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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration International Programme
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– Between December and June, we conduct regular info events for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration International Programme. You can find further information and registration options on our website wirtschaft.bfh.ch.
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«Studying in a country with such high quality of education will definitely look good on my curriculum vitae and increase my chances of getting an international job.»
Thais Cordoso (Brazil), Student in the Bachelor of Science Business Administration International Programme
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Content
3 Editorial
4 Study programme at a glance
6 Profile of Business Administration 6 What is Business Administration? 6 Skills for professional qualification 7 Prospects and fields of work 7 After your studies
8 Structure of the bachelor programme 8 Course content 9 Full-time studies10 The full-time programme
12 Services and supplemental offers for students
20 Organisational aspects20 Admission requirements21 Fees & scholarships22 Schedule for the academic year24 Registration
25 The Bern University of Applied Sciences in figures
26 Contact
27 Location plan
Prof. Philipp BerchtoldHead of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree programme
3Welcome to the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH). We are very pleased that you are interested in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration International Programme.
A university degree places justifiably high demands on students. Success in a course of study only comes if you are curious about learning new things and are prepared to put the appropriate effort into acquiring the necessary skills. This requires the commensurate balance between work, life and study. Before beginning your studies consider how much time you will need or want to dedicate to your studies, to any work you may be planning and to leisure time.
Learning is an interactive process. Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with your lecturers and fellow students on what has been learned and on the insights gained, to question, discuss, develop and enhance the skills you acquire as you look to the future.
We consistently align our curriculum content to the subsequent profes- sional needs of graduates by imparting cutting-edge scientific know-ledge. This ensures that when you later become a specialist or manager you can make a significant contribution to your employer’s success.
Nowadays these needs include strong linguistic skills and the ability to work successfully in teams with different cultural backgrounds. Our International Programme allows you the option of completing your Business Administration degree in English international, multicultural classes.
Thank you for your interest and I hope to see you at the Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Editorial
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Study programme at a glance
Title Bachelor of Science in Business Administration International Programme with specialisation in (specialisation)
Specialisations – International Business Management (in English)
– Banking & Finance (in English)– Accounting & Controlling (in German)– Corporate Communication & Marketing
(in German)– Public & Non-Profit Management (in German)– Management in Practice: Strategy & Human
Resources (in German)Other specialisations are offered as part of double degree programmes at partner universities.
Commencement Once a year in calendar week 38 For new students in calendar week 37 (Induction Day)
Study model Full-time
Duration 6 semesters
Number of ECTS 180 ECTS credits
Teaching language English
Teaching location Bern
Fees & costs per semester Registration / matriculation (one-off): CHF 100Tuition fees: CHF 750Other charges: circa CHF 250
Each year our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Interna-tional Programme runs a class with students from Switzerland (national students) and abroad (international students). This mix allows us to create a teaching and learning environment that promotes language and intercultural skills. These two skills, coupled with a bachelor degree – ideally complemented with one or two semesters abroad – mean that our International Programme graduates become coveted employees by Switzerland’s global businesses and other multinational companies.
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Profile of Business Administration
What is Business Administration?Business Administration requires sophisticated, interdisciplinary and generalist skills. Its main focus is investigating companies and their interaction with their environment. As a branch of economic science it assumes that resources and assets are fundamentally scarce and accordingly require efficient utilisation. It investigates, describes, explains and addresses economic and business issues from the company perspective and, thanks to its practical orientation, it makes a contribution to supporting and helping companies in various everyday situations.
Skills for professional qualificationOn completing the programme– You will have a firm grasp of the basics of business administration as
well as expert knowledge in your chosen area of specialisation;– You will be able to recognise business issues in practice. You will be
able to analyse these issues, understand their interrelationships and resolve them;
– You will be capable of working efficiently and setting appropriate priorities;
– You will have the ability to reflect on your own behaviour and be able to manage multicultural teams and deal with conflict;
– You will be resilient and capable of adapting to new situations and requirements.
«I like that our students have new ideas, and that they are open to transforming themselves, students keep reinventing themselves, the International Programme gives the chance to see that the world is bigger.»
Alberto Rascon (Mexico), Professor of Finance
7Prospects and fields of work We will prepare you for a career as a specialist or senior executive. The skills taught are geared towards qualifying you as a professional and will allow you, after a brief training period, to take up an appropriate qualified position in business, administration or non-profit organisations. Our graduates work in regional, national and interna-tional service companies, such as banks, insurance companies, trust companies and management consultancies. They have careers in local, cantonal or federal administrations or become involved with non- profit organisations. Typical example roles are controlling, marketing, human resources, organisation and IT, often at management level.
