Swiss School of Management

Name

Swiss School of Management

Legal name

Swiss School of Management

Website

https://ssm.swiss

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Management degree programs
• Executive education programs
• Doctoral business programs
• Fashion management courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Dübendorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition fees for BBA (3-year, 180 ECTS), MBA (1-year, 60 ECTS), EMBA (1-year, 60 ECTS), and DBA (2-year, 120 ECTS) programs. Tuition is charged per installment with refund policy structured by weeks.
2. Professional Fashion Courses: Specialized fashion programs including Luxury Fashion Marketing & Management (6 weeks, €2,800) and Fashion Design Collection Development & Luxury Fashion Event Management (2 months, €3,900). Revenue from application fees (€200) and enrollment fees.
3. Scholarship Programs: OSDIA BBA and MBA scholarships provide full tuition coverage for qualifying students, funded by external scholarship organizations.
4. Doctoral Program Fees: DBA program generates €30,000 total tuition over 4 semesters (€7,500 per installment), with 5% discount for lump-sum payment. Partial scholarships available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Swiss School of Management is a private international business school that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive degree programs in business administration — including BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, and DBA — together with specialized programs in fashion management. Courses are delivered through a blended learning format that combines online study with in-person residencies at campuses across Switzerland, Italy, Egypt, and the UAE.

Product overview

The Swiss School of Management offers a multi-level educational portfolio centered on business administration programs. The core offerings include undergraduate (BBA), graduate (MBA), executive (EMBA), and doctoral (DBA) degree programs, all delivered through a modular and blended learning approach. The institution also operates a Fashion Academy sub-brand offering specialized fashion design and luxury fashion management courses, along with professional development courses in areas such as HR Management, supply chain, marketing, and sales. Programs are delivered at in-residence campuses across Europe (Switzerland, Rome, Brescia, Barcelona, Madrid) and the Middle East (Cairo, UAE, GCC) with online and hybrid options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SSM Research Center: Research division focused on research, doctoral programs, and blended & distance learning.
• Fashion Academy
• UniFash

Products and services

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Undergraduate degree program in business administration delivered via blended learning, designed for students seeking a Swiss-recognized bachelor's credential without full-time on-campus study.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate degree program in business administration delivered in blended format, targeting working professionals seeking to advance or pivot their careers.
• Executive MBA (EMBA) Senior-level graduate program tailored for experienced executives and senior managers, combining advanced business coursework with leadership-focused residencies.
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Terminal doctoral degree in business administration aimed at senior executives, consultants, and academics, with a research and dissertation component.
• Fashion Management Programs Specialized programs in fashion management and luxury brand management that combine business education with industry-specific knowledge for fashion professionals and aspirants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average salary increase of graduates: 125% to 232%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement signed between SSM and AASTMT establishing a Global Academic Alliance. The partnership includes joint summits, academic collaboration, and mutual recognition of programs. AASTMT is an internationally recognized maritime transport academy with multiple campuses across Egypt.
• Learners University CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner of SSM in the United Arab Emirates and GCC region. Established with motto 'LEARN ACHIEVE SUCCEED'. Provides academic administration, marketing, and local student recruitment for SSM programs in UAE.
• Mersal AcademyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearning center partner for SSM Cairo with multiple locations across Cairo including Maadi, Fifth Settlement, and Sheikh Zayed districts. Provides facilities and local student support for SSM programs in Egypt.
• Egypt Japan University of Science and Technology (E-Just)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for SSM Cairo learning centers at Smart Village (Giza) and Alexandria campuses. E-Just is a distinguished Egyptian university focused on science and technology education.
• T-HUB AlexandriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLearning center partner for SSM Alexandria located at Ibn Al Saegh, Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin. Extends SSM program accessibility in the Alexandria region.
• UniFashregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Fashion Academy programs including Luxury Fashion Marketing & Management and Fashion Design Collection Development courses. UniFash founder Iris Peitzmeier leads fashion industry training with international fashion show opportunities.
• OSDIA (Order Sons and Daughters in America)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship partnership providing full tuition OSDIA BBA and MBA scholarships for students of Italian descent. The scholarship covers 3-year BBA programs excluding housing and thesis/Viva Voce fees.
• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) certification preparation program offered at SSM Cairo through APICS partnership. Enhances professional value for supply chain management careers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EU Business School: Private European business school operating across multiple campuses (Barcelona, Geneva, Munich, Montreux) offering BBA, MBA, and Executive MBA programs. Closest analog to SSM by international multi-campus model, degree portfolio, and mid-market positioning.
• Geneva Business School: Swiss private business school with campuses in Geneva, Barcelona, and Madrid offering BBA, MBA, and Master's programs. Highly comparable to SSM on Swiss brand, European campus footprint, and international student focus.
• Hult International Business School: Global private business school with campuses across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia offering BBA, MBA, and Executive MBA. Comparable to SSM on global multi-campus delivery and working-professional target market.
• Schiller International University: International private university with multiple European and U.S. campuses offering undergraduate and graduate business programs. Comparable to SSM on multi-country in-residence model and international student value proposition.
• International University of Monaco: Small international private university in Monaco offering BBA, MBA, and DBA programs with a luxury-business focus. Comparable to SSM on small international private model, degree ladder including DBA, and niche specialization.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: International business school with campuses in Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai, and Sydney offering BBA, MBA, and Executive MBA. Comparable to SSM on multi-region delivery model and emerging-market student focus.
• SBS Swiss Business School: Swiss-based private business school offering BBA, MBA, EMBA, and DBA programs with international accreditation. Directly comparable to SSM on Swiss origin, degree ladder, and target working-professional segment.
• Robert Kennedy College: Swiss private college offering British-accredited business degrees (BBA, MBA) in Zurich and across international study locations. Comparable to SSM on Swiss base, private structure, and international student orientation.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Elite global business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi offering MBA, EMBA, and Executive Education. Comparable to SSM only in product category, but operates at vastly larger scale and brand prestige, representing a high-end incumbent benchmark.

Others

• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT): Egyptian regional academy offering business and professional programs across multiple campuses. Listed as a partner of SSM via the 2026 Global Academic Alliance; comparable as a regional incumbent and strategic collaborator rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ssm.global

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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