What Swiss School of Higher Education does

Swiss School of Higher Education (SSHE) is a privately held boutique business school headquartered in Montreux, Switzerland, founded in 2014 by Mariam Gamurzieva. The institution delivers degree and certificate programs spanning Pre-Bachelor Foundation, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Executive MBA (E-MBA), and short certificate courses across nine majors including Business Administration, Event Management, Luxury Brand Management, International Relations, Tourism and Hotel Management, Sport Management, Oil and Gas Management, Startup Management, and Finances Management. Programs are delivered on-campus in Montreux and via hybrid-online, fully online, part-time, individual one-on-one, and study-abroad (University of Essex progression) modes, with English as the primary language of instruction.

The underlying technology stack is a standard WordPress-based website integrated with Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity for heatmaps, Google reCAPTCHA, Vimeo, YouTube, Wistia, Complianz for cookie consent, and the Unibuddy peer-chat platform. Students receive access to the Perlego digital library as an academic resource. The school does not operate a proprietary mobile app or platform; delivery relies on conventional LMS/web infrastructure rather than custom software.

SSHE generates revenue primarily through per-program tuition fees denominated in CHF, ranging from CHF 14,000 (Certificate) to CHF 70,200 (BBA), plus a non-refundable CHF 2,000 admission and administration fee, a CHF 150 application fee, and ancillary charges for graduation, notary, DHL, and accommodation support. Payments are accepted via IBAN bank transfer, Flywire, and PayPal, with installment plans available. A secondary revenue stream is B2B Corporate Training, offering fully customizable programs for organizations. Go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging a 9-step online application process, an international educational agent network, marketplace listings on Studyportals, Eduopinions, and similar portals, free 30-minute one-on-one consultations, and on-campus visits. SSHE holds EduQua, ECBE, and EFMD accreditations and reports a 76% job placement rate within six months and a 95% internal student satisfaction rate.

Name

Swiss School of Higher Education

Legal name

Swiss School of Higher Education SSHE SA

Website

https://sshe.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Swiss School of Higher Education (SSHE) is a private Swiss boutique business school in Montreux offering BBA, MBA, DBA, E-MBA, and certificate programs in luxury brand management, event management, and related verticals, serving primarily international students via on-campus, online, and study-abroad modes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Business school programs
• Luxury brand management
• Event management education
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: SSHE generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged across its Pre-Bachelor, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, E-MBA, and Certificate programs. Fees are charged per semester or as a full program total, with an additional non-refundable admission and administration fee of 2,000 CHF and a 150 CHF application fee. The school also offers partial scholarships based on academic merit (GPA 4.5+).
2. Corporate Training (B2B): SSHE offers fully customizable corporate training programs for B2B clients, tailored to organizational needs. Programs include industry workshops and can range from short-term two-week programs to continuous intensive training spanning several months. Additional services include industry visits and cultural engagement activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Swiss School of Higher Education (SSHE) is a private business school based in Montreux, Switzerland that delivers degree and certificate programs (Pre-Bachelor, Bachelor BBA, Master MBA, Doctorate DBA, Executive E-MBA, and Certificates) across majors such as Business Administration, Event Management, Luxury Brand Management, International Relations, Tourism/Hotel Management, Sport Management, and Oil & Gas Management. It also offers customizable B2B corporate training programs with industry visits and cultural engagement activities. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees plus a separate corporate training revenue stream.

