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Merit-based international scholarship recognizing high-potential executives and young professionals pursuing distance business education from Switzerland.
SDBS Swiss Distance Business School: Digital Economy, Sustainable Finance & AI Guide
Headquartered in Zurich with operations in Visp (Valais), the SDBS Swiss Distance Business School is a modern Swiss private business institution dedicated to flexible, technology-empowered graduate education. Integrating Swiss educational precision with digital pedagogical delivery, SDBS specializes in executive master's credentials, quantitative sustainable finance, circular economy management, and artificial intelligence for business strategy.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Sustainable Finance
Flexible 18-month executive program delivering advanced instruction in green bond portfolio construction, ESG risk analytics, Swiss wealth management, and carbon accounting.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Circular Economy Systems
Three-year practitioner doctorate developing applied empirical frameworks for closed-loop manufacturing, industrial symbiosis, and circular business models.
Swiss Distance Institute Applied AI & Algorithmic Strategy Research Grant
Research grant investigating organizational adoption barriers, latency metrics, and cybersecurity protocols in enterprise deployment of large language models.
Swiss FinTech & Digital Assets Remote Consulting Practicum
Four-month remote consulting practicum working alongside Swiss Crypto Valley FinTech start-ups in Zug and Zurich evaluating tokenomics and decentralized finance risks.
SDBS Senior Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Business Analytics
Two-year research fellowship conducting empirical investigations on carbon metrics verification, ESG disclosure fidelity, and remote corporate governance.
SDBS Women in Digital Business and Innovation Bursary
Targeted scholarship promoting gender parity in international digital enterprise, e-commerce leadership, and quantitative fintech management.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Recognized Bachelor's degree (or equivalent 180 ECTS) in economics, business administration, engineering, or related field with a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (or European grade C+), plus at least one year of professional experience.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA); requiring a recognized Master's degree, minimum 3.0 GPA, significant management experience, and defensible doctoral research prospectus.
- Language proficiency
- English proficiency at CEFR B2/C1 level (IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, or Duolingo English Test 110) or certified degree taught entirely in English.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Required for Executive MBA and DBA candidates: 1,500-word research or capstone project proposal addressing strategic challenges in the applicant's industry.
- Application fee
- 150 CHF non-refundable application and dossier evaluation fee.
- Required documentation
- Certified copies of post-secondary degrees and official transcripts, curriculum vitae, copy of passport, two reference letters, and statement of executive purpose.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition at SDBS Swiss Distance Business School ranges between 14,000 CHF and 22,000 CHF for complete master's programs. SDBS provides Swiss Excellence Distance Education Bursaries offering up to 30% tuition fee reductions for international students and flexible monthly payment plans.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at SDBS Swiss Distance Business School:
Prof. Dr. Philippe Bovy
Academic Director & Professor of Strategic Management · Strategic Management, Distance Learning Methodologies, Digital Transformation, Corporate Agility
Dr. Elena Moretti
Professor of Sustainable Finance and ESG Analytics · Sustainable Finance, ESG Scoring Methodologies, Green Bond Markets, Impact Investing
Dr. Lukas Baumgartner
Head of Information Systems and Big Data in Business · Applied Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Cloud Architecture, Data-Driven Decision Making
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SDBS Swiss Distance Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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