Overview

Welcome to the professional M.B.A. program at La Salle University! At La Salle, we are focused on assisting you in attaining your personal and professional goals. We understand that, as an adult with numerous responsibilities, you have many questions about how you can fit school into an already busy life. Don't worry - we are here to help.

Why consider La Salle?

All of our programs are internationally recognized for having earned accreditation from AASCB International (the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business). We emphasize academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement.

In the Lasallian tradition, our program blends academic theory with the practical experiences of our diverse, highly motivated students and outstanding faculty. Classes are small so that you can get to know your classmates and professors well and learn in a dynamic atmosphere. Each student takes 45 credits in the weekend format. The program is completed in 12 months.
This M.B.A. program is offered at the Basel Chamber of Commerce. The program starts in September and concludes in August. Students do not need to travel to the United States to complete the program.

The program is limited to 20 to 25 students

Admission Requirements

The Admission Committee of the M.B.A. Program is concerned with each applicant's interest, aptitude, and potential for achievement in graduate business studies. The structure of the program lends itself to those students with or without an undergraduate degree in business administration.

Application Deadlines

Although there are no formal application deadlines, we recommend that all documents be submitted to us by May 1. The class size is limited and once the seats are filled, all applications will be deferred until the following year.

Selection Criteria

Because each applicant's background and profile is unique, the Admission Committee does not establish specific quantitative minimum requirements for admission; however, it does adhere to the accreditation standards established by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business.
La Salle University does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status. Admission is based solely upon an applicant's qualifications.

The Admission Requirements

• Higher Education Degree – University Degree or Swiss/German/Austrian Federal Diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience Requirements – Minimum of five years of work experience with some managerial responsibilities
• English Proficiency- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be required in certain cases where English language proficiency cannot be assessed
• Interview (in person)

Waiver of GMAT Requirement

Applicants with significant work experience or possessing an advanced degree in higher education are waived from the GMAT requirement for admission.

Curriculum

The structure of La Salle's M.B.A. Program is comprised of five sections: Foundation, Core, Electives, Executive Perspectives, and the Integrative Capstone. Students must complete 45 credits to complete the M.B.A. degree at La Salle University.

Foundation

The purpose of the Foundation area of this program is to provide students with a functional knowledge of business theory in the context of decision making and leadership skills. The following five course (three credits each) are required but may be waived based on a student's academic and professional background.

• MBA 610 Business Economics
• MBA 615 Financial Accounting: A Customer Focus
• MBA 620 Statistical Thinking for Managers
• MBA 625 Effective and Efficient Management of Operations
• MBA 630 Financial Markets

The Core

The following three courses (three credits each) provide students with practical applications for business leaders in the areas of marketing, accounting, and financial management. Applying our analytical, problem-solving approach to business education, the courses in this area ensure comprehensiveness in the program of studies, expose the student to these areas at a more sophisticated level than most traditional M.B.A. programs, and supply a conceptual framework for the analysis of management decision making.

• MBA 690 Creating Customers Through Effective Marketing Management
• MBA 691 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, Planning, and Control
• MBA 692 Financial Performance: Control and Measurement

Electives

Students are required to complete two 700-level courses. The courses are offered based on the student preferences of the cohort group.

Executive Perspectives

The following three courses (three credits each) provide students with a greater understanding of what it means to lead ideas and people in an organization. Topics include assessing and developing one's leadership skills, learning how to use technology for managing the vast array of information sources available, and in making appropriate decisions, understand how the financial outlook of an organization might be effected by such decisions.

• MBA 810 Self-Assessment for Leadership
• MBA 820 Information Technology for Decision Making
• MBA 830 Financial Statement Analysis

Integrative Capstone

The following two-course sequence (three credits each) is taken in the last two semesters of the student's program. These two courses are completed as a cohort group and provide the opportunity to integrate what has been learned in the core, specialization, and executive perspective areas while adding other content in business strategy, global perspectives, and ethical/legal dimensions necessary to succeed in the global business arena.

• MBA 901 Competing in a Global Market I: Analysis of the Business Environment
• MBA 902 Competing in a Global Market II: Analysis and Implementation of Strategy

Program Schedule

2008

October	3/4/5	MBA 615 Financial Accounting
October	18/19/20	MBA 610 Business Economics
November	1/2/3	MBA 630 Financial Markets
November	22/23	MBA 810 Leadership Skills
November	29/30	MBA 810 Leadership Skills
December	12/13/14	MBA 620 Business Statistics

2009

January	3/4	MBA 691 Managerial Accounting
January	10/11	MBA 691 Managerial Accounting
January	24/25	MBA 690 Marketing Management
January/February	31/01	MBA 690 Marketing Management
March	7/8	MBA 692 Financial Performance
March	13/14/15	MBA 692 Financial Performance
April	25/26	MBA 820 Information Technology for DM
May	2/3	MBA 820 Information Technology for DM
May	15/16/17	MBA 625 Operations Management
May	30/31	MBA 901 Business & Society
June	20/21	MBA 830 Financial Statement Analysis
June	27/28	MBA 830 Financial Statement Analysis
July	11/12	Elective Course
July	18/19	Elective Course
August	8/9	MBA 902 Analysis & Implementation of Strategy
August	15/16	MBA 902 Analysis & Implementation of Strategy
September	5/6	Elective Course
September	12/13	Elective Course

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for the program (October 2008 Class): $38,500
NOTE: If the first deposit is received by July 5, 2008 there will be 10% reduction in tuition.

Payment terms:

Deposit for enrollment: $5,000

Remaining tuition:

October 5, 2008: one-third
January 4, 2009: one-third
May 9, 2009: one-third

FAQ

Is La Salle’s M.B.A. Program a part-time or full-time program?
The program is a weekend program. The classes meet two weekends on a month on Saturdays and Sundays.

Is the M.B.A. Program accredited?
La Salle’s Master of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Only 30 percent of business programs worldwide are accredited by AACSB.

What is the profile of the Swiss M.B.A. Students?
Average age: 35
Average years' work experience: 9 years

How long will it take to complete the M.B.A. program?
The program is designed for a 12-month completion.

Is it possible to register for M.B.A. courses prior to being admitted to La Salle’s program?
No, students must be accepted into the program in order to register for courses.

When is the application deadline?
Although there are no formal application deadlines, we recommend that all documents be submitted to us by May 1.

Can I apply online?
Yes. Visit our Web site at here.

What documents are required to apply?
The application process is quick and easy! All we need are:

• Application form and fee (fee waived for online applicants)
• Official transcripts (from all schools you attended)
• Professional resume
• Other supporting documents for your application

How long is each class?
Each class meets for two weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The sessions starts at 08:30 and conclude at 18:00. The classes are held at the Basel Chamber of Commerce Conference Room at Aeschenvorstadt 67 in Basel.