Program Overview

Business Administration Program

The Business Administration program at the University of Zurich offers students a comprehensive education in the structures and processes of companies. At the Master's level, students will take a more in-depth look at how to run a company, set out a business strategy, manage finances, and carry out accounting. The program also focuses on the way companies interact with the market and regulatory practices.

Program Structure

• The program provides students with a great deal of personal freedom in designing their course of study.
• Students have the opportunity to delve more deeply into individual areas of interest, such as:
  • Accounting, Auditing and Governance
  • Corporate Finance and Banking
  • Organization and Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Business Policy and Governance
  • Management Science
• Students can combine these areas however they wish.

Career Prospects and Further Degree Programs

A Master's degree in Business Administration will provide students with the ideal prerequisites to assume demanding specialized or management roles in companies in industry, the financial sector, the service sector, and in public administration, or to set up their own business. Graduates with the right aptitude have the opportunity to complete a doctorate in Business Administration, an outstanding foundation for an academic career.

Program Options

Major Program (90 ECTS credits)

Can be combined with the following minor programs:

• Business and Economics
• Accounting and Finance
• Economics
• Data Science
• Banking
• Financial Economics
• Informatics
• Banking and Finance
• Managing Education
• Information Systems
• Behavioral Economics
• Marketing
• Business Administration
• Sports Management
• Corporate Finance
• Sustainable Finance
• Development and Economic Policy
• Quantitative Finance

Minor Program (30 ECTS credits)

Can be combined with the following major programs:

• Business and Economics
• Banking and Finance
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Data Science
• Economics
• Information Systems
• Management and Economics
• People-Oriented Computing
• Software Systems

Minor Program for Students from Other Faculties (30 ECTS credits)

This minor study program can be combined with a major study program in accordance with the provisions set out in the student's program.

Additional Information

Admission and Application

For assuming studies at the Faculty, students first need to apply to the University of Zurich. Information on admission based on academic background, changing programs, and regulations can be found in the relevant sections.

Regulations

Students will find everything they need to know about their studies in the regulations.

Questions on Program of Studies

Students pursuing studies at the Faculty and having specific questions can contact the academic advisors or the Dean's Office for help.