Bachelor’s Degree Program in Business Administration with a Specialization in Banking and Finance
"The opportunity to study part-time for a Bachelor’s degree at the ZHAW School of Management and Law enabled me to acquire sound theoretical knowledge in the field of finance while at the same time gaining on-the-job experience in banking.
Joining the “Program in English” class strengthened my language skills and made it possible for me to get my Master's degree abroad. I also came to appreciate the added value of the AACSB accreditation as it made the application process easier."
Fabius Fäh, BSc in Business Administration graduate with a specialization in Banking and Finance
Our economy needs banking and finance specialists who are able to think in an integrated manner and have solid professional knowledge, specialist know-how, and excellent people skills. This program will enable you to acquire these abilities and help you prepare for a career in the financial sector.
Program in English
The part-time option is also offered as a ‘Program in English’
At a Glance
Title: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration (UAS) Zurich with a Specialization in Banking and Finance
Academic achievement: 180 ECTS credits (one ECTS corresponds to approx. 30 hours of study time)
Study Format: full-time, part-time, FLEX
Duration: 6 semesters (full-time), 8 semesters (part-time & FLEX)
Start of Program: Mid-September (calendar week 38)
Location: Winterthur
Language of Instruction: German and/or English
Semester Fee: CHF 720.- (subject to change)
Enrollment: The enrollment form will be available from the end of October.
What You Will Learn
To help you get ready for your next career move, what you learn will be interdisciplinary in nature. In addition to specialist knowledge, the curriculum will also include economics, law, IT, and mathematics. After completing your studies and gaining some practical experience, you will be able to think and act independently to accomplish challenging tasks effectively. You may also decide to further enhance your knowledge with a consecutive MSc program.
Your Career Prospects
Functions
- Management Support
- Project manager
- Staff positions
- Specialist positions
- Leadership roles at team level
- Customer service
Sectors
- Banks
- Financial services provider
- Pension funds
- Investment funds
- Wealth manager
- Financial counsult
Program Structure and Admission Requirements
As Flexible as You
About one third of your classes will be designed to enhance your specialist knowledge of banking and finance. You can either enroll as a full-time student (German program), a part-time student (German or English program) or part-time FLEX student (German program). FLEX students spend 50 percent less time in the classroom and more online.
Module Tables
Module table as from 2015
Full-Time
Part-Time
Part-Time (PiE)
Part-Time FLEX
Attendance for part-time students (PDF 87,2 KB)
Attendance for FLEX students (PDF 101,6 KB)
What You Need to Qualify
- A federally recognized vocational baccalaureate: no entrance exam or additional professional experience required
- A non-commercial vocational baccalaureate: no entrance exam required; at least one year of regular work experience in the commercial field
- A federally recognized academic baccalaureate: no entrance exam required; at least one year of regular work experience in the commercial field