10 advantages of training as a business economist HF

The part-time degree course in Business Administration HF at a university of applied sciences requires an apprenticeship qualification with an EFZ in the commercial sector or the completion of a commercial secondary school. In contrast to studying at a university of applied sciences, a vocational baccalaureate or high school diploma is not required. Another advantage of studying at a higher technical college for business is that, unlike a higher technical examination, no management experience is required as an admission requirement. It is therefore possible to be admitted to this course with relevant commercial work experience and to complete this comprehensive and generalist course. Those who graduate with a Federal Diploma in Business Administration HF are in a position to take on a responsible management position in an SME, large company or in public administration.

Summary of the most important advantages of the HF degree program in Business Administration:

  1. The HF Business Economist course is recognized by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI and leads to the federally protected title of HF Business Economist
  2. Persons from all professions, including non-commercial ones, are admitted. All that is required is relevant professional experience in a commercial field.
  3. The HF Business Administration degree course lasts three years and can be completed in many different time models in the evening, on individual weekdays, on Saturdays or in modules
  4. Many schools with modularized courses offer the opportunity to acquire further certificates during the course of study, such as IPMA (project management), BEC (business English), SVF management diploma (module of management specialist training).
  5. Business economists HF are generalists in management and leadership who approach challenging tasks from an economic, social and ecological perspective, manage change processes and are able to communicate with all stakeholders in a coordinating, supportive and motivating manner.
  6. Tuition fees are subsidized by the cantons, which significantly reduces the cost of education.
  7. With a diploma in business administration from a higher technical college, it is possible to transfer to a Bachelor's degree course in business administration at a university of applied sciences
  8. In addition to the generalist basic training in Business Administration HF, more and more schools are offering the option of specializations such as Banking, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources or General Management
  9. Case studies, comprehension exams, doctoral exams and the dissertation are spread throughout the course, avoiding the stress of a final, all-important final exam
  10. The teachers are proven experts, have a lot of practical experience and can give you individual tips.

Overview of HF Business Administration schools