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Bachelor in International IT Management A degree program focusing on intercultural and interdisciplinary IT projects

Switzerland’s unique International IT Management bachelor degree program teaches you how to successfully manage interdisciplinary and intercultural IT projects.

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Key Facts About the Bachelor in International IT Management

This fully taught in English degree program teaches students to become qualified professionals in an international, interdisciplinary and intercultural environment. Over the course of the degree, students will acquire the skills to launch, supervise, actively participate in and successfully complete challenging IT projects in complex situations while taking into consideration cultural differences. As part of the degree, students have to spend two mandatory semesters studying abroad, which further deepens their expertise. Given the world's ongoing globalization and increasing international collaboration, this course will provide you with promising future career prospects.

Eight reasons to study International IT Management at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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1. Modules

Roughly two thirds of the course content is made up of core modules which all students have to take and all of which are taken while on campus in Switzerland. The remaining third is freely chosen by the student in relation to the major, and is selected and attended at a partner university abroad during the two mandatory exchanges.

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2. Majors

In the third and sixth semester, you will major either in Technology or Digital Business Engineering during your mandatory semesters abroad.

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3. Time models

You can complete this degree within three years on a full-time basis or within four years on a part-time basis (part-time option is only available for Swiss or EU nationals).

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4. Project Management

You will do a lot of project work for national and international companies throughout your degree, gaining significant experience in project management in an international and intercultural environment.

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5. Career prospects

Around one third of our graduates go on to study for a full-time master’s degree. The remaining graduates get jobs in fields that include: IT project coordinator or manager; business analyst; digital marketing manager; software development / engineering; system administration, operation, maintenance; IT solutions / architect / engineer and so on.

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6. Infrastructure

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has many labs with state-of-the-art infrastructure where you can complete your project work. Since fall 2019, the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology has been on a new campus with excellent infrastructure.

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7. Semester abroad

All students on this degree program, have to spend two mandatory semesters abroad (in the third and sixth semester). The third semester takes students to the Western World whereas the sixth and final semester before graduation, takes students to Asia. This experience abroad enriches the intercultural and international experience of this degree program, and gives all our students valuable insights into life and culture in other countries.

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8. Buddy Program

For many of our international students, this might be your first time away from home or your first time in Switzerland. To support new, international freshman students and to foster a spirit of internationalism, friendship, tolerance, respect and diversity, you can apply to have a locally-based Buddy to accompany you through your first and second semesters on our campus.

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Visa and Registration Process

Visa Information for International Students
Studying in Switzerland requires a visa. Information about the visa process is provided on this page.

Application deadline for fall semester 2027
15 August 2027 | Recommendation: as early as possible
ATTENTION: Registration for the fall semester 2027 for non-EU/EFTA applicants: 28th February 2027

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Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Science Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in International IT Management

Graduate profile

Graduates will be able to successfully manage
interdisciplinary and intercultural IT projects. Globalization and increasing levels of international collaboration mean that this course will provide you with promising future career prospects.

Specialisation
  • Bachelor in International IT Management
Field of activity
  • Implement international projects and
    managing international teams
  • IT management in an international environment
  • Plan and rollout IT systems and applications in subsidiaries abroad
  • Technical IT consulting on an international basis
  • Acting as the interface in global sourcing
Admission
  • Please consult this overview for information on English language requirements.
  • Commercial or technical apprenticeship with a professional baccalaureate, or
  • Academic baccalaureate (with an interest in or flair for IT) with at least one year of
    work experience in an IT - or business-related area, or
  • Technical vocational baccalaureate (with
    specialization in IT or Business) with at least one year of work experience in an IT- or business-related area, or
  • High School graduate of an international school with at least one year of work experience in an IT- or business-related area, or
  • Graduate with a diploma (specializing in Business or Technology) from a professional/technical college, or
  • Equivalent foreign qualifications with at least one year of work experience in an IT- or business-related area
  • If you are not an EU / EFTA passport holder, a study visa will be required. 
  • For non-EU/EFTA applicants, no applications from students older than the age of 29 will be accepted
Application deadline

Fall semester: 15 August (non EU/EFTA: 28 February)

Commencement of studies

20 September 2027

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Language of instruction
  • English
Student counselling
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees

Overview of fees

International

International IT Management students have to spend two semesters at a university abroad. The International Office guides and supports students in organizing their semesters abroad. 
Contact and further information:

hslu.ch/lucerne-school-of-information-technology/international/
 
Place of study

Rotkreuz, Switzerland (1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th)
Abroad (3rd and 6th)

Duration of studies

6 semesters (3 years) or 8 semesters (4 years)

Time model
  • full-time
  • part-time
Further studies

Master in IT, Digitalization & Sustainability
Master in Engineering (major focus on technology)
Master in Wirtschaftsinformatik (only in German)
Master in Business Administration (English & German)

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→ Career Prospects
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