The Monarch Community
Independent study.
Shared ambition.
Lasting connections.
An international community of scholars and career-focused professionals.
Since its founding, Monarch has welcomed students from more than 50 countries into its international academic community.
Academic study. Professional life.
Your study is independent.
Your community is international.
At Monarch, independent study is supported by a shared commitment to scholarship, professional achievement and meaningful connection. Since our founding, we have welcomed students from over 50 countries. Their experience across industries, cultures and professions enriches a community in which different perspectives are welcomed and ideas are thoughtfully explored.
Through research discussions, workshops and informal conversations, connections develop that extend beyond the programme itself. Candidates become colleagues, graduates remain part of our community, and shared academic ambitions grow into lasting professional relationships and friendships.
I invite you to discover the people who give Monarch its character—and to consider the contribution you could make to this international community of scholars and professionals.
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson
Dean of the School
Monarch Business School Switzerland
A shared commitment to scholarly progress.
Monarch programmes can be completed 100% online. Asynchronous study means no scheduled lectures, required group assignments or cohort-paced progression. In-person workshops are available to complement study.
Explore the Monarch study model →Where ideas meet
Discuss your research.
Develop your next step.
Doctoral work advances through careful thought, constructive questions and the ability to explain what matters. Workshops create space to present emerging findings, examine research approaches and discuss challenges with faculty and fellow scholars.
The value extends beyond the presentation itself: professional networking, scholarly exchange and renewed momentum can help clarify the work ahead.
The conversations
that stay with you.
Above: Dr. York and Anastasiia Lutsenko sharing a joyful moment before the workshop opening session.
A question after a presentation. A shared experience over coffee. An encouraging conversation when a research problem feels difficult.
These encounters give a personal dimension to independent study. Alongside academic exchange, there is room for friendship, mutual encouragement and a genuine sense of belonging.
Our photographs capture the community as it is: presenting, listening, celebrating and enjoying time together.
Browse the complete Community Gallery →Experience gives inquiry its depth
Different professions.
Shared academic ambition.
Meet candidates and graduates whose professional experience brings distinctive perspectives to the Monarch community.
Doctor of Social Science candidate
Kim Green
Kim brings international educational leadership and teaching experience spanning Qatar, Bangladesh, Laos, New Zealand and the United States. With a master’s degree in education from the University of Bath, her professional background connects institutional leadership with an enduring commitment to education.
Read Kim’s profile →
Doctoral graduate · Development economics
Dr. Emile Kemayou
Emile’s doctoral research examined international aid and fragility in sub-Saharan Africa. His work at the African Development Bank connects research with the practical challenges of institutional resilience, sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Read Emile’s profile →
Professional PhD in Leadership candidate
Kate Valentine
A leadership development specialist and coach, Kate brings more than two decades of professional experience. Her work with the Center for Creative Leadership and international clients provides a rich foundation for advanced inquiry into leadership and organisational practice.
Read Kate’s profile →Scholarship connected to practice
Knowledge that reaches
beyond the programme.
Public health, executive development and applied data science illustrate the breadth of experience within Monarch.
Master’s and doctoral graduate
Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana
A health sociologist and programme management specialist, Jeremie has led major public-health initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa. During his doctoral studies, he also helped fellow candidates work with research software—an example of expertise shared generously within the community.
Read Jeremie’s profile →
Executive coaching & organisational neuroscience
Marlene Gonzalez
Marlene brings experience in executive coaching, leadership development and international operations. Her professional background includes senior responsibilities at McDonald’s and founding Life Coaching Group, connecting organisational experience with her academic interest in people and performance.
Read Marlene’s profile →
PhD researcher · Applied data science
Janine Zitianellis
Janine’s research connects behavioural theory and machine learning to examine clinical-trial recruitment. Her work brings together advanced analytics, ethical data use and practical healthcare questions, and was featured in Monarch’s announcement of her planned 2025 Applied AI Summit presentation.
Explore Janine’s research →Experience shared. Connections extended.
A community strengthened
by its members.
Student Teachers
Monarch candidates and graduates contribute to education through teaching at Monarch and at other institutions. Their experience connects advanced study with the responsibility of explaining ideas, supporting students and developing academic practice.
The Student Teachers page introduces members whose scholarly journeys also involve helping others advance.
Meet our Student Teachers →Monarch Ambassadors
Selected for their professional standing, academic contribution, integrity and character, Monarch Ambassadors represent the institution’s values and international outlook.
Through professional relationships and engagement, they strengthen connections and introduce the Monarch experience to professionals considering advanced study.
Meet our Ambassadors →Alumni & the wider community
Graduation is a milestone.
Not a goodbye.
Completing a programme marks an achievement—and the beginning of another chapter. Alumni remain part of Monarch’s wider academic and professional community, bringing their experience to new conversations and connections.
AlumniHub provides a digital point of connection for Monarch’s alumni community. Explore the platform and the services and opportunities being developed for graduates, MMI participants and faculty.
Find your place in the Monarch community.
Bring your experience, your questions and your ambitions.
The Monarch Community
Independent study.
Shared ambition.
Lasting connections.
Monarch Switzerland
Higher Education Institution
Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies
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