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:
Join us for the Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme, an opportunity that combines experiential learning, academic enrichment, and cultural immersion in Switzerland's bustling business scene.
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.
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.
To be eligible for the program, you must:
Be enrolled at one of HEG's partner universities.
Submit the following documents for consideration:
Note: Strong English, French, or German language skills are important for successful participation in the program.
Fall semester:
Spring semester:
Titre délivré
Entrepreneurship Immersion Program in start-up context
Crédits ECTS
Up to 30 ECTS
Durée d'études
One Semester
Début de la formation
February 17, 2025
Dates des cours
Fall 2025 : September - January Spring 2025 : February - June
Langue d'études
English
Inscription
Enrollment is closed, the next program starts in September 2025
Coûts
Please contact our International Office for more information
Lieu d'étude
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participants will receive an official transcript of records stating the ECTS credits achieved upon successful completion of the program.
Délai d'inscription: November 15, 2024 for EU/ EFTA Nationalities ( October 11, 2024 for Non‐EU/ EFTA Nationalities )