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Banking and Finance

Degree program: master of arts uzh in business and economics (rvo22).

General description Admission requirements Branch of studies Educational goals Career possibilities ECTS credits Program structure Major/minor subject combinations Examination and assessment regulations Language of instruction

General description

Master's programs provide an advanced academic education and allow students to complete independent academic and project-based work. 120 ECTS credits must be completed, consisting of a major study program (90 ECTS credits) and a minor study program (30 ECTS credits). The major study program in Banking and Finance is made up of compulsory modules designed to examine basic principles in greater depth and core elective modules from the areas of banking and finance. Students may also choose from the free elective area. Rounding off the study program is a Master's thesis comprising 30 ECTS credits.

Admission requirements

In order to be admitted to a Master's degree program, an applicant must meet the requirements set out in the ordinance on admission to studies at the University of Zurich. Student Services review the application in this regard. The Faculty will then subject the application documents to a specialized academic review and determine the applicant's level of study. The decision is based on an evaluation of the curriculum of the program of studies completed, as well as other documents. www.oec.uzh.ch/en/admission-master

Branch of studies

Educational goals.

Master's degree programs provide students with an advanced academic education and allow them to shape their own profiles. The Master's degree qualifies graduates for demanding activities, such as starting a professional career or, for suitable candidates, continuing their academic career in a Doctoral program.

Career possibilities

Graduates are ideally qualified to assume specialized or management roles of significant responsibility in the banking, insurance and consulting industries and in the public sector. Careers as an investment banker, financial analyst, risk manager, portfolio manager or financial consultant represent only a small selection of a broad array of professional options. Moreover, graduates with the right aptitude have the opportunity to pursue academic research by completing a doctorate.

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Program structure

• 60 ECTS credits to be earned from compulsory, core elective or elective modules according to the regulations: www.oec.uzh.ch/en/regulations
• Master’s thesis comprising 30 ECTS credits
• Complemented by a minor program of choice comprising 30 ECTS credits and selected from the current programs on offer: www.degrees.uzh.ch/en/
• Normal period of study: four semesters
• Title awarded upon graduation: Master of Arts UZH in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (corresponds to Master of Arts UZH in Business and Economics)

Major/minor subject combinations

In addition to the major study program comprising 90 ECTS credits, a minor study program comprising 30 ECTS credits is selected from the Faculty.

Examination and assessment regulations

Assessments are evaluated with grades or on a pass/fail basis. Grades from 1 to 6 are assigned to graded assessments, where 6 indicates the highest grade and 1 the lowest. A grade of 4 or higher is sufficient to pass. Half and quarter grades are permitted.

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Department of Finance

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The Department of Finance offers two Master’s programs: the  Master of Arts in Banking and Finance and the  Joint Master of Science in Quantitative Finance , which is offered in collaboration with ETH Zurich. Both programs aim to provide students with an excellent preparation for challenging tasks in the professional world and lay the groundwork for further academic pursuits such as a doctoral degree.

The Master's programs at our department are known for their high level of expertise, which is made possible by the department's professors who are experts in various areas of banking and finance. Graduates of both programs are well-prepared for careers in the financial sector and related industries.

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Master of Art in Banking and Finance

MSc Quantitative Finance

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Doctoral Program in Finance

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Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

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Banking and Finance provides a fascinating insight into the world of banks and financial markets, addressing questions such as: How do you value stocks and other securities? Where do companies obtain the capital for takeovers worth billions, and how do they decide where to invest? To what extent can turbulence affecting financial markets be attributed to psychological factors?

As part of your study program, you will look at the financial decisions that companies make, the role of banks, financial instrument analysis, how financial markets operate and how sustainable they are, as well as the issue of responsibility in financial markets.

As a business and financial center with a strong international profile, Zurich offers an outstanding environment for studying Banking and Finance. Thanks to guest lectures from business representatives and seminars offered in cooperation with companies, you will come into contact with the professional world right from an early stage.

Career prospects and further degree programs

With a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance, you will be able to step into a career in the finance industry. With a broad, multifaceted education, our graduates generally assume positions of responsibility in banks, consulting firms, insurance companies, financial departments of industrial enterprises and the public sector.

By completing a Bachelor's degree, you will also be qualified to undertake further study at Master's level.

Department of Banking and Finance    

Daniel Kotas, Student Banking and Finance

"I have always been a practical person. That's why I appreciate studying Banking and Finance, where I not only learn basic theories, but also how to apply them in practice. It's exciting to be able to assess companies or develop investment strategies!"

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You plan to pursue a Bachelor's program at our Faculty. Information on the next steps you need to take is available here.

Application and admission: For assuming studies at our Faculty, you first need to apply to the University of Zurich. Application and admission

Changing program: Being a student at our Faculty, you have come to the conclusion that another study program might fit your interests even better. Changing program

Regulations: You will find everything you need to know about your studies in the regulations. Regulations

Questions on your program of studies: You are pursuing studies at our Faculty and have specific questions? Our academic advisors or the Dean's Office are ready to help you.

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Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab

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The Swiss FinTech Innovation Lab provides students of different faculties the opportunity to write their  Bachelor or Master Thesis . Students in informatics, banking and finance, economics, law, electrical engineering, or other related fields from university or ETH are kindly invited to participate in our interdisciplinary research.

Please feel free to contact us (  [email protected] ) if you would like to write a thesis which has its roots in your own ideas.

Below is a list of  completed  theses: