Overview
Stability, universality, responsibility and excellence – these are the four cornerstones of Swiss banking. These values are the foundation of the success of the Swiss financial center.
However, it is important to keep up with the most recent trends and developments that are promising for the future. The Swiss banks will on the one hand continue to orientate themselves along the four cornerstones. On the other hand, it will be essential to take recent developments as FinTech and Sustainability in account in order to stay a competitive in the long run.
Of course, this Finance for the Future - Investments, Sustainable Finance and FinTech program from University of Zurich will also discuss the impact of the current global health situation on the financial markets.
Learning Outcomes:
- 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- FinTech in Wealth Management
- Digital transformation and digital ecosystem
- Sustainable Investing & Emerging Market Finance
- Sustainability in the Finance Sector (Banking, Insurance)
- Microfinance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 20 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
Disciplines
Banking Financial Technology InvestmentWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Talented Bachelor students, who have completed their first year of study, as well as Master students.
- 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.
- 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.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
3450 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3450 CHF for the full programme during 20 days. -
National
3450 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3450 CHF for the full programme during 20 days.
- The tuition fee includes: all teaching lessons, and the final assessment; accommodation; a comprehensive social program, a final certificate and a transcript.
Living costs for Zürich
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Generous discounts are available for students from certain partner universities.