November 23, 2025 · Media Releases
HWZ now also offers the MSc in Business Administration in Bern
HWZ is now also offering its Master of Science in Business Administration with a specialisation in Digital Strategy in Bern. This has been made possible through collaboration with the Private Hochschule Wirtschaft in Bern (PHW Bern). As a result, one of HWZ’s most popular degree programmes is now accessible in the Bern region for the first time, providing a sought-after continuing education opportunity in the field of digital transformation.
Since October, HWZ has been collaborating with PHW Bern with the aim of making optimal use of synergies in teaching, networking, and development. Both institutions seek to further enhance the quality of education and offer students additional future opportunities. A first result of this cooperation is the certification of PHW Bern’s bachelor’s and CAS programmes by HWZ.
Expansion of the range of study programmes: HWZ MSc comes to Bern
The next step is now underway: from autumn 2026, the Master of Science in Business Administration with a specialisation in Digital Strategy will also be offered at PHW Bern for the first time. Dr. Urs Jäckli, head of the education department and programme director of the MSc at HWZ, highlights the strong demand:
This Master of Science has been one of our most popular and highly sought-after degree programmes for many years. We are therefore very pleased to now be able to offer it at PHW Bern as well. This enables even more students to gain targeted qualifications for the digital future.
Prof Dr. Brian Rüeger, rector of HWZ, also emphasises the importance of collaboration and is pleased that an initial joint programme is being launched in Bern:
This partnership strengthens the connection between our universities and creates genuine added value. Being able to start one of our most popular degree programmes in Bern is an important signal. We are confident that, due to its success, relevance, and the clearly identifiable demand in the Bern region, the programme will quickly attract considerable interest.
About the MSc in Business Administration | Major in Digital Strategy
The Master of Science in Business Administration HWZ with a major in Digital Strategy is designed for experienced professionals and managers who hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least 3–5 years of practical experience. The programme comprises 90 ECTS credits, runs over four semesters (part-time), and allows for employment of up to 90 % alongside your studies. The course structure combines evening online input sessions with regular in-person workshops, ensuring an effective integration of theory and practice. The core focus is on digital transformation: topics such as exponential technologies, digital business models, leadership in the digital age and sustainability are at the centre.
