Bachelor in Business Administration HWZ - from autumn 2027

Who will shape the economy of tomorrow: people, machines – or both together? And what role would you like to play in this?

Digitalisation and AI are transforming the way organisations operate and make decisions. In the HWZ Bachelor of Business Administration, you will learn how to interpret these developments, understand economic interrelationships, and actively help to shape change.

The HWZ degree programme is aimed at professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of business, develop their expertise, and create new career opportunities. You do not need to know exactly where your path will lead at this stage. During your studies, you will explore various areas of business administration, discover your interests, and later choose your own areas of specialisation.

The aim is for you to be able to assess economic challenges from a variety of perspectives, contribute your own ideas, and gradually take on greater responsibility – whether in specialist tasks, projects, or later in a leadership role. Through individual specialisations, you will refine your professional profile and tailor your studies to your interests and goals.

Reasons to choose the Bachelor in Business Administration at HWZ

How you will study at HWZ

In the Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration at HWZ, you put new knowledge into practice straight away. Each semester consists of five learning cycles, each centred around two workshop days at HWZ. During these workshops, you tackle real-world business cases, develop solutions, present your ideas and discuss different approaches with fellow students and lecturers who bring practical industry experience. Before each workshop, you build the necessary subject knowledge through three focused evening sessions. This approach allows you to combine new knowledge with practical experience throughout your studies.

Assessments spread throughout the semester

No end-of-semester exam stress: you complete your assessments throughout the semester, benefiting from a more balanced workload.

Individual support

Different stages of learning call for different types of support. At HWZ, the guidance you receive is tailored to the subject and your individual needs. The AI learning coach helps you explore topics in greater depth at your own pace. In your study group, you exchange ideas with fellow students. For academic or personal questions, lecturers and coaches are there to support you. This means you get the guidance you need at each stage of your learning journey.

Study schedules

To help you plan your studies around work and personal commitments, the Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration at HWZ offers different scheduling options. Depending on your chosen option, evening sessions take place online or on campus, while workshop days are grouped together and follow a fixed monthly schedule. This makes it possible to combine your studies with substantial professional commitments.

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Four engaging and varied years of study prepare you for your professional future. You acquire, deepen and connect knowledge and skills across a broad range of subjects, from business administration and business development to leadership, AI skills, academic research and analytical methods.

The programme consists of a one-year assessment stage followed by three years of main study. In your final year, you choose your area of specialisation (see the list below) and complete your Bachelor's thesis. The curriculum is organised into different subject tracks.

Bachelor’s Thesis

From the third semester onwards, you gradually develop the methodological foundations for your Bachelor's thesis. You learn how to investigate real-world questions systematically using qualitative and quantitative research methods and answer them through academic research.

By spreading these topics across several semesters, the programme gives you time to develop, apply and consolidate your academic research skills step by step. This approach also distributes the workload more evenly throughout your studies, making it easier to balance academic and professional commitments. Finally, you present your research process and findings in an oral presentation.

Optional semester abroad

Fancy spending a semester on the other side of the world – or elsewhere in Europe? An optional semester abroad at a university of your choice opens up new horizons for you – without extending the duration of your studies at all. You will immerse yourself in different ways of life and thinking, expand your network, and gain experiences that will benefit you both personally and professionally.

The Bachelor in Business Administration is aimed at individuals who aspire to take on an executive-level management role, a highly qualified role within a management team or to work as a specialist in their field.

Direct admission to the first semester

• Federal Vocational Baccalaureate in business and services (kfm BM)

• Technical, creative, social work or a Swiss Federal Vocational Baccalaureate in healthcare, plus one year of relevant practical experience related to the degree programme

• Academic baccalaureate or specialised baccalaureate, plus one year of relevant practical experience

• Selected colleges of professional education (höhere Fachschulen – HF)

To be directly admitted to part-time study at HWZ, you need to have at least one year of professional experience in an occupation related to your chosen field of study when you start your studies. With a Federal Vocational Baccalaureate in business and services, you are eligible for direct admission when you complete the baccalaureate.

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Preparatory courses

We offer preparatory courses in the subject areas of mathematics and accounting. Over a period of approximately two to three months, you can prepare for your studies in these two subject areas.

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  Vorbereitungskurs Bachelor

  Start Mai und November

  Duration 3 Monate

The tuition fees are CHF 4,750 per semester. This does not include the cost of course materials, non-standard assessments and resits, external language and subject certifications, or any applicable licence fees.

The tuition fees include:

• Regular assessments

• Bachelor’s thesis

• External seminars (excluding travel expenses)

The fees can be paid in, in which case a surcharge of 5% will be added.

• Bachelor Fees (DE)

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The tuition fees are counterbalanced by the higher workload you can maintain in a course that is compatible with your employment. Even during your studies, you can continue to develop your career and directly reinforce your practical experience with theoretical knowledge. In addition, you can benefit from building a broad network early on through interaction with fellow students and lecturers, as well as complimentary membership of alumniHWZ.