Business economist HF study program: experiences and tips from Layla Lüthi - the HF study program promotes my networked thinking and opens the doors for me as a business economist HF to study business psychology at a university of applied sciences

Who are you?

My name is Layla Lüthi. I am thirty years old. I currently work in planning and lecturer management. I originally completed an apprenticeship as a track layer at SBB and gained my first professional experience. I then completed further training to obtain a commercial diploma and a technical business management qualification. I am currently studying business administration.

What kind of training are you currently attending at WISS?

I am currently completing a traineeship at WISS.HF degree course in business administrationto train as a business economist HF.

What motivated you to become a business economist HF?

I had already gained a good insight into the business management field through my further training as a technical business management assistant. This sparked my interest in this field and I wanted to continue there. By joining the WISS School as an employee, I was able to get to know this business administration HF course even better. I then decided to study Business Administration HF myself.

What do you particularly like about the WISS School?

At the WISS School, the lecturers on the Business Administration HF course are all specialists with an important position in the business world. This means that a great deal of specialist knowledge from practice flows into the lessons.

How does the Business Administration HF course support you in your professional life?

The Business Administration HF course supports me with a different approach to problems and tasks. I now think in a much more networked way. In my day-to-day work, things from the course often come to mind and I can apply them straight away. The HF degree course in Business Administration teaches you a lot of methods that can be used directly in everyday working life.

How long does it take to study Business Administration HF?

As I had already completed my further training as a technical business administrator, I was able to switch to the Business Administration HF course as a lateral entrant. This allowed me to start the HF course in the third semester and shorten one year of my studies, as I already had experience from my further training as a technical business management assistant. As a result, the HF Business Administration course only takes two years instead of three.

What do you like best about the lecturers?

What I like about the lecturers is that they take a lot of time for me and engage with us as a class. As a business economist HF, you have to be able to think in a networked way. The lecturers teach us this very specifically. In addition to the implementation in one subject, we are also taught how to network with other subjects. In this way, you get to know many different perspectives from different industries and other professional fields. This is extremely important and is implemented very well at WISS.

Have you experienced any challenges while studying Business Administration HF?

For me, the biggest challenge in studying Business Administration HF is not the HF course itself, but the current challenges surrounding homeschooling. In a way, I really appreciate it because you don't lose any time traveling to and from school - you're at home straight after class. However, as I also have my workplace at home, I really miss the interpersonal contact with other people or the lecturers.

Have you been able to increase your market value with the Business Administration HF course?

A person's market value increases with every training course they complete. As soon as you continue your education, you broaden your horizons. It gives you new perspectives. That's why the Business Administration HF course at WISS is also very beneficial for me.

What learning content helped you in particular?

In the fourth semester of the Business Administration HF course, we studied business psychology. I was very interested in this subject and I really enjoy it. I'm also interested in psychology in other ways. Our lecturer showed us things that I hadn't even thought about before. We were given lots of tips and learned about business psychology methods. As a result, I also reflected on my own life and therefore perceive other people differently. It sparked my interest in this area and I would like to develop my skills in it later on. Business Administration HF also has a lot to do with interpersonal relationships, although many subjects are rather dry. This is because business administration graduates have to be able to communicate and exchange ideas with other people. In addition, this course is a good foundation in terms of a generalist education in order to specialize further at a university of applied sciences and consolidate your knowledge in a specific area.

Were you able to achieve a better professional position as a result of the further training?

With an extra-occupational business administration HF degree, you show your motivation to progress as an employee, to achieve something and to develop yourself. I believe that this will open doors for me within the Group. With an HF degree course like this, you show that you are willing to make something of yourself and don't want to stagnate.

Where would you be today without this training?

In my opinion, education is the most important thing in life. You should continue your education throughout your life. I don't think I would be where I am today if I hadn't trained as a business economist. I would like to study business psychology at a university of applied sciences in the medium term.

To whom would you recommend studying Business Administration HF?

The business economist HF is needed in all companies - whether in the front or back office, planning, accounting or sales. A degree in Business Administration HF is certainly a good foundation for gaining a foothold in business. It helps you advance both professionally and privately. The HF course also opens the door to studying at a university of applied sciences.

Have you also experienced key moments?

It wasn't so much a key moment, but rather a positive affirmation that I experienced. We had to switch from private lessons to homeschooling very quickly. I was fascinated by how quickly this was possible. It worked well from one day to the next. We were able to do all our lessons online. The lecturers implemented this well and also adapted well to the new form of teaching. The students were also able to adapt very quickly. Of course, there were also some minor disagreements. If it hadn't worked so smoothly, the HF Business Administration course would certainly have been much more strenuous, e.g. through self-study. For me, this was proof that I can also act in exceptional situations and something good comes out of it.

Have you also grown personally as a result of the HF Business Administration course?

I also grew a lot personally during the HF Business Administration course. My personal development has been positive. I also approach problems differently in my private life and perceive things differently. My thinking is more networked and I now react differently. I think further development is extremely important, as it is the only way we can grow. That's what moves us forward. Hence my appeal: "Never stop learning. No matter what you do, do the right training. We as a society can only develop further through education."

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