Key facts
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Title
Bachelor of Science (BSc) HWZ in [subject area]
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Major
Major in Innovation Management & International Business
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Start
Spring (week 11) | Autumn (week 38)
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Duration of Major
Two semesters in the final year of study.
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Recognition
34 ECTS credits for 2 semesters
Target audience
In the Innovation Management & International Business major, you will gain an in-depth understanding of international and intercultural management. You will learn about the consequences of globalisation for both SMEs and multinational companies, what successful business practices look like in different regions and countries, and the opportunities and challenges presented by working in culturally diverse project teams in Switzerland or undertaking assignments abroad. In addition, you will develop the skills needed to create, validate and implement business ideas. You will identify market opportunities and sustainable growth strategies, address
Major Innovation Management & International Business
in the final year of the bachelor's degree programme.
By choosing a specialisation, you build targeted, subject- and sector-specific expertise in your final year of study – focusing on exactly what will help you progress in your career.
Are you interested in business management topics and keen to progress into a specialist or leadership role? Do you have a particular sensitivity to economic and international contexts? If so, the major in Innovation Management & International Business is the ideal specialisation for you.
Programme overview
This major examines the opportunities and challenges of international and intercultural management, equipping you to apply future-oriented skills in your professional life. You will conduct discussions and negotiations confidently, taking into account the circumstances of your business partners. You will employ new forms of collaboration and innovation techniques, analyse practical scenarios for action, and identify system-relevant interdependencies. Through intrapreneurship approaches, you will gain the ability to formulate a compelling value proposition and to present it professionally and effectively. Practical projects are
The course content includes, among other topics:
Market Entry Strategies & Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Start-up
High Performing Teams & Collaboration
Transformation and Change
CSR & Sustainability
This major will be replaced by the Major Strategic Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the autumn semester 2028.
Bachelor's degrees
This major will no longer be offered from the autumn semester 2028.
Further information
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Title
Bachelor of Science (BSc) HWZ in [subject area]
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Major
Major in Innovation Management & International Business
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Recognition
34 ECTS credits for 2 semesters
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Teaching format
Practice-oriented teaching with a maximum of 32 students per study group.
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Language of instruction
The language of instruction is German. A good command of English is required.
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Highlights
Practical projects and practice-oriented case studies.
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Start
Spring (week 11) | Autumn (week 38) Final intake in autumn 2026
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Duration of Major
Two semesters in the final year of study.
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Location
Zurich; Sihlhof (directly at the main station)
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Fees
Tuition fees are CHF 4,750 per semester, including examination fees, the bachelor thesis, and external seminars. Monthly instalment payments are possible; in this case, a surcharge of 5% will be applied to the tuition fees.

