Digital technologies, data and business models are transforming entire industries. In the MSE Business Engineering, you learn to actively shape this transformation by combining technical expertise with business thinking. You develop solutions for complex challenges across the entire value chain – from concept to implementation.
Factsheet
- Degree
Master of Science FHNW in Engineering MSE with specialisation in Business Engineering- Study mode
- Full-time and Part-time
- Next start
- 14.9.2026
- Teaching language
- German, English
- Semester fee
- CHF 750
At a glance
- 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.
Future prospects
With a Master’s degree in Business Engineering, you shape the digital transformation of organisations. You work at the interface of technology, data and business models and develop solutions for efficient processes, innovative products and new market approaches.
Future areas of work include, for example, business development, quality, risk, technology, and innovation management, as well as production, process and project management.
You implement digitalization and take 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
Structure and programme contents
Content
In the Business Engineering profile, you deepen your knowledge at the intersection of technology, data and business processes and define your individual areas of focus:
- Digital innovation and data-driven business models
- Business analytics, data analysis and quantitative methods
- Supply chain management, logistics and production systems
- Product development, lifecycle management and servitisation
- Process management, optimisation and simulation
- Innovation, technology and change management
Structure
The MSE programme comprises 90 ECTS credits and is clearly structured: you combine solid theoretical foundations with hands-on project work while continuously developing your individual profile. The modular structure allows you to tailor your studies to your professional goals – in close collaboration with experts from academia, industry and research.
Throughout the programme, you learn to think abstractly while acting in an application- and solution-oriented way. You build strong methodological expertise, understand complex interrelationships and solve problems independently. In practice-oriented projects, you deepen your skills and gain valuable professional experience. You develop products and processes using the latest technologies, acquire solid project management skills and understand business contexts. When tackling complex challenges, you make significant analytical, conceptual and technical contributions to innovative solutions – and, thanks to strong communication skills, operate confidently in international environments.
The MSE programme comprises 90 ECTS credits:
- 30 ECTS by completing the central theoretical modules
- 24 ECTS through your area of specialisation (project work and complementary courses)
- 30 ECTS upon successful completion of the Master’s thesis.
- 6 ECTS - Supplementary courses (EVA) – specialised courses outside the core theory modules, tailored to your individual profile
Tailor your Master’s studies to your needs
The core element of the programme is the individual specialisation within a chosen profile. You develop this specialisation through theoretical and practical work at one of the institutes of the FHNW School of Computer Science, supported throughout your studies by a personal advisor.
Through selected theoretical modules as well as practice-oriented research and development projects, you acquire unique, high-level competencies. Carefully chosen theoretical modules further deepen and broaden your expertise.
- You contact the profile coordinator and/or a potential advisor to explore your specialisation options.
- You apply for a place in the programme.
- The MSE Admissions Committee decides on your admission.
- Once admitted, you select theoretical modules from the available offerings together with your advisor.
- Your module selection and the content of your specialisation are defined in the Individual Study Agreement (ISA).
How to proceed:
The MSE profile Business Engineering is offered at the following institutes
The School of Engineering and Environment FHNW offers the following MSE profiles
Further MSE profiles at FHNW
School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics FHNW
School of Computer Science FHNW
Organisational matters
How to get started in your studies
Language
Study full-time or part-time
Fees
Dates
Downloads / further Informationen
Contact us
Contact
Prof. Dr. Esther Gelle
- Phone
- +41 56 202 84 27
- esther.gelle@fhnw.ch
Application
MSE Profile Business EngineeringMaster of Science in Engineering MSE
- Date
- 14.9.2026
- Place
- FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch
- Final application date
- 30.4.2026