As a continuation of the Bachelor’s degree, the Master’s programme offers a specialisation in a particular area of academic expertise while adopting an applied approach. Master’s programmes thus are strongly focused on develop- ing analytical skills among students, thereby providing them with career pros- pects in middle and upper management. Many Master’s programmes are designed as a work-study option that permits participants to benefit from immediate knowledge transfer and to continue their professional development without interruption. Thanks to the Bologna reforms, consecutive Master’s degrees are internationally recognised and open up career options for gradu- ates outside of Switzerland as well. .
