Self-test Industrial Engineering and Management with a Bachelor's degree (FH): Is this course the right one for me?
Are you interested in studying industrial engineering?
Take our self-test now to find out whether working as an industrial engineer FH corresponds to your interests and whether training and further education is the right path for you.
What does the everyday working life of industrial engineers at FH look like?
Industrial engineers FH work in industrial and service companies, in public administrations or at management consultancies. They take on management tasks at the interface between business administration and technology, where they can use their mathematical, technical and economic skills. The details of their tasks depend on the sector and type of company. Possible activities include
- Quantitative description and computer-aided optimization of complex operational problems, e.g. optimization of the value chain
- Preparation of financial mathematical and economic analyses
- Analysis of business processes or economic-technical contexts in all areas of the company such as production, procurement, marketing, quality and service management
- Monitoring the market, recognizing the relevant market signals and developing suitable measures
- Development, customer-oriented design and marketing of products and services
- Development of new strategies and operational processes, e.g. in supply chain management (SCM), transportation and warehouse logistics
- Evaluation, planning and optimization of production systems, production facilities and equipment
- Project management, technical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration with specialists
(Note: The distribution of tasks (weighting and frequency) may vary depending on the task profile/job profile or function and company).
Question 1:
Do the activities described meet your expectations? Would you like to work as an industrial engineer 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's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, 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 not all of the activities appeal to you, think about which ones interest you the most.
Then take a look at the job advertisements. Hardly any jobs ask for all activities equally. You may see job advertisements that only ask for the activities that interest you. Then you are still on the right track with this training.
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 benefit from helpful information.
Target group and skills: Who is the industrial engineering course at a university of applied sciences suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?
The Bachelor's degree courses in "Industrial Engineering Bachelor (FH)" are aimed at people with a commercial or technical education who are just as interested in technology and IT as they are in business management issues. If you like mathematics as much as accounting figures and are fascinated not only by the technical side of a product, but also by the question of how to produce it cost-effectively and market it best, you have very good prerequisites for a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
If you are also communicative, enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration with various specialists and can quickly grasp logical and abstract contexts, then you are well suited to this course.
Question 2:
Do you belong to one of the target groups of this degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management and do you have the necessary personal qualities?
Great! Find out in the next step whether you meet the admission requirements to study industrial engineering.
- If you do not belong to any of the above-mentioned groups, you will not be able to study industrial engineering directly. In this case, take a look at these pages here:Computer science,Business administration. Perhaps you will find a training or further education course here that is aimed at people like you.
- You can also find helpful information on possible suitable training courses in our guides:
- If you do not have the necessary personal qualities and skills, you will not be happy in the role of an industrial engineer FH. Look out for other further training courses that are better suited to your personal qualities and skills. You can find numerous courses and suitable providers on Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.
- 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 industrial engineering degree program at a university of applied sciences:
The respective universities of applied sciences decide independently who can study industrial engineering*.
For admission to the Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management, you must generally meet one of the following requirements:
- Apprenticeship qualification with EFZ in a field related to the field of study with a technical, commercial or design vocational baccalaureate
- High school diploma and at least 1 year of professional experience in the field of industrial engineering or an internship contract for admission to the practice-integrated degree program
- For graduates of certain degree courses in HF Technik, there are shortened courses of study, known as "passerelles".
In addition:
- For part-time courses, a minimum of 50% professional activity in a relevant field is required.
- Depending on previous education and experience, it is sometimes possible to have credits recognized. Here too, the decision lies with the universities of applied sciences.
Note:Some universities of applied sciences offer voluntary preliminary courses (e.g. mathematics, languages). Find out the details directly from the provider of your choice.
*As already mentioned, the respective universities of applied sciences decide on admission to studies. 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 studying industrial engineering.
- 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"
- Do you have neither a vocational baccalaureate nor a high school diploma, but would really like to study industrial engineering? Then you have the following options:
- With a commercial or technical apprenticeship qualification, butwithout vocational baccalaureate:
- It is also possible to complete a vocational baccalaureate after completing an apprenticeship:Vocational baccalaureate self-test
- At a higher technical college HF you can choose one of thestudy the following subjectsand then transfer to a Bachelor's degree course in Industrial Engineering FH: Business Informatics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Microtechnology, Production Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering
- If you have neither an apprenticeship certificate nor a high school diploma orfrom a completely different fieldcome:
- Adults also have the opportunity to catch up on their baccalaureate and then be accepted onto a practice-integrated course of study:Matura schools for adults Self-test
- With a commercial or technical apprenticeship qualification, butwithout vocational baccalaureate:
- If you are not sure whether your professional experience will be recognized as work experience for the degree course in Industrial Engineering UAS, clarify your chances directly with the UAS 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"
- Do you have neither a vocational baccalaureate nor a high school diploma, but would really like to study industrial engineering? Then you have the following options:
- With a commercial or technical apprenticeship qualification, butwithout vocational baccalaureate:
- It is also possible to complete a vocational baccalaureate after completing an apprenticeship:Vocational baccalaureate self-test
- At a higher technical college HF you can choose one of thestudy the following subjectsand then transfer to a Bachelor's degree course in Industrial Engineering FH: Business Informatics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Microtechnology, Production Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering
- If you have neither an apprenticeship certificate nor a high school diploma orfrom a completely different fieldcome:
- Adults also have the opportunity to catch up on their baccalaureate and then be accepted onto a practice-integrated course of study:Matura schools for adults Self-test
- With a commercial or technical apprenticeship qualification, butwithout vocational baccalaureate:
- If you are not sure whether your professional experience will be recognized as work experience for the Industrial Engineering and Management FH degree course, 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 decide on the structure of an industrial engineering degree program.
