Course Types and Degrees

Continuing education programs are standardized across all Swiss universities. Programs differ in duration and scope of study, and in the learning services provided to students; i.e. in the number of learning credits according to ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).

The following types of programs are available:

• Master of Business Administration 
  (MBA, four to six semesters, at least 60 ECTS credits, part-time for professionals)
  All Master of Business Administration programs
   
• Master of Advanced Studies
  (MAS, four to six semesters, at least 60 ECTS credits, part-time for professionals)
  All Master of Advanced Studies programs
   
• Diploma of Advanced Studies
  (DAS, two to four semesters, at least 30 ECTS credits, part-time for professionals)
  All Diploma of Advanced Studies programs
   
• Certificate of Advanced Studies
  (CAS, one to two semesters, at least 10 ECTS credits, part-time for professionals)
  All Certificate of Advanced Studies programs
   
• Short courses
  All Short courses

• Focus short courses
  All Courses