programs/emba/university-of-zurich-executive-mba

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University of Zurich

Executive MBA · Zurich, Switzerland · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$225,280

Program Info

duration18 months

tuition$69,000

formatPart-time

teachingMix of classroom learning, case studies, international modules, and a capstone Master's thesis

Class Profile

class size30

avg age38

avg work experience12 years

women %20%

international %80%

Rankings

FT rank#57

tierIII

Admissions

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Not accepted

Application Deadlines

round1November 15, 2024

round2February 15, 2025

round3May 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Strategic ManagementMarketing ManagementCorporate FinanceLeadership & Personal DevelopmentData Science & AI for BusinessDigital Transformation & Business Model InnovationAccounting & ControllingOperations Management

Elective Areas

Digital TransformationGeneral Management

Concentrations

Digital TransformationGeneral Management

Top Industries

FinanceConsultingTechnologyPharmaceuticals

Exchange Programs

Yale School of ManagementFudan UniversityTechnion - Israel Institute of Technology

Program Highlights

-Focus on leadership
-Strong network in Switzerland and Europe
-Experiential learning
-Customizable curriculum

ROI

total cost$69,000

program typeEMBA

EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Executive MBA

deadline:

Nov 15, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Nov 15, 2025 (-291 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Executive MBA

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025