University of Applied Sciences FHNW Expands Its Academic Offering with Two New Master Programmes
09.10.2025 | from FHNW - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Nor
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09.10.2025, In 2025, the University Council of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW approved the two new Master’s programmes, Master of Science in Finance and Master of Science in Strategic Management and Leadership, set to commence in autumn 2026. These programmes are valuable additions to the University’s academic portfolio.
Master of Science in Strategic Management and Leadership
The new Master of Science in Strategic Management and Leadership places a clear focus on strategic management and leadership throughout its entire curriculum. The content is structured in two stages:
In the compulsory modules, scientifically founded knowledge in strategic management, leadership, and research methods is deepened.
During the specialisation phase, knowledge and competencies are further applied and deepened through majors, elective modules, and the Master’s thesis. Majors offered include "Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation" and "Strategic Decision-Making Using Data Science."
A high level of interdisciplinarity is aimed for through cooperation with other universities. The course is offered in German in Olten and lasts four semesters part-time.
Master of Science in Finance
The content of this Master’s programme covers four central competency areas: Financial Markets, Financial Management, Methods & Ethics, and Hands-on Skills.
A highlight of the course is participation in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, which replaces the Master’s thesis. The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual national and global competition where students gather practical experience by taking on the role of an analyst, receiving valuable practical mentoring, and undergoing intensive training in financial analysis and ethics.
The programme is offered in English at the FHNW Campus Dreispitz in Basel and lasts three semesters as a Fast Track+ or five semesters part-time.
Information Events:
On Thursday 29 January 2026, in Basel and on Saturday 31 January 2026, in Olten, information sessions will take place for all MSc programmes at the School of Business FHNW. Additional information events will be held online.
Further Information:
https://www.fhnw.ch/de/studium/wirtschaft/msc-management-leadership https://www.fhnw.ch/en/degree-programmes/business/msc-finance https://www.fhnw.ch/de/studium/wirtschaft/master
Contact:
University of Applied Sciences
and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
School of Business
Gabriela Rüegg
Communication and Marketing
Riggenbachstrasse 16
4600 Olten
T +41 62 957 23 97 (Direct)
gabriela.rueegg@fhnw.ch
The School of Business FHNW
The School of Business FHNW is internationally oriented and practice-focused. It educates 3,000 Bachelor’s and Master of Science students in Basel, Brugg-Windisch, and Olten, and is a leader among universities of applied sciences in Switzerland with its broad business continuing education offerings. It boasts over 200 worldwide cooperation partners and offers international, customised educational programmes. Firmly rooted regionally, it serves as a contact point for small and medium-sized enterprises and (non-profit) organisations. Since 2021, it has been among the 6% of business schools globally accredited by AACSB.
Further information at www.fhnw.ch/wirtschaft
University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
Dominik Lehmann
Head of Communications FHNW
Bahnhofstrasse 6
5210 Windisch
T +41 56 202 77 28
dominik.lehmann@fhnw.ch
www.fhnw.ch
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FHNW - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Nor
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW is one of Switzerland's leading universities of applied sciences and encompasses nine schools in the fields of Applied Psychology, Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Design and Art, Life Sciences, Music, Teacher Education, Social Work, Technology, and Business.
The campuses of FHNW are located in the four supporting cantons of Aargau, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, and Solothurn. The FHNW schools are engaged in teaching, research, continuing education, and services—innovative and practice-oriented.
The wide range of study programmes, proximity to practice, application-oriented and innovation-driven research, as well as a global network, make FHNW an attractive and diverse educational institution. It is a sought-after practice partner and a desirable employer in Northwestern Switzerland. FHNW graduates are in high demand as skilled professionals.
Source: FHNW - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Nor, Press release
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