There may therefore be differences with regard to the learning content and the defined thematic emphasis/focus.
The Industrial Engineering and Management degree generally consists of the main parts of technology, economics and industrial processes and also offers the opportunity to develop an individual skills profile by choosing specialization subjects.
Technology:
- Mathematics, statistics, physics
- Applied programming, CAD and simulation methods
- Technical basics of computer science, electronics and mechanical engineering
Economy:
- Business and economic fundamentals (finance and accounting, organization and management)
- Analysis of markets, development of sales concepts and business models
- Legal basis for companies
- Business processes from a business management perspective
Industrial processes:
- Production, logistics, SCM
- Product management, marketing, sales
- Innovation and technology management
- Quality, risk and project management
Examples of possible specializations:
- Digital Business / Entrepreneurship
- Business mathematics
- Data and service engineering
- Digital transformation
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain & Production Management
- Strategic resource management
Question 4:
Are you interested in this content, would you like to acquire knowledge in these subject areas?
Great! An interest in the subject is the best prerequisite for successfully completing further training.
You can look forward to exciting and informative 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 industrial engineering course, don't throw your arms up in the air straight away. Most people feel the same way.
- If you are not interested in business subjects, take a look at a technical engineering course such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering or energy and environmental engineering.
- If you struggle with industrial processes or basic technology subjects, look at studying business administration, computer science or business informatics.
- If you do not like individual subjects in all areas, take a closer look at the curricula of different schools. There are differences in the weighting and structure of the subjects.
If you struggle with a lot of these subjects, this may not be the right course for you. Take a look at other further education courses or attend an information event about the course and clarify whether you really think these subjects are right for you.
Costs and financing of further training
The costs vary depending on the provider, 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 degree course in industrial engineering:
- Course feesCourse fees: between CHF 700 and CHF 1000 per semester for Swiss residents. Students from abroad must expect higher course fees.
- Application/registration feebetween CHF 200.- and 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, locker keys, etc.
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.
- 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".
- 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.
- Information and help on budget planning and budget preparation can be foundhere.
Duration of study, number of teaching hours, training model, teaching format and learning effort
- Duration of studies and training modelThe Bachelor's degree program in Industrial Engineering and Management at UAS level has a modular structure. It is offered in different time models:
- Full-time study, 6 semesters, full-time teaching from Monday to Friday
- Part-time or part-time study, 8 semesters, approx. 12 lessons per week, which can be spread over 2-3 days in different ways
- Distance learning, 9 semesters, approx. 80% self-study and 20% classroom teaching, e.g. every second Saturday
- Number of lessonsStudy achievements are expressed in so-called ECTS points (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System Points), a kind 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 formatTeaching is mainly carried out in lectures, group lessons and exercises/projects. 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 for preparation and follow-up of the lessons as well as for self-study - how much depends on your previous 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
What achievements are required for the Bachelor's degree?
Study-related qualification procedures
The course has a modular structure and each module is completed individually. This means that the study-related qualification process is spread over the entire course. Students also work on practical projects throughout the course.
Degree
Towards the end of their studies, students write a Bachelor's thesis in which they address a current issue from industrial practice, often in cooperation with a business partner.
The Bachelor's thesis is usually an individual piece of work and is supervised by a lecturer. It usually takes 16 weeks with a workload of at least 20 hours per week.
Diploma and title
Successful graduates of the Bachelor's degree course receive a Bachelor's degree from a federally accredited university of applied sciences and may use the following recognized and protected title:
- Bachelor of Science FH in Industrial Engineering
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, we 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, such as coaching 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, a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering is not the right fit for you. What a pity? - Maybe not, because there are so many other options for further education. One or the other will 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.
Studying industrial engineering at a university of applied sciences with a Bachelor's degree is probably not the right educational 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.
This is a half-hearted result: working as an industrial engineer with a Bachelor's degree does not seem ideal for you. Or is it perhaps the form of education that doesn't suit you or doesn't fit well in organizational terms?
See which other training or further education courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Studying industrial engineering at a university of applied sciences with a Bachelor's degree is not ideal for you - or is it?
If you are unsure, it is best to attend the information events organized by the providers. There you will learn a lot more about the course and can discuss your personal options and questions directly with the subject representatives present.
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This industrial engineering course at a university of applied sciences with a Bachelor's degree seems to suit you.
As a next step, we recommend that you attend an information event at suitable schools and obtain details of the exact costs and dates.
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This Bachelor's degree course in Industrial Engineering FH seems to be made for you!
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