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Generative AI for Business – a great module that perfectly combined theory and practice

28.11.2024 | School of Business

The module “Generative AI for Business”, which is open to all business students, introduces generative AI technologies and their application in the business world. Students learn how generative AI can contribute to solving real business problems, from automating tasks to creating new business models.

«It Has Opened My Eyes To New Possibilities For My Startup»

22.10.2024 | School of Business

Kriss Sharlyn Redrico is a trained mining engineer with a passion for business. She is taking bold steps to carve a new career path through the Swiss-International MBA at FHNW – pushing forward her startup project «Jack».

«The Combination of Innovation and Collaboration was Exciting and Rewarding»

16.10.2024 | School of Business

Adam Kanouni studies Business Information Technology and represented FHNW at the Global E-Commerce finals event in Hangzhou, China.

A peek behind the curtain of the International Student Projects (ISPs)

18.9.2024 | School of Business

Insight China, Focus India, connectUS, ExploreASEAN and HOLATAM

Enhanced Learning with AI: A Student-Led Flashcard Generator Project

6.9.2024 | School of Business

The innovative AI tool was presented at the EDULEARN24 conference.

«We Wanted To Continue Our Studies In An International Setup»

21.8.2024 | School of Business

Ioan and Nicola Vassilev share their first experiences with the Swiss-International MBA.

Bachelor’s student provides a technological boost

19.8.2024 | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School of Engineering and Environment

A newly system developed by Mechatronics Trinational graduate Ramon Sieber (25) calculates, in real time, the most efficient way to operate boats running to a scheduled timetable. Theoretical savings potential on Swiss lakes: one million litres of diesel per year.

«It’s fun»

23.7.2024 | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business

In 2015, FHNW student Mirjam Affolter co-founded MyCamper, the sharing platform for motorhomes. A start-up based on the sharing economy? Doubts were immediately raised: it would never work.

Our dependence on IT and the Internet in the digital age: the CrowdStrike case demonstrates our economy’s and society’s exposure and vulnerabilities.

23.7.2024 | School of Business

On Friday, 19 July 2024, a bug in a software release from US software company CrowdStrike (allegedly) caused a ripple effect that affected the IT infrastructure of millions of organisations, throwing critical infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, retail chains and universities into an IT crisis.

Artificial intelligence for more efficient airport security checks

18.6.2024 | University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, School of Applied Psychology

State-of-the-art baggage x-rays use computed tomography and artificial intelligence to automatically detect prohibited items. This makes security checks more efficient, as liquids and laptops can be left in luggage.

«Get out of the classroom and feel the heartbeat of the industry»

28.3.2024 | School of Business

Milan Jović (31) has a background in chemistry and works in the pharmaceutical industry as a Squad Coordinator with Roche in Basel, Switzerland. He shares his experiences about his MBA journey at FHNW and his interest in bridging scientific expertise with business acumen.

The International Student Projects welcomed high-profile visitors

20.2.2024 | School of Business

The Ambassadors of India and Brazil to Switzerland came to Olten for the Seminar in Switzerland of the International Student Projects of the FHNW School of Business.

New Study: A Sociotechnical Framework to Assess Patient-Facing eHealth Tools

29.1.2024 | School of Business

Facilitating the assessment of eHealth tools to provide more value to patients.

FHNW students develop sustainable cooperation strategies for sports organisations

23.1.2024 | School of Business

During Cardiff Week 2023, students in the BSc International Business Management took a deep dive into Welsh sports culture to develop new green strategies for cricket and rugby clubs.

«Do It Now, Keep Going And Enjoy The Ride»

15.1.2024 | School of Business

Henry William Tran, 29, has a background in electrical and mechanical engineering and works for Komax AG, a market and technology leader in automated wire processing, in Lucerne, Switzerland. He joined the Swiss-Asian MBA for various reasons.

New Study: What Makes Cities Attractive for Investments by International Firms?

11.1.2024 | School of Business

Researchers at the FHNW School of Business have studied the motives for foreign direct investment and city location preferences in the automotive and commercial banking industries. The results will be used in as teaching materials in the Master programme MSc in International Management.

New Memoranda of Understanding with Shenzhen University Partners

6.12.2023 | School of Business

FHNW School of Business has recently signed two MoUs with key partners in Shenzhen. The agreements will create greater opportunities for FHNW staff and students to learn more about the rapidly developing Greater Bay Area, participate in teaching and research, develop joint symposia and events and promote greater exchange of expertise in the field of education.

«Building an International Network is Amazing»

22.11.2023 | School of Business

Manuel Wendle, a 38-year-old Business Risk Manager, shares insights into his journey through the Swiss-Asian MBA programme and valuable advice on managing a professional career, family commitments and academic pursuits. Manuel works for Bank Cler, a subsidiary of the Basler Kantonalbank.

New partnership with Parisian business schools INSEEC and ISC

10.11.2023 | School of Business

The partnership opens up new mobility exchange opportunities for our students.

MAKEathon 2023: Solving real-world problems with the power of AI

10.10.2023 | School of Business

From 16-17 September, the third MAKEathon event was held at FHNW Campus Olten.

New Double Degree Programmes at Bachelor's Level

25.9.2023 | School of Business

The FHNW School of Business is introducing double degree programmes in collaboration with prestigious universities from around the globe.

