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Bachelor’s Degree Program in Business Administration with a Specialization in Human Centered Organization

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“Shape companies of the future by putting people first. With the specialization in Human Centered Organization, you will develop the skills needed to transform companies while simultaneously promoting the potential of each individual.”

Dr. Stefan Schuppisser, Head of Program

In a world of constant change, it's people who make the difference. Imagine a career in which you not only transform organizations but also empower people to achieve their full potential.

The specialization in Human Centered Organization - developed and taught in collaboration with the ZHAW School of Applied Psychology - offers you precisely this opportunity and prepares you for the challenges of the modern working world.

At a Glance

Title: Bachelor of Science (BSc) ZHAW in Business Administration with a Specialization in Human Centered Organization
Academic Achievement: 180 ECTS credits (one ECTS corresponds to approx. 30 hours of study time)
Study Format: Part-time course of study
Duration: 8 semesters (part-time)
Start of Program: Mid-September (calendar week 38)
Location: Winterthur
Language of Instruction: German; some modules are taught in English
Semester Fee: CHF 720.- (subject to change)
Application Deadline: 30 April 2025 - apply now

What You Will Learn

The interdisciplinary specialization in Human Centered Organization qualifies you for demanding specialist positions in companies and organizations in a range of fields. 

You will learn how to shape companies strategically, organizationally, and culturally so that people can apply and develop their potential in the sense of economic, social, and ecological value creation. You will engage with methodologies at an individual, team, and organizational level through case studies and project work and develop social and transformational skills to help support and shape change processes in companies holistically.

Your Career Prospects

This degree program qualifies you to work in various areas of human resources management and corporate/organizational development in small, medium, and large companies, as well as in management and personnel consulting. Possible fields of work include personnel consulting, HR consultancy, project management in the area of people management and human resources management, learning and development/people development, organizational development, recruiting/talent acquisition, talent relationship management, change management, agile coaching, and servant leadership.

Program Structure and Admission Requirements

Scientific and Practical

The specialization in Human Centered Organization - at the interface between psychology and business administration - provides scientifically sound and practical training.

What You Need to Qualify

BSc Brochure (in German)

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