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University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Master of Arts and Science SUPSI

A circular overview of Master’s offerings Index 3 SUPSI, a short description 15 Master of Science SUPSI in Engineering

4 A Master’s course at SUPSI 17 Master of Arts SUPSI in Secondary Lower-Education

5 Degrees, careers and collaborations 18 Master of Arts SUPSI in Mathematics Secondary Education (Sek I)

6 Masters overview 20 Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Pedagogy

8 Master of Arts SUPSI in Conservation-Restoration 21 Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Performance

11 Master of Science SUPSI in Business Administration 22 Master of Arts SUPSI in Specialized Music Performance with Major in Innovation Management 23 Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Composition and Theory 13 Master of Arts HES-SO en Travail social 25 Master of Arts SUPSI in Theatre / Physical Theatre Master of Arts and Science SUPSI

SUPSI, a short description The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) is one of the nine Swiss Universities of Applied Science (UAS) recognised by the Swiss Confederation, and is a member of swissuniversities, the organisation uniting all the university typologies found in Switzerland (Universities of Applied Science, Cantonal Universities, Federal Polytechnics and Universities of Teacher Education).

SUPSI operates in the fields of Bachelor Courses are conducted by professional Agno), and is also close to Malpensa and Master education, Continuing teaching staff, and by lecturer- and Linate airports in Milan, making education, Applied Research and researchers who operate professionally the area also an excellent starting in Services to companies and institu- outside the university. point for exploring Switzerland and tions in the local area. The teaching method is based on small Europe. The spectacular geographic The fundamental features of SUPSI groups, fostering relationships surroundings, studded with lakes, are its practical focus, interdisciplinary between student and teacher, and mountains and areas of natural nature and the fact that curricula and therefore facilitating the learning beauty, together with the infrastruc- research activities are continually process. ture of the territory, provide numerous adjusted to meet market and societal opportunities for a range of sporting needs. Location activities and ways in which to spend SUPSI teaching is distinctive for its The main SUPSI campus is in Lugano, free time. innovative approach, combining tradi- in Ticino, the Italian-speaking and tional theoretical-scientific instruction culturally Italian Canton situated in with a vocational, practice-based the South of Switzerland. Strategically approach. In fact, by means of intern- positioned at the heart of Europe, ships, in-company projects, studios, in one of the most highly-developed workshop and laboratories, SUPSI regions in terms of industries, technol- degree courses allow students to ogies, research and financial services, combine their academic studies with Ticino is close to the city of Zurich, valuable vocational experience, and the financial centre of the country, to acquire the knowledge and skills and to Milan, the capital of the nearby that are essential for quickly finding Italian Region of Lombardy, which appropriate employment. helps enrich the socio-cultural mix. Ticino has its own airport (Lugano-

3 Master of Arts and Science SUPSI

A Master’s course at SUPSI The union between arts and sciences, a distinctive feature of the university, allows Master’s students to learn and to develop their talents in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Specialisation • Diploma of Advanced Universities of Applied Science (UAS) courses / Studies (DAS) Continuing provide a two-level educational • Certificate of Advanced education: structure: the first level concludes Studies (CAS) with a Bachelor of Arts degree • Master of Advanced or with a Bachelor of Science degree. Studies (MAS) Level 2 Master of Arts / Science (90 /120) ECTS) The second level leads to a Master of • Executive Master of Arts degree or to a Master of Science Business Administration degree. After having completed a Level 1 Bachelor of Arts / Science (180 ECTS) (EMBA) Bachelor degree, and having acquired a general education and a basic culture appropriate for entering the The Master’s programme lasts for SUPSI runs 400 courses in 15 areas world of work, students who attend a 3-4 semesters, and on conclusion of competence: cooperation and Master’s programme can conduct students are awarded an internation- development, construction, design, further in-depth study into fields. ally recognised university degree. law, electronics, energy-environment- Applicants to Master’s programmes Another unique feature of SUPSI is to territory, education-learning, must therefore already possess a respond to the growing requirement information technology, industrial Bachelor degree completed at a UAS for balance between education and engineering, languages, management, or a university. As regards Bachelor work, by providing the opportunity music, healthcare social sciences and degrees awarded abroad, their validi- for some curricula to be completed in theatre (www.supsi.ch/fc). ty for admission to a Master’s pro- parallel with professional working These include more than 100 gramme, and the requirement to pass activity. Students with family, sport- Advanced Studies programmes – any examinations, depends on the ing or military commitments can also awarding Master of Advanced Studies admission requirements specified by be catered for. (MAS), Executive Master of Business the degree courses of each university. Administration (EMBA), Diploma of Continuing education Advanced Studies (DAS) and Certificate SUPSI conducts 13 Master’s pro- In addition to the various educational of Advanced Studies (CAS) – which grammes in 7 different areas: Design, levels, it is also possible to attend allow thousands of professional oper- Teacher Training, Business Adminis- specialisation courses conducted as ators to continue their development tration, Social Work, Music, Theatre, part of the University’s continuing in a manner that is flexible and in Information Technology. education programme. accordance with their requirements.

