HSO is one of Switzerland’s leading business schools. It focuses consistently on the needs of the market – and has done so since 1954. At the heart of its success is skill- and practice-based business education in the con- text of the dual education system that makes Switzer- land one of the world’s most successful countries for business. Originally established as a modern business school in the Oerlikon district of Zurich, HSO serves more than 3,000 students in six locations today. As a business school it opens up the route from basic vocational edu- cation all the way to a doctorate in business administration. Its unique feature: due to its integrated portfolio of education programs HSO supports young professionals and managers to climb the career-ladder ranging from Swiss national diplomas and post-diplomas, through Bachelor degrees recognized throughout Europe, up to Master and Doctoral programs accredited throughout the world. Today’s market demands people with the highest possible degree of competence to act and exert influence effec- tively at a national and international level. This is where HSO scores highly – for the success of its students and for an efficient and flourishing business sector.