After your studiesAfter obtaining your bachelors degree, there are a wide variety of career options in a very attractive national and international job market open to you.
A minority of students choose to go on and acquire a consecutive masters at the Bern University of Applied Sciences or another univer-sity at home or abroad.
The vast majority of our graduates find employment after qualifying. Their own professional development and the continuously changing demands of working life often mean they later seek additional further education in the form of a consecutive masters degree, an executive masters programme or some other type of further education. With a bachelors degree you will usually fulfil the entrance requirements for such a course of further education.
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Structure of the bachelor programme
Course content
Module groupsThe skills imparted in the curriculum are provided in modules. These are clustered by subject area into the following module groups:– Management, Organisation and Personnel– Accounting, Finance and Tax– Law, Economics, Public Management and Society– Methods– Business Information Systems– Marketing and Communication
Specialisations and bachelor thesisThe degree programme culminates in the final year with a specialisation and a bachelor thesis. You can select one of the following specialisations:– International Business Management (in English) – Banking & Finance (in English)– Accounting & Controlling (in German)– Corporate Communication & Marketing (in German)– Public & Non-profit Management (in German)– Management in Practice: Strategy & Human Resources (in German)
Other specialisations are offered as part of double degree programmes at partner universities.
You also write your bachelor thesis in your final academic year. This provides an in-depth academic review of a problem (usually one of a practical nature) which is ideally written on a topic related to your selected specialisation.
9Full-time studiesThe degree programme has a modular structure, i.e. it consists of individual modules (subjects). Each module is assigned a specific work- load. This workload is expressed in ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits, whereby one ECTS credit equates to a workload of 30 hours. If a module is assigned 3 ECTS credits, for instance, then classroom lectures (lessons), preparation and follow-up work (self-study) for E-learning units, the preparation of the proof of competence and the proof of competence itself would be considered as a workload of approximately 90 hours.
Full-time studies involves modules each academic year amounting to 60 ECTS credits which means, of course, that full-time studies are comparable to a full-time job with a workload of around 1800 working hours per year.
Full-time studies last for 3 years or 6 semesters.
Face-to-face lectures usually take place from Monday to Friday. Attendance times may differ in the block and examination weeks.
«The BFH International Programme totally fulfilled the wishes that I had for my studies. Completing it in English, studying for a year abroad and coming into contact with international students.»
Annina Gyger (Switzerland), Student in the Bachelor of Science Business Administration International Programme
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The full-time programme
Level 1 (Basic Level) Level 2 (Advanced Level) and Level 3 (Specialization Level)
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester 5th Semester 6th Semester
Module GroupLeadership and Organization
3Introduction to Business Administration – iBUA
3Introduction to Management and Organization Theory – iMOT
3Business Planning 1 – iBP1
3Business Planning 2 – iBP2
3Organizational Development – iORD
3Entrepreneurship – iENT
3Work and OrganizationalPsychology – iWOP
3Human Resource Management 1 – iHR1
3Human Resource Management 2 – iHR2
3International Management – iINM
3Leadership – iLEA
3Cross-Cultural Competency Development – iCCD
Module GroupAccounting, Finance, Tax
3Financial Accounting 1 – iFA1
3Financial Accounting 2 – iFA2
3Financial Management 1 – iFM1
3Financial Management – iFM2
3Tax Law – iTAX
3Financial Accounting 1 – iFA1
3Management Accounting 2 – iCO2
3Restructuring – iRES
Module GroupLaw, Economics, Public Management, Sociology
3International Law 1 – iIL 1
3Society, Economy, Politics – iSEP
3International Law 2 – iIL2
3Political Processes – iPOP
3International Law 3 – iIL3
3Business Ethics – iBET
3Microeconomics 1 – iME1
3Microeconomics 2 – iME2
3Macroeconomics 1 – iEC1
3Macroeconomics 2 – iEC2
3International Law 4 – iIL4
Module GroupMethods
3Mathematics for Economic Analysis 1 – iEA1
3Mathematics for Economic Analysis 2 – iEA2
3Statistics 1 – iST1
3Statistics 2 – iST1
3Methods and Skills in Communication – iMEC
3Methods and Skills in Scientific Studies – iMES
3Problem-solving and Decision Making – iPRO
3Project Management – iPMA
3Social Research Methods – iSRM
Module GroupBusiness Information Systems
3Business Information Systems 1 – iBS1
3Business Information Systems 2 – iBS2
3Business Information Systems 3 – iBS3
Module GroupMarketing and Communication
3Marketing 1 – iMR1
3Marketing 2 – iMR2
3Marketing 3 – iMR3
3Marketing 4 – iMR4
3Business English 1 – iBE1
3Business English 2 – iBE2
Elective Modules 3Elective Modules
3Elective Modules
3Elective Modules
3Elective Modules
Specialisations in English– Banking & Finance– International Business
ManagementSpecialisations in German– Accounting &
Controlling– Corporate
Communication & Marketing
– Public & Nonprofit Management
– Management in Practice: Strategy & Human Resources
3Major Module 1
3Major Module 3
3Major Module 2
3Major Module 4
3Minor Module 1
3Minor Module 3
3Minor Module 2
12Bachelor thesis – BTHE
Compulsory Modules Level 1 – Basic Level Level 2 – Advanced Level Level 3 – Specialization Level
Specialization Elective Modules Level 3 – Specialization Level
Elective Modules Elective modules can be used for compenstion.