13 7 283 703 54% Master’s Different areas: Students started Masters’ Total number of Masters’ students Male courses Design, Teacher Training, programmes in academic in academic year 2015/2016 Business Management, year 2015/2016 (including (including the students of the 46% Social Work, Music , the newly-matriculated Accademia Teatro Dimitri Female Theatre, Information students of the Accademia and the Conservatorio della of the 602 Masters’ Technology Teatro Dimitri and Svizzera italiana), of which: students the Conservatorio della - 40% from Canton Ticino Svizzera italiana) - 3% from other Swiss Cantons - 57% from abroad

4 Master of Arts and Science SUPSI

Degrees, careers and collaborations Value and recognition of the Career prospects Collaboration projects with degrees The theoretical, methodological and partners Since 2006 all Swiss universities have practical knowledge acquired during SUPSI has grown rapidly over the conducted courses in accordance with their university education allows years, partly as a result of the fruitful the Bologna System, which came graduates to become professional collaboration projects conducted into force in 1999 with the signing of operators who can take on managerial with cantonal, national and interna- the Declaration of Bologna. The aim is functions and direct strategic projects tional partners, and which have led to improve student mobility in the in their areas of competence. to the formal stipulation of more than long term, and develop collaboration As a vocational university, SUPSI natu- 200 partnership agreements. between the various educational rally fosters special relations and The partnership areas are: institutes in Europe and the rest of the contacts with the professional contexts - Federal, cantonal and municipal world. found in the territory, and facilitates administration These reforms include the establish- the entry of its graduates into the - Networks and programmes ment of first-level and second-level world of work by adapting its educa- supporting research activities study cycles (Bachelor and Master), tional programmes to the require- - Foundations and the introduction of a transparent ments of the labour market and of - Companies, bodies and organisa- system of didactic credits (ECTS – society, proposing high-quality tions in the territory, operating in European Credit Transfer System) in courses aimed at success in terms of all sectors order to facilitate the comparability both career and personal life. - Professional associations of degrees awarded in different On completion of their studies, grad- - No-profit associations countries. uates will possess the tools needed - Universities and other academic As a result of its university statute, in order to operate authoritatively in institutes in Ticino, in Switzerland, SUPSI has been integrated into their respective areas, taking on in Europe and in the rest of the the Bologna system, so the degrees it roles of responsibility in companies or world awards are recognised at both the launching independent entrepreneurial - SUPSI graduates who play important national and the international levels. initiatives. roles in connecting students with the economic/productive fabric Employment survey of the territory The SUPSI Student Advisory Service conducts systematic surveys on the professional insertion histories of SUPSI graduates. This survey gener- ates significant indicators regarding the employment rate, salary level, time taken to find employment, place of work, coherence between the course of study completed and working career, and the level of satisfaction with the work performed. Over the last few years, positive results have emerged for all the elements examined.

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Field Degree awarded Department/School Language Course type Description

Design Master of Arts SUPSI Department for Environment Italian / English Full-time (120 ECTS over two years). The Master in Conservation-Restoration, with specialisation in wall in Conservation-Restoration Construction and Design Course running in parallel with professional working paintings, stucco-work and stone surfaces, is conducted by SUPSI as part activity (120 ECTS over four years). of the Swiss Conservation-Restoration Campus (www.swiss-crc.ch).

Business Master of Science SUPSI Department of Business Economics, Italian/English, at DEASS Course running in parallel with professional working A business administration course that imparts knowledge targeted at Management in Business Administration with Major Health and Social Care (DEASS) activity (90 ECTS over two years). strategic business management, and equips students with essential skills, in Innovation Management In Italian, with classroom-based teaching at DEASS. focussing on the value-generation capacity of innovation.

Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS) German, at FFHS In German, with distance based teaching conducted by the affiliate institute, Fernfachhochschule Schweiz.

Social Work Master of Arts HES-SO en Travail social Haute école spécialisée de la Suisse French; Full-time curriculum (90 ECTS over 3 semesters). The Master in Social Work has been designed by the Haute École Spécialisée occidentale (HES-SO), in collaboration use of English and/or Italian Part-time curriculum (90 ECTS over 6 semesters). de Suisse Occidentale (HES-SO) in collaboration with SUPSI. The programme with SUPSI. in some modules. involves compulsory modules and specialisation modules. Students must also attend a Thematic Research Workshop (Atelier de recherche thématique) or complete a Research Internship (Stage de recherche). This Internship may be conducted at SUPSI.

Engineering and IT Master of Science SUPSI in Engineering Department of Innovative The lectures are held in English in Full-time curriculum (90 ECTS over three Students are trained to become the technical specialists and management with Specialization in: Technologies Lugano and Bern; in English or French semesters). staff of the future for industry and the public sector. - Business Engineering and Production in Lausanne; Part-time curriculum (90 ECTS, duration 5 to 6 - Energy and Environment in English or German in Zurich. semesters). - Industrial Technologies - Information and Communication Technologies

Teacher training Master of Arts SUPSI Department of Teaching and Italian, combined with French, English Part-time (94 over 122 ECTS). The course trains participants to teach at middle-school level in Ticino in Lower-Secondary Education Learning and/or German for those who attend The standard duration is two years for those and at lower-secondary level in the rest of Switzerland. the language teaching courses, or the choosing to teach one subject, and two or three multilingual curriculum. years for those choosing to teach two subjects.

