ZHAW offers a Master`s programme in Management and Law, aimed at students with a bachelor`s degree in business law, applied law or business administration. The study program, which deals with topics at the interface of management and law, is an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented study program and prepares students for challenging tasks in strategic, operational and legal change and project management. The languages of instruction are German and English (50% each). This Master opens career prospects in middle and senior management. With a Bachelor of Business Law, you will be admitted directly to the Master of Management and Law. If you hold a Bachelor of Applied Law or Business Administration, admission is subject to additional requirements. VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows students to access the ZHAW School of Management and Law`s secure servers via an unsecured internet connection and thus access the school`s IT infrastructure and services. ZHAW SML positions itself as a responsible business school and contributes to the sustainable development of society. The Master`s program in Management and Law allows you to continue working a 50% job. After completing this two-year course, you will not only have a master`s degree, but will also have gained valuable work experience. If you prefer to do a 70-80% job, you can complete your studies in six semesters. The MSc in Management and Law is offered jointly with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences. You will benefit from the expertise of two leading universities at the interface of management and law.

Classes are taught in German and English (50% each). The programme focuses on business internationalisation as well as intercultural management and leadership. Students acquire the necessary skills to apply their management knowledge and methodological know-how in practice-oriented research and consulting projects. We encourage and maintain personal contacts with our stakeholders (*) to support cooperation. (*) Stakeholders include business customers, universities, other ZHAW schools and departments, sponsors, chambers of commerce, media, professional societies, official bodies and professional associations. “This Master`s programme is strongly oriented towards the `real life` of international business and provides students with all the management tools necessary for a successful career.” The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) offers internationally recognized bachelor`s and master`s programs as well as a wide range of continuing education programs. All our programs and courses meet the high standards of the Swiss education system. At the same time, they are internationally oriented and promote global perspectives. Since 2015, SML is proud to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, SML has been represented in the famous Financial Times ranking since 2020 – including the “European Business School Rankings”, which lists the best European business schools. A Master`s degree in Management and Law promotes advanced strategic and operational skills and provides the methodological skills necessary to use legal instruments effectively and efficiently. You will immerse yourself in the intricacies of international standards and cross-border issues and issues.

You will learn how to understand risk factors, deal with them appropriately, and apply the law as a control and management tool. You will further develop your skills in the areas of planning, strategy, organisation and financing as well as implementation and monitoring. Our educational programs and research in management and law enable entrepreneurial action and contribute to solving societal challenges. We stand for Swiss excellence with a global reach. The world is becoming faster, more connected and more complex. This Master`s programme at the intersection of management and law will help you prepare you for challenging roles in strategic, operational and legal change and project management. We offer innovative, interdisciplinary and intellectually stimulating training in management, economics and law, enabling our graduates to compete successfully in the national and international environment. The Master of Science in Business Administration – Major in Business Development is designed in such a way that students meet the requirements of future-oriented and sustainable development-oriented management and competently support transformative organizational processes in companies. In addition, students are able to apply, think critically and further develop new design approaches and business development concepts in a way that is appropriate to the situation.

Qualify for leadership roles in strategic areas of property management. Learn how to develop effective solutions, manage business relationships and benefit from excellent career prospects. By choosing a specialization (major) such as economics and finance or digitalization and sustainability, you can personalize your study experience. The programme focuses on business internationalisation as well as intercultural management and leadership. Students acquire the necessary skills to apply their management knowledge and methodological know-how in practice-oriented research and consulting projects. Graduates are well prepared for entrepreneurial challenges in interdisciplinary and intercultural environments. This Master is an intensive full-time one-year study programme in English and is among the Financial Times` Top 100 Masters in Management. Close cooperation with companies allows our students to work on practical solutions for international management. This program enables students to acquire strong skills in IT management, strategic and operational process management, and project and change management. Students may specialize in knowledge and information management, IT governance, or risk and compliance. This practice-oriented master`s programme is based on scientific grounds.

Students gain the knowledge and skills they need to become experts in accounting and management control. The programme ensures that graduates have an in-depth knowledge of financial management and have the technical and methodological skills to make a significant contribution to the successful management of a business. This master`s programme opens up interesting opportunities for professional development and advancement in the financial sector. Students will gain a deeper and broader understanding of finance, investing, alternative investments and risk management, and develop their theoretical understanding and analytical skills. Bachelor`s degree in business administration or comparable field with a high proportion of general management subjects. Individual assessment of cognitive skills and motivation. English skills: “Interdisciplinary education is the future. I enjoy teaching in this excellent master`s program with its unique combination of management and law. The program combines management and legal competence, mainly in strategic, operational and legal project management and change management. It is characterized by its scientific foundations and practical orientation, which together create ideal conditions for successful professional development in administrative, intersectoral and interdisciplinary functions.