The SIM aspires to be a leading programme of outstanding management education, generating exceptional value for students, employers and society at large. Our enduring commitment to excellence has been recognized by the No.1 position in the prestigious Global Masters in Management Ranking of the Financial Times for many years.
With a challenging curriculum that combines the research-based, academic rigour of a Master of Arts with the practice-oriented approach of leading MBA programmes, the SIM offers an outstanding management education. Centred around the core disciplines of strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, organisational behaviour and international management, the SIM prepares you for a successful career in today’s increasingly digitalised world as a respected and responsible manager, entrepreneur, business consultant and beyond.
On top of that the SIM provides a vast range of opportunities to supplement your academic curriculum with skill-enhancing workshops and meaningful international experiences, fostering a culture of collaboration, friendship and personal mastery.
The SIM curriculum unites the best of both worlds. It combines the research-based academic rigour of a Master of Arts with the interactive nature and practice-oriented approach present in leading MBA programmes.
SIM students are strategic, creative thinkers with strong values and high ambitions who aspire to become the next generation of responsible global leaders.
The SIM prepares students for a successful career in top management positions in consulting, financial services, venture capital, healthcare, industry, entrepreneurship, and beyond. It is common for SIMmies to have more than one attractive offer to choose from before graduation, with top starting salaries by international standards.
To be eligible to apply for the SIM, candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics (or similar) from a recognised University or University of Applied Sciences, or a consecutive Master's degree in another discipline from a recognised University.
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The corporate partner of the SIM is the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
For general questions about the SIM programme, please contact us by email at sim@unisg.ch.
