The MBI programme prepares you for a successful career launch in the context of digitalisation. We provide tailored support aligned with your career goals, offer personalised guidance, and connect you with top recruiting companies in your target industry through exclusive career events.
100 % | of MBI graduates are satisfied with their choice of master’s programme. |
100 % | of MBI students have at least one job offer upon graduation. |
75 % | of MBI students receive two or more job offers. |
40 % | of MBI graduates start their careers in consulting. |
8 % | of MBI graduates enter management positions in industry and trade directly. |
In Business Development, you take responsibility for expanding existing business areas and exploring new ones within a company. The development and design of innovative business models as part of the digital transformation of companies play a key role. This includes the creation of technology-based products, services, and processes.
Methods of strategic management and technology-driven innovation management form the core of Business Development.
In larger companies, the scope of responsibilities often includes the strategic management of partnerships with start-ups. Furthermore, the development and implementation of collaborative models with other stakeholders within the business ecosystem are becoming increasingly important.
As powerful drivers of technological change, companies must consider the economic, ecological, and social impacts of their activities. In Business Development, you also take on responsibility for these broader consequences.
An important aspect of the digital transformation of companies is the increasing digitalisation of customer interfaces and relationships with other stakeholders. Three key foundations of this shift are: The rapidly growing number of digital communication channels (e.g., web, social media, and mobile channels), which are increasingly accepted and becoming the preferred customer touchpoints. The widespread adoption of digital transaction channels such as e-commerce and m-commerce. The intensive digitalisation of services, products, and customer processes, which build on digital communication and transaction channels. A comprehensive view of these three changes is made possible through new, interdisciplinary design and management approaches such as Digital Channel & Customer Relationship Management. The goal is to design, develop, support through IT, and manage integrated digital customer experiences across all communication and transaction channels (touchpoints). This creates an interface role between IT experts, analysts, designers, (digital) marketing specialists, the IT department, and business development. In the context of digital products, this professional field represents a new form of product management. |
Digitalisation requires private and public organisations to undergo a continuous transformation process — ranging from the optimisation and design of digital processes and products to complex, organisation-wide changes. This process leads to the integration of traditional management tasks (e.g., strategy, operations, and innovation management) with areas that were previously focused solely on technology (IT management and application design) or the human element (skills and change management).
This results in a multidimensional, integrated, and complex field: "Transforming and Managing Digital Business."
Digital business managers design and lead organisations in a way that creates and realises value for all stakeholders in a sustainable and resilient manner. The focus is not only on isolated business solutions (such as digital products or processes) but also on the interaction of these solutions as part of a company-wide architecture — spanning strategy, organisation, infrastructure, and applications.
Graduates specialising in Transforming and Managing Digital Business are prepared for leadership roles, such as Product Owner, Change Manager, Process Analyst, or Value Stream Manager — with career prospects including Programme Manager or Chief Information Officer (CIO).
In the context of organisational and business process digitalisation, digital business managers hold critical strategic and leadership functions — not only in technology and consulting firms but also in all private and public organisations operating in the digital age.
Entrepreneurial thinking, decision-making, and action in the digital age require an interdisciplinary perspective. Entrepreneurship integrates various management disciplines and technological fields to address socially relevant challenges. Anyone seeking to bring an innovative business idea to market and drive further growth will constantly face uncertainty, international competition, limited resources, and emerging technologies. Therefore, core elements include advanced competencies in entrepreneurial methods and conceptual knowledge for the development, analysis, and implementation of scalable business models — from start-ups and scale-ups to established companies. A key focus is on the growth and financing of technology-oriented businesses. Graduates will be prepared to found, lead, and scale a technology-focused start-up or to take on a management role in an innovative company. This profile also prepares graduates for roles on the investor side, such as in venture capital firms and corporate VCs. |
The field of Supply Chain and Operations Management is shaped by the dynamics of value creation networks. A key challenge is to establish a coordinating link between the core functions of procurement and sourcing, manufacturing and production, and sales and distribution.
