In this Summer School, you will:
Get to know the past, present and future development of the Swiss financial system and the wealth management in Switzerland.
Enhance your knowledge in macroeconomics and finance (financial instruments, asset classes etc.).
Learn from scientists and people from the practice about the most recent and promising trends in FinTech and Sustainable Finance.
Test and apply your gained knowledge in a portfolio management game. Team spirit and fun will not be missing!
To participate in this summer school in Zurich, you should meet the following entry requirements:
Talented Bachelor students, who have completed their first year of study, as well as Master students.
Strong Bachelor students from all subject areas, who have completed their first year of study, are encouraged to apply. Further, the course is also suitable for Master students not studying in the field of Banking and Finance.
Applicants must possess a sufficient command of English (broadly CEFR B2 or equivalent) to be able to actively contribute to classes. This needs to be visible from your motivation letter, previous studies or work experience.
The regular fee for this summer school is 3,450 Swiss Francs.
all teaching lessons (incl. live sessions, podcasts, group assignments etc.) and the final assessment; accommodation; a comprehensive and exciting social program that will foster your intercultural competence; a final certificate and a transcript indicating the credits earned in the program
Generous discounts are available for students from certain partner universities. Once we have received your full application, we will notify you of any potential discounts available to you.
Lessons will be held daily (Monday – Friday) in the form of interactive classes, lecture sessions and podcasts. Attendance and active participation in sessions is mandatory to successfully pass the program. You will also be expected to join the academic trip(s) that are part of the program.
Beside the lectures and workshops, you will also work in groups on your final project. The expected workload for this summer school program is approx. 30 hours/week.
Please also take into account that you will have to prepare properly for this course before the start of the program. Instructions and a reading list will be sent by the end of May to all enrolled students.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Transcript of Records (stating your grade with “pass” or “fail”) at the end of the summer school. In order to get the 6 ECTS credits for this summer school, you will have to:
Prepare properly before the start of the program (approx. workload: 10 hours). Instructions and a reading list will be sent to you by the end of May 2023.
Attend all live-sessions as well as watch the podcasts provided in accordance with the schedule
Participate actively in the interactive sessions. Presence & participation during the whole summer school is required.
Work in groups, give (group) presentations and hand in your project(s) in time.