In its Business, Management, and Services section, the HES-SO offers more than 100 courses designed to meet the needs of companies that promote rapid access to management responsibilities. With its continuing education courses, the HES-SO contributes to lifelong learning and the further development of professional practice, while strengthening innovation in various practical fields. In this way, it follows the priorities defined by the Bologna Process.

Like its activities in applied research & development and continuing education, the services provided by the HES-SO to third parties aim to strengthen ties with stakeholders in the economic, industrial, social, cultural, and public health environments. The HES-SO collaborates with national and international research institutes, cantonal and federal authorities, local and foreign companies, and associations and foundations recognized in their respective fields. The services provided range from one-off projects to long-term partnerships on specific research & development ventures or continuing education programs.

The services provided by the HES-SO vary considerably, both in volume and content, from one discipline or school to another. Revenues have been increasing since 2016, enabling the HES-SO to come close to reaching the goal of financial self-sufficiency as required by the Swiss government.