Master of Business Administration
Earn Two Degrees: A Collaboration Between International Business Academy of Switzerland & City University Malaysia
Earn two internationally recognized qualifications with One degree from Switzerland, One from Malaysia partnership between the International Business Academy of Switzerland (IBAS) and City University Malaysia. Designed for ambitious students who want more than a single credential, this programme delivers global recognition, career flexibility, and exceptional value.
Built for Global Careers
Today’s employers look for graduates who can operate confidently across borders. Obtaining a Swiss Degree and a Malaysian Degree demonstrates:
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International academic exposure
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Cross-cultural understanding
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Adaptability in global business environments
Our 2-in-1 Degrees will prepare you for careers in multinational companies, international organisations, and global industries.
Why Choose a 2-in-1 MBA?
Delivered entirely in English, this programme offers a comprehensive and internationally focused management education. The curriculum is carefully structured to cover essential areas of modern business, including economics, finance, marketing, operations, human resource management, strategic management, organisational behaviour, and research methodology.
Teaching, assessment, and quality assurance are carried out in line with the academic regulations and standards of both partner institutions, ensuring academic rigour and consistency throughout the programme.
Upon successful completion and fulfilment of all academic requirements, graduates receive two MBA qualifications—a state-recognised MBA from City University Malaysia and an MBA qualification from IBAS, Switzerland—gaining international academic exposure through a single, integrated study pathway.
Two Degrees. Two Countries. One Smart Choice.
Earn two internationally recognised qualifications through the partnership between the International Business Academy of Switzerland (IBAS)and City University Malaysia. Designed for ambitious students who want more than a single credential, this programme delivers global recognition, career flexibility, and exceptional value.
Learn from Two Education Systems
Experience the strengths of two world regions in one programme:
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Swiss education values precision, quality, and applied business skills
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Asian education offers dynamic perspectives from fast-growing and emerging markets
The result is a broader, more practical, and globally relevant education.
Stand Out in a Competitive Market
Our 2-in-1 degree pathway allows graduates to earn two qualifications through one integrated programme—a Malaysian degree and a Swiss degree. Graduates stand out by demonstrating:
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Academic drive
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Global exposure
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High professional standards
This competitive edge is especially powerful in business, management, leadership, and entrepreneurship
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Graduates demonstrate competence in strategic decision-making, financial and managerial analysis, leadership and organizational development, marketing strategy, operations management, and applied business research. The integration of project-based learning further enables graduates to translate theory into practice and address real-world business challenges.
Upon completion, graduates are prepared for managerial and leadership positions in international corporations, regional enterprises, consulting environments, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Course Structure
Below is the list of courses students will study, arranged by semester.
Total Year 1: 60 ECTS
Optional Year 2: 60 ECTS
Semester 1
Total: 63 ECTS| IBAS Course Name | ECTS | City U Subject Name | Credit Hour |
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| International Business Environment | 4.5 | International Business | 3 |
| Management Information System | 4.5 | Management Information System | 3 |
| Strategic Human Resource Management | 4.5 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Managerial Economics | 4.5 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| International Marketing | 4.5 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Strategic Planning | 4.5 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Managerial Accounting | 4.5 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Finance for Strategic Managers | 4.5 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Organizational Behaviour | 4.5 | Organizations : Behaviour, Structure, Processes | 3 |
| Operational Management | 4.5 | Operational Management | 3 |
| Project Management | 4.5 | Project Management | 3 |
| Research for Strategic Development | 4.5 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Project Paper | 9 | Project Paper | 6 |
About City University Malaysia
City University Malaysia is fully accredited university under the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education
City University Malaysia is the University that empowers progress through innovation and entrepreneurship. City University was established in 1984 and has been in the education industry for 38 years now. This sustainability gives us credibility. City University Malaysia has proven its ability to adapt to modern contexts and remain relevant in a globalized world despite intense competition.
Established in 2010, City Graduate School (CGS) is shining as an integral part of City University Malaysia. CGS is a youthful, vigorous, and growing school, with an outstanding record of success. CGS brings together postgraduate candidates from all areas, encouraging a multi-disciplinary approach. City Graduate Schools (CGS) develops research skills and provides students with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen discipline. We have expert lecturers and research professors in many areas who teach our postgraduate programmes and supervise postgraduate research thesis.
