Self-test: Is the "Business Administration Bachelor (FH)" course the right one for me?
Would you like to study for a Bachelor of Business Administration at a university of applied sciences?
Take the test now and find out in our free and non-binding self-test whether working as a business economist matches your interests and whether you are on the right path with a degree in business administration.
What does the day-to-day work of business economists look like?
Business economists FH can work in all areas of business and in companies in all sectors. They are trained to work in management with tasks in the field of business administration. As an assistant to the management or in a staff position, they analyze the course of business, evaluate data and statistics and calculate key figures. As head of operational accounting, they are responsible, for example, for the annual financial statements, balance sheet and income statement, prepare cost and performance calculations and calculate the profitability of products and services. A management function in the IT or HR area involves personnel management tasks, personnel selection and responsibility for the company's IT strategy.
As a contact person for business partners and external bodies, they represent the company, lead negotiations and prepare strategic decisions. Within the company or the Group, they are the contact person for managers and advise them on business management issues.
The specific job profiles for business economists are varied and very diverse.
Question 1:
Do the activities described meet your expectations? Would you like to work as a business economist FH?
Great! If you like the actual job, the industry basically suits you. Then the next question is whether this degree course is just right for you.
By the way: If you are looking for further suitable training opportunities after successfully completing your Bachelor of Business Administration degree, take a look at theEducational counseling offerfrom Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.
Based on your answers in the questionnaire, our educational advisors will make suitable suggestions for courses, seminars or training programs and provide a helpful overview of the various educational levels. They are also on hand to answer any questions you may have about the Swiss education system.
If you only like the job to a limited extent or only individual parts of it, you could think about what interests you the most. And then look at the following related courses to see if there is one that appeals to you even more:
- Business Communication Bachelor (FH)
- Facility Management Bachelor (FH)
- Hospitality Bachelor (FH)
- Bachelor of Tourism (FH)
- Business Informatics Bachelor (FH)
- Industrial Engineering Bachelor (FH)
- Business Psychology Bachelor (FH)
- Business Law Bachelor (FH)
Another option: take a look at relevant job advertisements. You may find that they only ask you to do the tasks that suit you better, in which case you are in the right place with this further training. Remember: In practically every job, there are activities that are less interesting. It is important to make sure that these do not predominate.
If you don't like the activities in the description, you might want to look into other degree programs. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection.
Why don't you also take a look at ourGuide "Finding your own calling"and let yourself be inspired.
Target group and skills: Who is the Bachelor of Business Administration program at a university of applied sciences suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?
The Bachelor of Business Administration program is suitable for the following groups of people:
- Commercial professionals with a vocational baccalaureate who wish to prepare for a management position
- People who aspire to a position as a specialist in the field of business administration
Prospective Business Economists FH should have the following personal qualities and skills:
- Business management thinking
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Decisiveness
Question 2:
Do you belong to one of the target groups of this Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration and do you have the necessary personal qualities?
Great! Find out in the next step whether you meet the admission requirements to study Business Administration.
- If you do not belong to any of the above-mentioned groups, you cannot directly pursue the UAS Business Administration degree. In this case, take a look at the following further education options and degree programs in related fields to see if you can find something that better suits your interests:
- Management Assistant (BP)
- Specialist in finance and accounting (BP)
- SME Management Specialist (BP)
- Management Specialist (BP)
- HR Specialist (BP)
- Marketing Specialist (BP)
- Technical Business Management Assistant (BP)
- Trustee (BP)
- Administrative specialist (BP)
- Business economist (HF)
- Hôtelier-Restaurateur / Hôtelier-Restaurateurin (HF)
- Marketing Manager (HF)
- Legal Specialist (HF)
- Insurance economist (HF)
- Business Information Systems Specialist (HF)
- Why not also take a look at ourGuide to various topics.
- If you do not have the necessary personal qualities and skills, you will not be happy in the role of a Business Economist FH. Look out for other further training courses that are better suited to your personal qualities and skills. On Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch you will find numerous courses and suitable providers.
- If you are unsure whether you are well suited to this profession, it is best to talk to experienced people such as career advisors. You can find suitable providers of career advice and career coaching here:
Requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration program at a university of applied sciences:
As a rule, the following admission requirements* are demanded for a degree course in Business Administration:
- Federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ) and vocational baccalaureate in business and services.
Or
- Other vocational baccalaureate, gymnasiale Matura, Fachmatura and relevant one-year internship/work experience in the commercial sector
Or
- Graduates of a higher technical college (HF) in the same or a related subject area
Note:Some universities of applied sciences offer preliminary courses (e.g. mathematics, English, accounting)
In general, universities of applied sciences offer direct, i.e. examination-free admission, as well as a so-called admission procedure (e.g. entrance examination, admission "sur dossier", i.e. examination of personal documents). In addition: Depending on previous education and experience, it is sometimes possible to have credits recognized. The decision on this lies with the universities of applied sciences.
*Good to know: The respective universities of applied sciences decide independently on the admission procedure for Bachelor of Business Administration courses. They can largely design their courses themselves. Institutional accreditation in accordance with the Higher Education Funding and Coordination Act (HFKG) (Chapter 5.) of the federal government is a prerequisite for the designation right "university of applied sciences" or "university" and "university of teacher education", the granting of federal contributions and program accreditation.
