Student stories

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Taking International Management Beyond the Textbook
Martin Pupic has always been driven by curiosity, ambition and a strong belief in applied learning, especially when it comes to understanding the dynamics of the global economy across cultures and industries. This mindset led him to pursue a Master’s degree in International Management at the FHNW, a programme known for its practical focus, international perspective and strong link to real-world business challenges.
- Date
- 11.3.2026

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“Global perspectives. Practical experience. Personal growth.”
The Master’s in International Management at FHNW equipped Celina Heutschi with the skills and confidence to excel in recruitment and talent attraction. Through hands-on modules and interaction with international peers, she strengthened her business expertise and intercultural skills, experiences that continue to shape her professional journey today.
- Date
- 5.3.2026

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“Where Cultures Collide and Ideas Thrive: My International Management Master’s”
Marc is driven by a natural curiosity that has led him to explore a wide range of industries and accumulate a rich and diverse professional experience. His passion for learning led him to pursue a Master’s in International Management, enriching both his career and global perspective.
- Date
- 26.2.2026
Stories from continuing education

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“Lean into FHNW’s global community – it’s your advantage!”
Jayson Zengquan Wang, a 38-year-old Swiss-Asian MBA graduate and entrepreneur, shares his experience about how the MBA programme inspired him, provided valuable knowledge and ultimately helped him start his own business.
- Date
- 20.6.2025

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«I am now ready to run my own business»
Juan Pablo shares his experience from the Swiss-International MBA at the FHNW School of Business.
- Date
- 3.3.2025

News
FHNW launches executive education programme “Growth Market India”
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW is expanding its activities with India and is now offering the Executive Leadership Programme for Swiss SMEs “Explore & Discover Business Opportunities with Trade Partner INDIA” starting in August.
- Date
- 12.2.2025
- Institute
- Institute for Competitiveness and Communication
Research highlights

News
New best practice guide published on reducing indirect emissions in cities and regions
A research team from the Institute of Management at the FHNW has published the ‘Scope 3 Best Practice Guide for Cities and Regions’. The guide is based on the findings of a research project commissioned by the canton of Basel-Stadt. It provides a practical overview of the strategies and measures that are particularly promising for reducing indirect greenhouse gas emissions, known as Scope 3 emissions.
- Date
- 9.10.2025
- Institute
- Institute of Management

News
New decision support system for university incubators
The ImpactLab of the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland has developed an open-source decision support system that any university incubator can use and extend to increase its success rate.
- Date
- 31.10.2024
