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Merit fellowship awarded to ambitious domestic and international scholars entering master's and executive business degree programs at Zurich Elite Business School.
Zurich Elite Business School: Applied Economics & AI Business Leadership Guide
Established in 2012 in the international financial capital of Zurich, Zurich Elite Business School (ZEBS) is a dynamic Swiss higher education institution. Partnered with Fortune 500 corporations and European academic research centers, ZEBS delivers accredited Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degrees specializing in applied artificial intelligence, organizational cybernetics, digital transformation, and sustainable finance.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy
Two-year executive master's program bridging enterprise management, machine learning deployment, generative AI strategy, and regulatory compliance in European finance.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Digital Transformation & Enterprise Cybernetics
Three-year practitioner-scholar doctoral program designed for senior executives investigating enterprise digital twin models, agile organizational restructuring, and algorithmic governance.
Swiss FinTech & Algorithmic Wealth Management Investigation
Empirical financial research project evaluating machine learning models in automated wealth portfolio optimization and regulatory compliance with Swiss FINMA standards.
Zurich International Banking & Digital Strategy Corporate Internship
Six-month applied management internship with Zurich private banks and insurance corporations developing enterprise AI integration roadmaps and digital customer journeys.
ZEBS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Decision-Making & AI Systems
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment exploring cognitive biases in human-algorithm collaboration and developing ethical audit frameworks for algorithmic corporate management.
Zurich Global Excellence Diversity Grant in Business Leadership
Merit- and diversity-based tuition grant supporting exceptional international business students from underrepresented regions pursuing advanced executive master's degrees in Switzerland.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor's degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits or international 3-4 year equivalent) in business, engineering, economics, or computer science with GPA 3.0/4.0.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) entry requires an accredited Master of Science or MBA degree with minimum three years of professional leadership experience.
- Language proficiency
- English proficiency at CEFR C1 level (IELTS Academic 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 90+); bilingual programs require working proficiency in English and German.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Required for executive Master and DBA programs: 2,000-word applied research proposal addressing real-world enterprise transformation or AI deployment.
- Application fee
- CHF 120 non-refundable application evaluation fee.
- Required documentation
- Bachelor/Master diploma certificates, official transcripts of records, comprehensive CV, two professional letters of recommendation, and personal statement of purpose.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition for the full-time Master in Applied AI and Management is approximately CHF 18,000 per year; executive DBA tuition is approximately CHF 12,000 per year. Corporate fellowship sponsorships from Swiss multinational partners, merit-based tuition grants covering up to CHF 6,000, and flexible installment payment models provide strong financial support.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Zurich Elite Business School:
Dr. Adolf Brand
Professor of Strategic Management & Director of Executive Education · Strategic Enterprise Transformation, Corporate Governance, European Business Strategy, Executive Leadership
Dr. Elena Zervas
Associate Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence & Digital Strategy · Enterprise AI Deployment, Predictive Analytics, Algorithmic Decision-Making, Digital Transformation
Dr. Markus Weber
Professor of Quantitative Finance & Swiss FinTech Ecosystems · FinTech Innovation, Algorithmic Asset Allocation, Swiss Banking Regulation, Sustainable Finance
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zurich Elite 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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