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Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Strategy, Organization and Innovation

In the Strategy, Organization and Innovation minor study program, you will examine the strategic orientation and organizational design of companies in dynamic and complex environments. The aim is to develop skills for analyzing organizational challenges, formulating effective strategies and designing innovative solutions, while taking ethical and sustainability-related aspects into account.

In addition to the core concepts of strategy and organizational theory, you will learn about governance structures, corporate responsibility, innovation and strategic change. Both theoretical knowledge and its practical application in various industries and contexts, such as sports and mobility, are considered.

As part of the minor study program, you will familiarize yourself with key strategic and organizational decisions in companies. The program is characterized by its combination of theoretical foundations and application-based learning. You will acquire skills in the areas of strategic analysis, organizational design, governance, corporate responsibility, innovation and strategic change, enabling you to make informed decisions in dynamic environments. Practical modules such as the UZH Innovathon or organizational consulting projects enable you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. All courses provide a comprehensive overview of the latest approaches from research and practice.

The minor study program thus provides a solid understanding of strategic and organizational leadership as well as problem-oriented insights into the structures and fundamental interrelationships of strategy, organization and innovation.

Career prospects

The minor study program in Strategy, Organization and Innovation qualifies you for specialist and management positions in the field of strategic and innovation-oriented corporate management. As a specialist, you can apply your knowledge in areas such as management consulting, strategy and business development departments, innovation and transformation management, start-ups, venture capital environments and companies across a range of industries.

Major Minor andere

Strategy, Organization and Innovation is available as:

Minor program (30 ECTS credits)

Can be combined with the following major programs:
Business and Economics
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Management and Economics

Additional Information

How to proceed?

You plan to pursue a Master's program at our Faculty. Information on the next steps you need to take is available here.

Application and admission: For assuming studies at our Faculty, you first need to apply to the University of Zurich.
Application and admission

Admission based on academic background: If you have a Bachelor's degree from another higher education institution, get informed about the categorization process.
Admission to the Master's program

Changing program: Being a student at our Faculty, you have come to the conclusion that another study program might fit your interests even better.
Changing program

Regulations: You will find everything you need to know about your studies in the regulations.
Regulations

Questions on your program of studies: You are pursuing studies at our Faculty and have specific questions? Our academic advisors or the Dean's Office are ready to help you.