3 Number of ECTS credits per module.
changes possible
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Level 1 (Basic Level) Level 2 (Advanced Level) and Level 3 (Specialization Level)
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester 5th Semester 6th Semester
Module GroupLeadership and Organization
3Introduction to Business Administration – iBUA
3Introduction to Management and Organization Theory – iMOT
3Business Planning 1 – iBP1
3Business Planning 2 – iBP2
3Organizational Development – iORD
3Entrepreneurship – iENT
3Work and OrganizationalPsychology – iWOP
3Human Resource Management 1 – iHR1
3Human Resource Management 2 – iHR2
3International Management – iINM
3Leadership – iLEA
3Cross-Cultural Competency Development – iCCD
Module GroupAccounting, Finance, Tax
3Financial Accounting 1 – iFA1
3Financial Accounting 2 – iFA2
3Financial Management 1 – iFM1
3Financial Management – iFM2
3Tax Law – iTAX
3Financial Accounting 1 – iFA1
3Management Accounting 2 – iCO2
3Restructuring – iRES
Module GroupLaw, Economics, Public Management, Sociology
3International Law 1 – iIL 1
3Society, Economy, Politics – iSEP
3International Law 2 – iIL2
3Political Processes – iPOP
3International Law 3 – iIL3
3Business Ethics – iBET
3Microeconomics 1 – iME1
3Microeconomics 2 – iME2
3Macroeconomics 1 – iEC1
3Macroeconomics 2 – iEC2
3International Law 4 – iIL4
Module GroupMethods
3Mathematics for Economic Analysis 1 – iEA1
3Mathematics for Economic Analysis 2 – iEA2
3Statistics 1 – iST1
3Statistics 2 – iST1
3Methods and Skills in Communication – iMEC
3Methods and Skills in Scientific Studies – iMES
3Problem-solving and Decision Making – iPRO
3Project Management – iPMA
3Social Research Methods – iSRM
Module GroupBusiness Information Systems
3Business Information Systems 1 – iBS1
3Business Information Systems 2 – iBS2
3Business Information Systems 3 – iBS3
Module GroupMarketing and Communication
3Marketing 1 – iMR1
3Marketing 2 – iMR2
3Marketing 3 – iMR3
3Marketing 4 – iMR4
3Business English 1 – iBE1
3Business English 2 – iBE2
Elective Modules 3Elective Modules
3Elective Modules
3Elective Modules
3Elective Modules
Specialisations in English– Banking & Finance– International Business
ManagementSpecialisations in German– Accounting &
Controlling– Corporate
Communication & Marketing
– Public & Nonprofit Management
– Management in Practice: Strategy & Human Resources
3Major Module 1
3Major Module 3
3Major Module 2
3Major Module 4
3Minor Module 1
3Minor Module 3
3Minor Module 2
12Bachelor thesis – BTHE
12 Preparation courses / learning circlesIf you wish to refresh their prior knowledge in business and financial accounting or business mathematics, we offer a preparatory course in the area of accounting in the summer, before studies commence, and, during the first academic year, we hold learning circles in business mathematics.
The goal of both is to refresh knowledge gained from the vocational baccalaureate. The contents are aligned to the bachelor studies.
