Monarch Switzerland

Your career. Your commitments.
Your learning schedule.

Flexible online learning designed to help working professionals pursue their ambitions alongside their careers.

Antoniushaus Learning Centre — venue for Monarch Doctoral Workshops

Monarch Switzerland

Swiss Higher Education Institution

Flexible online study designed around professional life.

For almost two decades, Monarch Switzerland has provided flexible online management education for working professionals. Today, it brings together three complementary approaches within one institutional community: theory through the Monarch Global Research Institute (MGRI), application through Monarch Business School (MBS), and practice through the Monarch Management Institute (MMI). Together, they connect research, graduate education and professional development.

One Monarch. Three complementary approaches.

From theoretical inquiry to practical capability.

Deeper understanding. Responsible leadership. Meaningful progress.

Connect your experience with new knowledge. Explore research, graduate education and practical professional learning within one international community.

01 · Theory

Monarch Global
Research Institute

Join a community of scholars advancing knowledge through research, critical thinking and academic dialogue. Explore PhD programmes, the Doctor of Social Science and post-doctoral pathways addressing questions in business and society. Develop your scholarly voice through independent inquiry, exchange ideas across disciplines, and explore opportunities to publish and share your research through MAP—Monarch Academic Publishing.

Programmes
PhDDSSPost-doc
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02 · Application

Monarch
Business School

Apply knowledge to organisational and leadership challenges through the Executive MBA and professional doctorates, including the Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Management and Doctor of Leadership. Connect your professional experience with rigorous inquiry and evidence-informed action, developing the insight and judgement to address complex managerial problems and contribute to responsible professional practice.

Programmes
Exec. MBADBADManDOLDANMDPS
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03 · Practice

Monarch
Management Institute

Build practical skills for everyday professional work through focused online, short, certificate courses in management, leadership, finance and AI governance. Explore the Advanced Management Program and the forthcoming MBA in Management Practice, alongside pathways to Chartered Associate Manager (CAM), Chartered Professional Manager (CPM) and Fellowship of MMI.

Programmes
AMPMBA-MP
Chartered designations
CAMCPMFellow
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Ideas & developments

News from the Monarch community.

Research, perspectives and milestones from across Monarch.

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The Monarch difference

Why professionals choose Monarch.

Academic Study. Professional Life.

Flexibility.

Complete your programme 100% online, with access to study materials 24/7 from anywhere. Organise your study around your professional and personal commitments.

Independence.

Asynchronous study means no scheduled lectures, required group assignments or cohort-paced progression. Take ownership of your progress within your programme’s requirements.

Community.

Join an international community of like-minded, career-focused professionals who share your commitment to academic achievement and professional progress.

People of Monarch

Experience gives inquiry its depth.

Meet some of the people whose professional experience and research interests reflect the breadth of the Monarch community.

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Karthikeyan Chidambaram

Karthikeyan Chidambaram

Exec. Director – Roche USA · Colorado State, USA

He has 25 years high-end expertise in conduct and interpretation of data analysis in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry with strategic analytics in commercial and development settings.

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Janine Zitianellis

Janine Zitianellis

Consultant – USA · University of Austin, USA

Ms. Janine Zitianellis is a PhD Candidate in Data Science. Janine holds a master’s degree in data analytics and operations management from Arden University

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Kim Green

Kim Green

Director-Qatar Academy · Bath University, UK

She is the Director of the Qatar Academy Sidra with 25 years leadership and teaching experience in the USA, Qatar, Laos and New Zealand.

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Werner Vermeulen

Werner Vermeulen

Analyst – Quant Connect SA · MSc WorldQuant, SA

He is an experienced senior level Financial Engineer within the international asset management industry, with a demonstrated history of research, collaboration to ensure effective outcomes.

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Cate Valentine

Cate Valentine

Leadership development & coaching · University of South Africa

Cathryn Valentine is a Professional PhD in Leadership candidate and a leadership development expert and coach with over 20 years’ experience. She serves as Lead Faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership in Brussels, UAE and Africa.

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Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana

Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana

Director- Gates Foundation · University of Ouagadougou

Dr. Zoungrana is a health sociologist and program management specialist with two decades of leadership managing family planning; reproductive health; maternal, newborn and child health programs.

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Dr. Emile Kemayou

Dr. Emile Kemayou

Officer-African Dev. Bank · Yaounde University

Dr. Kemayou is the Chief Fragility Officer at the African Development Bank supporting sustainable economic development and social progress while contributing to poverty reduction.

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Marlene Gonzalez

Marlene Gonzalez

Consultant · IESA Business School

She leads client-related initiatives emphasizing executive coaching and accelerating leadership development solutions with experience at McDonald’s Corp.

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Latest Announcement

Monarch Switzerland Proudly Announces the Doctoral Graduates of 2025

Meet the accomplished professionals who successfully completed their doctoral studies in 2025, bringing deep leadership experience and rigorous scholarship to Monarch Switzerland.

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Latest Announcement

Monarch Switzerland Proudly Announces the Doctoral Graduates of 2025

Meet the accomplished professionals who successfully completed their doctoral studies in 2025, bringing deep leadership experience and rigorous scholarship to Monarch Switzerland.

View the Announcement