1. Study Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Business Administration

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1 This text is for information purposes only. The only binding text for legal matters is the German original version: Studienordnung Bachelor of Arts in Wirtschaftswissenschaften is binding. The following text is a rough translation of these German study regulation documents. 1. Study Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Business Administration These study regulations are based on the framework regulations (RO) for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Business Administration at the Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Information Technology (hereafter WWF) of the University of Zurich (hereafter UZH) of March 29, All references to sections of the RO refer to this document. 1. General view of the degree programme The Bachelor of Arts is based on broad, scientific basic training. This final qualification should provide students general vocational competence for a broad field of activities as well as the possibility to continue his/her academic education within the framework of a Master programme. As a rule, the programme is structured into a two-semester Assessment level and a four-semester Bachelor level. All examinations are taken in each semester in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This system is used both for recording and accumulating study results attained at the UZH and for the transfer of study results within the framework of the national and the European mobility of the students. Course content is structured into temporal coherent units called modules. Each successfully passed module is awarded a certain number of credits which corresponds to the average workload required to pass the module. The scope of the module is measured in such a manner that full-time students can, on the average, acquire 60 credits per year. One credit corresponds to a work load of 30 hours. Interim and final qualifications are attained in that by passing modules and adhering to the conditions stated in the study regulations the number of credits necessary for the level concerned is acquired. In order to pass a module (i.e. successful completion), an explicit evidence of academic achievement is to be provided, the form of which can vary (for example, written or oral examinations, presentations, written assignments etc.). The award of grades on the basis of mere presence is ruled out. The course programme and examinations of the Assessment level are fully regulated. A total of 60 credits is to be acquired. Any student who, in the first year, acquires at least 45 credits, may produce study results of the Bachelor level in the second year but must make up for the missing study results on the Assessment level at a later date. Any student who has less than 45 credits may not yet produce study results of the Bachelor level in the second year. Any student who, after the second year, has not yet achieved the 60 credits from the Assessment 1

2 level or, in modules of the Assessment level has undertaken more than six unsuccessful attempts, will be excluded from further study. On the Bachelor level, the programme is divided into subject areas. The subject areas are Economics (VWL), Business Administration (BWL), Banking and Finance (BF), and Management and Economics (ME). A total of 120 credits is to be acquired independent of the subject area. In addition, a core required programme with a scope of 30 credits is to be attained, as a rule, in the second year of study. The subject areas differ with respect to the type of the additional requirements. Required electives and electives or, in the subject areas BF and ME, individual required lectures and courses also must be taken. Finally, a written thesis is to be completed, the socalled Bachelor thesis. In all subject areas, the majority of the result is to be produced within the Economics and Business Administration area. A pre-determined number of credits can, however, also be acquired in other areas. Adhering to certain restrictions, a part of the necessary credits can also be acquired at other universities, e.g. within the framework of semesters abroad or in the case of changing the place of study. On achieving 180 credits and adhering to the conditions determined in these study regulations and the framework regulations, the WWF will award the academic degree of a Bachelor of Arts (BA). Structure of Bachelor of Arts degree programme: 1st + 2nd semester Assessment level 60 credits from required courses 3rd + 4th semester 5th + 6th semester Bachelor level part one 30 credits from required courses 30 credits from required electives and elective courses Bachelor level part two 42 credits from required, required elective and elective courses 18 credits from the Bachelor thesis Total: 180 credit credits = approx. 5,400 hours Students must be enrolled at the UZH for all semesters in which they take advantage of services of the UZH (e.g. attend lectures or take examinations). 2. Credit system 2.1 General view (section 4 RO) The European Credit Transfer System ECTS is used to measure all study results. This system is used both for registering and accumulating achievements carried out at the UZH and for the transfer of study results within the framework of the national and the European mobility of the students. The material is structured in coherent units, content-wise and time-wise, so-called modules. For each module passed a number of credits is awarded, provided the work corresponds to the average work required to pass the module. Interim and final qualifications are acquired in that by passing modules and adhering to the conditions stated in the study regulations the number of credits necessary for the level concerned is acquired. 2

