Dr. Birgitta Borghoff

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Birgitta Borghoff holds a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics with a focus on Organizational Communication and has extensive teaching experience in higher education. She has been a lecturer at Zurich University of Applied Sciences since 2016, where she specializes in entrepreneurial storytelling and discourse, and has developed innovative curricula in communication management. In addition to her academic role, she is actively involved in various professional development projects enhancing creativity and agility in business contexts. Her work emphasizes the importance of narrative and storytelling in organizational development and she has contributed to multiple initiatives within the cultural and creative industries. Borghoff has served in essential roles such as Senior Researcher and Managing Director of her own consultancy, brückenwege, promoting cultural entrepreneurship. She is also a member of several boards, including the Sulzberg Foundation, and has been recognized for her contributions to entrepreneurial projects through awards. Her research interests lie in innovative communication strategies, the intersection of storytelling and business models, and creative leadership in organizational contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2016-03-01 — Present

ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics • Winterthur

Teaching courses on storytelling and communication management.

Managing Director

2013-01-01 — Present

brückenwege • Winterthur

Running consultancy focused on creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Senior Researcher

2016-03-01 — Present

ZHAW Institute Applied Media Studies • Winterthur

Conducting research in applied media with an emphasis on organizational narratives.

Awards

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FGF Cultural Entrepreneurship Award

2014-11-01

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.