Executive MBA
A Self-Paced, Applied Degree for Practicing Managers Advancing in Career Mastery
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The Executive MBA at Monarch Business School Switzerland is designed for practicing managers and professionals who seek to strengthen their leadership capacity and broaden their managerial perspective. The program provides a comprehensive foundation across all key areas of management, equipping participants with the insight and confidence to move toward senior roles and assume greater organizational responsibility. It is ideally suited for those who wish to consolidate their practical experience with formal academic knowledge and acquire the integrated understanding of business required of effective leaders.
Delivered in a flexible, asynchronous, 24-month part-time format, the program is tailored for working professionals who must balance study with demanding careers. Unlike traditional programs with rigid deadlines, Monarch’s model empowers candidates to manage their own learning pace. Each module may be extended as needed, allowing participants to adjust their energy and time investment in accordance with their professional and personal obligations—without penalty. In this way, the program’s design respects the realities of managerial life while maintaining academic depth and continuity.
The Monarch Executive Master of Business Administration is a practice-oriented degree that helps managers see the organization as an integrated whole rather than a set of separate functions. Participants learn to think strategically across business areas, make informed and ethical decisions, and lead with confidence and systemic awareness. Rooted in Monarch’s tradition of responsible and values-based management, the program reinforces the importance of balancing stakeholder interests and contributing to a fair and sustainable relationship between business and society. Graduates emerge as well-rounded, globally minded managers capable of translating vision into performance and advancing organizational excellence in an increasingly complex world.
Key Program Features
- • 100% Online and Self-Paced Format
- • 24-Month Part-Time Duration
- • Designed for Working Professionals
- • No GMAT or TOEFL Required
- • Monthly Tuition: €350 (All-Inclusive)
- • Optional 12-Month Extensions at 50% Fee
- • Applied Learning and Managerial Relevance
- • International Faculty and Global Cohort
Program Design & Features
The Executive MBA is designed for practicing managers who require a rigorous yet adaptable learning experience. Delivered in a flexible, asynchronous, 24-month part-time format, the program allows candidates to manage their own pace of study while maintaining professional responsibilities. Modules can be extended by the participant without penalty, enabling personal control over workload and energy investment. The result is an applied, professionally relevant curriculum that respects the realities of managerial life while sustaining academic depth and continuity.
| Professional Focus | Applied management education for practicing managers advancing toward senior leadership; immediate transfer of learning to the workplace. |
| Flexible Learning Model | Fully asynchronous and self-paced. Candidates may extend individual modules as needed—without penalty—to align study with professional and personal demands. |
| Accessible Format | Structured as a 24-month part-time program with an optional 12-month extension at 50% fees, supporting sustained progression for working professionals. |
| Practical Application | Every module includes applied assignments, case analysis, and reflection components that connect academic frameworks to real organizational challenges. |
| Ethical & Responsible Leadership | Reinforces Monarch’s values of stakeholder balance, governance, and social responsibility—promoting fair and sustainable relationships between business and society. |
| Global Community | Engage with an international cohort and faculty across time zones, building cross-cultural perspective and professional networks. |
Together, these design attributes make the Monarch Executive MBA uniquely suited to working professionals seeking advancement. The program combines academic rigor with personal flexibility, enabling candidates to pursue management mastery on their own terms while remaining active contributors to their organizations.
Program Module Design
The Executive MBA comprises twelve 1 and 2 month modules sequenced to build integrated managerial competence. Participants progress from leadership and communication through operations, innovation, and strategy, culminating in an applied capstone. In keeping with the program’s asynchronous design, any module may be extended by the participant to accommodate professional workload peaks and personal commitments.
| Executive Communication & Influence | Advanced communication, persuasion, and presentation for managerial contexts; clarity, credibility, cross-cultural impact. (1 month) |
| Managerial Economics & Decision Frameworks | Analytical tools and economic reasoning for complex decisions; link data interpretation and cost structures to performance. (2 months) |
| Leadership Mindset & Organizational Behavior | How mindset, motivation, and behavior shape culture and performance; cultivate authentic, reflective leadership. (1 month) |
| Crisis Leadership & Strategic Resilience | Scenario planning, stakeholder engagement, and ethical decision-making under uncertainty. (1 month) |
| Evidence-Based Decision Making | Integrate judgment with data-driven reasoning and critical analysis to improve decision quality and reduce bias. (1 month) |
| Collaborative Leadership & High-Performance Teams | Lead diverse and remote teams; align collaboration with accountability, innovation, and performance. (1 month) |
| Operations Strategy & Performance Management | Systems thinking, process optimization, and supply-chain efficiency linked to strategic and financial outcomes. (2 months) |
| Ethics, Governance & Corporate Responsibility | Ethical leadership, governance structures, and sustainable management practices; stakeholder balance in action. (1 month) |
| Strategic Marketing & Customer Leadership | Market analysis, branding, and customer engagement to drive growth and competitiveness. (2 months) |
| Innovation, Change & Digital Transformation | Lead innovation and organizational change; harness digital tools for strategic agility. (1 month) |
| Strategy, Execution & Competitive Advantage | Integrate strategic analysis, competitive positioning, and execution frameworks for sustained success. (2 months) |
| Capstone Strategic Leadership Project | Applied project synthesizing leadership, strategy, and innovation; produce an executive-grade strategic report. (2 months) |
This modular structure enables candidates to personalize pacing while maintaining steady progression toward completion. It reflects Monarch’s commitment to flexibility, practical relevance, and responsible management, allowing managers to advance confidently without sacrificing professional momentum.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Executive MBA, graduates demonstrate applied managerial competence, ethical leadership, and the ability to integrate knowledge across business functions. The following key learning outcomes summarize the professional capacities developed throughout the program.
