Virtually no other change has had a stronger impact on Swiss education than the Bologna reforms. By establishing an international benchmark in pro- grammes and qualifications, the reforms promote mobility among students on the one hand and open up career options internationally on the other. Further- more, students now have the option of graduating from universities or universi- ties of applied sciences with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of equal value. What is a consecutive Master’s degree and what are its benefits? The consecutive Master’s degree is geared to individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and are interested in.