Student stories
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How MSc International Management helped me pivot my career
Dharmesh, originally from India, began his career in Germany. He developed a strong passion for human resource development which led him to pursue a Master of Science in International Management at FHNW University of Applied Sciences
- Date
- 8.4.2026

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From North Macedonia to Switzerland – Building an International Career with FHNW
Moving to Switzerland was both a challenge and an opportunity, adapting to a new culture and balancing family life with career ambitions. The Master’s in International Management at FHNW reignited her professional path, leading to a new career opportunity at Mammut Sports Group.
- Date
- 26.3.2026

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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
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

Story
«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
Swiss–Africa Cybersecurity Community marks transition to opera-tional phase at final event
The Swiss–Africa Cybersecurity Community gathered for its final project event, celebrating achievements and mapping out the path forward.
- Date
- 10.4.2026
- Institute
- Institute for Information Systems

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

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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
