1. Bern University of Applied Sciences
  2. Studies
  3. BFH diagonal + additional certificates
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  5. Young Entrepreneur Exchange Project
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Young Entrepreneur Exchange Project (YEEP) (BWIH010)

YEEP is a unique opportunity for students who want to gain first, real-world experience with the delights and challenges of working in an intercultural team in an emerging economy. Increasing entrepreneurial thinking, capability-building and intercultural learning is one of the main goals of YEEP.

  • Entrepreneurial field trip to Parul University in Gujarat, India, 10 to 25 July 2025

  • Understanding how the social, cultural, academic, business environment and market conditions can differ in other parts of the world.

  • Establishing relationships across cultural borders in face-to-face interactions.

  • Developing strategies in order to function successfully in challenging and unusual environments.

  • Application of the relevant methods of strategic management and business modeling.

Young Entrepreneur Exchange Project
Impressions of the Program

Factsheet

  • Degree/Certificate Passed/failed
  • Duration 2.5 weeks in the weeks 28-30
  • Schedule 10–25 July 2025 (arrival by 9 July 2025, departure from 26 July 2025)
  • Application deadline Week 51–02 – online in IS-Academia
    Number of places 6
  • ECTS credits 3 ECTS credits
    The module counts towards the BFH Certificate of Global Competence in accordance with the departmental requirements.
    Students can count this module towards either Knowledge or Activity.
  • Costs Flight to Vadodara, India (more details below)
  • Teaching language Teaching: English
    Competency assessment: English
  • Location Parul University India
  • School Business School
  • Next session Spring semester 2025

Module responsibility

Administration

Costs

Find out what costs you’ll need to cover, including flight expenses and any additional personal costs not included in the program, plus details on an optional travel package after the YEEP program.

What’s Included in the Program

Parul University offers the following to BFH students:

  • Accommodation: Free stay with breakfast, sharing a double room (additional cost for single occupancy)
  • Meals:
    • Weekday lunches at Parul University
    • Dinner allowance at the hotel
    • Three organized dinners with Indian students at top restaurants in the city
  • Transportation:
    • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
    • Daily transportation between the hotel and university
  • Cultural Events: All on-campus cultural activities as part of the YEEP program (excluding some optional weekend courses)

What You’ll Need to Cover

  • Flight costs
  • Any additional personal expenses not covered in the program

Optional Travel Extension

Students can choose to book a 1-week travel package after the YEEP program, which includes visits to Goa, Agra (Taj Mahal), and Delhi.