Master of Arts SUPSI in Mathematics Department of Teaching and Italian Part-time curriculum (124 ECTS over The course trains participants who hold a UAS Bachelor degree Secondary Education (Sek I) Learning 6 semesters) in the field of engineering or technical sciences, to teach mathematics Department of Innovative at Lower-Secondary level. Technologies

Music Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Pedagogy Scuola Universitaria di Musica del Italian. French, German and English Full-time curriculum (120 ECTS over 4 semesters, The Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy is a course aimed at training individuals Majors: Instrumental/vocal; Music Education Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana are also commonly used during the except the specialization in Elementary Music in the field of musical pedagogy. practical exercises (in accordance with Education, which is conducted over 6 semesters the linguistic origins of the students and evaluated as equivalent to 188 ECTS). and musicians).

Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Performance Full-time curriculum (120 ECTS over 4 semesters) The Master of Arts in Music Performance is a course aimed at training Majors: Instrumental/vocal; Wind orchestra individuals in the field of performance. conducting; Ensemble conducting

Master of Arts SUPSI in Specialized Music The Master of Arts in Specialized Music Performance is a specialist degree Performance course attended by performers who are already highly-qualified and who plan to develop soloist careers.

Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Composition The Master of Arts in Music Composition and Theory is a degree course aimed and Theory at training individuals in the field of composition.

Theatre Master of Arts SUPSI in Accademia Teatro Dimitri in English Full time study (90 ECTS, duration 3 semesters) Accademia Teatro Dimitri is part of the “Master-Campus-Theatre CH”, Theatre / Physical Theatre collaboration with Haute Ecole de a Swiss national partnership programme. Théâtre de Suisse Romande, The Master of Arts in Theatre / Physical theatre develops the students Hochschule der Künste Bern, Zürcher competence in theatre creation. Hochschule der Künste.

6 Field Degree awarded Department/School Language Course type Description

Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS) German, at FFHS In German, with distance based teaching conducted by the affiliate institute, Fernfachhochschule Schweiz.

Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Composition The Master of Arts in Music Composition and Theory is a degree course aimed and Theory at training individuals in the field of composition.

7 CulturalSimonetta Heritage Biaggio Office Republic and Canton of Ticino

The collaboration with the SUPSI Master program in Conservation-Restoration allows to engage young people in “ preserving the cultural heritage of Ticino. In accordance with their competences, students participate in preliminary investigation and inventory activities, in defining appropriate interventions, and in implementing them, with the goal of achieving long-term sustainability of the work executed. ” Master Courses at SUPSI

Design

Master of Arts SUPSI in Conservation-Restoration The Master in Conservation-Restoration, with specialization in wall paintings, stuccowork and architectural surfaces, is offered at SUPSI as part of the Swiss Conservation-Restoration Campus (www.swiss-crc.ch).

Contact details During the Master’s program, students Objectives Department/School Department for Environ- deepen methodologies, materials The Master of Arts SUPSI in Conser- Department for Environment ment Construction and and techniques used in the conserva- vation-Restoration trains professional Construction and Design Design tion of wall paintings, stuccowork operators to independently plan, Campus Trevano CH-6952 Canobbio and architectural surfaces, and are implement and manage conservation Degree awarded T +41 (0)58 666 62 41 encouraged to integrate applied and restoration interventions in the Master of Arts SUPSI in [email protected] research into the working practice. field of wall painting, stuccowork and Conservation-Restoration The curriculum involves theoretical architectural surfaces. courses, practical work and a final Course type thesis. Skills Full-time Theoretical modules are specialized Students learn how to manage and (120 ECTS over two years) courses or seminars with interdiscipli- plan the different phases of a project, Course running in parallel with nary lessons. from the research and analysis of an professional working activity Work on-site develop the ability to object and its condition to the choice (120 ECTS over four years) apply theoretical and methodological and implementation of conservation knowledge into practice, and foster measures and the development of Language in students a critical attitude in dealing a long-term program. Italian / English with new problems. Students participate in research works, Career prospects and in on-site projects, gradually As in the rest of Europe, also in Switzer- mastering the ability to conduct all the land the Master in Conservation- various conservation and restoration Restoration degree is the qualification operations independently, mindfully required to work independently and systematically. (free-lance) as a professional The thesis may be on a particularly conservator-restorer of cultural herit- complex conservation and restora- age both in public and private sectors tion project, or it may develop an (www.skr.ch). experimental topic in order to verify This qualification also allows the access the behavior of specific materials or in PhD programs. techniques. Expectations for companies Conservators-Restorers with degrees awarded by SUPSI possess the technical, theoretical and methodological knowledge that allows them to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary working group.

9 ExecutiveDr. Fabio Vice A. CasatiPresident, Head of Strategic Planning & Corporate Finance and SUPSI Lecturer-Professional

I have worked on Master-related issues for many years, constantly looking for solutions that make it possible to maintain the value- “creation certainties, and to transform uncertainties into interesting developments, through strategic planning together with debate, creativity, innovation and the cultural understanding. ”

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Business Management

Master of Science SUPSI in Business Administration with Major in Innovation Management A business administration course that imparts knowledge targeted at strategic business management, and equips students with integrated skills, focussing on the value-generation capacity of innovation.

