UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND ART WESTERN SWITZERLAND
About University of Applied Science and Art Western Switzerland
The HES-SO University of Applied Science and Art of Western Switzerland comprises of 28 institutions of higher education. Its various study streams and research activities fall into six faculties: Design and Fine Arts, Business Management and Services, Engineering and Architecture, Music and Performing Arts, Health and Social Work. The daily ambition of the HES-SO is to ensure the quality of its training, its applied research and its services. At all levels, it is considered consolidating, developing, improving and modifying its practices for the benefit of students, teaching and research staff, administrative and technical staff and the institution as a whole, without forgetting its partners. Visit school page to know more…
Major Courses for Easy Entry
Best advised you choose any course within these major areas of study as it will help prepare you for the job demands in the global market of our world today.
Undergraduate Programs
“Agronomy encompasses all the sciences and techniques of agricultural and horticultural production. Its mission is particularly focused on developing organic, environmentally friendly, and health-friendly production, protecting soils and plants, and seeking green solutions for the future and leveraging our natural resources. Agronomy is a career of the future for today's challenges.”
“Business economists learn to analyze, design, and control products and project for businesses and organizations with a spirit of creativity and innovation. This practical training aims to address the challenges facing businesses and society, particularly in the areas of sustainability and digital transformation. It provides solid skills in management, finance, economics, logistics, marketing, and human resources.”
“Training in chemistry leads to the profession of general chemical engineer, capable of designing, planning and conducting studies and expert appraisals, developing and optimizing analysis methods and transformation processes while implementing and managing production facilities in the chemical, para-chemical and pharmaceutical industry sectors.”
“With the Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Communication Systems (ISC), you will develop a wide range of skills and become an independent and creative professional. Combining versatility and professional development, this new program replaces current Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Telecommunications, and Information Technology. This is an essential upgrade to meet the digital challenges of tomorrow.”
“The program provides multidisciplinary economic and legal training leading to the HES-SO Bachelor of Science degree in Economic Law. The program meets a market demand for graduates with diverse and specialized knowledge including dual skills: corporate economists and lawyers.”
“A key player in the digital society, the business information scientist plays a mediating role between the business world and the technical world. They analyze, design, implement, integrate, operate, and manage an organization's information system, working closely with partners and leveraging technical and human skills.”
“The aim of nursing training is to train future professionals in the development and maintenance of health as well as the prevention of health risks in complex and multifactorial care situations.”
Postgraduate Programs
“The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSc BA) allows you to deepen the management knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's degree and to specialize in rapidly growing fields of expertise.”
“The construction industry is constantly evolving, both in terms of its architecture, which is developing thanks to new technologies and technical innovations that make buildings more efficient. These changes not only reduce energy needs and pollutant emissions, but also improve quality of life and reduce long-term financial costs.”
“The aim of the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is to train future engineers capable of taking responsibility for large-scale projects in the fields of technology and civil engineering.”
“This course has the general objective of training specialists in the fight against economic crime, thus contributing to its prevention and repression. Upon completion of their training, graduates have a solid ground in business economics, law, computer science, and forensics in areas related to combating economic crime, cybercrime, and organized crime.”
“This course is offered jointly by the HES-SO and the University of Lausanne (UNIL). It allows health professionals from Occupational Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Midwifery and Medical Radiology Technician sectors to benefit from a second-cycle training that can be followed full-time or part-time.”
“Multiplication of information flows, proliferation of data, big data, strategic information management. This Master's degree places a particular emphasis on practice and provides solid knowledge to make you future senior executives and project managers in information and data management.”
“The Master in Life Sciences is an English-language program that offers the unique opportunity to share professional experiences and expand one's personal network within the life of science communities.”
“This Master's degree is composed of courses grouped into modules. These courses can take the form of theoretical lessons, seminars, or courses involving close collaboration with clinical settings. This training is placed under the responsibility of the University Institute for Training and Research in Care (IUFRS) within the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne.”