University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland Study Guide The University of the future To provide educational programmes specifically aimed at giving its In order to meet the growing need for balance between study students the knowledge and skills that will facilitate their search for requirements and work or other commitments, courses are, whenever appropriate employment. To ensure the acquisition of a specialist, possible, also conducted in parallel with professional activity, or in flexibility methodological, social and personal store of knowledge that, with the format. required degree of flexibility, will permit personal career development in We will be delighted to welcome you if you choose our University. I hope line with individual potential and expectations. To enable those who wish that you will choose carefully and astutely, and that your future will be to do so to continue their studies in Switzerland or abroad, benefiting from rewarding. the mobility opportunities provided by the Bologna reform. These are three of the main principles on which is based the education provided by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) presented in this Guide, which we hope will assist you in the important choices you are about to make. Drawing inspiration from our guiding values of strength, originality, multidisciplinarity, partnership, innovation, territoriality and inter- nationality, our Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes have been designed with the aim of combining classical technical-scientific methods with a practical and professional approach. In direct contact with the teaching staff, which consists of professors-researchers and professionals who conduct established activities outside the university, problems and situations are tackled in their context, adopting methodologies resembling those to be found after graduation. Professor and engineer Franco Gervasoni General Director SUPSI SUPSI: a brief description The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Over three thousand students are currently Research plays a leading role at SUPSI, and is of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), one of enrolled at SUPSI: they have decided to study applied in key areas by means of projects the nine Swiss vocational universities, has in a multi-cultural, inter-disciplinary and that are won in competitions held by major university statute, it focuses on vocational innovative environment. The teaching European and Swiss agencies, or that are education and applied research, and it is method fosters close student-professor commissioned by companies and institutions. part of the Bologna process, meaning that contact, together with close correspondence SUPSI qualifications are recognized both in between theory and practice by means Switzerland and in Europe. of case studies and concrete applications. SUPSI degree courses give students the Professors often also conduct research or possibility of combining their academic operate professionally outside the university, studies with invaluable work experience, a enabling students to benefit from a didactic fundamental asset for future employment. method that combines theory and practice in The high-quality teaching modules are one single formative programme. intermixed with periods of work experience Bachelor’s courses, and some Master’s and laboratory time, all of which help courses, are conducted in the following students gain an understanding of their local fields: social science, economics, health geographic context, while also ensuring care, education and teaching, construction, they are able to compete strongly on an engineering and IT, design, music and theatre. international level. The teaching style adopted is distinctive and cutting-edge. Data source: Management students, academic year 2013/2014 Students in Bachelor’s programmes Students in Master’s programmes Students in Continuing Education 3’485 618 6’502 Studios and laboratories www.supsi.ch/go/experiencegallery A great opportunity to grow by means of practical experience. Workshop www.supsi.ch/go/experiencegallery Ideas are pooled, bringing to life exciting projects, enriched by their relational value. Bachelor’s Courses Architecture Teacher Training Business Management Engineering and and Construction Pre-primary Education: Full-time Business Administration: Full-time Information Tecnologies (180 ECTS over 3 years) (180 ECTS over 3 years) Architecture: Full-time Electrical Engineering: Full-time Bachelor of Arts in Pre-primary In parallel with professional activity (180 ECTS over 3 years) (180 ECTS over 3 years) Education (180 ECTS over 4 years) In parallel with professional activity Bachelor of Science in Electrical Flexibility (180 ECTS over 4 or 5 years) Primary Education: Full-time Engineering (180 ECTS over 4 years) Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (180 ECTS over 3 years) Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering and Management: Bachelor of Arts in Primary Civil Engineering: Full-time Administration Full-time Education (180 ECTS over 3 years) (180 ECTS over 3 years) In parallel with professional activity Social Work In parallel with professional activity Health (180 ECTS over 4 or 5 years) Social Work: Full-time (180 ECTS over 4 o 5 years) Nursing: Full-time Bachelor of Science in Civil (180 ECTS over 3 years) Bachelor of Science in Engineering (180 ECTS over 3 years) Engineering In parallel with professional activity and Management Flexibility (180 ECTS over 4 years) Computer Science: Full-time Design (180 ECTS over 4 years) Flexibility (180 ECTS over 3 years) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Interior Design: Full-time (180 ECTS over 4 years) In parallel with professional activity (180 ECTS over 3 years) Occupational Therapy: Full-time Bachelor of Science in Social Work (180 ECTS over 4 o 5 years) Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design (180 ECTS over 3 years) Flexibility Visual Communication: Full-time Bachelor of Science in Occupational Music and Theatre (180 ECTS over 4 o 5 years) Music: Full-time (180 ECTS over 3 years) Therapy Bachelor of Science in Computer (180 ECTS over 3 years) Science Flexibility Physiotherapy: Full-time Bachelor of Arts in Music (180 ECTS up to 6 years) (180 ECTS over 3 years) Mechanical Engineering: Full-time Bachelor of Arts in Visual Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Musique et mouvement: Full-time (180 ECTS over 3 years) Communication (180 ECTS over 3 years) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Physiotherapie (Landquart): Full-time Bachelor of Arts in Music and Engineering Conservation: Full-time (180 ECTS over 3 years) Movement (180 ECTS over 3 years) Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Bachelor of Arts in Conservation Theatre: Full-time (180 ECTS over 3 years) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Master’s Courses Design Business Management Music and Theatre Engineering and Conservation and Restoration: Business Administration: Music Performance: Information Technology Full-time - Major in Innovation Full-time (120 ECTS) Engineering: (120 ECTS over 2 years) Management (in Italian) Master of Arts in Music Performance Full-time or Part-time In parallel with professional activity In parallel with professional activity Music Pedagogy: (90 ECTS) over 3up to 7 semestres (120 ECTS over 4 years) (90 ECTS over 2 years) Full-time (120 ECTS) according to the study programme Master of Arts in Flexibility Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy Master of Science in Engineering Conservation-Restoration (90 ECTS over 2 years) with Specialization in Master of Science in Business Music Composition and Theory: - Information and Communication Administration with Major Full-time (120 ECTS) Teacher Training Technologies in Innovation Management Master of Arts in Music Composition Secondary Education: - Industrial Technologies and Theory In parallel with professional activity Business Administration - Energy and Environment (from 94 to 111 ECTS over 2 years) - Major in Innovation Specialized Music Performance: - Business Engineering and Master of Arts in Secondary Management (in German) Full-time (120 ECTS) Production Education Distance learning Master of Arts in Specialized Music (90 ECTS over 2 years) Performance Secondary Education Master of Science in Business (Program for UAS Engineers) Theatre: Full-time Administration with Major In parallel with professional activity (90 ECTS over 1 one year and a half) in Innovation Management (125 ECTS over 3 years) Master of Arts in Theatre Master of Arts in Secondary Education Social Work Social Work: Upper Secondary Education Full-time In parallel with professional activity (90 ECTS over 3 semestres) (60 ECTS over 1 year) In parallel with professional activity Diploma in Upper Secondary (90 ECTS over 6 semestres) Education Master of Arts in Social Work Studying at SUPSI Students embarking on a university career One SUPSI, four facets at SUPSI approach their studies while also thinking sensibly about their future careers. SUPSI operates in four main spheres: In a world increasingly marked by First and Second Level University uncertainty, SUPSI provides a clear and tangible range of options. In fact, the aim Programmes, (Bachelor’s and Master’s), is to instil in students the knowledge and Continuing Education, Applied skills required for a prompt and effective professional integration. Research and Services to Companies Studying at SUPSI ensures that students & Territorial Support. acquire specialist, methodological, social and personal knowledge that will subsequently enable them to develop career paths meeting their personal potential and