We aim to create the best possible foundation for your career. Whether you are a high school graduate, a bachelor’s degree holder, an experienced professional, or seeking a career change, HSW offers programs with future-proof content, innovative teaching methods, and practical qualifications. Our dual and part-time bachelor’s and master’s programs combine theory and hands-on experience, ensuring you are ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Dual bachelor’s programs

• Business Administration (B. A.) – also available as a digital study program
• Cooperative study program Social Work (B. A.)
• Computer Science (B. Sc.) – also available as a digital study program
• Industrial Engineering (B. Eng.)

Part-time bachelor’s programs

• Business Administration (B. A.) – also available as a flex-study program
• Computer Science (B. Sc.) – also available as a flex-study program

Part-time master’s program

• General Management (MBA)

Professional development goes beyond knowledge transfer. It opens doors, creates opportunities, and shapes careers. At HSW, we design continuing training programs that fit your everyday life, professional context, and ambitions. Whether you are an individual seeking growth or a company investing in your workforce, we provide tailored learning experiences that support development, retention, and long-term success.

Further Education Offers

• Partner in Talent & Leadership Development
• Programs for Professionals and Leaders
• Open Programs
• Tailored In-House Solutions

HSW partners with organizations to identify, develop, and retain talent. In a rapidly changing labor market, we provide dual and part-time degree programs, as well as continuing education courses, customized to your company’s needs. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures programs are relevant, practical, and adaptable to evolving industry requirements.

Services

• Talent Development & Retention
• Industry-Relevant & Interdisciplinary Curriculum
• Flexible Learning Solutions
• Strategic HR-support
• In-House & On-Site Training

HSW’s research focuses on application-oriented solutions that advance (digital) transformation and expertise development. By collaborating with partners from academia and industry, we transfer knowledge to society, contributing to innovation in the Weserbergland region and throughout Lower Saxony.Our research activities are supported by clearly defined frameworks for quality management, enabling systematic development and knowledge exchange. Findings are integrated into teaching, enriching both the student experience and research outcomes across the Departments of Business and Computer Science & Engineering.

Institutes

• Interdisciplinary Energy Institute
• „Live Better Longer“ Institute
• Institute for Knowledge Management
• Multi-Project Management
• Financial Market Analysis

Imagine a space where ideas collide, startups meet established companies, and students work alongside professionals. That’s zedita, HSW’s innovation and transfer hub, officially designated as Lower Saxony’s DigitalHub. Located in the historic Kaisersaal at Hamelin train station, zedita fosters co-creation, knowledge exchange, and transformative projects. Whether you are a company seeking guidance, a researcher exploring new insights, or a student eager for real-world challenges, zedita provides the space, tools, and community to make bold ideas happen.

Offers

• Coworking
• Workshops
• Events