Shaping Future Leaders in a Digital World – Through innovative game-based learning and hands-on experiences, you will explore the fascinating world of finance while developing universal professional skills. Our program offers valuable insights into modern finance practices, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving, especially if you are studying another discipline.
Our summer school enhances six essential fields of competence that are valuable across many professional fields: professional expertise, communication, collaboration, digital skills, leadership, and academic thinking.
Spend three weeks alongside a diverse group of peers from various backgrounds and countries, enhance your project management abilities, and learn from industry experts and academics. You will gain practical experience in teamwork and presentation skills – competencies that are crucial in any professional career.
Join us to expand your professional horizons, build an international network, and develop leadership skills for tomorrow's digital world.
Key Points
| Program Dates: | Tuesday, 30 June – Tuesday, 21 July 2026 |
| Housing Dates: | Tuesday, 30 June (12:00pm) – Wednesday, 22 July 2026 (12:00pm) |
| Hosting Institution: | Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, Department of Finance |
| Course Director: |
Prof. Dr. Markus Leippold |
| Course Managers: | Roland Schläfli, Dr. Benjamin Wilding, Anja Zgraggen, Stephanie Zgraggen |
| Open to: | Advanced Bachelor students and Master students |
Learning Outcomes
- Innovative learning experience: Experience finance through innovative educational approaches like game-based learning that equip you with the competencies to make well-founded financial decisions in real-world scenarios.
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Develop future skills: Equip yourself with essential future skills such as critical thinking, adaptability, digital literacy, leadership, and financial fluency that are vital for thriving in tomorrow's global job market.
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Culturally enriching environment: Join a vibrant community of international peers and exchange insights with lecturers from academia and industry, enhancing your learning journey and expanding your global network.
Entry Requirements
We encourage students from all subject areas to apply for this course who meet the following entry requirements:
Study Level:
2nd and 3rd year Bachelor students and Master students
Subject Areas/Prior Knowledge:
This summer school is open to all students with a strong interest in the topic. Please note that Bachelor and especially Master students majoring in Banking and Finance may already be familiar with some of the contents of the course.
Language Requirements:
Applicants must possess a sufficient command of English (broadly CEFR B2 or equivalent) to be able to actively contribute to classes.
Fees and Discounts
The regular fee for this summer school is approx. 3,500 Swiss Francs (incl. accommodation).*
The tuition fee includes:
All teaching lessons (incl. sessions, guest lectures, group assignments, academic trip etc.); accommodation; an exciting and comprehensive social program that will foster your intercultural competence; a final certificate and a transcript indicating the credits earned with the program.
Discounts:
Generous discounts are offered to students from selected UZH partner universities, including strategic partners and international networks. Once we have received your full application, we will notify you of any potential discounts available to you.
*If you would like to arrange your own accommodation, you can select the option while filling out your application. The fee for the summer school will be adjusted accordingly.
Schedules and Classes
All our programs offer a mix of daily (Monday – Friday) interactive classes and guest lectures. Attendance and active participation in the sessions is mandatory to successfully pass the program. Next to these classes, you are most welcome to join our social activities.
Please consider that outside of classes, field trips, etc., you will also be expected to do group work and self-paced learning. Please also note that the summer schools are intended as full-time programs and we recommend students to not commit to any other time-consuming engagement during the three weeks of the course. The estimated workload per program is approx. 30-40 hours per week during the three weeks of the summer schools. We will also expect you to prepare properly for the course. Instructions and pre-readings will be provided by the end of May to all enrolled participants.
Assessment
In order to earn 6 ECTS for this summer school, you must:
- Prepare adequately before the start of the program (approx. workload: 10 hours). Instructions and a reading list will be sent to you by early summer 2026.
- Bring your own laptop with Google Chrome and/or Firefox, as well as MS Teams installed.
- Attend all live-sessions.
- Participate actively in the interactive sessions. Presence and participation throughout the entire summer school is required.
- Work in groups, hold (group) presentations, and submit your project(s) on time.
You will receive your Transcript of Records (stating your grade with "pass" or "fail") and a Confirmation of Completion by the end of July 2026. Presence and participation during the whole summer school are mandatory.