Contact details The programme integrates theory and Objectives Expectations for companies Department of Business practice, with the aim of honing The objective of the Master’s pro- Companies will be able to benefit from Economics, Health and all those entrepreneurial skills related gramme is to train key players in the professional operators who can Social Care to problem solving. Students can business sector, who can take on administer managerial functions, and Palazzo E CH-6928 Manno develop a valuable body of experiential positions of responsibility, manage supervise strategic projects in the T +41 (0)58 666 61 00 knowledge in order to tackle situations strategic projects and launch inde- fields of Marketing and Product Man- [email protected] of uncertainty by adopting a proactive pendent entrepreneurial initiatives. agement, Innovation Management, approach, and enhance their skills Key Account Management, Organi- Fernfachhochschule by means of practical projects and Skills sation and Consulting. Schweiz Überlandstrasse 12 business-research analyses, exploiting The programme has a multidiscipli- CH-900 Brig the extraordinary value-generation nary approach and begins with Department/School T +41 (0)27 922 39 00 capacity of innovation in order to an emphasis on General Management Department of Business Economics, [email protected] generate value for the community and concepts. Students subsequently Health and Social Care (DEASS) and for businesses. focus more fully on Innovation Man- Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS) agement issues, and at the same time they are provided with the fundamen- Degree awarded tals of business research. An essential Master of Science SUPSI in part of the programme consists Business Administration with Major of Practical Projects conducted in col- in Innovation Management laboration with local enterprises, and participation in applied research Course type projects executed in collaboration with Course running in parallel with other SUPSI departments. professional working activity (90 ECTS over two years). Career prospects In Italian, with classroom-based The Master’s course equips students teaching at DEASS. In German, with with the skills required in order to distance based teaching conducted work in industrial companies and ser- by the affiliate institute FFHS. vice organisations, in public administration and in global enterprises, to Language perform managerial roles in small and Italian/English at DEASS medium-sized companies and to German at FFHS launch independent entrepreneurial initiatives.

11 DirectorClaude of Bovay the Master’s Programme in Social Work

The Master’s programme makes it possible to acquire a transversal and global view of social work. It must allow the professional “ sector to develop its level of competence in order to improve its visibility with regard to public institutions and other professions, and to direct its specific role in terms of taking responsibility for social needs. ” Master Courses at SUPSI

Social Work

Master of Arts HES-SO en Travail social

The Master in Social Work has been designed by the Haute École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale (HES-SO) in collaboration with SUPSI, which conducts two modules: a theoretical module in Lausanne and a research internship at the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS).

Contact details The Master in Social Work consists Objectives Career prospects Haute École Spécialisée of a course introduced by the Haute The Master’s programme conducts The Master’s programme provides de Suisse Occidentale École Spécialisée de Suisse Occidentale further study into the theoretical and the opportunity to complete a full Av. de Provence 6 in collaboration with SUPSI-DEASS. methodological knowledge acquired university study cycle (3+2), allowing CH-1007 Lausanne T +41 (0)32 424 49 90 The programme involves compulsory during the Bachelor in Social Work students to conduct further study [email protected] modules and specialisation modules. course. In particular, the macro- into specific topics in the field of social Students must also attend a Thematic themes addressed are related to social work and to take on roles of responsi- Research Workshop (Atelier de policies, the comparison between bility in social institutions. recherche thématique) or complete a national and international situations, Research Internship (Stage de recherche). communications between social Expectations for companies This Internship may be conducted partners and social action research Master’s graduates can meet the at SUPSI. and evaluation methods. demands of the local territory since they are specialised in project Skills management, needs analyses and During the programme students feasibility studies, in communications acquire and develop the conceptual and social policy and in mediation and methodological tools that can with the professional world. be used in the implementation of professional skills aimed at: Department/School • constructing a critical stance Haute école spécialisée de Suisse regarding the sense of social action, occidentale and the related problems; • orienting the role of the social worker Degree awarded based on comparisons between Master of Arts HES-SO national and international social en Travail social, en collaboration avec policies; la SUPSI • analysing social problems from the perspective of reciprocal influences Course type between contexts, the prospects Full-time curriculum of the actors in question, and inter- (90 ECTS over 3 semesters) vention methods; Part-time curriculum • understanding and mobilising the (90 ECTS over 6 semesters) appropriate scientific methods for conducting research in the field Language of social work; French • mediating between the political Use of English and/or Italian in some and media worlds, and social work, modules. and formulating a correct form of social communication.

13 Co-CEOChristoph Wild Argor-Heraeus

Sustainable growth and ties with the territory are two key aspects “ representing our way to do business, joined by a common denominator: quality and a daily commitment of our staff members. Without this, our success would only be a remote dream. That’s why we strongly believe in the importance of a high level technical training and we commit ourselves to support it, also through the attribution of the Argor-Heraeus annual award for Master of Science in Engineering graduates. ” Master Courses at SUPSI

Engineering and IT

– Business Engineering and Production – Energy and Environment Master of Science SUPSI in – Industrial Technologies Engineering – Information and Communication Technologies with Specialization in Students are trained to become technical specialists and the management staff of the future for industry and public sector. They acquire the skills needed for careers in research and development departments, production, logistics, consultancy and public institutions and assume responsibility for managing interdisciplinary projects.

