Promoting entrepreneurship

Whether in small businesses, large international firms, or public entities – success depends on the ability to anticipate and understand changes in the economic world. The constant search for new ideas and innovative solutions is at the heart of entrepreneurship and at the heart of our program.

But having an idea is not enough: you also need to know how to implement it, develop it, and turn it into a market success.

Our lecturers do not just teach theory: they are businesspeople and entrepreneurs who share their real-world experience. The Master's program, major in Entrepreneurship (Innovation & Growth), offers you the opportunity to learn alongside Swiss and international experts. Join our program in Fribourg and collaborate with students from all around the world. A one-week study trip will allow you to broaden your horizons and strengthen your international network.

A team of teachers recognized for their academic excellence and practical commitment completes this ambitious and stimulating program.

The creation of "Blendy" allowed me to put my entrepreneurial knowledge into practice

Morgane Mundwiller, Alumni MSc BA in Entrepreneurship

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Highlights of the program

The HES-SO Master of Science in Business Administration (MSc BA) trains professionals to thrive in a constantly changing economic environment. This program meets current market needs by developing strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills that enable students to transform challenges into concrete opportunities.

The major in Entrepreneurship (Innovation & Growth) at HEG Fribourg places particular emphasis on putting knowledge into practice and learning by doing. Students develop their ability to identify new business opportunities, innovate within existing organizations, or start their own businesses.

At the heart of the program is the innovative VIA – Ventures in Action project, a unique experience that allows students to move from theory to practice: students set up a real company, develop a business model, test their concept on the market, and interact with real customers, partners, and investors. This immersion offers them the opportunity to test their ideas against the reality of the market, experience entrepreneurial decision-making, and develop the skills essential for success in a dynamic and competitive professional environment.

Thanks to a balanced combination of challenging academic courses, interdisciplinary teamwork, and practical projects, the major in Entrepreneurship at HEG Fribourg prepares students to become agile, visionary, and responsible entrepreneurs, ready to create sustainable value for society and the economy.

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The Entrepreneurship major includes the following elements:

Projects in association with the private/public sector and research institutes.
Courses and projects designed to move from theory to practice by creating a real business and launching it on the market.
Courses taught in English by professors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
A study abroad program to learn about a new market as a "student consultant" for 1 to 2 weeks.

Application: Master in Business Administration, major in Entrepreneurship

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Application deadline: 30 April 2026 (15 February 2026 for candidates requiring a visa)

Objectives and career prospects

Learning how to think in an entrepreneurial way and gaining the ability to take decisive and all-inclusive action are some of the key qualifications and fundamental building blocks of a Master of Science in Business Administration program, with a Major in Entrepreneurship (Innovation and Growth). Special attention is given to developing both analytical and action-oriented competencies as well as outstanding interpersonal skills. The program also seeks to foster a sense of personal commitment and openness to non-routine tasks in future mid-to high-level positions. The program contributes to the development of the enterprising spirit and prepares students for general management functions in any enterprise.

In this major, students will learn how to:

Recognize opportunities and put tangible projects into place
Develop innovation and trends
Evaluate and manage the cash flow of a startup and a growing business
Keep up-to-date on the latest technological advances and how they impact the national and international markets
Take into account the multidisciplinary nature of entrepreneurship and promote the added value of the various parties involved
Learn about how a growing SME works and how it defines its strategy, taking into account elements such as intellectual property and branding
Analyse and develop business models using the Lean concept

The program is designed in such a way that students graduating with a Master of Science in Business Administration, Major in Entrepreneurship (Innovation and Growth) develop into attractive employees in today’s business society. Their future responsibilities include various managerial and change agent positions in private industry or public organizations. They are well suited for strategic management positions in small and large enterprises, where new ventures, technological development, globalization and competition are areas of importance.

At a glance

Degree awarded

Master of Science HES-SO in Business Administration, Major in Entrepreneurship (Innovation and Growth)

ECTS Credits

90 credits

Study duration

4 semesters, part time study

Study start

14th of September 2026

Study language

Mainly in English

Enrollment information

Applications for the academic year 2026-2027 are open.

Fees

CHF 700 per semester (tuition fees), CHF 250 per semester (study costs), Registration fee of CHF 150 (for foreign students, the tuition fee is CHF 1050)..

Place of study

Mainly in Fribourg, with courses (common core) at HES-SO Master in Lausanne

More information

For any question about your registration, please contact directly the academic office HES-SO Master in Lausanne: admissions.master@hes-so.ch, +41 58 900 00 02.

Structure and modules

The study schedule is designed to give students the option of working part-time, from Monday to Wednesday. The course will run on Thursdays and Fridays (all day), and on Saturday mornings.

First semester	Second semester
Core modules Research methods Entrepreneurial Mindset (5 ECTS) Impact Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)	Core modules Entrepreneurial Finance (5 ECTS) Project Ventures in Action - Feasibility (3 ECTS)

Third semester	Fourth semester
Research methods Marketing for SMEs (5 ECTS) Business Transformation (5 ECTS) Technology Transfer for SMEs (3 ECTS) Project Ventures in Action - Launching (3 ECTS)	Core modules Growth strategies and exploitation (5 ECTS) Project Leading with Purpose and global Impact (5 ECTS) Technology Transfer for SMEs (2 ECTS) Project Ventures in Action - Launching (2 ECTS) Master Thesis (15 ECTS)