FAQ
Why a Master in Entrepreneurship? Entrepreneurship means more than setting up companies! Entrepreneurial values, such as acting proactively, thinking innovatively, working together, and managing risk are prerequisites for success for both young and established companies. Transmitting such action-oriented and creative skills are of primary importance in the course. The long-term objective of the course is to help students become "entrepreneurially alert", to enable them to recognise business opportunities within their environment, and, in a further step, to exploit those opportunities. Naturally, our professors are experts in the field of entrepreneurship, whether they come from a professional environment (e.g. Gregory Gerhardt, founder of Amazee) or a scientific environment (e.g. Louis Jacques Filion, HEC Montreal).
What does the term "Master" mean? According to the Bologna Accord, the Master is the second in-depth level of education, and is between a Bachelor and a Doctorate.
What is a Consecutive Master course? Consecutive Master courses are those which continue and build on the same subject lines as the Bachelor courses.
What are the differences between executive and consecutive Master courses? Executive Master- and MBA study programmes are aimed primarily at students who have no Bachelor in economics, but who, for example, have a technical qualification. Most require several years of professional experience, a less demanding academic performance, and in contrast to the Consecutive Master course, are not directly subsidised by the government.
What does the Master add to the Bachelor study programme? The Master study programme deepens the expertise of Bachelor graduates in a subject major, develops interdisciplinary and critical thinking and teaches the methodological skills which enable candidates to make an independent contribution to solving challenging problems in practice.
What is the difference between a Master study programme at a university and that at a university of applied sciences? University studies are research oriented. The professors are involved in basic research and as a rule have less practical experience than professors at a university of applied sciences. Students at universities of applied sciences often work in small classes, which allows for lively exchange.
How does the economy assess Bachelor and Master degrees? After initial scepticism towards the Bologna Accord, most employers nowadays recognise the Bachelor as a professional qualification. Positions involving a high level of analytical thinking and expertise or management functions are usually filled by Master graduates.
What must one look out for when choosing a Master programme? The Master study programme is geared to qualifying participants for their professional future. Therefore, personal objectives, interests, and aptitudes are important where the selection of major is concerned. The school offering the study programme should be recognised and accredited, and should also be proven competent in teaching, research and services in the subjects of the Master. Significant points could also include the extent and intensity of support during the course, how attractive the premises of the school are, and whether or not a semester and internship can be completed abroad.
Does a diploma from a university of applied sciences (FH-Diploma) allow admission to a Master study programme? Both graduates from a university of applied sciences and holders of a university Bachelor are admitted to a Master study programme. The former may even be exempted from parts of the Master programme if these are covered in their previous education. This is because the requirements for an FH diploma are higher than today`s Bachelor degree.
How many students will complete their Master studies in future? According to the ‚Bologna Barometer 2007‘ study carried out by the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics, approximately 80% of university students will graduate with a Master in Economics. The quota of Master graduates from universities of applied sciences is significantly lower.
Is it possible to work between the Bachelor and the Master? It is certainly possible to fit in a brief stint of professional activity between the Bachelor and the Master. However, we recommend that you do not wait too long between finishing the Bachelor and starting the Master. Responsibilities usually increase, making a return to studying increasingly difficult.
Is it also possible to register for a Master study programme with a Bachelor which is not focussed on economics? Under certain circumstances, candidates with a technical Bachelor are also admitted to specialisation in entrepreneurship. As a rule, a customized bridge depending on prior knowledge must be made before starting the program as such.