Contact details In collaboration with other Swiss Objectives Expectations for companies Department of Innovative Universities of Applied Sciences and MSE students develop their profes- This Master program forms a qualified Technologies Arts (UAS), the Department of Inno- sional understanding and personal engineer, ready for important positions Galleria 2 vative Technologies offers a Master skills in a focused manner, studying in a specific field. MSE graduates CH-6928 Manno T +41 (0)58 666 65 11 of Science program in Engineering. a wide range of subjects in their can assume managerial roles and take [email protected] The Master’s program is structured specializations. The students acquire responsibility for interdisciplinary over 3 semesters (90 ECTS). Courses methodological know-how and projects. in form of lectures constitute about are able to recognize complex relation- one third of the MSE program and are ships, think abstractly and execute Department/School centralized in Lugano, Zürich, Bern tasks independently. During the Departement of Innovative or Lausanne. The central element of program, participation in applied Technologies the program is the technical speciali- research projects allows students zation where the student extends to deepen their level of understand- Degree awarded his knowledge and practical experience ing and gain practical experience. Master of Science SUPSI in Engineering in the selected field at a Master Research Unit (MRU) through project Skills Course type work, supplementary courses and MSE graduates are able to develop Full-time study takes three semesters Master’s thesis. products and processes using the while part-time study for those latest methodologies and technologies. in employment will take longer, as They also possess project manage- a function of the number of hours ment expertise and are able to apply worked. their knowledge to the world of business. When confronted with Language complex problems, they will make The lectures are held in English in vital contributions to the solution by Lugano and Bern, in English or French combining analytical, conceptual, in Lausanne, in English or German technical and planning skills with an in Zurich. Specialization projects and innovative approach. master thesis are done within a Master Research Unit (MRU) in Lugano Career prospects and are usually carried out in English In their future careers graduates will or Italian. use the acquired knowledge in interdisciplinary sectors, thanks to the developed analytical, technical and theoretical expertise and to their proficiency in terms of work group management. As professionals with strong communication skills, they will also be able to operate confidently at an international level.

15 HeadFrancesco of Lower Vanetta Secondary Education Office Canton Ticino

Culture, subject matter knowledge, authority, relationships, “ collaboration, communication... are some of the main features of teaching at lower-secondary level, Scuola media in Ticino. This Master’s programme will provide you with the opportunity to acquire the skills and gain the experience needed for a profession that is unique, engaging. In the meanwhile, you will become a player in a community of educators. ” Master Courses at SUPSI

Teacher education

Master of Arts SUPSI in Lower-Secondary Education Teaching at lower-secondary level: a profession at the service of the cognitive, emotional, social and cultural development of the tomorrow’s citizens.

Contact details School is a place of across-the-board Skills This option also offers the possibility Department of Teaching education, where the new generations The reference professional figure is a of teaching Italian as a foreign and Learning prepare to shape their futures and that teacher specialised in one or two of language, but not in Italian as first Formazione Master SM of society as a whole. the following subjects: language. The aimed profile is that of Piazza San Francesco 19 CH-6600 Locarno In addition to possessing a strongly- • Italian as first language a teacher of more than one language, T +41 (0)58 666 68 13 based, subject matter, didactic and • Italian as foreign language particularly attentive to and trained in [email protected] pedagogic education, teachers must (only in combination with another the various aspects of multilingualism, also view the future in a spirit of open- subject) multiculturalism and integration. mindedness and curiosity, in order • German to to remain in constant contact with • French Career prospects the new generations, and with the • English (only in combination with Teaching at middle-school level challenges and demands related to another subject) in Ticino and at lower-secondary level their development. • Geography in the rest of Switzerland • History Objectives • Mathematics Expectations The Master’s programme in Secondary • Natural sciences Availability of well-trained and Education consists of four main axes: • Visual arts strongly-motivated middle-school education sciences, didactics and • Sport teachers epistemology of the subject taught, • Music (only as Double degree, see research in education and teaching below) Department/School practice – this final axis being the Each year the curriculum covers most Department of Teaching and Learning central point of the entire Master’s of the subjects specified in the Cantonal programme. curriculum. Degree awarded Strong focus is therefore placed on Master of Arts SUPSI the interaction between theory and Double degree in Music Pedagogy in Lower-Secondary Education practice, with periodic teaching- The curriculum of the Master in practice assignments to be conducted Secondary Education in Music is offered Course type one day a week in a pre-selected as part of the joint Master programme The standard duration is two years of institute, and designed in close synergy in Music Pedagogy, in collaboration part-time study for those choosing to with the theoretical, application and with the Conservatorio della Svizzera teach one subject, and three years – experiential modules of the classroom- italiana. again part-time – for those choosing based part of the programme. Graduated in this 3-year programme to teach two subjects. (188 ECTS) are qualified to teach Music Education in music schools and Language in secondary education (sek I) schools Italian. across Switzerland, and in primary This language is combined with schools in some Cantons, including French, English and/or German for Ticino. those who attend the language teaching courses, or the multilingual Multilingual curriculum curriculum. Students whose previous university degrees include a specialisation in at least two foreign languages (Italian, French, German or English) can complete a multilingual curriculum.

