What does a Department Manager (all sectors) do?

You lead a team, plan projects and keep everything running smoothly.

What education does Department Manager (all sectors) require?

College of Higher Education (36 months)

How much does a Department Manager (all sectors) earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 72'000 per year (approximate).

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Department Manager (all sectors)

Business & Administration

Heads of department are managers in companies in a wide range of industries. They manage a larger organisational unit and are the link between the department or division and the management or plant management. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 91'440

CHF 7'620/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelCollege of Higher Education

Duration36 months

Your path to Department Manager (all sectors)

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Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Basic training first

3–4 years

Work Experience

Gain experience

1–2 years

College of Higher Education

Advanced specialization

2–3 years

Career Start

HF Diploma

Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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