MSc Business Administration in Innovation Management
The ideal path to leadership with proficiency in global and digital business, science and business practices. Also available hybrid and online for people abroad and busy professionals.
Constant changes, digitisation and sustainable business, uncertainty and high dynamics are amongst the key challenges of our time. Agility, leadership within network structures and beyond conventional borders, new ways of thinking and a fundamental understanding of underlying relationships are all required to master our worlds’ challenges. Businesses with qualified staff and pioneering strategies will make an impact in their industry and successfully tackle the future.
This master programme teaches the expertise, skills, critical thinking and decisive strategic procedures in order to successfully conquer these phases of transformation. You will learn to identify and use strategic success potentials at the cross-section of science, practice and technology, in order to emerge as leaders in your industry.
Key Information
Degree: Master of Science SUPSI in Business Administration (MSc BA) with major in Innovation Management
Start: Beginning of February and September, Introductory Event until end of January and August
Duration: 5 Terms
Mode of Study: Blended-Learning, Online, Hybrid (on-site/online class)
Credits (ECTS): 90
Registration deadline: 30th November and 31st May
Fees: CHF 8'100.–
Course
About this Course
The consecutive master programme in Business Administration (MSc BA) with a major in Innovation Management is a consequential extension of the bachelor programme in Business Studies.
This study course is structured in an inter-disciplinary and multi-media manner. It conveys to students the fundamental knowledge in the relevant academic fields and adapts itself to the demands of the national and international labour markets. You will be able to learn, develop and apply innovative ideas in a scientific-oriented research environment.
The MSc programme has a duration of five semesters and encompasses 90 ECTS-credits.
- Semester 1 and 2: General Management, 18 ECTS-credits
- Semester 3 and 4: Innovation Management, 30 ECTS-credits
- Semester 1 to 5: Economics Research, 42 ECTS-credits
Study Mode: Blended Learning (German)
1. Semester
- Advanced Business Strategy 6 ECTS
- Strategic Marketing for Innovation 3 ECTS
- Strategic Financial Management 3 ECTS
- Business Research Methods 3 ECTS
2. Semester
- Corporate Strategy 3 ECTS
- International Economics in the Digital and Economics Era 3 ECTS
- Data Science and Strategy for Business 3 ECTS
- Qualitative Methods for Business Research 3 ECTS
3. Semester
- Economics & Management of Innovation 6 ECTS
- Intellectual Property Rights 3 ECTS
- Innovative Organisations 3 ECTS
- Future Leadership 3 ECTS
- Economic Research 3 ECTS
- Project II «Innovation Research Project»
4. Semester
- Creativity & Enterpreneurship 6 ECTS
- International Future Workshop 3 ECTS
- Technology Management in Innovative Systems 6 ECTS
- Project II «Innovation Research Project» 12 ECTS
5. Semester
- Master-Thesis 15 ECTS
The availability of online/English-taught modules will be further expanded over time. Wherever an online/English-taught module is already in place, it can be exchanged with the german/blended-learning module. The choice will be finalized before the start of each term. Study costs and the overall duration of the programme are not altered by the mode of study.
Study Mode: Online (English)
This Study Mode Online is currently being set up. For further information please contact the head of the study programme Ute Eisenkolb.
1. Semester
- MOOC «Integrated Digital Marketing» (MOOC: Massive Open Online Course)
3 ECTS-credits
2. Semester
- Project I «Strategic Planning» 6 ECTS-credits
- Research Methods & Big Data Analytics for Business 6 ECTS-credits
3. Semester
- Responsible Digital Leadership 3 ECTS-credits
- Project II «Innovation Research Project»
4. Semester
- Technology Management in the Digital Age 6 ECTS-credits
- Project II «Innovation Research Project» 12 ECTS-credits
5. Semester
- Master-Thesis 15 ECTS - credits
Mode of Study
The FFHS is the only university of applied sciences in Switzerland to offer all degree programmes in the blended learning model: 80% of your studies are completed online, 20% take place as face-to-face teaching. For face-to-face teaching, you choose one of the following options:
Monday evening (every Monday 5.45pm – 9.00pm)
- Zurich: hybrid class with the choice of on-site (at the Zurich campus Gleisarena directly at the main train station) and online*
- Bern: on-site (at the campus Welle7 directly at the main train station)
Tuesday evening (every Tuesday 5.45pm – 9.00pm)
- online class**
*Hybrid Model
The MSc Business Administration offers two possibilities to attend face-to-face classes: on-site and online. In the hybrid model, you join the on-site class online and interact with your fellow students as well as on-site lecturers. The model enables you to study completely independent of your location and benefit from our courses. Examinations can be sat home-based (remotely), at any global location. Please contact us if you are interested and we would be happy to provide you with further information.
