MBA
Victoria University
The School of Management
Master of Business Administration
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BRILLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL (BBS)
Brilliance Business School (BBS) is
(BBS)(BBS)
a prestigious
management educational institution that offers a wide
spectrum of business and management postgraduate
programs in partnership with Victoria University (VU),
School of Management, Switzerland. The Post-graduate
programs include master, diploma and certificate
programs in the various fields of business and
management.
During the past years in the market, Brilliance Business
School has been the destination for thousands of
business professionals from different management
fields who benefited from its diverse programs.
On the corporate level, Brilliance Business School has
worked with hundreds of reputable corporates from
both different multinational and domestic business
sectors where postgraduate diplomas, professional
trainings and management consulting services are
provided. Brilliance Business School management team,
professors, trainers and consultants are jointly
dedicated to provide to all business professionals not
only knowledge and best practices but also the
application and tools that professionals need in their
careers.
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (VU), SWITZERLAND
A Global Institution with International Roots
Victoria University was founded by principal academics
from the University of Neuchâtel. Academics from the
World Trade Institute in Bern also participated in the
University. In 2002, the Swiss Canton of Neuchâtel
officially approved “Victoria University”. Victoria
University established programs with Harper Adams
University College in Shropshire, United Kingdom and
Brilliance Business School. Victoria University has an
alumni network of thousands of former students.
VU is an excellent multiple location business institution.
It provides a unique opportunity for enhancing corporate
and individual expertise. VU is guided by a key desire to
enhance global business alliances and strategies. VU
programs cut across countries and regions. It has a
presence in Prague, Beijing, Hong Kong, UAE, South
Africa and other countries.
In this world of dynamic changes, VU has the ability to
link business leaders with energetic markets. VU focuses
on the development of the participants’ ability to work
within a multicultural environment. As a result,
participants will be able to engage actively both in the
global economy and the local marketplace.
MBA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Victoria University and Brilliance Business School Master of Business Administration
(MBA) program is a high-standard program that is relevant and responsive to
business trends. The program is designed for future managers, business leaders and
entrepreneurs looking forward to shifting their career to the next level. It will expose
participants to a solid foundation course that includes business fundamentals, tools,
and models useful for making decisions.
Throughout the MBA program, participants will expand their learning capacities and
business experiences. Every participant will acquire indispensable skills and
knowledge to succeed in his/her business career. The duration of the MBA course is
one year and participants must successfully complete all courses with final thesis.
MBA PROGRAM BENEFITS
 Swiss Standards – program is conducted and delivered within the framework of
Swiss standards of high educational measures
 One-year program and flexible schedule – that preserves the participants' time
 Academic and professional balance – program balances between the conceptual
framework of the theoretical body of knowledge and practical tools and techniques
that are applicable in their business environment
 Professors and Instructors – their experience incorporate a blend of both academic
and professional experience. Their area of expertise and their consulting
experience allow them to equip participants with business and consulting insights
 Teaching tools – include case studies, open discussions, group work and team
exercises enriching the learning experience and allow knowledge to “sink-in”
 Diverse group – participants come from different business sectors which promote
group diversity and enrich tackling business issues from different perspectives
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MBA PROGRAM STRUCTURE
MBA program course is comprised of 10 courses that split into two groups as follows:
 Foundation Courses - provide MBA participants with a solid academic foundation.
Foundation courses are common for all MBA participants which consist of 7 courses.
 Specialization Courses - allow MBA participants the opportunity to develop further a specific
area of interest. Each participant has to select one area of specialization which consists of 3
courses.
 A thesis should be submitted in a field of the participant’s choice at the end of the program.
