How To Secure A Brighter Future By Obtaining A Degree Without Giving Up Your Job
Vanguard College makes it easy for busy working professionals and entrepreneurs to secure their future by slashing tuition fees and reducing study time to fit their schedule.
Vanguard Advantages
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Lower Fees
Enjoy the same or lower fees compared to what you would have paid if you apply directly yourself.
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Academic Coaching
Have the safety net of getting support on anything you need to have experts’ guidance.
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Job Placement
Tap into our network of career curators to land you a position that leverages on your degree when you graduate.
What do these Managing Directors, Ceos and Board member have in common?
Tian-Loh Chee
Managing Director, Widex
SSM MBA Candidate
Dr Muaz Omar
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Selgate Healthcare
SSM DBA
Dr Trefor Murphy
CEO & Founder, Cooper Fitch Inc
SSM DBA
Dr Albert Richards
Board Member, National Information Technology Authority – Uganda
SSM DBA
Derrick Sie
Lecturer, Kaplan Singapore
SSM DBA Candidate
Ruchi Thammitage
Executive Sous Chef, Resorts World Sentosa
SSM MBA Candidate
They are
all current/ex students
from Swiss school of management
According to Payscale.com, an MBA graduate earns, on average, SGD 110,566 per annum while study.com reports that a DBA graduate earns, on average, between USD 149,200 and USD 193,850 per annum as top executive managers, CEOs and Managing Directors.
According to study.com, the average cost of a Doctorate from an accredited institution is about USD 18,416/year (SGD 24,300/year). With a typical duration of 3 – 5 years, an average DBA student can expect to pay north of USD 92,080 (SGD 122,000)
There is an increasing need for an MBA and doctorate
to get ahead.
BUT
- how can you afford it?
- how to find the time for it?
- what happens if it is difficult to complete?
- Does it mean that if you can’t afford it, can’t find time for it, or if you struggle academically as a student, you are destined to be a mid-level employee
FOREVER?
Vanguard College is here to help! We help our students by:
slashing the tuition fees
Why pay full tuition fees when there are ways to reduce it? A great way to start is to gain admission to Elite Masters and Doctorate programs with Vanguard College.
Extensive academic support
Vanguard College provides extensive support for your Elite Masters and Doctorate application, academic coursework and exams.
Reduce your study time
Studying with Vanguard College reduces your academic/study time to just 2 hours per week. Our extensive summary and tutorial assistance makes your Work-Life-Study balance possible.
And Yes!
Getting Your MBA and DBA with Us will cost a fraction of what it typically cost
Let’s take a look at the Accreditation Status of the
Swiss School of Management
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Sneak peak on your SSM degrees
SSM MBA
(Part-time/Distance)
Upon Graduation, you will receive:
- Master of Business Administration from Swiss School of Management, Switzerland
SSM DBA
(Part-time/Distance)
Upon Graduation, you will receive:
- Doctor of Business Administration from Swiss School of Management, Switzerland
Selected News coverage
These are some of the selected news and media coverage of the Swiss School of Management’s.
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how much would one typically pay FOR their degree?
These are the School fees listed on the Swiss School of Management Website.
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Swiss School of Management Doctor of Business Administration |
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EUR 15,300 (Approx SGD 24,500) |
EUR 31,000 (Approx SGD 49,500) |
What will you be paying if you are a safra member?
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Swiss School of Management Master of Business Administration (Safra Member Price) |
Swiss School of Management Doctor of Business Administration (Safra Member Price) |
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All in at SGD 9,500 (More than 60% School Fees Reduction) Bonus Gift: Brand New 64GB iPad mini worth S$599 |
All in at SGD 25,000 (More than 49% School Fees Reduction) Bonus Gift: Brand New 13-inch MacBook Air worth S$1,449 |
Why choose to study with Vanguard College
when you can Register
directly with the University?
Some of Vanguard College’s Ex-Students
The Vanguard Advantage
#1 Location and Cost
- Most of the study is done online or distance, saving you travel cost, foreign accommodation cost, and time.
- No permanent relocation required.
- Continue working while studying. This means that there will be no reduction in your income.
#2 Low commitment,
high return
- Minimum time commitment when studying with Vanguard College. You will just need to commit 2 hours per week during term time; Vanguard College simply synthesises the coursework into easy to follow instructions for you to complete your assignments in no time.
- Flexible payment terms. You can pay in instalments of as low as SGD 417 per month!
- Complete the program having earned your MBA and DBA from SSM.
#3 Study with Vanguard COLLEGE
- Enjoy infinite networking and connections with other Alumni.
- Student Card and Campus access to SSM in Europe.
- International Career Placement with the Alumni Associations at the Swiss School of Management.
#4 what you get in Return
- Assist in the search for senior management jobs in Startups and Special Purpose Vehicles of Private Equity Firms upon graduation.
- A typical MBA from SSM costs at least SGD 24,500 (school fees alone!). If you sign up with Vanguard College, you will pay only a fraction of that price!
- Get a salary bump after you earn your MBA or DBA degree!
#5 affordable cost outlay
- Studying with Vanguard College can result in savings of more than 49% on the school fees listed on the university’s website!
- School fees can be paid in instalments.
#6 Vanguard College
Revenue Model
- We are in the business of professional tuition, networking and recruitment. Our main revenue source is the recruitment fees that we will earn when we place you into highly sought after jobs.
- Our prices are lower than the listed tuition fees because our revenue model allows us to invest in you. Your career placement is more important to us! When you do well, we do well.
- We hope to create a solid networking model between current and ex-VC students that will generate future cashflow in terms of future career opportunities, business prospects and incubation of entreprenuers and startups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is SSM? I never heard of them!