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Teacher education

Master of Arts SUPSI in Mathematics Secondary Education (Sek I) Use your skills to train the new generations: a programme for those holding a Bachelor degree in the field of engineering or technical sciences awarded by a University of Applied Sciences and Arts, who wish to teach Mathematics at Middle-School level in Ticino.

Contact details School is a place of cultural and social Objectives Skills Department of Teaching education, so, in addition to possess- This Master’s programme is designed School is a place of learning in the and Learning ing a strongly-based, subject matter, for UAS (SUP) engineers and consists broadest sense of the term, and there- Piazza San Francesco didactic and pedagogic education, of five main axes: subject-matter fore not simply a place of knowledge CH-6600 Locarno T +41 (0)58 666 68 13 teachers must also view the future in teaching, education sciences, didactics in the narrow sense. The reference [email protected] a spirit of open-mindedness and and epistemology of Mathematics, contents are the body of knowledge curiosity: teaching places the educator thesis and teaching practice, this final representing the cultural foundations Department of Innovative in constant contact with the new axis being the central point of the of society. Technologies generations, and with the challenges entire Master’s programme. The professional figure of the teacher Galleria 2 CH-6928 Manno and demands related to their Strong focus is therefore placed on must therefore possess competences T +41 (0)58 666 65 11 development. the interaction between theory and ranging across multiple dimensions [email protected] practice, with periodic teaching- and touching on wide-ranging fields: practice assignments to be conducted from social-relational skills fostering one day a week in a school, and the establishment of a profitable designed in close synergy with the relationship with the pupils in order theoretical, application and experiential to facilitate the learning process, modules of the classroom-based part to professional skills associated with of the programme. the link between knowledge and The course trains participants to teach its didactic transposition. Mathematics at Lower-Secondary level. Career prospects Teaching Mathematics The cornerstone of the programme in Middle-Schools level in Ticino consists of the interaction between teaching practice, theoretical modules Expectations and research in education, and is This programme meets the need designed to build up a sound education for qualified mathematics teachers for based on the acquisition and gradual Lower Secondary schools in Ticino mastery of a fundamental set of didac- (scuola media). tic and educative tools. In accordance with a model of lifelong Department/School learning made necessary by rapidly- Department of Teaching and Learning changing, socio-economic and cultural Department of Innovative Technologies circumstances, these tools will, of course, undergo constant and career- Degree awarded long improvement and revision Master of Arts SUPSI in by means of continuing education Mathematics Secondary Education programmes. (Sek I)

Course type Part-time (124 ECTS over 6 semesters)

Language Italian

18 ConcertmasterRobert Kowalski of the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana

The Master’s programme at Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana was an important step in my career advancement. “The combination of renowned and qualified teachers, and the inspirational beauty of Lugano, provided a fantastic working atmosphere. ” Master Courses at SUPSI

Music

Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Pedagogy

The Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy is a full-time course aimed at training individuals in the field of musical pedagogy. Majors: Instrumental/vocal; Music Education.

Contact details The course is divided into four sectors: Objectives The joint degree will allow graduates Scuola Universitaria di firstly, the practical-artistic component, • Provide a musical education focus- to teach Music Education in music Musica del Conservatorio which consists of instrumental/voice sing clearly on musical pedagogy schools and in lower secondary della Svizzera italiana education, technical and artistic, aspects, and at the same time based schools throughout Switzerland, and Via Soldino 9 CH-6900 Lugano interpretive and stylistic, and the con- on critical thought and the capacity also in elementary schools in Ticino T +41 (0)91 960 30 40 struction of a vast repertoire. Secondly, for autonomous judgement; and in a number of other Cantons. [email protected] the musical-professional aspect, • Provide the means and the instru- represented by professional training ments allowing students to develop Department/School in a context that is both practical and their pedagogic potential; Scuola Universitaria di Musica del theoretical. The third aspect is • Train musicians who can move Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana pedagogical in nature, and is divided around and assert themselves in into theoretical and practical modules. the musical market; Degree awarded Finally, there is the individual dimen- • Train musicians who are mindful Master of Arts SUPSI in Music sion, which allows students to develop of the context in which they live, Pedagogy. their own profiles. and are well-informed about the Specialisations in various Majors: latest international developments Instrumental pedagogy / Double degree in Music Pedagogy in the field. Vocal pedagogy / Music education The specialization in Elementary Music Education of this Master’s pro- Skills Course type gramme is offered as part of the joint The Major in instrumental/vocal The Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy, Master programme in Music Pedagogy, teaching qualifies students for Major in Instrumental /Vocal Pedagogy offered in collaboration with the instrumental/voice teaching in the is conducted over 4 semesters and Department of Teaching and Learning. specific subject, and, in addition to the corresponds to a workload evaluated Graduates in this 3-year programme pedagogic-psychological-didactic as equivalent to 120 ECTS. (188 ECTS) are qualified to teach component, also includes a significant The specialization in Elementary Music Education in music schools and performance component. Music Education is conducted over in secondary education (sek I) schools From September 2016 the Major in 6 semesters and evaluated as equiva- across Switzerland, and in primary Elementary Musical Education will lent to 188 ECTS. schools in some Cantons, including be replaced by a joint degree, consist- Students are required to give full Ticino. ing of two Masters: the Master of Arts commitment in terms of time and in Lower Secondary Education, in the emotional engagement. subject of musical education, awarded by DFA, and the Master of Arts in Language Music Pedagogy, Major in Elementary Most courses are conducted in Italian, Music Education, awarded by although, and in accordance with the Scuola Universitaria di Musica del the linguistic origins of the students Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana. and/or musicians present during the practical exercises, other languages Career prospects are also commonly used (French, Graduates with Major in instrumental/ German, English). vocal teaching work as instrumental/ vocal teachers, mainly in music schools. This degree is the only instrument and voice teaching qualification to be recognised throughout Switzerland.

