Developed in partnership with future employers.
Prepare yourself to be the business leader of tomorrow. From day one, you will be immersed in a simulated working environment where your learning journey is at the center. You will learn on campus, online, peer-to-peer, in teams, through personal coaching and mentoring, and finally on the job, all in one internationally-focused Master's degree program. Work side-by-side with executives from top global organizations and obtain certificates for specific skills in your concentration.
Structure
Franklin's MSIM leverages the best practices of in-class, online and on-site learning. Courses taught on the Franklin campus address contemporary managerial topics, are taught seminar-style in small groups, involve diverse international students from a variety of backgrounds and are delivered by experts with years of managerial experience. The online courses cover the latest, most relevant and most-applicable topics students can study and are designed and taught by industry leaders who work at organizations such as Google, the United Nations, Amazon and many others. The practical experiences give students the opportunity to work and network in an international organization. Working on actual projects, students get the knowledge, experience and credentials to launch into the next phase of their careers.
The Master is made of 3 main blocks:
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Leadership and Management (Fall – September to December, Lugano)
During this term students will learn leadership and management in a participative and collaborative setting. The pace of this term is intense, and the experience provides the foundation for transformation. At the end of the term students will begin to be empowered as change agents. Faculty and instructors, many who are pioneers in their spheres of competence, share their expertise with students.
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Knowledge and Skills for Employment (Spring – January to May, Lugano)
In the spring term, students will deepen their expertise in collaboration, project management and self-management. This term is built in collaboration with partner institutions and will allow students to develop the skills necessary to be competitive in their fields. Students will join live conferences and network with experts and professionals from international organizations.
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Experiential In-Organization Learning (Summer – May to July, Geneva)
Students will join project teams at partner institutions and gain hands-on experience in their chosen field of emphasis. Students will be challenged and trained to work on real ongoing projects sponsored by international organizations and businesses.
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Fall (Aug–Dec) Engage in 21st century leadership and management: a total immersion |
Spring (Jan–May) Build your learning portfolio with your tutor: in-depth knowledge and skills for employment |
Summer (May–Jul) Apply what you learned through consulting projects: a practical experience |
| Seminars, in-class learning, and executive workshops | Hybrid learning platforms (online and in-class), company visits, conferences, career workshops, guest lectures and seminars |
Digital Transformation: Working with global consulting firm and Lugano Living Lab, Digital Bootcamp in South Korea |
| Professional and Personal Coaching | ||
The Program
Discover the complex world of digital transformation and correct the trajectory of business in line with principles of sustainability and responsible leadership.
The Master of Science in International Management with an emphasis in Digital Transformation is your next step toward understanding the ethical questions and technological potential of the 21st century. Big Data analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Marketing and Digital Communication are just a few of the future-dominant practices that are advancing in our society. You will have access to the latest resources and certifications to improve your skills and knowledge, and you will co-create real solutions with impactful thought leaders and executives from global organizations.
This international, cross-cultural and inter-generational program will give you the opportunity to collaborate directly with people from multiple backgrounds, apply systemic thinking to business and organizational solutions, and travel for one week to South Korea to visit international tech giants like LG Electronics, Samsung and Hyundai.
Practical Experience
Digital Transformation Practices
Students will work with a Coach and an Academic Coordinator on a self-directed course that combines online study with learning expeditions to global companies active in the digital transformation space. Students will be able to choose a specialization in either Digital Marketing, Big Data Analysis or Artificial Intelligence as their focus for Digital Transformation Practices. Through a partnership with Coursera and under the guidance of their Academic Coordinator, students will enroll in special topic online classes to supplement their chosen specialization. Students will also have opportunities to engage with executives from companies such as Google and a ‘Big Four’ global consulting firm to gain additional skills for employability.
Digital Bootcamp - Seoul, South Korea
Students will spend one week in Seoul, South Korea learning about the most advanced technologies and visiting world-famous global Korean companies Samsung, LG Electronics and Hyundai. They will visit Seoul School of Integrated Sciences and Technologies (aSSIST) and learn more about digital transformation from faculty experts.
Working with Global Consulting Firm & Lugano Living Lab
Under the supervision of an in-company Project Leader, students will work on a six-week project and deliver their results to their project clients. Students will be asked to write up a final reflective report on the practical experience.
Employability
Graduates from this program will have a practical experience with one of the top four consulting firms in the world working with the Lugano Living Lab, an ecosystem of innovation. While you are a student in this Master's program, not only will you have the chance to work with leading professionals and entrepreneurs, but you will also gain the knowledge, skills and competencies to work in the digital transformation space. You will furthermore have a hands-on working experience in Digital Marketing, Big Data Analysis or Artificial Intelligence.
Tuition and Scholarships
Tuition for the Master of Science in International Management is paid in Swiss Francs.
| 2021 - 2022 Tuition | CHF 25,000 |
See additional estimates for direct and indirect expenses for Master's students
A merit scholarship is available for qualifying students admitted to the Master of Science in International Management program. See Responsible Leadership Scholarship for details.
These skilled learning facilitators are experts and innovators that offer you multiple lenses through which to view and solve problems. Each individual on this list will be an important influence as you construct your path toward new ideas and career opportunities.
Branko Sain
Dean of Innovation and Impact, Franklin University Switzerland
Carlo Giardinetti
Dean of Executive Education and Global Outreach, Franklin University Switzerland
Faculty
Curriculum
This participative and collaborative curriculum is designed to provide students with an intensive path of study that gives you a strong background in leadership, creates situations that build experience in collaboration and project management, and launches the next phase of your career through internships working on real ongoing projects. Each of the courses and workshops in the program is a facet of a complete perspective that will help you to be an effective agent of innovation.
Learning Platform
In addition to Curriculum courses, Coursera learning platform gives you access to unlimited online certificate education for 12 months to upgrade your skills and improve your hireability.
LIFESTYLE
Franklin University Switzerland was founded on the idea that where you learn is as important as what you learn. It makes a difference to study paths to global solutions in a variety of cultural crossroads such as Franklin campus, where students come from nearly 50 different countries; Switzerland, where multiple languages and cultures find common ground; or the United Nations, where countries work together to resolve issues that go beyond national borders. Take advantage of these learning environments that are not only a learning opportunity in themselves, but that are also perfectly positioned for expanding your perspectives through European travel.
Living Accommodations
Graduate students at Franklin are provided quiet, off-campus, apartment-style housing on their own floor at the Alba Residence. With panoramic views of Monte Bre and the historic center of Lugano, this building is a 10-minute walk from campus, and directly across the street from the Lugano Central Train Station. It is close to the main shopping district, and many cultural attractions.
Life in Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano provides an interesting, safe, and diverse setting for graduate students to learn and thrive. Italian in culture, but influenced by Swiss efficiency and quality, Lugano is an important Swiss city for finance, tourism and consumer goods. Switzerland is rated one of the highest in terms of quality of life thanks to its stable political scene, sustainable social system, and strong economy. It is often rated as one of the most innovative nations in the world. With one of the highest GDP per capita, Switzerland also has one of the lowest crime levels anywhere. Moreover the quality of food, as well as goods and services are very high quality, and Switzerland offers a wide range of opportunities for free time, leisure, culture and sport.
