The University of Applied Sciences of Italian speaking Switzerland ( SUPSI , Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana ) on the other hand is a professional training college focused on a practical method of teaching in the areas of applied art , economy , social work , technology and production science . The University of Applied Sciences of Italian Switzerland ( SUPSI , Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana ) , in Manno on the other hand is a professional training college focused on a practical method of teaching in the areas of applied art , economy , social work , technology and production science .