MBA FOUNDATION (7 COURSES)
MBA SPECIALIZATION TRACKS* (SELECT ONE)
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Managerial Economics (3 Credits)
Finance and Accounting (3 Credits)
Production Management (3 Credits)
Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
Management Theory (3 Credits)
Marketing Management (3 Credits)
Strategic Management (3 Credits)
Human Resources Management (9 Credits)
Strategic Management (9 Credits)
Marketing (9 Credits)
Management (9 Credits)
Entrepreneurship (9 Credits)
Management Consulting (9 Credits)
Project Management (9 Credits)
(*) Ask our academic advisor for available specializations tracks
MBA FOUNDATION COURSES IN DETAIL
Managerial Economics (3 Credits)
This course applies microeconomic analysis to decision
methods of businesses and other management units
and the science of directing scarce resources to
manage costs effectively. Understanding the course
consists of three branches: competitive markets,
market power, and imperfect markets.
Finance and Accounting (3 Credits)
This course is concerned with a branch of economics
about resource allocation as well as management,
acquisition and investment; and the systematic
recording, reporting, and analysis of financial
transactions of a business.
Production Management (3 Credits)
This course deals with the entire physical and strategic
dimensions of conversion of material and parts inputs
into final products. The span extends from plant layout
and material flow to inventory holding, production lot
size determination, and quality control. Issues of
product packing and packaging are explored. The
function has quantitative and strategic dimensions and
these are included in the coverage.
Management Theory (3 Credits)
This course addresses all business areas and human
organization activity needed to get people together to
accomplish desired goals and objectives. Management
comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or
directing, and controlling an organization.
Marketing Management (3 Credits)
This course examines the concepts, strategies, and
applications involved with marketing. The course
addresses the problem of designing and implementing
the most effective mix of marketing variables to carry
out the firm's objectives in its target markets.
Marketing Management aims to develop the
participant's skills in applying analytical methods,
decision tools and marketing concepts.
Strategic Management (3 Credits)
This course is concerned with the long-term direction
and performance of the whole organization. It examines
organizations from the ‘‘strategic management''
perspective of top management. The concepts and skills
presented are applicable at all levels of management and
to the variety of roles leaders, executives, and managers.
Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
This course examines the range of individual and group
behavior in an organization. Topics: personality and
attitudes, perception, motivation in the work setting,
group and team behavior, leadership, interpersonal
communication, and organizational design and culture.
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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPs
The school is officially registered at Neuchâtel Canton and is entitled to offer programs leading to a BBA, an MBA, an
EMBA and a DBA degree. VU is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and
the European Council for Business Education (ECBE).
Victoria University is certified by the nationally accrediting agency EduQua (www.eduqua.ch). EduQua is an official
Swiss accreditation body recognized and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government; it’s the first quality
certification for public and private educational institutions in Switzerland. EduQua is the premier quality assurance
accreditation scheme for continuing education. EduQua is made up of schools, institutions and academies all over
Switzerland, including University of Geneva, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Zurich University of
Applied Sciences, Switzerland and other universities. The Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK)
endorses eduQua as an officially recognized quality assurance scheme. EDK highly recommends the institution of
higher education accredited by eduQua. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) also endorses EduQua.
 AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is a global, membership
organization of educational institutions, businesses, and other entities devoted to the advancement of
management education. AACSB International advances
quality management education worldwide through
accreditation, thought leadership, and value-added services
 ECBE mission is to encourage and support continuous
improvement in the quality of Business Education. This is
directed towards participants in the global market place:
academic institutions, faculties and employers
Others recognized and accreditation bodies:
 Swiss Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance in
Higher Education (OAQ) http://www.oaq.ch
 Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS)
http://www.crus.ch
PREVIOUS COURSES AND CREDIT TRANSFER
GRADUATION AND AWARDING BODY
BBS and VU accept transfer of credit of previous
courses taken from other recognized educational
institutions.
Transfer participants must arrange all required
materials, including official transcripts, to be forwarded
to the Admissions Office. Until all records are available
to the Admissions Committee, the transfer participant
will be enrolled under a conditional admission
agreement. All requests must be submitted on a form
provided by the school. Courses should have a business
focus.
Graduation
Participants must successfully complete all courses. The
courses are assessed by means of both coursework and
examination. Thesis is required to be submitted to
complete the MBA program.
Awarding Body
MBA degree is awarded by Victoria University,
Switzerland – The School of Management
BRILLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL
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