**Online Class
The online class is offered as an additional option in case of high demand and is conducted exclusively online.
Organisational Aspects
Application dates
Please take note of the following important dates:
- Application deadline: 30th November and 31st May (with study place guarantee), late applications are possible if study places are still available).
- Study Start: End of January and August
Tuition Fees
The costs of the consecutive Master in Business Administration are made up of the following :
- Students with Swiss residence and Swiss citizens living abroad: CHF 8'100.–
- Students with foreign residence: CHF 17'100.–
(include: study fee, online-supervision and learning platform incl. access to the digital library, regular examination fees)
The teaching materials are not included in the tuition fee. The syllabi indicate which materials would have to be organised additionally.
In addition, there is a registration fee of CHF 150.–.
Costs for the study tour taking place in the 4th semester (incl. flight, accommodation, food etc.)
- From within Europe : CHF 500.– to 2'000.–
- From overseas: CHF 2'000.– to 4'000.–
Entry Requirements
Students wishing to pursue the MSc BA are required to have accomplished a degree from the following list of entry requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Studies (University or University of Applied Sciences)
- A diploma in business administration (University or University of Applied Sciences) (according to the credits system before the Bologna-reform)
- A Bachelor degree or a four-year diploma in Economics/Business studies (according to the credits system before the Bologna-reform) or a similar subject area (e.g. Business Informatics or Industrial Engineering and Management)
Students have the possibility to complete any pending conditions set out by the FFHS until the beginning of the 3rd semester.
Proof of Certificates
- English competency at minimum level B2, based on the Common European Framework for languages (Certificate or Bachelor/Diploma Certificate)
- German certificate at level C1 (for non-native German students)
Modules will be taught in German. Reading lists and academic literature (such as books, articles and other publications) will mostly be assigned in English. International topics and projects will also be worked on in English. Seminar work, research papers, reports and the master thesis can be submitted either in German or English.
A personal interview will be organised with students if so required. Please also see our document on further admission requirements.
Download
- msc-masters-degree-regulation.pdf
- admission-regulations-msc-business-administration-en.pdf
- implementation-regulations-msc-business-administration-en.pdf
- examination-regulations-2022.pdf
- guideline-for-request-accommodation-for-special-needs.pdf
- minimum-technical-requirements-for-studying.pdf
- privacy-policy.pdf
- general terms 2023
Network
Partner
The Master programme cooperates with business from various industries within Switzerland and abroad to conduct a multitude of projects and future-workshops.
Future Workshop
The international Future & Innovation is a creative workshop and a source of inspiration for new perspectives in approaching visions, ideas and future challenges. It takes place abroad within the framework of a 3 to 5-day study trip.
Impressions of the Future-Workshops
- Impressions of the week-long project portrayed in a an article of Integrate Chinese Life
- A visit to the niHUB Innovation Center in Hangzhou
- Participation in the Community-Event of the Start-Up-organizers SLUSH
Master
The FFHS Master-Netzwerk connects graduates from the Master in Business Administration (MSc, EMBA) and Business Law from the FFHS..
Alumni
The organisation Alumni FFHS connects current and former students, lecturers, staff and friends of the FFHS.
Research and Academic Writing
Read more about the aspects of Research & Academic Writing within the MSc BA here.
Recognition and Accreditation
The FFHS is officially recognised as a University of Applied Sciences by the Swiss Federation. The Master programme in Business Administration is officially accredited since 2012. The programme orients itself based on the demands from national and international labour markets and is conducted based on the Bologna-frameworks for education.
Contact
Ute Eisenkolb
Programme Director
Phone +41 27 510 38 51
Caroline Ruffener
Programme Assistant
Phone +41 27 510 38 20
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