Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation

You will:

• Gain an understanding of why entrepreneurship and innovation are essential and explore the various forms they can take.

• Gain an understanding of the relevant debates in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation

• Understand the role of entrepreneurship and innovation at the micro, meso, and macro levels 

• Debate the ethical challenges associated with entrepreneurship and innovation

• Develop an awareness of the dark sides of entrepreneurship and innovation

You will: 

• Acquire the tools to master the early stages of your startup or intrapreneurship project 

• Develop a go-to-market strategy 

• Generate leads and first sales 

• Understand the different funding sources available for entrepreneurial projects 

• Select and access suitable funding sources for your entrepreneurial project 

• Master the financial planning tools required for the steering of your entrepreneurial project 

You will: 

• Benefit from individual and group coaching to further develop your entrepreneurial project 

• Gain access to entrepreneurship and innovation experts who can support you  

You will: 

• Immerse yourself in subjects that arouse your interest 

• Be able to choose electives from an exciting list, including modules on digital entrepreneurship, wellbeing, social entrepreneurship or affordable innovation 

You will: 

• Understand and apply different scientific research methods 

• Select suitable research methods for your own research 

• Write a master's thesis that is academically sound and will help you develop your entrepreneurial project further 

We partner with top universities worldwide and an international exchange is possible. More information will follow.

You may participate in the Business School mentoring programme during your studies.

More information: Mentoring programme

The Certificate of Global Competence gives you the opportunity to gain skills in the areas of inter- and transculturalism as part of your regular studies.

The Certificate of Engagement provides proof of the time and effort you dedicated to the BFH Business School.

The supplementary Certificate of Engagement in Sustainability recognises your social commitment and the additional effort you put into expanding your knowledge and skills pertaining to sustainability.

Once you have applied, our Administrative Assistant will schedule a personalized advisory interview for you. During this 45-minute meeting, we will discuss your personal motivation and your submitted Business Idea Proposal.

Teaching is in English. You must have at least C1 level English. Proof of language proficiency can be provided, for example, by a C1 certificate, an equivalent diploma, or by proof that the applicant has studied or worked in English. 

Online applications only.
Our Online Application Guide explains how it works, step by step.

You will need to make PDF or JPG copies of the following documents:

Mandatory requirements:

• Passport or ID card (front and back) 
• Passport photo that meets international passport requirements
• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of proficiency in English to at least C1 (C1 English certificate or equivalent/alternative proof e.g. degree/modules attended in English)
• Confirmation of termination of matriculation
• Diplomas and leaving certificates (e.g. vocational baccalaureate/specialised baccalaureate with grades, university entrance qualification, Abitur or upper secondary level qualification)
• Bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent qualification plus transcript of records (ToR)

Required documentation if you were educated abroad or if your educational background is in a related field and you are looking to transfer credit from other universities

• Passport or ID card (front and back) 
• Passport photo that meets international passport requirements
• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of proficiency in English to at least C1  (C1 English certificate or equivalent/alternative proof e.g. degree/modules attended in English)
• Confirmation of termination of matriculation
• Comparable non-Swiss university degree with at least 30 ECTS credits in business and economics subjects (bachelor’s degree certificate) including transcript of records (ToR)
• Proof of at least six months of professional experience, recognised by the Business School

An incomplete dossier will be rejected for revision and correction. A short period of grace is granted on the understanding that the application will be deemed withdrawn if it is not resubmitted within the specified time limit.

Outline your personal reasons and development perspectives in relation to the Master's programme in Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (max. 500 words).

The programme strongly emphasizes experiential learning, allowing you to further develop your idea by applying what you’ve learned, reflecting on your experiences, and progressing at an advanced level.

Submit a description of your entrepreneurial idea. This could be an idea for a startup (or its further development), an intrapreneurship project, or a business acquisition. The Business Idea Proposal should include:

• Analysis of the problem or challenge being addressed (e.g., customer problem, societal issue, challenge related to a business succession)
• Description of the entrepreneurial idea
• Current status of the entrepreneurial idea
• Expected development of the idea during the course of study
• 1000 - 2000 words

In addition to the motivation letter, the Business Idea Proposal serves as a basis for the obligatory advisory interview.

The costs per semester are: 

CHF 964.– 
CHF 1'164.– for international students*

Detailed cost breakdown:

*International students are defined as persons of foreign citizenship who at the time of obtaining their university entrance qualification were domiciled under civil law neither in Switzerland nor the Principality of Liechtenstein.
**plus CHF 10 processing fee for payment via payment slip / paper invoice.
***If the registration leads to enrolment, the registration fee will be credited as the enrolment fee.
****excl. costs for teaching materials, specialist literature, consumables, etc.

There are two ways to finance your studies: loans and grants. More information here:

Brückenstrasse 73, 3005 Bern

We generally recommend travelling by bus or on foot.

There are no parking spaces available for students. Please use the public parking facilities.

Travel by bus and on foot:

• Brückenstrasse is an approx. 10-minute walk from Bern railway station.
• The «Marzilibahn» funicular descends into the Marzili district from the upper station (Bundeshaus-West). Brückenstrasse is around 450 metres from the lower station.
• In the evening (from 8.37pm), bus line 30 runs between the railway station and the Marzili district (Dampfzentrale stop).

Our green campus offers a wide range of facilities.

• Library: self-checkout is available to students around the clock.
• Cafeteria: the cafeteria is open to students year-round. There is a full range of food and drink on offer during the semester, while vending machines are available during breaks.

Haslerstrasse 30 / Effingerstrasse 47

You can reach the location from Bern railway station in seven minutes by tram/bus to the Kaufmännischer Verband stop.

Tram Nr. 6, direction Fischermätteli
Tram Nr. 7, direction Bümpliz
Tram Nr. 8, direction Bern Brünnen Westside
Bus Nr. 17, direction Köniz Weiermatt

There are no parking spaces available.

Haslerstrasse is a 15-minute walk from Bern railway station.

The cafeteria is located at Schwarztorstrasse 48.