About SAMBA

The leading business school network

The Swiss Association of MBAs was founded in 2004. The purpose of SAMBA is to connect alumni of the world's leading business schools (with a connection to Switzerland) to exchange latest business thinking and expand professional networks through events, conferences and alumni trips.

We encourage members in personal and professional exchange of experiences. SAMBA increases awareness of the MBA/EMBA programs (of the universities). SAMBA offers annually more than 20 events thereby bringing together over 2’500 alumni, students and friends of the world's leading business schools.

Our key membership benefits are:

  • Events:
    • Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Events
    • Sustainable Leaders Conference 
    • Joint Business School Ball (JBSB) in Zürich
  • Discounts:
  • Educational journeys/trips (eg. China, USA, London)
  • Job-Platform
  • Access to SAMBA-Expert network: SAMBA Expert/Guuru App

  • Our Vision

    To be the world’s leading networking organization for MBA/EMBA/PhD alumni with our services like events, conferences, trips, continuous learning and the job platform.

  • Our Mission

    SAMBA is an association where top international business school students/graduates can intellectually and emotionally connect with like-minded peers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities and contribute to the local community. We foster sustainable leadership practices. Membership to SAMBA means being part of an international community of peers with access to business leaders, career advice and knowledge and an exclusive job platform for MBA/EMBA/PhD-holders.

  • Our Goal

    The purpose of Samba is to connect alumni of the world's leading business schools to exchange latest business thinking and expand professional networks through events, conferences and educational journeys