This role combines a process design and control function — focused on systematic analysis — with an interface function aimed at managing the flow of value.
In addition to analysis and design, the role also involves decision-oriented planning, execution, and control of processes within companies (micro-level) as well as between value creation partners (macro-level). The tasks are integrated at both the conceptual and operational levels.
Finally, the role involves the development and implementation of supply chain and operations strategies as well as business model-driven initiatives aimed at achieving product and service excellence — which often requires an organisational transformation.
Information technology is no longer just a provider of "services" — it has become a core element of many products and a universal foundation for innovation. Technology Solution Architects work in various roles across industries at the intersection of management and IT. Their responsibilities include technical management — for example, as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, Consultant, Project Manager, or as the leader of a technology-oriented start-up.
As both specialists and leaders, they understand the opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends in both management and technology. They are fully responsible for the development of technological innovations — designing, implementing, and testing proofs of concept to solve business problems through an iterative process.
These new, innovative technology products — or improvements to existing solutions — are designed to be user-centric, secure, and scalable.
The role of a Technology Solution Architect involves taking responsible decisions that have a significant impact on business development while also considering the broader social relevance of technological advancements.
Academic Career: Continue your studies at the doctoral level with a focus on Business Innovation in Business Administration.
Direct Career Entry: The demand for innovators is growing, and your MBI profile enhances your positioning in the job market. MBI alumni work in various roles within the context of digitalising value creation activities, such as:
| Kaltrina Abdili-Schwethelm | M. A. HSG 2019 | International Product Manager, Roche, Basel, sowie PhD Candidate in Management |
| Sebastian Becker | M.A. aSG 2021 | Partner, Redalpine Venture |
| Linda Meier | M. A. HSG 2020 | Assistant Vice President – Investment Banking & Capital Markets ESG Strategy, Credit Suisse, New York |
“After completing the MBI, I entered consulting with strong co-creative and agile skills. I quickly established myself, specialized early, and grew into a digital expert. Today, I turn trends into innovative digital services and business models.”
“During the three semesters of the MBI programme, I gained up-to-date knowledge and developed methodological skills that have supported academic career since. I was inspired by outstanding researchers teaching in the programme.”
“In the MBI programme, we tackled current challenges faced by companies across industries and solved them together. This built industry knowledge, diverse expertise, and allowed active connection with companies.”
“In the MBI programme, we addressed current challenges faced by companies across industries and solved them together. This built industry knowledge, diverse expertise, and strong connections with companies.”
The Career and Corporate Services (CSC) team provides expert support to students at various stages of their career planning journey. From personalised interview coaching and CV optimisation to a wide range of workshops and career events, they help students prepare for the job market. Additionally, they offer tailored information on Swiss work permit regulations based on each student’s nationality, ensuring a smooth transition into the workforce.
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Exclusive for MBI Students: The official HSG Career Services Center (CSC) supports you with tailored career advice. Additionally, we provide exclusive platforms to connect with companies specifically aligned with the MBI programme. Through MBI-exclusive practical projects, excursions, community events, and our annual MBI Career Evening, we assist you in finding the employer that best matches your aspirations.
Our annual MBI Career Evening in November offers an exclusive setting where MBI students and companies come together. Many of the company representatives are MBI alumni, providing valuable opportunities for career entry.
In a friendly and informal atmosphere, our students meet 25–30 industry representatives, creating plenty of space for meaningful encounters and inspiring conversations. The evening features exciting company pitches, dynamic speed networking, and a networking aperitif.
The annual Start-up Night in spring offers interested MBI students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of entrepreneurship. At the event, held at Startfeld, start-up founders share their personal career journeys — including both successes and failures — true to the motto "lifelong learning from one another."
Whether you have a concrete business idea or are simply curious, the Start-up Night is the perfect place to spark entrepreneurial ambition and expand your network.