Elective modulesElective modules are modules that you can attend on a voluntary basis alongside the regular modules on offer.
There are various elective modules currently ranging from Academic Writing in English, SAP Certification through to the Young Entrepreneur Exchange Project.Elective modules can be attended during the regular semesters.
Some elective modules are held in the lesson-free period as summer schools.
Services and supplemental offers for students
«For me, English is part of business and therefore it was a great opportunity for me to study in English. Apart from the fact that you can benefit enormously from a language point of view, you also have a great opportunity to interact positively with international students. »
Lars Wyss (Switzerland), Bachelor of the Business Administration International Programme
13International OfficeThe International Office is responsible for the following activities: – Developing and maintaining relationships with universities abroad– Providing information on exchange and mobility programmes
for students, faculty and staff – Facilitating the integration of international students – Planning and organizing international events– Enhancing the university’s international image
Partner universities / semester abroadThe Bern University of Applied Sciences Business School has numerous partner universities all over the world to enable student exchanges, lecturer exchanges and other joint projects as well as double degree opportunities. Exchanges involve studying one or two semesters (at the most) at another university. The courses you take during your exchange may be credited towards your degree at your home university. You can study at a university which we have a formal agreement with. These agreements may be bilateral between two universities or they may be part of the European ERASMUS (Swiss European mobility) programme. Students may also choose to study at a university of their choice where no agreement is in place. Please confirm requirements with the Interna-tional Office.
14 Studying abroad during your bachelor programme is a fantastic opportu-nity and there are a lot of exciting experiences waiting for students. The International Office supports outgoing students in following areas by: – Ensuring a certain number of study places abroad– Informing students about possibilities to study abroad– Providing information material and support when planning a
semester abroad– Nominating students to our partner institutions– Supporting students during their time abroad – Connecting former exchange students with BFH students interested in
studying abroad
If you are interested in studying abroad the International Office recom-mends you consult the information provided, such as the student handbook and information on the student intranet, as well as attending one of our information events during the semester. These should provide the answers to most of your questions.
Application Process:Students have to submit the application documents online via Move-On. They will then be invited to an interview. The interview (10 minutes) will take place one week after the application deadline. Thereafter the International Office will allocate the study places and confirm them with the successful applicants. You can find details of the application deadlines and download the application forms from the student intranet.
15Double-Degree-ProgrammeThe Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) has a double degree agreement with the Swedish Linnæus University (LNU), which gives selected students the opportunity to study their final year at LNU and thereby obtaining a degree from both institutions. Linnæus University is located in Kalmar and Växjö. Linnæus University is one of Sweden’s newest higher education institutions and has approxi-mately 40 000 students in 150 degree programmes with 2000 single- subject courses.Students that benefit from this double degree opportunity will not only be granted bachelor degrees from two different universities, but also acquire intercultural and professional knowledge as well as gaining valuable insight into a modern and dynamic business area. Interested students are welcome to apply for the double degree in the 3rd semester. The selection process will include personal interviews. Students (max. 5) are selected before calendar week 51. More informa-tion about the double degree is available on Sharepoint.
«Working with students from different countries and continents, from different systems, cultures and social conditions is both a challenge and an exciting enrichment for me, from which I am learning a lot.»
Aaron Braun (Switzerland), Lecturer for Strategic Management and Business Planning
16 International DaysOnce a year the Business School organizes an International Days Event. We invite guest lecturers from our partner universities.The International Days Event contributes to the internationalization of the curriculum and will offer all students the opportunity to have contact with international guest lecturers. This event falls within the concept of «Internationalisation@home» and targets particularly the non-mobile majority of our students.The approach of the International Days is «Team Teaching» which means that one lecturer from Bern University of Applied Sciences teaches together with one lecturer from our partner universities.This approach aims to– create the possibility to embed the guest lecturer within a current
module of one of our undergraduate programmes (BSc Business Administration, BSc Business Administration International Programme, BSc Business Information Technology).
– strengthen the academic cooperation between the BFH and our partner institutions.
– give students the opportunity to get to know lecturers from partner universities and benefit from their international expertise.
Certificate of Global CompetenceThis certification process gives students the opportunity to show that they are «globally competent individuals». To obtain the certificate, students need to provide evidence of their intercultural competence. Such competence enables you to cooperate more effectively with people from other cultures and thus also to act as a mediator between people from different cultural backgrounds. Not all students acquire the certificate via the same route. Students can align their activities with their personal and professional requirements and with their degree programme. More information is available on the student intranet.
