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DBA – Rushford Business School (Switzerland)

Rushford Business School (DBA via upGrad), Switzerland

Duration: 3 Years
Maximum time allowed: As per UGC
Semesters: 180 ECTS
Total fee: ≈ ₹6,50,000

Are you eligible?

Minimum marks: 55% / 5+ yrs exp

Master's degree from a recognized university OR Bachelor's degree with ≥55% and 5+ years of managerial/professional experience (exact combination varies by partner university – see row). No GMAT/GRE required. Bachelor's 55% OR 5+ yrs experience OR 2-yr PGDM.

Selection: Profile evaluation + interview

Most universities give 5% relaxation in minimum marks to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates (e.g. 50% → 45%). Category certificate must be uploaded to claim it.

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Specializations

DBA (9 specializations)

Fee structure

One-time, semester, annual and total figures are shown exactly as published by the university for this intake. You pay the university directly.

Approximately ₹6,50,000 total, as listed by the university

The itemised fee for this program is still being verified. Our advisor will confirm the exact registration, exam and tuition amounts and payment plans before you pay anything.

Loan / EMI / discounts

No-cost EMI via upGrad

Terms are set by the lender or university; an advisor will confirm what applies to you.

Documents required

All documents must be submitted as clear SOFT COPIES (scanned PDF/JPG, readable, max ~2 MB each). Documents are VERIFIED by the university / admission team first; admission is processed only after successful verification. Originals may be asked for physical verification later if the university requires.

Class 10 marksheet & certificate
Class 12 marksheet & certificate
ALL semester/year marksheets of Bachelor's degree + consolidated marksheet
Degree certificate / Provisional degree certificate
Aadhaar card (front & back) / Govt photo ID
Recent passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Category certificate (if claiming relaxation)
Name-change proof / Gazette (if applicable)
Migration certificate (if the university asks)
Final-year students: last available marksheet + bonafide/ result-awaited undertaking
Valid e-mail ID & Aadhaar-linked mobile no. (for ABC/APAAR ID)
Passport/visa (NRI / International only)
Master's degree certificate & marksheets (if available)
Updated CV / Resume
Work-experience letters (5+ yrs where required)
Statement of Purpose / research interest (as asked by the partner university)
Passport copy (for international immersion)

Mandatory for every online/ODL learner (UGC & NEP-2020). Created with Aadhaar-linked mobile number during admission; credits earned are deposited in the Academic Bank of Credits.

Full checklist with formats and conditions

Admission process

1
Counselling & course selection – check eligibility (marks, subject, work-experience) against the university tab.
MIODL counsellor + student · Same day
2
Collect soft-copy documents (see Documents Checklist) and pre-verify names/DOB/marks match across documents.
MIODL counsellor · 1 day
3
Register on university portal / partner ERP, fill application (personal, academic, work details), pay registration/application fee.
Student (assisted) · Same day
4
Upload documents; pay first semester / annual / full fee (or choose No-cost EMI / loan partner).
Student · Same day
5
University verifies documents; provisional admission letter issued; enrollment / roll number generated.
University · 2–7 working days
6
LMS credentials, e-library, orientation; ABC/APAAR ID created; time-table & exam schedule shared.
University · Within 1–2 weeks of batch start
Exam
Term-end exams are online (remote-proctored) for online-mode universities; ODL may have centre-based exams. Internal assessment 30% / TEE 70% is common.
University · Twice a year (Jan / Jul cycles)
Intake
Two intakes per year for most universities – January & July. July-2026 intake deadlines mostly Aug–Sep 2026 (check each university).
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Good to know

AACSB, EDUQUA, ACBSP; NSDC certificate; Dubai immersion. CV subsidy ₹10,000. Every-month batches; 3-year duration; recorded sessions; 75% attendance; alumni status; campus immersion optional (extra fee); deferral allowed with 5% extra fee if batch started.

Eligibility, fees and intake dates are decided by the respective university and may change without notice. Admission is subject to document verification by the university. Please contact MIODL counsellors (98 33 07 44 76 / www.degreecomplete.in) for the latest confirmation before payment.