Bachelor of Business Administration / Bachelor in Business Administration: Field report by program director and prorector Andreas Breitenmoser of Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences - build the ladder of your professional future now

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Andreas Breitenmoser

Tell us about your background.

My name is Andreas Breitenmoser. In my role as Vice-Rector in the Department of Economics, I am responsible for the Master of Science programs at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences in addition to the Bachelor programs. As a "working student", I completed a Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Zurich and also, at the age of 36, a part-time Master of Science FH in Business Administration at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts/Central Switzerland University of Applied Sciences. I am therefore very familiar with the needs of working students. My experience flows directly into the design of our degree programs, such as the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Who is the target group for the Bachelor of Business Administration or the Bachelor in Business Administration?

The Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor in Business Administration is suitable for people who have to juggle a lot and want to combine their studies efficiently with their job, career, family and leisure time: The part-time course can be perfectly adapted to different personal life situations and allows you to continue working 80-100% of the time. You can choose between face-to-face teaching and live streaming or even complete distance learning.

What exactly are the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration?

Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program is open to graduates with a vocational baccalaureate or high school diploma with one year of commercial work experience. Equivalent educational backgrounds can be recognized via the Sur-Dossier route. This requires individual clarification with the program director.

What is the course content of the Bachelor in Business Administration degree program?

On the Bachelor of Business Administration course, you will acquire a sound grounding in business administration and a nationally and internationally recognized degree that will open many doors for you. On the Bachelor of Business Administration course, you will learn how to write academic papers on individually selected topics. By choosing a specialization, you can give your Bachelor's degree the most attractive and meaningful direction for you.

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What prospects do students have after completing the Bachelor of Business Administration program?

Whether a management function in the service sector or a specialized technical function - there are many prospects for successful graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration course. With a degree in Business Administration FH, you will build the ladder to your professional future.
The well-founded and diverse economic generalist training provides an insight into all areas of a company and its market environment. It opens doors to a wide range of fields of activity in practically all sectors. Typical fields of activity with the Bachelor of Business Administration are

  • Management
  • Sales and marketing
  • IT
  • Project work and organization
  • Logistics
  • Purchasing
  • Production
  • Personnel development and recruitment
  • Finance and accounting

How long is the training period and what are the training costs for the Bachelor in Business Administration?

The duration of training for the Bachelor in Business Administration is 8 semesters, regardless of the type of course chosen. The training costs for the Bachelor of Business Administration vary depending on the training option:

  • CHF 922 per month for the "Presence/Livestream" variant
  • CHF 750 per month (study time can be adjusted) for "distance learning"

Are there examinations for the Bachelor of Business Administration course?

Yes, there are some examinations on the Bachelor of Business Administration course. These are staggered examinations after each module in the form of module examinations.

What is the degree or title of the Bachelor of Business Administration?

The title for a successfully completed and passed degree course at a university of applied sciences is: "Bachelor of Science FH in Business Administration".

Why should students complete a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences?

The following facts speak for a Bachelor of Business Administration program at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences:

  • Largest selection of specializations in Switzerland
  • Choice between attendance and livestream or complete distance learning
  • Flexible choice between presence and livestream
  • No compulsory attendance in class for the Bachelor of Business Administration
  • 80 to 100 percent employment possible - therefore little or no loss of salary
  • Study start for Bachelor in Business Administration 6 times per year (attendance/livestream) or ongoing (distance learning)
  • Staggered examinations and modular study structure for the Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Internationally recognized title
  • Lecturers with sound practical experience, technical, methodological and didactic expertise
  • Transfer from studies to everyday working life is guaranteed, topics from your own practice can be dealt with
  • High level of service and individual support from personal contacts
  • Zurich as a central location (near Oerlikon railroad station)

What are the goals of the Kalaidos FH Bachelor in Business Administration program?

In many Bachelor of Business Administration programs, students have to adapt their lives to their studies. Kalaidos UAS is committed to adapting the course to the students' life circumstances. This is achieved in the Bachelor of Business Administration through the following aspects:

  • The various study programs for the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration offer a great deal of flexibility
  • the study concepts for the Bachelor of Business Administration are modular
  • the practical relevance of working lecturers is central
  • the option of remaining in employment up to 100% ensures financial independence and professional development

Which degree programs can be attended at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences?

Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences offers numerous Bachelor's, Master's and continuing education courses in the fields of business, law, music and health. We offer the largest selection of subjects/study programs as specializations in the field of Business Administration Bachelor (FH) or Business Administration Bachelor (FH).
 
The Bachelor of Science FH in Business Administration with specialization in the following areas is possible:

  • Accounting and controlling
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business Information Technology
  • Digital Supply Chain Management
  • Entrepreneurship and start-ups
  • General Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Marketing and Business Communications
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Trust and management consultancy
  • Business Psychology
  • International Management
  • Corporate management SME
  • Environmental Management - Eco Economics

In addition, the Bachelor of Business Administration course can now also be completed entirely by distance learning - this is unique in Switzerland.
 
Kalaidos UAS also offers Bachelor's degree courses in Business Psychology, Banking & Finance, Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Communication, Environmental Economics and Management and Business Law. These degree programs are all also offered in a shortened form (passerelles) for graduates of a university of applied sciences. The shortened Bachelor's degree courses in International Hospitality Business & Event Management, International Tourism & Event Management and Industrial Engineering are also ideally suited to the HF course.

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