Our History
Introducing Business School Lausanne
Business School Lausanne (BSL) is a forward-thinking Swiss business school for ambitious, globally minded learners who want to lead with purpose. Founded in 1987 and based in Lausanne, BSL combines business education with an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong international outlook, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Through small classes, personalized learning, and practice-driven programs at bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, EMBA, and DBA level, BSL prepares students and professionals to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact in business and society.
A New Era in Education
The Business School Lausanne (BSL) and Geneva Business School (GBSGE) are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration, bringing BSL into a vibrant group of leading institutions. Recognized for their strong international outlook, commitment to applied learning, and close ties to the business communities and international organizations, this network represents an important step forward in the pursuit of excellence in the higher education industry.
Tracing the Sustainability & Inclusivity
Over the year, Business School Lausanne (BSL) has evolved with the times to offer students from over 50 nationalities the latest and most up to dat programs in entrepreneurship, business transformation, and sustainability.
Foundation by John Hobbs
Award of accreditation by ACBSP for BBA and MBA programs
Launched the Executive MBA program
BSL became a member of the Lemania Group of Schools
BSL’s MBA program is ranked 40 among top European Business Schools
BSL is elected to the Swiss business school in the exclusive business school network of the Kofi Annan Business School Foundation
BSL enters in a full collaboration with Geneva Business School (GBS)
Looking Forward…
Today, this alliance forms a robust academic platform of over 850 students with 110 different nationalities, spanning five campuses in Geneva, Lausanne, Barcelona, Madrid and Online.
At the heart of this collaboration is a bold vision: the creation of a new platform for higher education that builds on Switzerland’s global reputation in business and international relations. The partnership aims to create a powerful synergy, enabling the pursuit of the highest quality standards and ensuring wider recognition by both the job market and the academic world.