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Analytical thinking & problem solving
Evaluate complex business scenarios, apply critical-thinking frameworks and develop strategic, data-driven solutions.
Undergraduate, 01 of 03 programs
BBA
Bachelor of
Business
Administration.
Three years to build the rigorous, international foundation of a modern management career, in the heart of Europe.
Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration
3 years, full-time
Credits
180 ECTS
Language
English
Format
On campus, online, on demand
Intakes
September & February
Overview
A blended
Swiss bachelor.
The Bachelor of Business Administration gives you a comprehensive understanding of all functional areas of business and how they interconnect within a global organization.
Delivered through a flexible blended-learning model, every class is live-streamed and recorded, so you can study on campus, online in real time or on demand. Three years, 180 ECTS, one Swiss standard.
Swiss academic rigor
A 180 ECTS degree built on European standards, delivered by a qualified international faculty.
Truly global
International study opportunities across SSM campuses in Rome, Barcelona, Brescia, Dubai, GCC and Cairo.
Team-based learning
Work in diverse, multicultural teams on real business challenges, the way modern companies operate.
Industry exposure
Internships, company visits, guest speakers, symposia and international conferences from year one.
Data-driven mindset
Statistical thinking, analytics and information systems woven through the curriculum.
Capstone thesis
A final research project on a real business problem, defended before an academic panel.
ISLOs
What you will
master.
Six Intended Student Learning Outcomes shape every module and every assessment of the SSM BBA.
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Financial decision-making
Analyze investment opportunities and apply capital-budgeting strategies that support long-term organizational growth.
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Operations & business management
Manage the production and delivery of goods and services and optimize efficiency across the value chain.
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Leadership & emerging trends
Identify and evaluate emerging trends in management and leadership practices in a global context.
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Data-driven decisions
Interpret business data, use analytical tools and translate insights into actionable strategies.
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Teamwork & professional collaboration
Collaborate in multicultural teams and communicate effectively with leadership, accountability and professionalism.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
SSM welcomes students from around the world. Documents in languages other than English, Italian, German, Spanish or French must be submitted with a sworn translation.
Entry criteria
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Swiss Matura, German Abitur, French Baccalaureate, English A-Levels or Italian Diploma di Scuola Secondaria Superiore.
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International Baccalaureate, US High School Diploma, or IGCSE / GCE A-Levels with 7 subjects (5 O-Level + 3 A-Level).
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Arab official secondary certificates, as certified by local governments.
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Applicants who do not meet the above may enrol through study.com to complete 30 credits of general education before joining the Sophomore year.
English language requirements
Exempted if your secondary schooling was delivered in English at a recognized institution. Otherwise, the minimum scores are:
TOEFL PBT57
TOEFL iBT61
IELTS6.0
PTE Academic44
Duolingo English Test95
Michigan MET (4-skill)53
Michigan ECCE650 / LP
Michigan ECPE650 / LP
Modules
Three years,
one trajectory.
From the foundations of business to advanced specialization and a capstone research thesis, defended in front of an academic panel.
Year 1
Sophomore, foundations of business
Build a solid, up-to-date knowledge base across the main functional areas of business. Develop teamwork, leadership, interpersonal communication and time management.
- Introduction to Business
- Business English
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Marketing
- Managerial Statistics
- Communication Skills
- Management Information Systems
- Managing Accounting, Costing & Budgeting
- Management
- Mathematical Tools for Business
- Economics
- Commercial Correspondence
- Total Quality Management
- Sales Management
- Foreign Language
- Business Law
- Leadership, Motivation & Group Dynamics
- Internship
Year 2
Junior, applied knowledge & practical skills
Bridge theory and practice. Integrate analytics, marketing, finance and operations into a coherent business view, culminating in a required internship.
- Organisational Behaviour
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Human Resources Management
- Business Research Methods
- Intermediate Accounting
- International Business
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Business Ethics
- Project Management
- Internship
Year 3
Senior, specialization & strategic focus
Strengthen your entrepreneurial and financial acumen, build a strategic and leadership mindset, and earn deep expertise in your chosen specialization.
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Advanced Finance
- Leadership Development
- Specialization track (3 modules)
- Capstone Thesis & Defense
Year 3 Specializations
Choose your major.
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Global Management
Strategy, negotiation and decision-making for complex international and competitive environments.
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International Marketing Management
Global marketing, brand management and customer-centric strategy with a focus on innovation.
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Entrepreneurship
Business creation, growth strategies and real-world entrepreneurial challenges, from startup to scale-up.
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Finance
Advanced corporate finance, strategic management and financial planning for consulting and investment careers.
In-residence campuses
Rome. Barcelona.
Brescia, and beyond.
Study where business happens. SSM in-residence programs run across Europe, the UAE, the GCC and Cairo.
Tuition & Fees
Investing
in your future.
Fees below apply to in-residence programs in Rome, Barcelona and Brescia. Rates for UAE, GCC and Cairo may vary.
Sophomore, Year 1
€ 8,050
Total tuition fees
- Application fee€ 60due immediately
- Enrollment fee€ 3,190due immediately after acceptance
- First instalment€ 2,400due after two months
- Second instalment€ 2,400due after four months
Junior, Year 2
€ 9,050
Total tuition fees
- Enrollment fee€ 3,250due immediately after acceptance
- First instalment€ 3,000due after two months
- Second instalment€ 2,800due after four months
Senior, Year 3
€ 10,200
Total tuition fees
- Enrollment fee€ 4,000due immediately after acceptance
- First instalment€ 3,200due after two months
- Second instalment€ 3,000due after four months
SSM believes in equity, offering different rates for applicants from regions with unequal social or economic conditions. Contact the in-residence program directors for details.
Student voice
“At SSM I had a chance to rebuild myself, improve my skills, meet new friends and professors, and live many international experiences. It is not only a place where we learn, but also one where we experience the real business world.”
Pamudi Bhagya, BBA Candidate, SSM Rome
Apply
Start your
BBA journey.
Two intakes a year, September and February. Submit your full application online, or download the brochure to explore the program in detail.
The full application takes about 10 minutes and lets the admissions team review your profile.