17Career Services We accompany and support interested students with a range of services from the first day of study right through to their graduation via our Career Services– At the beginning of studies (Induction Day)– Dealing with challenges of studying (e.g. self-management or exam
preparation)– Preparing for job applications and interviews
E-learningThe learning platform Moodle is used to exchange information between students and lecturers and complements classroom instruction. Moodle can be used, amongst other things, to organize team work, access module scripts, lecture slides, self-study assignments, to submit papers or complete on-line practice exams.
LibraryThe library has a comprehensive range of business literature. Over 10 000 books, 80 print journals, DVDs, more than 30 000 E-books and 10 000 licensed trade periodicals are available to students around the clock: The library is connected to the network of libraries and infor- mation centres in Switzerland (NEBIS).
CafeteriaThe cafeteria is available to students during the semester with a wide range of snacks, lunches and drinks. There are also a number of vending machines to provide snacks outside cafeteria opening hours.
«You aren’t perhaps always totally aware of something like this when you are studying, but once you progress into working life you realise that this course doesn’t just impart theoretical knowledge, but also the ability to apply what you have learned in a professional environment.»
Hauke Krenz (Germany), Bachelor of the Business Administration International Programme, Order Management Specialist at Thomson Reuters
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«In the International Programme, you benefit greatly from contact with the international students. You can make new contacts and learn to think internationally. Compared with other students that gives me advantages in the professional world.»
Lara Zaugg (Switzerland), Student in the Bachelor of Science Business Administration International Programme
AlumniThe BFH Business Alumni has over 2000 members and is the umbrella organisation of former and active students of the Business School at Bern University of Applied Sciences.
The BFH Business Alumni represents the interests of its members and creates attractive opportunities for networking and exchange of experi- ence for the mutual benefit of all. To do this it forges close relations with the Business School at Bern University of Applied Sciences as well as the FH Schweiz (the umbrella organisation of universities of applied sciences in Switzerland) and the general public.
For further information please see www.abfh.ch.
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Organisational aspects
Admission requirementsApplicants with the following qualifications are eligible for direct admission to our degree programmes:
* The necessary professional experience must be for at least one year (full-time) in an administrative position in either the public or commercial sector.
Candidates without a secondary school certificate must provide evidence of having passed the federal vocational baccalaureate with a commercial or industrial orientation prior to commencement of studies. In the case of a Swiss Federal Vocational Bacca-laureate passed with a different orientation, then one year’s experience in a full-time administrative position in either the public or commercial sector is required.
Prior education Professional experience required*
Commercial vocational baccalaureate No
Industrial vocational baccalaureate No
Vocational baccalaureate with the new subject business and services
No
Other vocational baccalaureate Yes
University entrance qualification Yes
Vocational entrance qualification Yes
Higher technical education qualifications Yes
Equivalent domestic or foreign graduation
Yes
«Internationally oriented SMEs expect their employees to be inter- culturally competent. Our BBA International Programme, with its multicultural group of students and lecturers, ensures that you can develop and intensify your skills in this area on a day to day basis during your three-year degree programme.»
Debra Ali-Lawson (South Africa / Switzerland), Head of International Programme
21Entrance in a more advanced semester Graduates from one of the following higher vocational schools:– Higher Vocational School for Business– Higher Vocational School for Banking and Finance– Higher Vocational School for Tourism– A higher catering school or– A hotel management schoolwill be offered tailored admission.
Command of English Applicants must have a good command of English. BBA International Programme modules are taught in English. Students should not experience problems if they have at least a B2 level of English from their vocational qualification («Berufsmatura») or their higher educa- tion entrance qualification («gymnasiale Matura»). For all interested students who have a non-Swiss educational background, we expect an English level of at least B2 and recommend a level of C1. Please refer to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (www.coe.int/) for details on language competence levels.
Fees & scholarships
Fees & costs per semesterRegistration / matriculation (one-off charge) CHF 100Tuition fees CHF 750Fee for social and cultural facilities at the Bern University of Applied Sciences CHF 24Exam fee CHF 80Charge for materials CHF 95Voluntary contribution to the students’ association CHF 15
Students who leave the programme in mid-semester will be required to pay the full fees for that particular semester.
ScholarshipsBern University of Applied Sciences is an institution governed by Swiss scholarship law. Interested students can find further information on the procedure at the Bern University of Applied Sciences website bfh.ch.
