Academic Philosophy
“Monarch Business School believes that business skills and the research carried out by business students and faculty can be a factor for positive change in the world. At its core, this is the understanding that businesses can serve society for the greater good. From a business school perspective this means a critical re-evaluation of the role of business in society, a focus on personal ethics and values as a central criteria, and the development of new business models and frameworks for a more equitable and sustainable future.”Â
Dr. Henderson, Dean of the School
Intellectual Foundation
Monarch Switzerland views management as a human-centered discipline grounded in both scientific inquiry and interpretive understanding. The School’s academic philosophy integrates theory, ethics, and applied research to address the lived realities of organizations and society. This approach reflects Monarch’s belief that management scholarship must ultimately serve the improvement of human and organizational well-being.
Ethical Orientation
Monarch’s programs are built upon the principle that leadership carries moral responsibility. Ethics and social justice are woven throughout the curriculum and research design, ensuring that scholarly work remains connected to real-world contexts and the equitable treatment of stakeholders. Monarch encourages doctoral candidates to engage critically with questions of purpose, fairness, and sustainability in management practice.
Applied Research Perspective
Monarch promotes research that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Doctoral candidates are guided to extract meaning from lived professional experience through rigorous qualitative and mixed-method inquiry. The aim is to generate insight that not only advances academic knowledge but also contributes to responsible and effective leadership within organizations.
This academic philosophy underpins every doctoral, post-doctoral, and research program offered at Monarch, ensuring coherence between the School’s mission, its teaching, and its scholarly contributions.