«This programme is a perfect fit for expanding my horizons and my network»

31.8.2023 | School of Business

Patrick, student in the Swiss-Asian MBA, talks about his plans and motivation for joining this specialised programme.

Bridging the Best of Two Worlds – Eric's Swiss-Asian MBA Graduation Journey

25.8.2023 | School of Business

As a Chinese student in the Swiss-Asian MBA, Eric shares his experiences from his graduation ceremony in Switzerland.

BSwiss 2023 goes Sustainability

22.8.2023 | School of Business

The 10th edition of the BSwiss – Swiss International Business Summer School took place from July 24 to August 4, 2023 in Basel.

Summer School EAFIT Colombia – FHNW Switzerland 2023

25.7.2023 | School of Business

26 students from Switzerland, Colombia and elsewhere participated in this year’s summer school on cross-cultural entrepreneurship.

First International Workshop on Hybrid Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Modelling for Intelligent Information Systems

16.6.2023 | School of Business

The HybridAIMS23 international workshop brought together experts from industry and academia to discuss applications, challenges and opportunities on the convergence of hybrid Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Modelling.

FHNW School of Business and Foreign Trade University extend their ongoing collaboration

26.5.2023 | School of Business

The newly signed contract ensures the mobility of students and lecturers between Switzerland and Vietnam.

New partnership with University of Pécs, Faculty of Business and Economics

17.5.2023 | School of Business

We are happy to announce a new partnership that opens up new student exchange opportunities.

Reflecting on the successful International Student Projects 2023

11.5.2023 | School of Business

After the Seminars Abroad in Asia and the Americas, the project teams look back on their experiences and share their lessons learned for the coming generation of ISPs.

Criteria to Assess Quality & Impact of eHealth Tools: A Practical Toolbox

28.4.2023 | School of Business

In the myriad of eHealth tools available, the lack of standardized assessment makes it challenging to judge which one would be best fit for purpose. A project team of the FHNW School of Business identified this gap and initiated this project with the aim of creating a practical eHealth assessment toolbox that can assist in addressing this need.

ISP Seminar in Switzerland

3.3.2023 | School of Business

Every year over 100 students and staff join the International Student Projects to visit companies and organisations in Switzerland, Asia and the Americas and to learn about the social, economic and political landscapes of Switzerland’s major trading partners.

Swiss and South African students collaborate on Model-based Solution Design

28.2.2023 | School of Business

A three-week study module across two continents provided cultural insights and valuable experience working in diverse teams.

«As women in the workplace, we should encourage each other and celebrate ourselves more, because life is tough enough.»

24.2.2023 | School of Business

Yulia Jin has already built an impressive professional career. As a young mother, she is now about to complete her studies in the Swiss-Asian MBA programme. In this interview, she talks about how she manages to stay on top of her busy schedule.

New Double Degree with Singapore University of Social Sciences

10.1.2023 | School of Business

The partnership opens new opportunities for students in the Master’s programme International Management.

Cardiff Week 2022

15.12.2022 | School of Business

In October 2022, students enrolled in the BSc International Business Management immersed themselves in Welsh sports culture in order to develop new strategies for sports clubs that emphasize ecology and sustainability.

«Being a professional mixologist and MBA student has more in common than meets the eye.»

13.12.2022 | School of Business

Zengquan Jayson Wang is currently pursuing the Swiss-Asian MBA programme at FHNW. In earlier years, Jayson worked as a world-class bartender. He sees striking similarities with the seemingly different management discipline: Professionalism, teamwork, and the drive to provide outstanding service.

How to build a startup while studying

22.11.2022 | School of Business

On 15 November 2022, the ImpactLab and MBA study programmes of FHNW hosted an inspiring event addressed to students interested in entrepreneurship.

«My studies prepared me well for my professional start»

10.11.2022 | School of Business

Joel Kistler is a true globetrotter: his academic and professional career has already taken him from Switzerland to New Zealand, Spain, India and Singapore. He laid the foundation for this global career in his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (International Management).

MAKEathon 2022: An intensive Learning Experience

31.10.2022 | School of Business

From 30 Sept. to 2 Oct. 2022, more than 70 people gathered at the FHNW Campus Olten with a common objective: solving company challenges with the latest research approaches and technologies in artificial intelligence.

Creating added value on an international level – actively making a difference with the International Student Projects

28.10.2022 | School of Business

Get to know the five International Student Projects (ISPs) of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland.

BSwiss – Swiss International Business Summer School 2022

20.10.2022 | School of Business

From 1 – 12 August, students from all over the world joined the summer school to learn about economic particularities of Switzerland.

High-ranking Vietnamese delegation visits FHNW

18.10.2022 | School of Business

Topics discussed included education innovations in the context of digitalization.

Royal Thai Embassy gifts books to FHNW library

6.10.2022 | School of Business

The visit highlights the importance of Swiss-Thai collaboration in higher education.

«The Dual Degree MBA was The Right Path For Me»

16.8.2022 | School of Business

Karim Milo is a graduate in molecular biology who is currently working as Medical Scientific Liaison Manager at Merck (Schweiz) AG in Zug, Switzerland. With the submission of his Master thesis earlier this year, Karim successfully completed the Dual Degree MBA FHNW Cross-Cultural Leadership / Edinburgh Business School.

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