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Master of Advanced Studies MAS New skills for the workplace

Masters of Advanced Studies MAS represent the most comprehensive continuing and executive education programmes offered at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Students pursuing an MAS hone their skills on a work-study basis and conclude the course by sitting a Bologna-compliant exam.

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MAS programmes at the HSLU

The HSLU offers a broad range of MAS programmes that culminate in a Master of Advanced Studies degree. Worth 60 ECTS (or 75 in the case of an MBA or EMBA), these continuing education programmes are more extensive in content and take longer to complete than CAS (10 ECTS) and DAS (30 ECTS) programmes. This makes a MAS degree a valuable proof of skills for professional purposes: it provides in-depth knowledge of the subject combined with enhanced practical skills in the chosen specialist area. MAS programmes are practical, interdisciplinary and designed as work-study courses, creating the perfect conditions for those looking to take the next step on the career ladder.

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MAS courses differ from other master’s and continuing education programmes in terms of 

  • Professional experience: MAS programmes provide continuing education, improving the skills and knowledge of professionals with several years of experience in their field.
  • Scope and ETCS credits (European Credit Transfer System): Worth 60 ECTS, MAS programmes are the most extensive continuing education programmes.
  • In the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programmes, participants develop in-depth skills while working. The HSLU also offers the Executive MBA Lucerne for senior managers with solid business skills, and the MBA Lucerne which provides foundational training in business management and a great opportunity to develop one’s leadership skills.

Learn more about the different degrees and the Swiss education landscape in our Education and Continuing Education ABC.

Reasons for signing up for a MAS at the HSLU

MAS programmes at the Lucerne School of Business offer

  • a wide range of opportunities to consolidate and improve your skills
  • lecturers and practice experts from different specialisations
  • access to the latest scientific findings and trends
  • an opportunity to broaden your horizons and improve your skills in a practice-oriented course
  • a chance to create new contacts for exchanges and network-building
  • a master’s degree as proof of skills for your career development

Visit the School’s dedicated MAS websites or use the programme finder tool below to discover exciting continuing and executive education options.

 

FAQ about MAS programmes

Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions:

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What is a Master of Advanced Studies MAS?
A Master of Advanced Studies, or MAS, is a continuing education programme worth 60 ECTS credits (75 in the case of an MBA or EMBA), designed to build advanced skills in a specific field. 

What is the value of a MAS certificate in Switzerland?
The significance of work-study continuing and executive education programmes offered by Swiss universities of applied sciences has been growing steadily over the years. According to FH SCHWEIZ, the umbrella organisation of the Swiss universities of applied sciences, the number of MAS and MBA/EMBA degrees has quadrupled since 2000. Interest in learning more about the subject taught as well as career and salary considerations are named as reasons to enrol for a continuing and executive education by former participants.

Why study for a MAS at the HSLU?
Access to the latest findings and trends in science and a curriculum with a practice orientation are just some of the reasons why several thousand people graduate from continuing and executive education courses at the HSLU every year. Their degrees make a difference in the working world.

What are the admission requirements for MAS programmes?
A university-level degree or equivalent is only necessary in exceptional cases. Refer to the programme descriptions for details on the admission criteria. The relevant heads of programme will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Where can I find more information about MAS programmes?
You can find more information about the structure, contents, assessed assignments, admission, accreditation, programme venue and dates from the programme descriptions or ask the relevant heads of programme. The HSLU’s six Schools also offer advice on their range of programmes.

All MAS programmes at the HSLU

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Instructions for using the degree programme list

There follows a list of programmes. The programmes can be filtered and browsed.

The relevant search field is marked "filtersearch"; the feature can also be accessed by pressing the "s" key.

The filters are divided into tabs, each of which can contain more than one filter or permit selection by date. The tab headers can be navigated using the "Tab" key and opened using the "Space" key. The "Esc" key can be used to close the tab again. If the tab permits date selection, the "Tab" key can be used to navigate between the input fields. If the tab contains filters, these can be selected using the "Enter" key. The arrow keys can be used to navigate between the filters. Some filters can also be opened using the "Space" key in order to access sub-filters. The "Space" key can then be used to close the filter again.

After selecting the filters, the focus shifts to a list of selected filters. The "Enter" key can be used to deselect them again.

The "Tab" key can then be used to navigate the programmes. Programmes can be opened using the "Enter" key in order to access more information.

 
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