🏛️ Institution

Prisca Sapientia University
Zurich, Switzerland – International Academic Mission
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university

⏳ Duration and academic level

Duration: 2 academic years (4 semesters)
Credits: 120 ECTS (CFU)
Level: EQF Level 7
Delivery mode: Fully online
Start date: Open enrollment

🌍 Language

Italian
English

🎯 Educational objectives

The Master’s Degree in Business Administration develops advanced competencies in business leadership, corporate strategy, financial management, governance and innovation.

The programme integrates strategic analysis, managerial decision-making, financial control and digital transformation tools, preparing graduates for executive, managerial and consulting roles within private companies and complex organizations.

Graduates develop competencies in:

  • strategic management and competitive positioning
  • advanced corporate finance and financial decision-making
  • managerial accounting and performance control
  • business analytics and data-driven management
  • corporate governance and compliance systems
  • leadership and human resource management
  • international business and global market analysis
  • innovation and digital transformation strategies
  • entrepreneurship and business planning
  • applied research in business administration

📚 Study plan (120 ECTS)

📘 First year – Strategy, finance and analysis (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Strategic ManagementStrategic Management15
Advanced Corporate FinanceAdvanced Corporate Finance12
Advanced Managerial AccountingAdvanced Managerial Accounting9
Business Analytics & Data AnalysisBusiness Analytics & Data Analysis9
Corporate Governance & ComplianceCorporate Governance & Compliance6
Research Methods for BusinessResearch Methods for Business9
Total60 ECTS

📗 Second year – Leadership, innovation and dissertation (60 ECTS)

Course (Italian)Course (English)ECTS
Leadership & Human Resource ManagementLeadership & HR Management12
International Business & Global MarketsInternational Business & Global Markets12
Innovation & Digital TransformationInnovation & Digital Transformation9
Business Law & Risk ManagementBusiness Law & Risk Management6
Entrepreneurship & Business PlanningEntrepreneurship & Business Planning6
Stage / Project WorkInternship / Project Work6
Tesi MagistraleMaster’s Final Dissertation9
Total60 ECTS

💻 Learning platform and delivery

The programme is delivered through the Prisca Sapientia LMS, including:

  • 24/7 online access
  • fully asynchronous learning
  • recorded video lectures
  • downloadable presentations (PPT)
  • structured learning modules
  • student progress tracking

📘 Study materials

All study materials are included and provided digitally:

  • video lessons
  • slide presentations (PPT)
  • academic and professional reference materials
  • applied case studies and managerial simulations

📝 Assessment system

Assessment is based on:

  • online examinations
  • analytical assignments
  • strategic project work
  • continuous module-based evaluation

📊 Final dissertation

To obtain the Master’s degree, students must complete a Master’s Final Dissertation focused on strategic management, corporate finance, governance, innovation, entrepreneurship or applied business transformation projects.

The dissertation is:

  • supervised remotely
  • submitted online
  • evaluated by an academic committee

🧑‍🎓 Admission requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
CV evaluation
No entrance examination required

💰 Tuition fees and flexible payments

Tuition fee: €2,000 per year

Payment options:

  • single annual payment
  • monthly installments
  • quarterly installments

📞 Contacts

Admissions Office
📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university

Academic Secretariat
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university

🌐 www.priscasapientia.university