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Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Performance

The Master of Arts in Music Performance is a full-time degree course aimed at training individuals in the field of performance. Majors: Instrumental/vocal; Wind orchestra conducting; Ensemble conducting.

Contact details The course is divided into three areas: Objectives Career prospects Scuola Universitaria di firstly, the practical-artistic compo- • Provide a musical education focus- Depending on the Major selected, grad- Musica del Conservatorio nent, which consists of instrumental/ sing clearly on performance and uates work in various fields of perfor- della Svizzera italiana voice (or conducting) education, at the same time based on critical mance-orchestra, for example. Other Via Soldino 9 CH-6900 Lugano technical and artistic, interpretive and thought and the capacity for auton- potential areas include chamber T +41 (0)91 960 30 40 stylistic, and which finds concrete omous judgement music, ensemble work (also in special- [email protected] expression in the construction of a • Provide the means and the instru- ist ensembles), wind orchestra and vast repertoire. Secondly, the musical- ments allowing students to realise ensemble conducting (for those with professional aspect, represented their full their artistic potential conducting Majors). It is becoming by professional training in a practical • Train musicians who can move increasingly common to combine free- context, and which is executed by around and assert themselves in lance activity with other employment means of experience in chamber music, the high-level musical market commitments, which may even be of in orchestras, in ensembles of various • Train musicians who are mindful a pedagogical nature. sizes and in the understanding of of the context in which they live, the various styles, ranging from early and well-informed about the latest Department/School to contemporary music. Finally, there international developments in the Scuola Universitaria di Musica del is the individual dimension, which field. Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana allows students to develop their artistic profiles. Skills Degree awarded Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Artistic Performance. • Mastery of the main instrument, Specialisations in various Majors, such or of the voice, at the highest levels as: Instrumental/Vocal performance, • Growth of a broad-based repertoire Wind Orchestra Conducting, Ensemble representing the various eras and Conducting (specialisation: Contem- the most significant styles porary Music). Methodological • Capacity to reflect on development Course type processes, and to evaluate them The Master of Arts in Music Perfor- mance is conducted over 4 semesters Social and corresponds to a workload • Capacity to develop and manage evaluated as equivalent to 120 ECTS. professional relationships Students are required to give full • Ability to recognise, deal with and commitment in terms of time and resolve conflicts. emotional engagement. The course also provides the means and instruments that allow students Language to develop their personal compe- Most courses are conducted in Italian, tences, such as self-management, although, and in accordance with autonomy, self-reflection, attitude to the linguistic origins of the students criticism and psycho-physical strength. and/or musicians present during the practical exercises, other languages are also commonly used (French, German, English).

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Master of Arts SUPSI in Specialized Music Performance

The Master of Arts in Specialized Music Performance is a specialist degree course attended by performers who are already highly-qualified and who plan to develop soloist careers.

Contact details The course is divided into three areas: Objectives The course also provides the means and Scuola Universitaria di firstly, the practical-artistic compo- • Provide a musical education focus- instruments that allow students to Musica del Conservatorio nent, which consists of instrumental/ sing clearly on performance and develop their personal competences, della Svizzera italiana vocal education, technical and artistic, at the same time based on critical such as self-management, autonomy, Via Soldino 9 CH-6900 Lugano interpretive and stylistic, and which thought and the capacity for auton- self-reflection, attitude to criticism and T +41 (0)91 960 30 40 finds concrete expression in the con- omous judgement psycho-physical strength. [email protected] struction of a vast repertoire. • Provide the means and the instru- Secondly, the musical-professional ments allowing students to exploit Career prospects aspect, represented by professional their full artistic potential in an Graduates work in the various fields training in a context that is both prac- autonomous manner of performance demanding soloist tical and theoretical. Finally, there is • Train musicians who can move skills and presence, for example as solo individual-optional dimension, which around and assert themselves with orchestral or chamber music perform- allows students to develop their confidence in the musical market ers, or as free-lance soloists. personal, distinctive artistic profiles. • Train musicians with strong soloist profiles and with significant stylistic Department/School assurance Scuola Universitaria di Musica del • Train musicians who are mindful Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana of the context in which they live, and well-informed about the latest Degree awarded international developments in the Master of Arts SUPSI in field. Specialized Music Performance

