UBIS, also known as University of Business Innovation and Sustainability, is a private business school founded in 2006 in Geneva, Switzerland. The schools offers programs globally with international campuses in Geneva, Switzerland and Barcelona, Spain.[1] UBIS is currently headquartered in Washington DC, United States.

UBIS
UBIS
MottoYou Belong Here
TypePrivate
Established2006 (2006)
ProvostDr. Mindy Hamilton
DeanDr. Kerri Holloway
Academic staff
70
Administrative staff
20
Students900
Undergraduates200
Postgraduates600
100
Other students
50
Location,
United States

46°13′17″N 6°08′55″E / 46.221514°N 6.148608°E / 46.221514; 6.148608
ColoursBlue, Green and Gold    
Websitewww.ubisglobal.com

UBIS is an internationally accredited private institute and is part of the U.S. investment and advisory firm Hamilton White[citation needed]. The institute offers courses in English, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration and International Relations, Doctorate degrees in Business Administration, plus Industry Specific Certificate programs in International Organization, Banking and Financial Services, and Cleantech as well as Corporate Training, and enrolls students and program participants from 40 countries.[citation needed] All programs are offered at the international campuses in Geneva and Barcelona, 100% online, or blended (online and on-campus); students in the dual (Swiss/U.S.) programs will receive a Swiss diploma[dubiousdiscuss] as well as an American diploma.

UBIS programs are based on the U.S. standards and the Bologna accord standards.[citation needed] The dual degrees are granted via the partnership with sister universities around the globe.[2][unreliable source?]

Memberships & certifications

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UBIS is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

UBIS is certified by ISO 21001:2018 quality standard, which certifies training services through education and non-formal learning.[3]

University Partners

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As of 2022, 13 countries' universities are in partnership with UBIS.[4]

Academic programs

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UBIS University's programs are based on the U.S. standards and the Bologna accord standards.[citation needed] The dual degrees are granted via the partnership with sister universities around the globe.[2][unreliable source?]

For bachelor's, UBIS offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR).[5][6]

For master's, UBIS offers Master of Arts in International Relations (MA-IR),[7] Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Information Technology (MS-IT),[8] and Executive Master of Science in Information Technology (EMS-IT).[9]

For doctorate, it offers Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) and Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA).[10][11]

Micro-Credentials

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UBIS also offers the following micro-credentials courses:

International programs

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The institute offers courses on the ground at its urban campus in Geneva as well as online. UBIS University has established partnerships with universities in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa, such as: University of the Potomac, Geneva School of Diplomacy, Baku Higher Oil School, Baku State University, Western Caspian University,

References

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  1. ^ "Recognised or Accredited Swiss Higher Education Institutions" (in German, French, Italian, and English). Berne, Switzerland: swissuniversities. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  2. ^ a b "U.S.-accredited" (URL). Myanmar Times. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
  3. ^ "List of EFMD members - EFMD Global". 31 August 2019.
  4. ^ "UNIVERSITY PARTNERS".
  5. ^ "BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION".
  6. ^ "BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS".
  7. ^ "MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MA-IR)".
  8. ^ "MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MSIT)".
  9. ^ "EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (E MS-IT)".
  10. ^ "DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION".
  11. ^ "EXECUTIVE DOCTORATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION".
  12. ^ "Cybersecurity Micro-Credential".
  13. ^ "Information Technology Management and Control Micro-Credential".
  14. ^ "Web/Mobile Design and Development Micro-Credential".
  15. ^ "Data Science Micro-Credential".
  16. ^ "Executive Management Micro-Credential".
  17. ^ "Finance and Banking Micro-Credential".
  18. ^ "Business Sustainability and Ethics Micro-Credential".
  19. ^ "International Business Micro-Credential".
  20. ^ "Digital Entrepreneurship Micro-Credential".
  21. ^ "Project Management Professional Micro-Credential".
  22. ^ "Core Enterprise Functions Micro-Credential".
  23. ^ "Leadership & Sustainability Micro-Credential".
  24. ^ "Business Strategy & Analytics Micro-Credential".