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.
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What is it about?
The Master’s degree «MSE in Business Engineering» will enable you to leverage engineering and design-centred approaches to develop and supply products and services. Taking into account relevant technological and business constraints and opportunities and viewing issues from a risk, quality, and lifecycle perspective, you will be able to develop business models and to plan, analyse and manage relevant industrial and service systems.
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.
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
Details
Topics
The Master's degree covers the following topics, among others:
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Business Development
- Business and Data Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Management
- Technical Asset Management
- Quality Management
- Service Engineering
- Sales Engineering
- Reliability and Risk Analysis
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.
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Production Manager
- Quality Manager
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Innovation Manager
Typical career fields:
Module Overview
- Lifecycle Management of Infrastructures
- Servitization of Manufacturing
- Integrated Sustainable Mobility
- Technology Product Innovation & Management
- Smart Services Modeling & Optimization
- Simulation & Operations
- Predictive Maintenance Technology
- Quantitative Measures in Industrial Operations Management
- Advanced Business Project Management
- Service Operations & Change Management
Market Analysis & Business Forecasting
Project Examples
As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to work on various projects and put your knowledge directly into practice. Possible current project topics are, for example:
- AI in the preparation of offers
- Development of individualized chatbots
- AI in production planning
- Guideline for the economic efficiency of digital twins
- Prototype of an energy twin
- Smart routing in production
- Intelligent autonomous factory – smart factory
Study Models
The Master's degree program can be completed full-time within three semesters or part-time. Employment of up to 50% at the Institute of Business Engineering or in industry is possible during the course in order to optimally combine theory and practice.
Further Information
Discover more about the MSE in Business Engineering.
Find out more here.
Study Program Structure
- 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)
The MSE program comprises 90 ECTS credits:
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.
