Information on the “Bring Your Own Device” Principle
According to the FHNW Framework Regulations for Degree Programmes dated 1 September 2022, §10 item 1i, the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) principle applies at the FHNW School of Business (HSW).
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) refers to the use of personal laptops in teaching. Beginning in the Autumn Semester 2026, BYOD will be mandatory for all newly enrolled students at the HSW. Students must have a laptop for the entire duration of their studies. The minimum requirements listed are already strongly recommended from the start of your studies. The device must be brought to class or exams when necessary and especially when requested. For students who began their studies before the Autumn Semester 2026, this document serves as a recommendation.
Mandatory Notebook Requirement for Students at the FHNW School of Business
A complete overview of all technical laptop requirements can be found here.
Important: Students are responsible for ensuring that their devices are fully functional, that the operating system is up to date, and that their devices comply with FHNW guidelines. The IT Support/Service Desk provides assistance only with issues related to Wi-Fi access, printing, VPN access from home, and problems with FHNW-provided software.
Special Offer for Higher Education Members (Project Neptun)
As part of Project Neptun, selected Apple and Windows laptops suitable for academic use are offered with a three-year warranty. These can be ordered online during two four-week sales periods each year, at the start of the February and September semesters. For first-semester students, pre-sales open two weeks earlier. The Neptun offer is available to students and staff at universities of applied sciences, universities, and ETH.
If you have any questions regarding the mandatory notebook requirement, please contact: learning.lab.wirtschaft@fhnw.ch