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Master in International Business - Students & Alumni Testimonials

Read what current students and alumni have to say about their MSc in International Business experience at ZHAW.

Students Testimonials

“The MSc IB Program has been a great experience. The diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultures and interests of the class means that every class discussion and group project is an opportunity to learn something new or a challenge to think differently. The Internationalization and Innovation case study tested our ability to work together and solve *many* different problems at once. I appreciate the applied nature of the projects and the interaction with exciting companies in sectors such as pharma, manufacturing and luxury goods.”

Kira Mc Donald – MSc International Business Student

“The MSc IB program is an intense yet fulfilling experience and a skills accelerator. Developed around high-level academic knowledge and practical application, the program has enabled me to acquire and develop key competences and integrate them to various business cases. As part of a group project, I had the chance to collaborate with a Zurich-based IT startup and carried out a thorough market analysis for them and present the findings to the startup’s management. The diversity of the student body is exceptional as many of my fellow students come from all over the world bringing a wide range of perspectives, ideas, and experiences. Overall, I chose this program for its high practice-oriented teaching, very good reputation, and close ties to local and international companies.”

Frank Ramseier – MSc International Business Student

“The MSc IB programs diverse student base, in combination with the acquisition and immediate application of knowledge and skills acquired through the program's courses, have created the ideal setting to develop one’s professional repertoire within an international setting.”

Scott McKnight – MSc International Business Student

“The MSc IB has exceeded my expectations in various ways. The competence of the lecturers is outstanding — including the quality and relevance of the modules. The program also nurtures a global mindset as diverse students from all around the world work together. The highlight for me is the close collaboration with companies on impactful business projects. I can recommend this MSc to anyone seeking to tackle the challenges of globalized enterprises in complex environments.”

Lara von Däniken – MSc International Business Student

“Although I came into the program with more than 15 years of professional experience, it provided me with an incredible range of new knowledge that I will apply in my future daily work. The program is on the cutting edge of research and technology and does a fantastic job of combining it with traditional management theory. In addition, the simulation and real-life consulting cases provide everyone with a safe space to gain experience that is as close to real-life as possible.”

Daniel Peyer – MSc International Business Student

Alumni Testimonials

“The MSc International Business helped me gain a deeper understanding of various industries through working on projects that aim to solve real-world problems that companies face. Additionally, I had the opportunity to collaborate with people from differing backgrounds, enhancing the positive outcomes of projects I work on in my current profession.”

Emanuel Gysin – Senior Associate at PwC

“The MSc IB program cultivated in me the ability to develop multiple business cases from different industries simultaneously with people from all over the world and with different work styles under tight deadlines.”

Alejandra Burri Barragan – Operational Excellence Manager Business Group After Sales at Rieter

“MSc IB provides an excellent foundation for young professionals, who aspire to pursue an international career. The focal points of this program are a) strong industry orientation, b) cultural diversity, c) high-intensity, and d) teamwork to deliver shared success. In light of this, the comprehensive curriculum has substantially increased my skills, knowledge, and understanding of how to work across teams and boundaries to deliver sustainable results. The completion of the program allowed me to follow my dream and take on a demanding role with a financial sector industry leader.”

Jan Reber – Graduate Talent Program, Group Strategy, GWM Strategy at UBS

“The MSc IB equipped my peers and me with the essential knowledge to thrive in an international environment. Its high-paced nature and internationalization-focused curriculum provide the opportunity to grow and develop one-self in every aspect.  As the class speaker, I had the privilege to witness my peers sharpening their hard- and soft skills and representing their interests in front of the academic council. I would recommend this program to anyone aiming of starting a career in an internal company and who is willing to go the extra mile.”

Marco Alanka Wijeratne – Product Marketing Manager at Avaloq

“With its intercultural student body, several business projects with real companies and the entrepreneurial mindset the MSc International Business program provided an excellent foundation for my career start. Amongst other things, thanks due to my IB background, I got the opportunity to work in an international project and do a secondment in London.”

Selina Tannò – Strategic Assistant to Chief Claims Officer bei Zurich Insurance Company Ltd  

“The MSc IB Program provides a perfect environment to develop intercultural competence, theoretical as well as practical experience in international business. The program grants access to students & alumni to a wide range of companies, which helped me increase my network. Also, the international group work experience helps me today exceed performance in international projects. The MSc IB is not just a Program, but a life-time experience.”

Rachana Soni – Consultant at Avoras - Business Technology Advisory

“During the study program you will not only gain practical experiences with international companies but also valuable skills for starting your career in a globalized world such as problem solving, project management and strategic thinking.”

Frederike Scholze – Business Development Manager at Canon

Double Degree

“The MSc IB program enables its alumni to exceed expectations within a fast-paced international environment. It also provides a unique opportunity to graduate with a highly recognized double degree from a partner university. This can be leveraged to deliver a competitive advantage against other candidates in a fierce battle for graduate talent. The program's practice-oriented learning — especially the International Risk and Finance Management module — provided me with the tools needed to excel in my current position as a Global Markets Analyst at a leading multinational investment bank.”

Marlena Massalska – Global Markets Analyst at Goldman Sachs

“The MSc International Business provides access to a range of complex strategic, tactical and operational skills. The practical application of theoretical knowledge is ensured through several partnerships, offering the possibility to support world leaders in different industries on concrete and diversified business issues. To sum up, a concentration of technical and social learnings in a multicultural environment that are essential to my daily work within the Lindt & Sprüngli group.”

Romain Ebmeyer – Junior Brand Manager at Lindt & Sprüngli