Question 3:
Do you meet the requirements for admission?
Great! Then you can start your Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Find out about the next possible start date.
- If you do not have a qualification at upper secondary level, there are still ways: even as an adult, it is possible to obtain the Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) or a general qualification at upper secondary level. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance"
- If you have a federally recognized apprenticeship qualification without a vocational baccalaureate, you can catch up on the vocational baccalaureate. Many of the cantonal vocational baccalaureate schools offer special BM2 courses for qualified professionals, which last approx. 4 semesters (part-time) or 2 semesters (full-time).Hereyou will find an overview of the cantonal websites. You also have the opportunity to take the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate examination after individual preparation. You can find more informationhere.
Please also take a look at our self-tests:- You catch up on the vocational baccalaureate:Vocational baccalaureate self-test
- You catch up on the gymnasiale Matura:Matura schools for adults Self-test
- If you are not sure whether your professional experience will be recognized as work experience for the degree course in Business Administration FH, clarify your chances directly with the university of your choice.
- If you have little or no professional experience, you have the following options:
- Look for a relevant job to gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If you know someone from your private or professional environment who works in the relevant field, ask this person for tips and whether he/she would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
- If you do not have a qualification at upper secondary level, there are still ways: even as an adult, it is possible to obtain the Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) or a general qualification at upper secondary level. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance"
- If you have a federally recognized apprenticeship qualification without a vocational baccalaureate, you can catch up on the vocational baccalaureate. Many of the cantonal vocational baccalaureate schools offer special BM2 courses for qualified professionals, which last approx. 4 semesters (part-time) or 2 semesters (full-time).Hereyou will find an overview of the cantonal websites. You also have the opportunity to take the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate examination after individual preparation. You can find more informationhere.
Please also take a look at our self-tests:- You catch up on the vocational baccalaureate:Vocational baccalaureate self-test
- You catch up on the gymnasiale Matura:Matura schools for adults Self-test
- If you are not sure whether your professional experience will be recognized as work experience for the degree course in Business Administration FH, clarify your chances directly with the university of your choice.
- If you have little or no professional experience, you have the following options:
- Look for a relevant job to gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If you know someone from your private or professional environment who works in the relevant field, ask this person for tips and whether he/she would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
Subject matter and content of the course
The respective university of applied sciences is basically free to design the Bachelor of Business Administration program. It is therefore quite possible that the subject matter may differ slightly from university of applied sciences to university of applied sciences. The thematic focus of the course content may also vary slightly.
As a rule, the following contents are covered in a Business Administration degree course:
- Business Administration (BWL)
- Economics (VWL)
- Management
- Management and organization
- Law
- Business informatics
- Marketing and communication
- Information management
- Mathematics and statistics
After the assessment phase in the first year of study, students then have the opportunity to choose a specialization in the main course.
Here is a selection (note: the specializations are also determined by the respective university of applied sciences, so there may be differences):
- Accounting & Controlling
- Banking & Finance
- General Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing & Communications
- Taxation
- Tourism
- Etc.
Question 4:
Are you interested in this content, would you like to acquire knowledge in these subject areas?
Great! You can look forward to exciting and instructive hours in which you will broaden your knowledge horizon and skills - aspects that are in demand on the job market and increase your career and salary opportunities.
If you are only partially interested in the content of the Business Administration FH course, don't throw your arms up in the air straight away. Many people do. As the course content varies from university of applied sciences to university of applied sciences, it is best to compare the course content of the different providers. There may be a course that suits you after all.
Obviously, the typical course content on the way to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at a university of applied sciences is not your cup of tea. Take a look at other training or further education programs instead. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a wide range of options.
Costs and financing of further training
The costs vary depending on the provider, training location and training model and also depend on the sponsorship of the university of applied sciences (public, semi-private, private). In general, the following costs can be expected for the 6-8 semester Bachelor of Business Administration course:
- Course feesFees: between CHF 700 and CHF 1000 per semester (public school) for residents of Switzerland. Students from abroad must expect higher course fees.
- Application/registration feebetween CHF 200.- and CHF 300.-
- Examination fees (per semester)are normally included in the course fees
- Additional costsSome providers charge extra costs for teaching materials, training documents, copies/printouts, student ID/campus card, etc. Please contact the university of your choice directly to find out what extra costs you can expect.
Question 5:
Are you able to pay between CHF 700 and CHF 1000 per semester?
- Great! Here's another tip: If you are able to pay the full amount in advance, ask the school of your choice whether they offer a special discount for full payment in advance.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, cantons, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissand the procedure for this can be found in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
- Most schools allow you to pay your tuition fees in installments. The schools usually charge a small surcharge for paying in installments.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, cantons, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissand the procedure for this can be found in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on the awarding of scholarships can be foundhere. (Note: The scholarship office in your canton of residence is responsible for awarding scholarships).
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
- First take a closer look at the schools you are considering and clarify what costs you would actually have to expect and inquire about the possibility of paying in installments.
