FernUni Switzerland launches master's degree program in economics

FernUni Switzerland is a university institute accredited under the Higher Education Promotion and Coordination Act (HFKG). It was founded in 1992 and recognized by the federal government in 2004. The Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as the continuing education programs in the faculties of law, economics, mathematics and computer science, history and psychology are recognized beyond Switzerland and internationally supported. More than 2,300 German-, French-, and English-speaking students complete their studies parallel to their professional, sports, or family life, thanks to the flexibility of distance learning.

Master program in English language

Now FernUni Switzerland is launching several new programs, including the new "Master of Science in Economics, Business and Data Analytics". This is distinguished by its focus on modern, data-driven applications of economics, according to the statement. Students receive in-depth training in the methods of modern econometrics and data analytics (such as machine learning) and apply these methods to analyze and solve current issues in economics ("Economics") or business ("Business"). This combination guarantees a university-based degree program that is theoretically sound while ideally preparing students for a variety of exciting and challenging jobs in their professional lives. "With this new Master's program, which is offered in English, the Faculty of Business at FernUni Switzerland is offering a comprehensive study program. This is a strategically important step for our institution," explains Dr. Damien Carron, Director of Academic Services. This new degree program will start in the fall semester of 2023, and registrations are already open.

More new CAS and continuing education courses

Furthermore, a "CAS Business Psychology - New Trends" is newly offered. This continuing education program focuses on the latest trends in work and organizational psychology. The core topics are the digitalization of the world of work, cyberpsychology, new work and newer concepts such as social sustainability, social change, new forms of employee coaching and branding as well as resilience at work and for health. Not only the latest empirical knowledge and approaches of the developments in the world of work are conveyed, but also how they can be successfully established in a company. Another "CAS Agile Transformation and Innovation" provides knowledge about the concepts and theories of agile transformations as well as concrete application skills for the design and management of concrete strategies and implementations for agile transformation.

FernUni Switzerland is offering two new continuing education courses in the areas of "Sport" and "Nutrition": The course "Sport Management & Ethics" systematically introduces the subject area of value and responsibility management in sport. And the continuing education course "La Nutrition au Féminin" is dedicated to the specifics of nutrition for women against the background of the menstrual cycle or menopause.

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