New Experts in Circular Economy Enter the Market
28.10.2025 | from Bern University of Applied Sciences
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28.10.2025, 30 Graduates Successfully Complete the Master’s Program "Circular Innovation and Sustainability" at Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH. The unique program, supported by three BFH departments, imparts practical and interdisciplinary knowledge on circular economy and resource efficiency.
They possess in-depth knowledge of biological and technical cycles and the potential to develop innovative products and processes. At the same time, the 30 graduates are familiar with traditional business models—and can critically evaluate and reorient them towards circular models. Holding this master's degree opens doors to sustainable future shaping: “Graduates work in companies, start-ups, NGOs, or the public sector. Tasks range from sustainability management to consulting, project management, and research. This program, therefore, opens up a wide range of career opportunities—both nationally and internationally,” says Prof. Dr. Ute Seeling, Director of the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (BFH-HAFL). She warmly congratulated the graduates at the graduation ceremony on October 24, 2025.
Prepared for the Future
The 30 graduates of the "Circular Innovation and Sustainability" master’s program are excellently equipped through their education to help shape the future sustainably. The students have benefited from the knowledge of the Departments of Business (W), Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering (AHB), and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL) in the interdisciplinary master's program at BFH. “Projects on sustainability and circularity in value chains of coffee, public building construction, mushroom production, or even in the financial sector showcase the versatility of the program and the competencies of the graduates,” says program director Dr. Silvia Zingg of BFH-HAFL, who manages the program alongside Prof. Dr. Tobias Stucki from the BFH Department of Business and Prof. Dr. Frédéric Pichelin from the BFH Department of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering.
The graduates have excellent career prospects in sustainability, circular economy, and environmental management.
Outstanding Performance in the Master's Program
Two graduates were particularly honored for their outstanding academic achievements: Maja Franziska Bartholet from the canton of Zurich was awarded the prize by Gebäudeversicherung Bern (GVB) for the best overall performance in the master's program. Julia Isabelle Schärli from the canton of Lucerne was honored with the award donated by Loosli AG for the best master's thesis.
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Source: Bern University of Applied Sciences, Press release
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