Program Overview

Banking and Finance Program

The Banking and Finance program offers a fascinating insight into the world of banks and financial markets. It covers topics such as the valuation of stocks and other securities, how companies obtain capital for billion-dollar takeovers, and the psychological factors influencing financial market turbulence.

Program Description

In this program, students delve into financial decision-making by companies, the role of banks, the analysis of financial instruments, the functioning and sustainability of financial markets, and the question of responsibility in financial markets.

Location and Environment

Zurich, as an internationally significant economic hub and financial center, provides an excellent environment for studying Banking and Finance. Guest lectures by business representatives and seminars supervised by companies enable early contact with the professional world.

Career Prospects and Further Studies

With a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance, graduates can enter the finance sector directly. Thanks to their versatile and broad education, our graduates often hold responsible positions in banks, consulting firms, insurance companies, financial departments of industrial companies, and the public sector.

Additionally, the Bachelor's degree qualifies students for further studies at the Master's level.

Institute for Finance

Program Structure

The Banking and Finance program is offered as:

Major-Studienprogramm (150 ECTS Credits)

• Allgemeine Wirtschaftswissenschaften
  • Informatik
• Banking and Finance
  • Mensch und Computer
• Betriebswirtschaftslehre
  • Wirtschaftsinformatik
• Volkswirtschaftslehre

Minor-Studienprogramm (30 ECTS Credits)

• Banking and Finance
  • Mensch und Computer
• Betriebswirtschaftslehre
  • Softwaresysteme
• Volkswirtschaftslehre
  • Wirtschaftsinformatik

Minor-Studienprogramm for Students of Other Faculties (30 or 60 ECTS Credits)

This minor program can be combined with a major program according to the regulations of their study program.

Further Information

What's Next?

If you plan to start a Bachelor's program at our faculty, you can find the next steps here.

Application and Admission

To apply for a study program with us, you need to apply centrally at the University of Zurich.

Change of Major

If you are already studying with us and have decided that a different study program suits you better, you can find information on changing your major here.

Regulations

In the regulations, you can find all important information about your studies.

Questions About Your Studies

If you are already studying with us and have specific questions, our study advisory service or the dean's office team will be happy to help you.

Sample Schedule

You can find an overview of a sample schedule for the assessment year here.

• Sample schedule