MSc in Business Administration – Major Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ZHAW School of Management and Law offers this 24-month master's in Winterthur.
What it costs
Plan for roughly €32k–€35k per year all-in as a Non-EU student — tuition plus a normal Winterthur student life.
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What you'll study
90 ECTS over 24 months — core foundations, then a track of your choice, then a thesis.
MSc Business Administration, specialization in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Up to 70% professional activity during the course. Study part-time in 4 or 6 semesters. Career in corporations or start-ups. This Master's program focuses on strategy, business development, business innovation, technology, innovation management and startup management. One of the best Business Administration Master's programs that combines innovation and entrepreneurship. Study part-time at our University of Applied Sciences (FH) in Winterthur (Canton of Zurich), Switzerland. Tuition fees are CHF 720 per semester. According to the Financial Times, the ZHAW School of Management and Law is one of the top business schools in Europe (FT - European Business School Rankings). The School has important accreditations such as AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA which are only awarded to the best universities and universities of applied sciences worldwide in the field of business.
Visa & life in Switzerland
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Student Residence Permit B (Aufenthaltsbewilligung). Fee €100 · 8-16 wks processing · ~€2,200/month proof of funds. CHF 21,000-25,000/yr proof of funds. Cantonal variation. Work limited to 15h/week after first 6 months.
- Post-study work
- L Permit — 6-month Job Seeker Permit — 6 months. No employer sponsorship required during the search window. One-time. To convert to B work permit: employer must run labour-market test + quota check (full third-country process).
- Scholarships
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships · ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) · EPFL Excellence Fellowships
- English-taught master's
- ~250 English-taught master's; ETH Zurich, EPFL, USI, University of Geneva. Source: swissuniversities.ch.
About ZHAW School of Management and Law
Common questions
Is MSc in Business Administration – Major Innovation and Entrepreneurship at ZHAW School of Management and Law taught in English?
The programme is taught in multiple languages — check the programme page for which parts are in English.
How much does MSc in Business Administration – Major Innovation and Entrepreneurship at ZHAW School of Management and Law cost?
International tuition is €2,562 per year. Over the full 24-month programme that's roughly €5,124 in tuition, before living costs.
What is the acceptance rate at ZHAW School of Management and Law?
Not published. Most European public universities don't release acceptance rates — admission is requirements-based, so if you meet the stated requirements your application gets a full review rather than competing against a fixed quota.
Do I need GRE or GMAT scores?
No — GRE and GMAT scores are not required for this programme.
Can I work in Switzerland after graduating?
Post-study work rights in Switzerland depend on your nationality — EU/EEA citizens can work freely, and most EU countries offer a job-search permit for non-EU graduates. Check the national immigration authority for current rules.
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