Careers after bachelor's degree Mobility Science
Upon completion of your studies you will be qualified for challenging tasks. Mobility Science engineers are in high demand in the following sectors:
- Traffic and transport companies
- Commerce and industry
- Logistics service providers
- Associations and networks in the public transport sector
- Engineering and consulting companies
- Bodies such as the German Association of Car Rentals (BAV), in cantons and communities
Specialisation Engineering
- Support of project planning processes in planning agencies
- Design of state-of-the-art infrastructure components in industry
- Maintenance of vehicle fleets and infrastructure systems for logistics service providers
- Taking on management tasks
«That's why as a specialist, I'm in demand on the job market. I can help to actively design the future with my work and that gives me great satisfaction.»
Fabian Hasler, AGraduate Mobility Science, Engineer in the field of Environment and Transport, TBF + Partner AG
Specialisation Transportation Management
- Control of logistic processes in industrial and commercial enterprises
- Design of supply chains across boundaries and companies
- Development of fundamentals and variants in engineering firms
- Design of state-of-the-art infrastructure components in industry
- Development of timetables and offers in transportation companies
- Control of standards, permits and start-ups with the public authorities
Interesting interdisciplinary and special tasks also exist for graduates of both specialisations in marketing, consulting, lobbying, quality management, training and research. Open the Graduate profile
Career profiles
"We collect and analyze vast amounts of data, so I can really use the knowledge I gained in my studies in statistics in this area."
Stephanie Baumann, ZHAW graduate and facilities manager at SBB
“Whether rail or road transport, we must always be in a position to view the system as a whole. Those studying Mobility Science confront new ideas and concepts without losing sight of the overall situation.”
Jacqueline Keller, ZHAW graduate and service planner at Südostbahn
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"Through the program, you are trained to become a generalist, which enables you to tackle challenges in day-to-day operations with a holistic approach. I learned the tools for this at ZHAW."
Gregor Frei, Mobility Science Graduate, CEO of SBB Deutschland GmbH
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Finding a job and salary expectations after graduating
Most graduates quickly find a suitable entry-level job. The median starting salary is CHF 85,000, with the chosen industry and specialization playing a crucial role. In 2022, the median annual salary for engineers, when extrapolated to 100% full-time equivalent, is CHF 119,000. (Source: Salaries for Engineers and Architects 2022/2023)
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