What does a Product Owner do?

You steer product development and maximize business value.

What education does Product Owner require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Product Owner earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 90'000, mid ~CHF CHF 115'000 per year (approximate).

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Product Owner

IT & Technology

Product Owners are responsible for the strategic direction of a product and maximising business value. They maintain the product backlog, prioritise requirements, define user stories and work closely with stakeholders and development teams. They make decisions about product features based on market analyses, user feedback and business goals.

Entry

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 115'000

CHF 9'583/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 145'000

CHF 12'083/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Product Owner

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 90'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science2/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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