About AUS
The American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS) is located in La Tour-de-Peilz on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva, close to the Olympic Capital Lausanne, and the city of Geneva, the center for diplomacy. Throughout its 32-year history, AUS has prepared international business students with the knowledge, tools and training of today to be positive contributors to the general management of any business organization of tomorrow.
The AUS past is characterized by continued transformation, growth, and improvement in a world of tremendous change. Year after year, the higher education landscape is growing more complex and so are its challenges and the needs it aspires to address. In response, through experiential and student-centered learning, AUS exposes its students to real-life scenarios so they can develop the necessary skills to thrive in a world that is evolving at an accelerating pace with significant changes driven by a ‘new normal’, post-pandemic era.
At AUS, all courses are taught in English to small dynamic cohorts by leading business visionaries who bring extensive experience in successful business ventures, giving them the in-depth background to create a lively and interactive classroom. Leveraging their networks, AUS teachers invite industry leaders to guest lecture and speak, bringing additional practical experience and expertise to the institution. AUS’ teacher-to-student ratio is roughly 1:7, facilitating a deeper working relationship between students and professors. The small class size provides students with optimum personal interaction, allowing professors to mentor and advise a larger number of students.
AUS builds on existing networks of alumni and companies around the world to ensure that its programs are connected to the latest business developments and respond to the diverse labor market needs; the institution also works on increasing the impact on the community within which it operates. Globally, AUS joins the efforts of all individuals and organizations that have shifted their operations to a more sustainable way of work; not only are our programs inclusive of sustainability competencies, but we also prioritize environmentally conscious and sustainable practices in our daily operations.
AUS programs are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education and the institution is also recognized as an official IATA (International Aviation Transportation Association) Authorized Training Center and as an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education.
AUS has developed an academic partnership with Tiffin University (TU) in Ohio, United States of America, which allows students to obtain a dual degree in various specializations; students can therefore take on an extra volume of courses and credits, but graduate with two degrees at the same time.
Learn more about AUS on their website
QS World University Ranking 2023
The Master's Program in International Business Administration at The American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland has been ranked in the 2023 QS World University Rankings as one of the Top 130 Master in Management program globally (Category 121-130) ,Top 80 Master in Management program in Europe (Category 71-80) and Top 3 in Switzerland.
Industry Partners
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The AUS collaboration with IBM Skills Build Initiative will allow AUS students access to professional certificates and badges.
Learn more about the IBM Collaboration.
AUS is also an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education so students can learn how to code from scratch. All students completing the AUS/Apple course will earn a professional certificate from Apple.
Learn more about Apple Training at AUS
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AUS Programs
The American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland offers a range of Bachelor's and Master's Degrees and Specializations.
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AUS Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
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AUS Degree
Master of Science in International Business Administration (MIBA)
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Dual Degree Specialization Options
(Tiffin University)
· Accounting
· Athletic Administration
· Human Resource Management
· International Business
· Business Management
· Marketing
· Sports Marketing
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Dual Degree Specialization Options
(Tiffin University)
· Aviation Management* (IATA)
· Data Analytics
· Finance
· Healthcare Administration
· Human Resource Management
· International Business
· Leadership & Change
· Marketing
· Sports Management
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Reasons to study at the American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland
1. High-Quality Education
Switzerland has an international reputation as a center of excellence for education, recognized with its high reputation as one of the world’s most competitive countries. At the AUS, students are offered the opportunity to experience high-quality Swiss education whilst studying an American-style curriculum. The small class size, approximately 20 students per class, provides students with optimum personal interaction, allowing professors to mentor and advise a larger number of students. The faculty-student ratio is roughly 1-7, facilitating a deeper working relationship between students and professors than other universities.
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2. Interactive Learning Environment
Students at AUS will enjoy an interactive learning environment with smaller class s that allow them to access individualized attention and guidance to support their development. Students will be part of a learning environment designed to engage and inspire whilst offering them plenty of opportunities to be inquisitive and involved.
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3. Learn Business by Doing
Every Degree and Specialization at AUS will allow you to gain a practical understanding of the theory that you are learning. Our faculty are not only teaching business, but they are living it as well, through their professional experiences they are able to bring the classroom to life. Students are not just gaining knowledge but also comprehension and understanding of how it can be used in the world.
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4. Multicultural Environment
Studying in a multicultural environment is key to not only building global leaders, but global citizens. Being part of the international student community at AUS students will be integrated into a community that will enable them to develop an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity. The day-to-day experiences of a student will prepare them to thrive in a global generation.
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5. Relevant and Focused Curriculum
The faculty at AUS has redefined and designed the academic curriculum to ensure that it is relevant for an ever-changing business world and focused on ensuring students graduate with the key skills required for employment. AUS faculty develops their student's 4IR skills through learning by doing and application, coupled with feedback and coaching. Each course includes theory and hard and soft skill development through two experiential learning, such as:
- Simulations
- Presentations – individual and/or group
- Case studies
- Projects – individual and/or group
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In order to continue providing its students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the American University in Switzerland (AUS) is launching a new initiative in which its students will be enrolled in the Dual Degree Program (DDP) with Tiffin University (TU) located in Tiffin, Ohio, and graduate with degrees from AUS and TU. Tiffin is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the six US regional accreditation agencies. Most governments around the world recognize the HLC accreditation and thus they will recognize the AUS dual degrees. |
