Major Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Master of Science in Business Administration Develop ideas for products and services and introduce them to the market

Language of instruction

• German
• English

Student counselling

• Prof. Dr. René Zeier
• Prof. Dr. Gordon Millar

Head of studies/Study coordinator

• Prof. Dr. René Zeier
• Prof. Dr. Gordon Millar

Study fees

Application fee: CHF 250.–
Semester study fee: CHF 800.– per semester plus additional study-related costs

International

During their studies, students have the opportunity of spending a semester abroad as part of an exchange or study-abroad visit. They can choose any university from the list of partner universities. Students also have the possibility, subject to approval, to organise their own study abroad experience at a university of their choice.

Place of study

Lucerne

Duration of studies

Regular study programme: 4 semesters
Extended study programme: 6 - 8 semesters

Alongside the degree programme in 4 semesters, a maximum of 60% employment is possible. With 80% employment, a 6-semester duration is more typical.

The workload is around 25 contact hours per week (lectures, tutorials, and project work). Contact teaching usually takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays. Dates for block seminars are communicated in advance.

Time model

• work-study

Further studies

This is a 90 ECTS Master's programme which may entitle you to register for a doctoral programme at one of our partner universities.

Academic and practical relevance

The Master of Science in Business Administration provides a practically oriented, research-based, internationally aligned specialist and management education in Business Administration. It is an attractive option for holders of a bachelor's degree from a university-level institution.

Teaching and training culture

The course includes a combination of contact study, supervised self-study and self-directed learning. Lecturers, well-versed in theory and with a wealth of practical experience, are on hand to ensure that students receive the appropriate blend of theory and practice at master's level.

Services

The Lucerne School of Business offers the following services to students:

• Smart-Up supports students in turning their business ideas into reality and founding their own start-up. Entrepreneurially active students receive personalised coaching and advice, access to infrastructure/co-working spaces, matching with external stakeholders, as well as additional workshops and events.
• Entrepreneurial students can receive support in the form of one-on-one coaching and advice, infrastructure, matching with other students and external stakeholders, workshops and events. 
• The Careers Service of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts provides students with a range of activities and offers when making the transition into a new career or planning their career path.  These include mentoring or peer programmes, recruitment fairs or initial contact meetings. The Careers Service works with external partners to offer solutions that are tailored to the needs of students. 
• The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Language Centre offers language tuition that goes beyond the prescribed contents of the degree programmes and fosters an international outlook. The tuition provided by the University takes into account the growing importance of language skills in our increasingly mobile society.

 

Network for expats: Living in Lucerne and Lili Centre

Cross-disciplinary modules

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers interdisciplinary studies in partnership with the University of Lucerne and the University of Teacher Education Lucerne. These Interdisciplinary Learning Programmes (ISAs) offer a wide range of cultural, economic, technical, legal, political and ethical courses. They are taught as modules and the content is designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and broaden horizons.

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