Product overview

SSHE offers a multi-level educational platform comprising degree programs (Pre-Bachelor Foundation, Bachelor BBA, Master MBA, Doctorate DBA, Executive E-MBA) and short certificate programs across 9 majors: Business Administration, Event Management, Luxury Brand Management, International Relations, Startup Management, Finances Management, Tourism and International Hotel Management, Oil and Gas Management, and Sport Management. The institution provides flexible study modes (Hybrid-Online, Fully Online, Part-Time, Individual, Full-Time) and includes B2B Corporate Training services. Language courses and Study Abroad pathways through University of Essex complement the core academic offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Bachelor Foundation Program Foundation program (2 semesters/1 year) preparing students for Bachelor programs, focusing on English language skills (general, academic, business) and basic business and management principles. Priced at 14,000 CHF per semester / 28,000 CHF total.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Undergraduate degree program (6 semesters/3 years, 180 ECTS) with majors in Business Administration, Event Management, and Luxury Brand Management. Combines communication, finance, economics, and business management. Priced at 70,200 CHF for full program.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Postgraduate degree (3 semesters/1.5 years) with specializations in Event Management, Luxury Brand Management, Business Administration, and International Relations. Priced at 16,000 CHF per semester / 32,200 CHF total.
• Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) Doctoral degree program (6 semesters/3 years, 90 ECTS) with specializations in Business Administration and Event Management, focusing on research methodologies and practical case analysis. Priced at 10,000 CHF per semester / 60,000 CHF total.
• Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA) Executive program for working professionals structured around 3 blocks (Functional Business Leadership, Leading People, Leading Business Strategy) plus elective modules. Priced at 45,000 CHF total.
• Certificate in International Relations Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) program covering international management, diplomacy, foreign policy analysis, and international organizations. Priced at 14,000 CHF full program.
• Certificate in Event Management Short course program (Certificate of Completed Courses) offering flexible course selection in Event Management topics including Fundraising for Events and Advanced Event Management.
• Certificate in Luxury Brand Management Short course in Luxury Brand Management covering luxury branding and business management skills for careers in fashion and luxury industry.
• Certificate in Startup Management Certificate of Advanced Studies covering startup fundamentals, IT project management, SCRUM, Agile, marketing, fundraising strategies, and web development basics.
• Certificate in Finances Management Certificate of Advanced Studies in Financial Management covering microeconomics, principles of finances, and analytical techniques.
• Certificate in Tourism and International Hotel Management Certificate of Advanced Studies covering hotel management, customer relationships, global tourism, CSR, innovation, and marketing and brand management.
• Certificate in Oil and Gas Management Certificate program training students in oil and gas industry challenges including project management, health and safety, contracts, economics, and risk management.
• Certificate in Sport Management Certificate of Advanced Studies covering sport organization including sport finance, law, media, communication, marketing, sponsorship, and international sport organizations.
• B2B Corporate Training Fully customizable corporate training programs for organizations, delivered by SSHE with industry visits and cultural engagement activities. Programs range from short-term two-week programs to continuous intensive training spanning several months. Tailored to organizational needs across industries.
• Language Courses Language instruction services including French and German courses delivered in partnership with Apladia Language School (5 minutes from the SSHE campus), supporting student language skills development. Pricing not publicly disclosed.
• Study Abroad Program Progression agreement pathway with the University of Essex (and Edge Hotel School) allowing SSHE students to start their studies in Switzerland and complete their degree in England, receiving a UK university diploma.

Quantifiable outcome

• 76% of SSHE graduates find jobs within six months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• StudyportalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational marketplace partnership with Studyportals for student recruitment and visibility on international study comparison platforms.
• EDUopinionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with EDUopinions, a student reviews aggregator for higher education institutions. SSHE is ranked in their top 4 business schools in Switzerland listing.
• PromoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Promove, an educational consultancy or marketing partner. Partner logo displayed on SSHE partners page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EU Business School: International private business school with campuses across Europe (including Montreux) offering BBA, MBA and Executive programs. Direct competitor for international students seeking English-taught business degrees in Switzerland.
• Glion Institute of Higher Education: Swiss-based private higher education institution focused on hospitality, luxury and experiential industries with campuses in Switzerland and the UK. Directly comparable in target student profile, luxury/hospitality curriculum focus and Swiss private-school positioning.
• Geneva Business School: Swiss private business school with campuses in Geneva, Barcelona and online, offering BBA, MBA and DBA programs in English. Direct competitor for international students seeking English business degrees with European campus experience.
• Webster University Geneva: Private international university with a Geneva campus offering business and management degrees in English. Comparable in private international business education model and Swiss-based delivery to multilingual student bodies.
• Hotel Institute Montreux: Hospitality management school physically located in Montreux and owned by a major Swiss education group. Directly comparable in hospitality curriculum, Montreux location and reliance on international student recruitment.
• Les Roches: Swiss-based hospitality and luxury management school with campuses near Montreux (Crans-Montana). Closely competes for the same international student pool interested in luxury brand, hotel and event management careers in Switzerland.
• International University in Geneva: Private Swiss business school offering undergraduate and graduate business programs in English with an international student focus. Comparable in size, target segment and private Swiss business education category.

Broad incumbents

• INSEEC Group: Large French private higher education group offering BBA, MBA and specialized luxury/sport/hospitality programs across multiple campuses. Operates in the same European private business school category with overlapping luxury and sports management curricula.
• IMD Business School: Top-ranked Swiss business school located in Lausanne, focused on executive and MBA programs. Operates in the same Swiss business education market but at significantly larger scale and global recognition.
• EHL Hospitality Business School: Switzerland's most established hospitality management school. Operates broadly in the same hospitality/luxury education space as SSHE but with significantly larger scale, broader program portfolio and stronger global brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmsGxP0Qj8aySfeIHkApENQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sshebschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swiss-school-of-higher-education---sshe
• Instagraminstagram.com/sshe_swiss

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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