Master of Science in Business and Economics
Bern, Switzerland
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Business and Economics builds on bachelor study. It joins Business Administration and Economics, covering economic modeling, empirical analysis, accounting, finance, innovation, marketing, personnel management, pricing, and organization. It's a mono programme of 90 ECTS completed in three semesters; you must earn at least 30 ECTS in each department and can't take a minor.
Career Outcomes: You’ll be prepared for roles in industry, public policy, and research. Potential careers include management consultant, financial analyst, corporate strategist, economist, marketing manager, HR analyst, policy advisor, and PhD candidate. Employers can include firms, public institutions, think tanks, NGOs.
The Master’s program builds on previous knowledge relating to business and economics obtained in a Bachelor’s degree program.
The “Master of Science in Business and Economics” covers the interrelated subjects of Business Administration and Economics. Students learn how to apply formal economic modeling and empirical analysis to obtain insights into the functioning of companies and markets, covering a comprehensive range of topics including accounting, finance, innovation, marketing, personnel management, pricing, and organization. The program is offered jointly by the departments of Business Administration and Economics. It is a mono program (90 ECTS) and can be completed in a standard study period of three semesters. As a result, it is not possible to take on a minor subject. Students may choose a particular focus area or opt for a broader selection of courses, the only requirement being that a minimum of 30 ECTS are obtained in each of the two departments. Business Administration courses offer students an in-depth understanding of the functioning of modern enterprises. Students can choose from a rich array of topics such as accounting and controlling, corporate strategy, financing and capital structure, marketing, and organization, to name just a few. All the courses place an emphasis on empirical methods and/or analytic reasoning based on economic theory.
