Program Overview
The Public Policy and Management at Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) is a MSc programme in Business & Management taught in English, Italian over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Policy and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,830 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Lugano, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Policy and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'interdisciplinary: by combining the competencies of the Faculties of Communication and Economics, the programme proposes a unique, all-round education in fields such as politics, communication, management, public economics, law, and sociology;\', \'inter-university: this Master programme is part of the "Swiss Public Administration Network" (www.swipan.ch) subsidised by the Swiss Confederation. Besides promoting the mobility of students, this university partnership (USI, Berne, Lausanne/IDHEAP) offers a wide range of specialisations, one of which takes place in Lugano. After completing the core courses (1st year) students may decide to undertake the subsequent specialisation stage at another University in the network;\', "intercultural: the organization and teaching methods of this graduate course echo some of the unique aspects of Switzerland: multiculturalism, multilingualism, and federalism. An approach which is attentive to cultural differences, the choice of teaching languages, and the different origins of the students: all these factors together underpin the acquisition of intercultural skills and enrich the students\' language proficiency - crucial prerequisites for future professionals in this field."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
The formal requirement for admission to the Master\'s degree in Public Management and Policy is the completion of a Bachelor\'s degree from a recognised university in public economics, business management, politics, sociology, law, communication sciences, or an equivalent university degree.
Candidates with a Bachelor\'s degree of a recognised University of Applied Sciences may be admitted with 30-60 additional ECTS to be earned during or before the beginning of the programme, with Bachelor or Master courses according to a study program defined by the scientific director. Admissions will be treated on a case by case basis.
Language requirements: Language certificates are NOT required
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,830 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,830 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa0 Della Svizzera Italiana (USI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
Lugano, Switzerland
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is one of Switzerland's 12 officially recognized public universities and the only one where the primary language of instruction is Italian. Established...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English, Italian
- Duration 24 months