- Information on financial support options from the employer, federal government, cantons, foundations or through loans from the Education Promotion FoundationEducaSwissand the procedure for this can be found in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- You can obtain information about scholarship opportunitieshere.
Duration of study, training model, number of teaching hours, teaching format and learning effort
- Duration of studies and training model:The Bachelor of Business Administration degree program has a modular structure and lasts 6 semesters in the full-time model or at least 8 semesters in the part-time model (in addition, a professional activity of at least 50% is usually required; 60% to max. 80% is recommended).
- Number of lessons:Academic achievements are recorded in ECTS points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System Points), a type of tool for the standardized study structure of Bachelor's and Master's degree courses at universities. As a rule, 180 ECTS points are required for a Bachelor's degree, which corresponds to 4,500-5,400 hours of work. (One ECTS point corresponds to a student workload of 25 to 30 working hours). This includes all study units such as lectures, tutorials, exercises, coursework, semester examinations, etc.
- Teaching format:In addition to traditional classroom teaching, many universities of applied sciences now also offer online courses and forms of learning.
- Learning effort:You should allow sufficient time to prepare for and follow up on the lessons and for self-study - how much depends on your prior knowledge, working style, learning speed and chosen training model.
Question 6:
Can you find the time to study?
Great!
Tip for self-study: Set yourself realistic daily or weekly targets and think about a small reward when you have achieved them. A good study strategy not only motivates you, but also protects you from chaotic, stressful study days and nights shortly before the exam.
If you do not have enough time, look for schools where you can extend your studies by individual arrangement. This would allow you to spread your studies over a longer period of time.
If you still don't have enough time, check whether you can create space for yourself elsewhere. Perhaps someone close to you can take on certain tasks for you for the duration of your training.
Degree, diploma and title
During the Bachelor of Business Administration program, the respective modules are completed with a performance assessment. These can be semester or module examinations, project or seminar work, papers, presentations, discussions and case studies.
The final qualification procedure of a Business Administration degree program consists of a Bachelor's thesis. This is an independent written work, which is written by the students individually and usually in the last two semesters of study. The thesis deals with a topic from the subject area and should demonstrate that the students are able to work on a task in a scientifically well-founded manner and independently within a given period of time and in compliance with the formal requirements. As a rule, the Bachelor's thesis is defended in a presentation.
Here too, the respective university of applied sciences determines the details.
Diploma and title
Students who have earned at least 180 ECTS credits and have passed the Bachelor's thesis and presentation in Bachelor of Business Administration are awarded a Bachelor's degree from a federally accredited university of applied sciences and are entitled to use the title "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Business Administration" or "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Business Administration".
Question 7:
Do you have the confidence to pass the assessment and the Bachelor's examination?
Great!
Here are some general success factors on the way to a new training qualification:
- Regular attendance of lessons
- Actively contribute your questions, don't leave anything half-understood in the room
- Interest in the topic and active participation in class
- Detailed preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
- Committed cooperation in group work, processing of case studies, etc.
- Participation in learning groups for regular exchange
- Intensive exam preparation: practise exam situations and gain important exam experience, e.g. with old exams.
Tip:Here you will find helpful information on the question: "Studying - and then?"
If you are unsure because you are coming from a completely different background or have not been entirely successful with math and science subjects so far, find out about the possibilities of a preliminary math course.
We also recommend that you attend an information event on this course.
Arrange a personal consultation appointment with the school of your choice. Explain your interest and your concerns and see how your counterpart reacts to which points and what they recommend.
Ask the school management about support options. Also consider whether you would like other support, for example from coaches or autogenic/mental training.
You can find suitable providers here:
Here are some general success factors on the way to a new training qualification:
- Regular attendance of lessons
- Actively contribute your questions, don't leave anything half-understood in the room
- Interest in the topic and active participation in class
- Detailed preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
- Committed cooperation in group work, processing of case studies, etc.
- Participation in learning groups for regular exchange
- Intensive exam preparation: practise exam situations and gain important exam experience, e.g. with old exams.
Tip:Here you will find helpful information on the question: "Studying - and then?"
If you are not at all confident about passing the final exam but would like to complete the course, it is best to arrange a personal consultation with the school of your choice. Explain your interest and your concerns and see how your counterpart reacts to which points and what they recommend.
Ask the school of your choice whether there are any support options for you.
Also consider whether you would like other support, such as coaching or autogenic/mental training.
You can find suitable providers here:
No, the course leading to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration does not suit you. What a pity? - Perhaps not, because there are so many other options for further education. One or the other would certainly suit you much better.
Check which other training or further education courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Training for a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is probably not the right further education goal for you.
Are you surprised or disappointed? Perhaps take the test again and see where your ideas or possibilities deviate from the ideal career. Perhaps this will point you in the direction of more suitable training or further education.
Then see what other training or further education courses interest you. ToEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
That's a half-hearted result: working as a business economist doesn't seem ideal for you. Or is it perhaps the form of training that doesn't appeal to you or isn't a good organizational fit?
See which other training or further education courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Training for a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is not ideal for you - or is it?
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