Skills Course type The Master of Arts in Specialized Artistic Music Performance is conducted over • Use of the main instrument or 4 semesters and corresponds to of the voice, covering a vast stylistic a workload evaluated as equivalent space to120 ECTS. There is a very stringent • Intense musical-artistic experience selection procedure for the course, • Growth of a repertoire representing and only a limited number of places the various eras and the most signifi- are available. cant styles • Extensive knowledge of instrumen- Language tal techniques or of vocal physiology Most courses are conducted in Italian, • Capacity to address the most com- although, and in accordance with plex musical structures the linguistic origins of the students • Development of an individual, high- and/or musicians present during level and distinctive musical-artistic the practical exercises, other languages profile are also commonly used (French, • Strong communication skills, with German, English). regard to the public

Methodological • Understanding of mnemonic and study techniques • Capacity to reflect on development processes, and to evaluate them

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Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Composition and Theory

The Master of Arts in Music Composition and Theory is a degree course aimed at training individuals in the field of composition.

Contact details The course is divided into three areas: Objectives Social Scuola Universitaria di firstly, the theoretical aspect with • Provide a musical education focus- Know how to present and illustrate Musica del Conservatorio a critical and mindful approach with sing particularly on the creative one’s own work; organise and promote della Svizzera italiana regard to doing composition. aspects, while also fostering critical projects (in both the artistic and infor- Via Soldino 9 CH-6900 Lugano Secondly, the craftsmanship aspect of thought and the capacity for auton- mation fields); organise and manage T +41 (0)91 960 30 40 composition: mastery of writing omous judgement practice sessions with chamber music [email protected] techniques, the capacity to manage • Train composers who can develop groups and ensembles. executive techniques in different con- their creative potential texts, and professionalism in presenting • Train composers with a sound pro- Career prospects one’s personal creative itinerary. fessional basis in terms of presenting, Graduates with Major in composition Finally, the practical aspect, which is actualising and spreading their ideas work in the various fields of musical constructed on the basis of direct and • Train composers who are mindful composition. constant experience with the world of the context in which they live, of sound, in order to ensure coherence and well-informed about the latest Department/School between the composition project international developments in the Scuola Universitaria di Musica del and its realisation. These aspects are all field Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana also supported by a sound knowledge • Train composers who can signifi- of the new technologies. The interdis- cantly contribute to the develop- Degree awarded ciplinary features are approached mainly ment of the profession, and to Master of Arts SUPSI in in a practical context, in productions achieving a better understanding Music Composition and Theory involving other art forms (video, theatre, of their role in society Major in composition literature, etc). • Develop skills in specific areas, by means of small research projects Course type The Master of Arts in Music Composi- Skills tion & Theory is conducted over 4 semesters and corresponds to a work- Artistic load evaluated as equivalent to Know how to provide a high-level 120 ECTS. Students are required to give professional product, in terms of full commitment in terms of time and technique and originality, in line with emotional engagement. one’s own artistic ideas; understand and apply different composition Language techniques; write (compose, arrange, Most courses are conducted in Italian, orchestrate) for widely differing although, and in accordance with group types; conceive, manipulate and the linguistic origins of the students develop musical and aesthetic ideas and/or musicians present during for the purposes of one’s own work. the practical exercises, other languages Methodological are also commonly used (French, Know how to apply and develop dif- German, English). ferent analytic approaches, have a good understanding of musical technologies, and know how to apply them, in accordance with one’s own requirements; training for research- oriented projects.

23 ArtisticLloyd Newsondirector DV8 Physical Theatre Company United Kingdom

Physical Theatre is about taking risks, aesthetically and physically, “ about breaking down the barriers between dance, theatre and personal politics and, above all, communicating ideas and feelings clearly and unpretentiously. It is determined to be radical yet accessible, and to take its work to as wide an audience as possible. ” Master Courses at SUPSI

Theatre

Master of Arts SUPSI in Theatre / Physical Theatre “Accademia Teatro Dimitri” is part of the “Master-Campus-Theatre CH”, a Swiss national partnership programme of the four drama schools (Haute Ecole de Théâtre de Suisse Romande/Hochschule der Künste Bern/ Zürcher Hochschule der Künste/Accademia Teatro Dimitri).

Contact details Accademia Teatro Dimitri’s Master Objectives Departement/School Accademia Teatro programme in Physical Theatre The specialization in Physical Theatre Accademia Teatro Dimitri Dimitri emphasizes body and movement as supports students in the development Stradon 28 the main medium of theatrical of their artistic personality by providing Degree awarded CH-6653 Verscio T +41 (0)91 796 24 14 expression. The actor approaches essential skills for the realization of Master of Arts SUPSI in [email protected] theatre in a multidisciplinary way by projects and productions in the field of Theatre / Physical Theatre taking a central role in creating a piece. theatre. Research and reflection are important Course type components of the artistic Master Skills Full time study production. The studies call The holder of a master’s degree in (90 ECTS, duration 3 semesters) on the student’s autonomy as well as theatre will be able to manage all capacity to create original work and stages of a personal project. Conceive Language to give it meaning in today’s theatre a production, plan it, produce it and English world. contextualize it. He is able to implement processes for Physical Theatre at a highly developed level, drawing on a large store of appropriate experience.

Career prospects Holders of a master’s degree in Physical Theatre move easily between different theatre scenes. They project and organize cultural events and work as actors as well as creators in a highly competitive world.

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