History
Our Story: Advancing Management Scholarship Through Ethical Leadership
Monarch Business School Switzerland was founded with a clear and enduring vision — to provide accomplished professionals and emerging scholars with an environment where rigorous academic inquiry meets the practical realities of leadership. From its inception, Monarch has reinforced the critical lessons of ethics and social justice within management practice, affirming that sustainable leadership must balance professional success with moral responsibility.
From the very beginning, Monarch has positioned itself as a Global Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies dedicated to research that bridges theory, practice, and human understanding. The School’s purpose has never been limited to the transfer of knowledge; it is grounded in the conviction that management education must elevate both individual capability and collective wellbeing.
Origins and Founding Philosophy (2008–2013)
The origins of Monarch trace to a belief that management education should cultivate wisdom rather than simply deliver knowledge. Established in the late 2000s, the School began with programs designed for working professionals seeking to formalize and deepen their understanding of leadership, governance, and organizational behavior. From the outset, Monarch emphasized mentorship, intellectual independence, and a recognition that effective management must always be guided by ethical discernment and social awareness.
Growth and International Recognition (2013–2020)
As Monarch matured, its programs expanded to include a comprehensive range of doctoral offerings. Graduates emerged as scholar-practitioners — leaders capable of applying evidence-based insight to complex organizational challenges. During this period, Monarch developed an international academic community that extended far beyond Switzerland, reflecting the School’s commitment to accessibility, flexibility, and academic integrity. The institution’s emphasis on qualitative research, critical reflection, and practitioner relevance attracted a global network of faculty and candidates united by a shared purpose: to elevate management as both a profession and a moral endeavor.
Continuity and Renewal in Doctoral Scholarship (2020–Present)
Today, Monarch continues its mission as a Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies, reaffirming the principles upon which it was founded. Its doctoral and post-doctoral programs serve experienced professionals who view scholarship as an extension of their leadership journey.
The School operates within a digital collaboration ecosystem designed to support research, supervision, and the exchange of scholarly work across a global community. This platform enables faculty and candidates to engage in ongoing dialogue, share findings, and develop collective insights while preserving the personalized mentorship and academic depth that define doctoral study at Monarch.
Monarch’s enduring focus remains the advancement of management scholarship that integrates ethical reflection, social justice, and practical insight. Its graduates embody the belief that responsible management is not merely a discipline — it is a lifelong commitment to understanding, equity, and the betterment of human enterprise.