An MSE in Business Engineering equips you to master challenging tasks along the entire value chain – from materials procurement to the delivery of finished products – in both industry and the service sector.
Outline of profession
The MSE in Business Engineering prepares you for a career in industrial or service enterprises or in consulting. You will take on senior level responsibilities in designing industrial goods and services, or in overseeing the operations and systems through which these goods and services are produced and delivered. You will learn to use quantitative models and data to transform and optimize products, processes, and business models. You will also learn to leverage digital technologies for their implementation and control, thereby creating new opportunities to generate revenue and value for any business.
Profile contents
The Business Engineering profile covers a wide range of subject areas such as:
Generic Topics
• Project Management
• Sustainability and Circular Economy
• Business Development
• Business and Data Analysis
• Technology and Innovation Management
Product-Related Topics
• Product Management
• Service Engineering
• Marketing and Sales
Processes and Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Production Management
• Automation and Optimization of Processes
Quality and Risk
• Quality Management
• Risk and Reliability Engineering
Professional Skills
The MSE in Business Engineering enables you to combine product and process engineering with business data analytics and digital technologies to define, develop, deliver and sell products, solutions and services. By considering relevant technological and business constraints as well as risk, quality, and lifecycle perspectives, you will be able to effectively plan, analyze and manage industrial and service systems. You will also gain the skills to professionally manage projects and take on leadership responsibilities.
Entry skills and enrolment process
Specific qualifications are required to enrol in this profile. Students holding one of the following bachelor’s degrees with above-average marks generally fulfil these entry requirements.
- BSc in Industrial Engineering
- BSc in Business Engineering
- or equivalent BSc
Assessment of entry qualifications is part of the enrolment process of each school. Students who do not hold one of the above-mentioned bachelor’s degrees will be individually assessed for their suitability by the relevant University of Applied Sciences.
Recommended theory modules
The theory modules comprise 30 out of 90 ECTS. The modules are taught by professors from all over Switzerland at various locations. You will take these modules together with other MSE students. You can find the recommended theory modules for the MSE, Business Engineering profile here.
Additional skills relative to Bachelor of Science
Compared to a bachelor’s degree, the MSE in Business Engineering equips you with additional competencies in applying scientific concepts, methods and tools. While BSc programs mainly focus on competencies needed to work at an operational level, the MSE program provides the expertise required to tackle more technically demanding tasks and to contribute at a strategic level.
Discover more
Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) offering the Business Engineering (BE) profile are shown below. Find out more about the courses of study at the individual UASs.
Study language
English and German or French. Refer to the respective module description for further details.
Main focus
- Product Management & Digital Solutions: Build customer-centric products and services and bring ideas to market.
- Process Management with Data Science: Use data and AI to boost efficiency and decisions.
- Production Management and Maintenance Strategies: Optimize operations with smart maintenance.
- Sustainability Management: Create sustainable solutions with real impact.
- Supply Chain Management: Build resilient, digitally connected supply chains.
- Innovation and Startup Management: Drive innovation from idea to growth.
Study language
Theory modules: English
Technical specialization: mostly German
Main focus
- In this practice-oriented program, you will learn how to use digital technologies, quantitative models and data to control, transform and optimize product developments, processes and business models.
- Topics such as innovation, AI, digitalization, sustainable production, logistics and supply chain are part of the program and are applied in practical projects.
- During your studies, you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into your chosen areas of interest and expand your network.
Study language
German and English
Main focus
The graduates leverage engineering and user-centred approaches to supply and develop products, services and businesses. Taking into account relevant technological and business constraints and opportunities and viewing issues from a risk, quality, and lifecycle perspective and use Design Thinking, Lean Start-up and agile approaches.
Study language
English
Main focus
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Operations and Production Management
- Service Engineering
- Business and Production Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Life Cycle Management
Study language
English
Main focus
- Digital transformation of production systems
- Design and optimization of Production Systems
- Industrial sustainability
- Customer driven collaborative production networks
Study language
Mix English / German (English only possible)
Main focus
- Industrial Product and Process Innovation
- Service Engineering
- Industrial Engineering: Production, SCM/Logistics, Quality/Reliability, Technical Assets
- Traffic and Mobility, Smart Cities and Regions
- Sustainable Energy Systems: New Business Models, DSM