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MSE in Business Engineering

With the MSE degree in Business Engineering, you are qualified to take on challenging tasks along the value chain of innovative products and services in industry, the service sector or consulting for companies.

In this practice-oriented program, you will learn how to use digital technologies, quantitative models and data to control, transform and optimize product developments, processes and business models.

Topics such as innovation, AI, digitalization, sustainable production, logistics and supply chain are part of the program and are applied in practical projects.

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into your chosen areas of interest and expand your network.

Beginning your Master’s studies

  • Practical relevance
    You will work on current issues from industry, business and applied research that are closely linked to real-world challenges.
  • 1:1 Supervision
    You will be supported by a personal advisor throughout your studies, particularly in gaining knowledge and experience through demanding projects.
  • Full-time or part-time with the option of a 50% position
    Depending on your preference, you can complete the Master's program full-time or part-time. A change is possible at the end of each semester. There is also the option of a 50% position at the Institute of Business Engineering FHNW.

Step 1
Here you will find more detailed information about the MSE program at FHNW: key data, admission requirements, program structure, time models and fees.
Inquire about your specialization options and prospects by Esther Gelle and/or an advisor you have already been in contact with.

Step 2
Apply for a place on the program. The Study Administration and Advisory of the MSE will afterwards inform you about your admission.

Step 3
You have received a positive admission decision, congratulations! Next, you and your advisor will select the theory modules that best suit your needs, discuss the content and scheduling of your specialization and document this in your Individual Study Agreement (ISV), which will be updated regularly throughout your studies.

Details

Outline of profession

Future areas of work include, for example, business development, quality, risk, technology, and innovation management, as well as production, process, and project management.

You will implement digitalization and assume responsibility for complex processes and business models, from material procurement to the finished product, from market analysis to product launch.

    Typical career fields:

  • Project Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Quality Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Innovation Manager
Study Program Structure

    The MSE program comprises 90 ECTS credits:

  • 30 ECTS by completing the theory modules at the central MSE locations of the Swiss universities of applied sciences
  • 30 ECTS through the individual specialization at the Institute of Business Engineering FHNW (projects, Supplementary courses)
  • 30 ECTS by passing the Master’s thesis (scientific work with high methodological and conceptual standards)

Further information on the program structure can be found here

Recommended Theory Modules

Technical scientific modules (TSM)

  • Business Analytics
  • Novel Innovation and Design Principles
  • International Logistics
  • Market Analysis and Forecasting
  • Service Operations and Management
  • Product Innovation and Product Lifecycle Management
  • Quantitative Methods in Industrial Operations Management
  • Servitization of Manufacturing

Fundamental theoretical principles (FTP)

  • Lifecycle Management of Infrastructures
  • Modelling Simulation and Optimization
  • Optimization
  • Predictive Modelling

Context modules (CM)

  • Innovation and Change Management
  • Smart services
  • Technology Management


Further relevant modules are listed here.

Specialization within profile Business Engineering

The individual specialization in the focus areas of digital innovation and intelligent production systems is offered by the Institute of Business Engineering FHNW.

  • Institute of Business Engineering

    Intelligent and innovative business processes through integration of strategies, processes, organizations and technologies.

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Esther Gelle

Prof. Dr. Esther Gelle

Lecturer in Digital System Design

Telephone

+41 56 202 84 27

E-mail

esther.gelle@fhnw.ch

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Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Bahnhofstrasse 6 CH-5210 Windisch

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