UBIS University

UBIS University

University of Business and International Studies Geneva
Motto	Take Off To A Successful Career
Type	Private UBIS is accredited by: EduQua, IACBE, CHEA and MSA Certified ISO 29990
Established	2006
Officer in charge	Mr Patrick Faniel
Dean	Dr Philippe Laurent
Academic staff	70
Administrative staff	20
Students	500
Undergraduates	100
Postgraduates	300
Other students	100
Location	Geneva, Switzerland 46°13′17″N 6°08′55″E / 46.221514°N 6.148608°ECoordinates: 46°13′17″N 6°08′55″E / 46.221514°N 6.148608°E
Campus	City: Geneva
Colours	Red and White
Affiliations	University of the Potomac
Website	www.ubis-geneva.ch

University of Business and International Studies (UBIS University) was founded in 2006 in Geneva, Switzerland. UBIS University is an internationally accredited Swiss private university and is part of the U.S. investment and advisory firm, Hamilton White. The University offers courses in English: Bachelor's (dual Swiss/U.S.) and Master's degrees in Business Administration and International Relations plus Industry Specific Certificate programs in International Organization, Banking and Financial Services, and Cleantech as well as Corporate Training, and enrolls students and program participants from 40 countries. All programs are offered on ground at the urban campus in Geneva, 100% online or blended (online and on campus); students in the dual (Swiss/U.S.) programs will receive a Swiss diploma as well as an American diploma with regional accreditation from Middle States.^[1][2]

Academic programs

UBIS University’s programs are based on the U.S. standards and the Bologna accord standards. The dual degrees are granted via the partnership with their sister university in the U.S., University of the Potomac in Washington, D.C.^[3][4]

• Dual Swiss/U.S. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Dual Swiss/U.S. Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR)
• Dual Swiss/U.S. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Business Administration (Swiss MBA)
• Master of Arts in International Relations (Swiss MA-IR)
• Executive Master of Business Administration (Swiss EMBA)

International programs

The university offers courses on ground at its urban campus in Geneva as well as online. UBIS University has established partnerships with universities in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa such as: University of the Potomac, President University, Chandigarh University, Kozminski University, Southern Luzon State University, Karaganda State University.

• Swiss-U.S. Bachelor of Business Administration
• Swiss-U.S. Bachelor in International Relations
• Swiss-U.S. Master of Business Administration

Accreditation status and membership

The university is a member of EFMD^[5] and is certified by EduQua.^[6] It operates under the authorization of the Geneva Cantonal Department of Education. It is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.^[7] Students in the dual Swiss/U.S. programs also receive a U.S. diploma accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools from the University of the Potomac. UBIS University is registered as a private university with the Geneva Department of Education - Department d'instruction publique.^[3]

References

1. "News" (URL). University Herald News. Retrieved 2013-02-13.
2. "Interview" (URL). Geneva Business News. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
3. "Registration" (URL). Swiss Department of Education. Retrieved 2006-03-16.
4. "U.S.-accredited" (URL). Myanmar Times. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
5. "EFMD" (URL). EFMD. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
6. "EduQua" (URL). EduQua. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
7. "An accredited member is an academic business unit that has successfully completed the IACBE accreditation review process and has business programs accredited by the IACBE." (PDF). IACBE. Retrieved 2013-07-01.