22 Schedule for the academic year
Please note:* The block weeks and the normal examination
period in the autumn semester are usually in calendar weeks 2 or 3 to 5.
** The repeat date for the examinations in the autumn semester is in the week commencing Easter Monday. The block week and the International Days Event in the spring semester are always held in the week before Easter Friday. These weeks move accordingly each calendar year.
Lesson-free days:– Easter (Friday to Monday)– Ascension (Thursday to Saturday)– Whitsun (Monday)
Autumn semester
Spring semesterFeb March April May June July August September
Calendar week 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37Face-to-face study
Non-attendance period
Block week **
Proof of competence (Normal date / postponed date)
**
September October November December January FebruaryCalendar week 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Induction Day and Welcome Week
Face-to-face study
Non-attendance period
Block week *
Proof of competence (Normal date / postponed date)
* * *
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Autumn semester
Spring semesterFeb March April May June July August September
Calendar week 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37Face-to-face study
Non-attendance period
Block week **
Proof of competence (Normal date / postponed date)
**
September October November December January FebruaryCalendar week 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Induction Day and Welcome Week
Face-to-face study
Non-attendance period
Block week *
Proof of competence (Normal date / postponed date)
* * *
Lectures commence in calendar week 38 in the autumn semester and in calendar week 8 in the spring semester.
During the 14-week lecture period you will be expected to attend face-to-face lessons. In addition you are required to do individual and guided self-study (including exam preparation) during the semester. Certain modules may be take place in the block weeks.
24 RegistrationRegistration for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is done online at bfh.ch/registration.The regular registration deadline is 31 March. Late applications may be considered, depending on availability.
Own notebook / paperlessA prerequisite for study is that you possess your own notebook and have access to broadband internet. All teaching materials are available for students on Moodle .
Recognition of external study achievementsUpon written request, equivalent coursework can be recognised if evidence shows that it was achieved within the tertiary education sector. Investigation of the request will only be undertaken after commencement of studies. The deadline for submission is 31 July prior to commencement of studies.
Guest studentsDepending on availability, members of the public can enrol for modules. They pay CHF 150 per ECTS credit (1 ECTS credit equates to 30 hours work).
«Teaching in the International Programme is stimulating and refreshing. The cultural diversity creates an unique learning environment.»
Stefan Grösser (Germany), Lecturer for Strategic Management
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The Bern University of Applied Sciences in figures
Facts & figures
Students by study specialisation
As of 2013
As of 2014
Established 1. Oktober 1997
Funding body Canton Bern
Bachelor degree programmes 29
Master degree programmes 21
Teaching language German, French and English
Students 6598
Proportion of females 41 %
Employees 2243
Departement Students
Business, Health, Social Work 2909
Engineering and IT 1253
Architecture, wood and construction 629
Bern University of the Arts / Abegg Foundation
1009
School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
614
Swiss Federal Institute of Sports Magglingen SFISM
184
Total 6598
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Contact
Address and Administration opening hours
LocationBern University of Applied SciencesBusiness SchoolBrückenstrasse 733005 Bern
Telephone +41 31 848 34 [email protected]
Opening hours during the semesterAdministration:Mondays to Fridays 9.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 16.00Closed on Wednesday afternoonTelephone:Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 17.00Wednesday 8.00 to 12.00Friday 8.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 16.00
Access to the buildingThe BFH card grants students 24-hour access to all buildings.
For more information, visit our websitewirtschaft.bfh.ch
«The International Programme is a cornerstone in the internationalisation process in the Business School. It provides non-mobile students the opportunity to engage with students from other cultures.»
Jacqueline Bürki (South Africa / Switzerland), Head of International Office
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How to reach usBrückenstrasse is a ten minute walk from Bern railway station. The «Marzilibahn» funicular takes you from Bundeshaus-West to the Marzili district on the banks of the Aare river. Brückenstrasse is just 450 metres away from the lower station. In the evenings, bus line 30 runs between the station and the Marzili district (Dampfzentrale stop).
Parking places cannot be provided to students.
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Degree programme– Bachelor of Science in Business Administration– Bachelor of Science in Business Administration International Programme– Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology– Master of Science in Business Administration– Master of Science in Business Information Technology
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Applied research– National and International Research and Pilot Projects– Application-oriented Projects with Public and Industry Partners– Facilitation of Standardisation Projects– Coordination of Innovation Projects