| Strategic & Integrative Thinking | View the organization as an integrated system and align strategic, operational, and financial decisions toward long-term performance and sustainability. |
| Leadership & Communication | Lead teams with purpose and integrity while communicating complex ideas clearly and persuasively across organizational levels and cultural contexts. |
| Evidence-Based Decision Making | Apply data, analysis, and critical reasoning to managerial decisions, combining judgment and evidence to improve outcomes and reduce bias. |
| Innovation & Change Management | Drive innovation and manage organizational transformation through creativity, adaptability, and strategic foresight. |
| Ethical & Responsible Management | Integrate ethical reasoning, stakeholder awareness, and social responsibility into leadership practice, reinforcing Monarch’s values of balanced and sustainable management. |
Together, these outcomes define the essence of the Monarch Executive MBA—developing competent, ethical, and strategically minded managers capable of leading responsibly in an interconnected global environment.
Designed for Working Professionals
| • | Part-time Executive MBA structured for managers balancing demanding careers. |
| • | Primary modality: fully remote, asynchronous study designed to fit unpredictable managerial schedules. |
| • | 24-month program structure providing continuity without requiring weekly live attendance. |
| • | Self-paced coursework that adapts to professional commitments, travel, and workload peaks. |
| • | Option to extend studies in renewable 12-month periods at 50% tuition for maximum flexibility. |
| • | Ideal for executives, senior managers, and entrepreneurs seeking a strategic and research-informed approach to leadership. |
Admission & Entry Requirements
Admission to the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Monarch Business School Switzerland is based on professional experience, demonstrated managerial potential, and the motivation to advance one’s leadership capability through applied graduate-level study. The program is designed for practicing managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and professionals who wish to strengthen their decision-making, broaden their managerial perspective, and formalize their experience with an internationally recognized qualification in management.
Applicants must normally hold a recognized bachelor’s degree. However, candidates who do not hold a formal academic degree may be admitted on the basis of five or more years of managerial or professional experience. This recognition of professional accomplishment reflects Monarch’s commitment to accessibility and to valuing practical managerial expertise as academic capital.
It should be noted that the GMAT or TOEFL are not required for admission. Monarch evaluates applicants holistically, focusing on professional readiness, communication ability, and the capacity to engage meaningfully in graduate-level study.
Applications are reviewed by the Academic Committee to ensure alignment between each candidate’s professional background, learning objectives, and readiness for graduate-level study. Candidates are expected to demonstrate professional maturity, intellectual curiosity, and a clear motivation to apply managerial learning to the advancement of their organizations and communities.
Tuition
The tuition for the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is structured to remain accessible to working professionals while reflecting the academic quality and individualized support provided by Monarch Business School Switzerland. The total tuition is based on a transparent monthly model that enables candidates to manage both their financial and academic commitments throughout the program.
The standard tuition is €350 per month over 24 months, for a total program cost of €8,400. This amount covers all academic supervision, access to the online learning platform, and administrative support for the duration of the study period.
Candidates who require additional time to complete the program may extend their enrollment in subsequent 12-month periods at 50% of the standard monthly rate (€175 per month). There is no fixed limit on the number of extension periods that may be granted, allowing participants to progress according to their personal and professional circumstances.
All tuition is payable in monthly installments. No additional fees are charged for admission processing, registration, or examination. This structure ensures full financial transparency and supports Monarch’s philosophy of providing flexible, career-compatible education for practicing managers and professionals.
Is This Program Right for You?
The Monarch Executive MBA is designed for working professionals who seek practical knowledge, managerial confidence, and flexible study options that fit demanding careers. Candidates typically share the following goals and motivations:
| • | You are a practicing or mid-level manager preparing to advance into senior leadership. |
| • | You wish to strengthen decision-making and strategic understanding across all business areas. |
| • | You prefer a self-paced, asynchronous program that adapts to your professional schedule. |
| • | You aim to consolidate practical experience with formal management education. |
| • | You value ethical leadership, global perspective, and lifelong learning as hallmarks of success. |
