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

Enrol in Switzerland’s unique International IT Management bachelor’s degree program and learn how to successfully manage interdisciplinary and intercultural IT projects.

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The English-language degree program trains students to become qualified professionals in an international, interdisciplinary and intercultural environment. Over the course of the degree program, 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 program, students will spend two semesters studying abroad, which will support them to acquire the requisite skills. Due to a progressing globalization and hence an increasing level of international collaborations, this course will provide you with promising future career prospects.

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Modules

Individual study program

You are quite free to choose the modules during your exchange semesters in order to make up your individual focus.

Majors

Your specialist focus

In the third and sixth semester, you can choose to major in Technology or Business.

Time model

Full-time or part-time degree

You will complete the challenging and future-oriented degree program within three years on a full-time basis or within four years on a part-time basis.

Career prospects

Insight into the degree program

During the degree program, you will work on a wide range of projects for international companies.

Semester abroad

Intercultural skills

You will spend two semesters abroad – the third semester at a partner school in an Anglo-Saxon culture and the sixth semester at a partner school embedded in an Asian culture – in order to gain the intercultural skills and foreign language skills necessary to be able work for an international company.

Infrastructure

Modern infrastructure

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers various labs with state-of-the-art infrastructure where you can complete your project work. In fall 2019, the Lucerne School of Information Technology will move to a new campus with benchmark infrastructure.

Visa Information for International Students

Studying in Switzerland requires a visa. Information about the visa process are provided on this page.

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 hence an increasing level of international collaborations, 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 foreign subsidiaries
  • Technical IT consulting on an international basis
  • Acting as interface in global sourcing
Admission
  • You must provide evidence of English proficiency corresponding to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference, if you are a non-native speaker of English. Such evidence must be available by the end of July at the latest. Academic IELTS or TOEFL are recommended language certificates as these certificates are often a prerequisite for acceptance by host institutions. Cambridge First or Advanced and Pearson PTE are not known / accepted outside of Europe. If you are from Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Australia you are a native English speaker and we do not need a Certificate from you.
  • Commercial or technical vocational training with a vocational baccalaureate, or
  • Baccalaureate (with an interest in or flair for IT) with at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT- or business-related area, or
  • Specialized baccalaureate (specializing in IT or Business) with at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT- or business-related area, or
  • Graduate of an international school with at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT- or business-related area, or
  • Graduate with a diploma (specializing in Business or Technology) from a professional college, or
  • Equivalent foreign qualifications with at least one year of qualified professional experience in an IT- or business-related area
Application deadline

Fall semester 2023: Tuesday, 15 August 2023        (non EU/EFTA: Tuesday, 28 February 2023)

Commencement of studies

18 September 2023

Information events
Language of instruction
  • English
Student counselling
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees
  • CHF 670 nonrecurring fees
  • ca CHF 1'000 per semester (excl. teaching materials and excursions)
  • Semester fee for the semester at the partner university abroad: CHF 2,000
  • For the two semesters abroad additional cost of living/travelling will incur.

Overview of fees 

If you wish to pay your tuition fees using Bitcoin, please contact us on +41 41 228 42 42 or at info@hslu.ch.

International

International IT Management students spend 2 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 (3rd and 6th semester abroad)

Duration of studies

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

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

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

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