Master of Science in Engineering - Business science

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Master of Science in Engineering - Business Engineering

The profile in Business Engineering of the Master of Science in Engineering prepares for a future in a company active in industry, service sector or consulting, where to perform tasks in Business Development and Business Engineering occupying managerial positions.

The MSE study profile in Business Engineering prepares to use engineering and design approaches to innovate, produce and deliver products and services. 

Graduates can develop business models as well as plan, analyse and control the industrial and service systems involved. They are able to consider relevant technological and business restrictions and opportunities and to address them from a risk, quality and life cycle perspective.  

The curriculum also provides in-depth knowledge of management information systems, decision support methods and business and industry-related analyses. It therefore teaches advanced methodological and problem solving skills to prepare students for future roles as team leaders or project managers in various industries and occupations.

 Topics covered during the course of study include:
  • Technology and innovation management;
  • Business and production management;
  • Service Engineering Data, business and production analytics;
  • Supply Chain Management;
  • Life Cycle Management.

Educational perspectives

The Master of Science in Engineering is the highest degree conferred by a university of applied sciences in Switzerland in the fields of engineering and IT.

MSE graduates can continue their education with a PhD at Swiss or international universities and polytechnics, as well as through continuing education courses:
  • Master of Advanced Studies (MAS)
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS)
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Professional perspectives

SUPSI graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering with a profile in Business Engineering can find employment in the following activities and professional fields:
  • Business Development;
  • Business Engineering;
  • Quality, risk, technology and innovation management;
  • Life cycle management;
  • Logistics;
  • Supply Chain Management. 

The planning of the study programme is carried out by the students with the support of the advisor assigned at the beginning of the course.

Theoretical modules

30 ECTS

Modules of 3 credits each divided into three areas:
  • 3 FTP modules (fundamental theoretical principles)
  • 4 TSM modules (technical and scientific skills specific to the chosen profile)
  • 2 CM modules (context modules)
  • 1 module of your choice from FTP, TSM and CM

Specialization modules

30 ECTS

Modules that vary according to the specialization profile.This part of the curriculum allows for an in-depth study of specific topics and an approach to the world of practice by working on individual projects, group projects or by attending seminars and Summer Schools.

Thesis

30 ECTS

Enables the skills acquired during the course of study to be put into practice and further developed.
The work undertaken must meet high methodological, conceptual and scientific requirements. The thesis takes the form of a project assigned by a company, organisation or a research assignment awarded within the university of applied sciences.

The MSE specialization profile in Business Engineering is generally eligible for students with one of the following Bachelor's degrees:
  • BSc in Industrial Engineering
  • BSc in Business Engineering

The eligibility of applicants and candidates will be checked individually.

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