Major People Management and Organisation, Master of Science in Business Administration Seeing the potential of "people" in organisations and developing it professionally. 

Language of instruction

• English

Student counselling

• Prof. Dr. Stephanie Kaudela-Baum
• Prof. Dr. Anna Sender

Head of studies/Study coordinator

• Prof. Dr. Stephanie Kaudela-Baum
• Prof. Dr. Anna Sender

Study fees

Application fee: CHF 250
Semester fees: CHF 800
Semester fees for foreign students: CHF 1300 per semester plus additional study-related costs

 

International

During their studies, students have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad as part of an exchange visit. They can choose a university from the list of cooperation partners or, as «free movers», organise their own stay abroad at a university of their choice.

Place of study

Lucerne

Duration of studies

Regular study programme: 4 semesters

Extended study programme: 6 - 8 semesters

Study in 3 semesters possible: For students who want to complete their studies in three semesters, we have put together a new program. This program is intensive and can be completed with a professional activity of 20-30%.

Employment up to a half-time job is possible in conjunction with the study programme.

For international students: the study workload demands a commitment of 25 contact hours per week (lectures, group-work exercises, projects)

Time model

• full-time

Further studies

As this is a 90 ECTS credits program, after successful completion you may be eligible to apply for a PhD program at one of our partner schools.

Academic and practical relevance

The Master of Science in Business Administration provides a practically oriented, research-based, internationally aligned specialist and management education in Business Administration. It is an attractive option for holders of a bachelor's degree from a university-level institution.

Teaching and training culture

We focus on an innovative learning culture! Inquiry learning, independent learning, digital learning and small group coached learning. We develop our own simulation games, online assessments, we open creative spaces, we promote interdisciplinary collaboration and cultural intelligence. Lecturers, wellversed in theory and with a wealth of practical experience, are on hand to ensure that students receive the appropriate blend of theory and practice at master's level.

Services

The Lucerne School of Business offers the following services to students:
- Smart-Up aims to motivate students and encourage them to pursue their business ideas, put them into practice and establish their own start-up business. 
- Entrepreneurial students can receive support in the form of one-on-one coaching and advice, infrastructure, matching with other students and external stakeholders, workshops and events. 
- The Careers Service of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts provides students with a range of activities and offers when making the transition into a new career or planning their career path.  These include mentoring or peer programmes, recruitment fairs or initial contact meetings. The Careers Service works with external partners to offer solutions that are tailored to the needs of students. 
- The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Language Centre offers language tuition that goes beyond the prescribed contents of the degree programmes and fosters an international outlook. The tuition provided by the University takes into account the growing importance of language skills in our increasingly mobile society.

Careers Service supports students with various activities. They offer career entry and career planning as well as mentoring programs and other events in cooperation with various partners. Supportive offers are created tailored to the individual needs of the students.

Cross-disciplinary modules

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers interdisciplinary studies in partnership with the University of Lucerne and the University of Teacher Education Lucerne. These Interdisciplinary Learning Programmes (ISAs) offer a wide range of cultural, economic, technical, legal, political and ethical courses. They are taught as modules and the content is designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and broaden horizons.

At the Language Center, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers language training and continuing education that goes beyond the mandatory content of the degree programs attended and promotes internationalization. In this way, the university takes into account the growing importance of language skills in our increasingly mobile society.

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