2
Replies
363
Views
Saint Gallen vs Mannheim MBA
MBA2023
started Jul 10, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 10
School Choice
Hello,
I recently got into Mannheim and Saint Gallen for the full time MBA program, and am confused about where to go.
I’m aware that Saint Gallen is more expensive, but that is not a primary consideration, and a scholarship may be at play.
About me
Indian, 28 years old (Non EU citizen)
Non German...
Saint Gallen vs Mannheim MBA
MBA2023
started Jul 10, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Jul 10
School Choice
2
Replies
363
Views
Hello,
I recently got into Mannheim and Saint Gallen for the full time MBA program, and am confused about where to go.
I’m aware that Saint Gallen is more expensive, but that is not a primary consideration, and a scholarship may be at play.
About me
Indian, 28 years old (Non EU citizen)
Non German...
7
Replies
1832
Views
GMAT score of 610 - which schools to pick?
venn17
started Jan 14, 2023 |
Obinna
replied Jan 14
Application
Hi folks,
I got a 610 score today - not as high as I would have liked but it is what it is so am thinking of just going ahead with it :) Before taking the test, I had this shortlist of full time MBA programs in UK/Europe to apply to:
1. Mannheim
2. EDHEC
3. Imperial
4. Copenhagen
5. IMD
6. ESMT Be...
GMAT score of 610 - which schools to pick?
venn17
started Jan 14, 2023 |
Obinna
replied Jan 14
Application
7
Replies
1832
Views
Hi folks,
I got a 610 score today - not as high as I would have liked but it is what it is so am thinking of just going ahead with it :) Before taking the test, I had this shortlist of full time MBA programs in UK/Europe to apply to:
1. Mannheim
2. EDHEC
3. Imperial
4. Copenhagen
5. IMD
6. ESMT Be...
1
Replies
307
Views
Experience from HSG(st gallen) Part time?
MM93
started Nov 13, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Nov 13
Part-time MBA
Hi everyone,
Has anybody any experience with the PT MBA at St gallen university? Are the 70k fee worth it if you have already a 100k job in Switzerland ?
If somebody could share his/her experience would be great.
Thanks
Mario
Experience from HSG(st gallen) Part time?
MM93
started Nov 13, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Nov 13
Part-time MBA
1
Replies
307
Views
Hi everyone,
Has anybody any experience with the PT MBA at St gallen university? Are the 70k fee worth it if you have already a 100k job in Switzerland ?
If somebody could share his/her experience would be great.
Thanks
Mario
1
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716
Views
HSG MBF vs MIQEF
Bob Josh
started Sep 26, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Sep 26
Application
Sorry if this is offtopic, it's not 100% about MBA courses.
So I started this year on MIQEF, and I have some minor doubts after the first week, maybe some of you with more experience could help out.
My main goal is to work in quant finance/data science, maybe corporate finance (fp&a, treasury)...
HSG MBF vs MIQEF
Bob Josh
started Sep 26, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Sep 26
Application
1
Replies
716
Views
Sorry if this is offtopic, it's not 100% about MBA courses.
So I started this year on MIQEF, and I have some minor doubts after the first week, maybe some of you with more experience could help out.
My main goal is to work in quant finance/data science, maybe corporate finance (fp&a, treasury)...
14
Replies
926
Views
Is Part-time MBA at HSG worth it?
MM93
started Aug 16, 2022 |
MM93
replied Aug 16
Part-time MBA
Good afternoon,
I am considering to join the HSg MBA and would like to know which might be the best option. I have already a job in Switzerland and I would like avoid to leave a my job and my salary for one year.
On the other side I am not sure if a part time MBA would be worth it in terms of netw...
Is Part-time MBA at HSG worth it?
MM93
started Aug 16, 2022 |
MM93
replied Aug 16
Part-time MBA
14
Replies
926
Views
Good afternoon,
I am considering to join the HSg MBA and would like to know which might be the best option. I have already a job in Switzerland and I would like avoid to leave a my job and my salary for one year.
On the other side I am not sure if a part time MBA would be worth it in terms of netw...
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