The Swiss School of Management (SSM) is an accredited private institute of higher education, and is ranked among best management schools in europe.
The Post-graduate degrees in SSM are fully accredited by IACBE and CHEA-Council for Higher Education. SSM is a quality certified school by EduQua, the Swiss Quality Certification label (accredited by the Swiss Federal Government) for Institutions of higher and continuous education.
You should google them! Their ranking news can be found in major news outlet such as Yahoo! Finance, Tencent News and Fox News.
Q2. Should I inform my employer that I am furthering my studies?
We would recommend you to do so as we believe in having the support of your employer if you were to pursue a part time degree program. This would also help you better balance your work obligations and academic commitments.
Q3. How long does it take to complete the whole program?
Most of our students complete their MBA in 1 year (accelerated) and DBA within 2 years.
Q4. Is staying on-campus necessary?
Due to COVID-19, all lessons are currently taking place online. Do note that this requirement is subject to change at the discretion of the Swiss School of Management, but for the foreseeable future, lessons will still continue within the online space.
Q5. What’s the advantage of doing your program compared to signing up directly with the university?
| Do-It-Yourself | With Vanguard College | |
| Graduate in SSM Campus | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSM Alumni Email accounts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounted/Free Textbooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| School Tuition Discount | ✗ | ✓ |
| Academic Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Assignment/Homework Assistance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Exam Tips from Past Students | ✗ | ✓ |
| Admissions Application Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Networking Opportunities | ✗ | ✓ |
| Weekly Lesson Summary | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching fee instalments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resume Writing Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| More Personal and Family Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Average Study time | 25 hr/wk | 2 hr/wk |
Q6. How much commission do you earn from me when you successfully placed me into a high-flying job after I graduate?
Nothing. We take the recruitment commission directly from the companies you are placed in. You do not pay us a single cent in commission for your placement.
Q7. Do I pay for everything at once?
No, if you choose not to. You may pay as you progress along the course.
Do note that we charge a one-time application fee of USD 100 for all applicants to cover screening and administrative costs.
Q8. Is studying an MBA or DBA really hard? I don’t have much time and can’t cope.
Based on the past experiences of VC students, handling the courses takes as little as 2 hours per week during the academic terms with our assistance. Students studying without VC support typically spend 20-30 hours per week.
We have been there and done that as students, and we are here to tell you EXACTLY what you need to do to graduate with your degrees. No more, no less.
Q9. After I graduate, are the job placement opportunities by Vanguard College binding? Must I take the job I am placed in?
You would not be bound, but we will sign the first right of refusal with you for the same employer that we place you in. This means that if we get you a placement with employer X, and another headhunter gets you the same placement with employer X, we will have the first right of refusal against the headhunter. This occurs only if we get you the placement first. If you or the headhunter got you the placement with employer X first, we will not place you with the same employer.
This first right of refusal will kick in on the final semester, and will last for a period of 6-months after your graduation. For example, if you graduate in 20th May 2022, our first right of refusal would cease after 19th November 2022. For avoidance of doubt, the 6-month period starts on the day of graduation that is printed on your degree or degree transcript, not the day that you receive the physical copy of your degree.
Q10. How many modules/credits will I need to do? Sounds like a lot!
Some of the courses in the MBA and DBA program are overlapping; we will help you with the conversion of credits so that you take fewer modules in the MBA and/or the DBA program. This will save you both time and resources.
Note that not all course credits earned are transferrable as they are subject to the universities’ discretion, and you might be required to take two ‘similar’ modules as part of your degree requirements.
Q11. Am I able to take other Masters or Doctorates during or after I sign up with SSM’s MBA/DBA program? Some universities do not allow that.
As university policy changes from time to time, our experience tells us that the sequence of admission into a specific program is key. As a rule of thumb, we will advice our students to check with us first, before application for admission to any other business related degree programs.
Q12. How long is a MBA and DBA thesis? Do I need to do one?
An MBA dissertation (or thesis) is usually around 15,000-20,000 words while a DBA thesis is around 45,000- 55,000 words.
For SSM’s DBA, accelerated graduation means that students may only be required to submit publication in order to graduate, and many publications are just 2-5 pages long. In the unlikely event that you are required to complete a dissertation or thesis, most are divided into three to four individual chapters, plus an introduction, conclusion and bibliography. We will advise you accordingly if there is a need for you to complete a dissertation/thesis.
Q13. Do I need to sit for exams in the MBA and DBA programs?
Assessments vary by the modules that you take. While most of the work is done through coursework, you should expect some formal exams to test knowledge of key concepts and practices (which we will gladly teach you how to pass and excel in). You do not need to sit for a written exam for your SSM’s DBA.
Q14. Am I allowed to stay in campus/halls when I am doing the compulsory on-campus session?
For Swiss School of Management, there is no on-campus housing.
Q15. Can I choose to reject the placement offers made by your office after I graduate?
Yes. We will be disappointed, but we also understand that it takes two hands to clap.
Q16. I am really bad at programming, mathematics and statistics. Do they have that in SSM’s MBA or DBA program?
SSM’s MBA and DBA is not about mathematics or programming; although there are components that require certain knowledge and skills in these fields. Rest assured that we will help you pick up these skills within the allocated time. (It’s not that difficult!)
Furthermore, you will be learning these knowledge and skills from the perspective of a supervisor. This means that after you graduate, you are supposed to oversee the work done by your employees / subordinates rather than do the work yourself.
Q17. Can I do the MBA first, or I have to do both the MBA and DBA together?
Yes, you may enrol into the MBA program first.
Q18. If I have questions, who should I ask?
You may reach us by phone (+65 6972 8598) or drop us an email at admissions@vanguard.college.sg
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