Semester program

Entrepreneurial Immersion Program

A company attachment program

Experience the Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme (EIP), an enriching semester-long opportunity designed exclusively for international undergraduate students.

Through EIP, participants are immersed in the business landscape of Switzerland as they engage with partner companies and actively contribute to business-related projects.

As part of this comprehensive program, students will:

Collaborate with partner companies, gaining invaluable insights into the Swiss business environment.
Work on real-world projects that provide hands-on experience and foster professional growth.
Augment their knowledge and skills through specially curated management and marketing courses at the HEG-Fribourg.
Benefit from the guidance of an HEG professor. They'll monitor your progress and provide valuable coaching.

Join us for the Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme, an opportunity that combines experiential learning, academic enrichment, and cultural immersion in Switzerland's bustling business scene.

HEG-FR/HSW-FR Entrepreneurial Immersion Program

This is a semester program where entrepreneurial-inclined students get the opportunity to study courses on entrepreneurship & management while undergoing an internship in a start‐up or SME organization or spinoffs, in Fribourg.

Company Attachment

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Swiss start-ups and SMEs. This unique opportunity offers you hands-on experience in a fast-paced work environment, providing fresh perspectives and valuable skills to enhance your entrepreneurial journey.

Please note that acceptance into the company attachment program is contingent upon the specific needs of the start-up. Your application will be thoroughly evaluated by the company, which will decide whether to accept you.

Placement is not guaranteed.

Academic Program

We are committed to blending practical experience with academic excellence. Our professors, with years of industry expertise, will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and coaching you need to thrive as an entrepreneur. Through this program, you'll combine real-world work experience with academic learning to build a strong foundation in entrepreneurship.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, you must:

Be enrolled at one of HEG's partner universities.
Submit the following documents for consideration:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Motivation Letter
3. School Transcript
4. Recent photograph (passport standards)
5. Copy of your passport
6. Certificate/Letter indicating that you meet the English language requirement (C1 level as per CEFR framework) AND B2 level in French or German.

Note: Strong English, French, or German language skills are important for successful participation in the program.

Additional Information

There is no remuneration for the placement. However, exchange students will receive a grant from the Swiss Confederation to support their stay if they come within our partner universities.

Available courses include :

Fall semester:

User experience Design
Neuromarketing Fundamental
Neuromarketing Playground
Digital Leadership
Circular Economy Business Model
Business of Fashion
Fundamentals of sustainable business & management I

Spring semester:

Intercultural Management
Corporate Risk Management
Fundamentals of sustainable business & management II
Ethics and Enterprise
Business Intelligence
Sustainable supply chain Management

At a glance

Degree awarded

Entrepreneurship Immersion Program in start-up context

ECTS Credits

Up to 30 ECTS

Study duration

One Semester

Study start

February 17, 2025

Study dates

Fall 2025 : September - January Spring 2025 : February - June

Study language

English

Enrollment information

Enrollment is closed, the next program starts in September 2025

Fees

Please contact our International Office for more information

Place of study

HEG-FR/HSW-FR (Fribourg, Switzerland)

The program is a great opportunity for international students to experience the vibrancy of the entrepreneurial culture in Switzerland

Jerald Sze, SMU - Singapore Immersion Program

Module 1 - 50%

Company Attachment

Students will be assigned to a company for one semester where they will learn and experience the way of business in a Swiss Start-Up or SME. During this attachment, students will be tasked with resolving a problem statement defined by the company and the school. At the end of the semester, students are required to submit a report detailing their findings and proposed solution.

Objectives

To learn and use a systemic model of visionary thinking to design entrepreneurial activity systems. To provide the knowledge, tools and conceptual framework needed to undertake entrepreneurial activities in an international environment.

Identifying business opportunities and establishing the support structure needed to translate their ideas into action. To implement the knowledge and motivation acquired during the parallel classes, in the proposal for the hosting companies.

Credits

Performance in company
Report submitted for company problem statement.

Module 2 - 50%

Classes in Management and Marketing

Students will follow a series of classes to help them understand the problem statements they are tasked with and how best to appraoch it. Students are expected to submit all class work and successfully pass examinations at the end of each course.

Objectives

Learn about the latest developments in digital transformation, digital risk management, statistical analysis, the psychology behind marketing and more. The classes are chosen to help students find the best approach for their company projects.