3 In order to pass a module (i.e. successful completion), an explicit evidence of academic achievement must be provided, the form of which can vary (for example, written or oral examinations, presentations, written assignments etc.). The award of credits on the basis of mere presence is ruled out. The credits for a module are awarded either in full or not at all. 2.2 Modules and courses Most modules correspond to a course which is offered by lecturers in a certain semester. To pass (i.e. for successful completion) a module, an explicit evidence of academic achievement must be provided (see 2.3.1). With respect to the degree of obligation, differentiation is made in the courses between required subjects, required electives, and electives. Students must provide evidence of academic achievement for each required course. In addition, examinations must be taken for required electives from a specific list of subjects. Furthermore, examinations are required for so-called electives, i.e. for electives of the Economics and Business Administration area or other university courses which are part of a degree programme with an academic completion. Apart from this, the courses differ with respect to their form. In lectures, scientific topics are conveyed by lecturers predominantly by means of frontal teaching (in the presence of the students or using telecommunication facilities). Corresponding content can, however, be offered in a different manner, for example by means of computer-based teaching/learning programme. Learning labs help students develop their understanding of the material through active involvement with tasks or hypothetical cases. As a rule, lectures and learning labs are offered as joint modules (lecture with integrated learning lab). In seminars, the students themselves conduct presentations on prescribed topics on the basis of current scientific literature followed by discussion. In addition, a written version of the presentation can be required. Tutorials are learning lab groups led by tutors (advanced students) under the supervision of a professor or assistant. The Bachelor thesis is a thesis to be prepared independently on a specific topic (see ) This is not tied to a certain lecture or course but can be determined individually time-wise. 2.3 Evidence of academic achievement and credits Basic considerations An explicit evidence of academic achievement is to be provided for each module. Depending on the type of the module and previous announcement by the responsible lecturer, it can be the independent solution of assignments, written or oral examinations, the composition of a written assignment, the presentation of a lecture or similar; no credits are awarded on the basis of mere attendance. Evidence of academic achievement is directly connected in time with the corresponding course (that is, as a rule, in the same semester or, at least, before commencement of the courses of the following semester). 3

4 A certain number of credits are assigned to each module which approximately reflects the average amount of time which is necessary for its successful completion. The following can be regarded as a guideline: one credit corresponds to approximately 30 hours (for attendance at lectures, independent study of literature, the solution of assignments, the providing of evidence of academic achievement) The award of credits, grades, unsuccessful attempts Student achievement is generally presented in grades (see section 7 RO and section 3.3). With a grade of 4.0 or better, a module is regarded as having been completed or passed, otherwise it is deemed an unsuccessful attempt. If a module is successfully completed, the credits assigned will be counted. The credits are awarded either fully or not at all; credit of only a part of the earmarked number of credits is not possible. After the end of each semester, the student is sent a transcript of records with his/her study results up to that point. This contains a list of all modules completed up to this point with the credits and grades awarded for them. It shows both the successfully completed modules and those which have not been passed (unsuccessful attempts). The students are obliged to report any irregularities to the Dean s Office in writing within 30 days (section 10 RO) whereby the transcript of records which is the object of complaint is to be enclosed Prerequisites for the acquisition of credits The acquisition of credits for a course is only possible if the students possess prerequisite knowledge stated in the online course schedule (hereafter WebVV) concerning this particular module. The responsible lecturer can request corresponding verifications and, in individual cases, approve exceptions Registration and withdrawal The student must register on the electronic system for each module for which he or she wishes to acquire credits (see section 15 RO). Late registration will not be accepted. The examination delegate will decide on written request on exceptional regulation in cases of hardship. The WebVV contains a date for each module up to which withdrawal without stating reasons is possible. Withdrawal after this date is only possible on presentation of compelling reasons in accordance with section 3.2. of these study regulations. Any student who does not attain the results necessary for the evidence of academic achievement without approved withdrawal has not passed the module concerned and is issued with an unsuccessful attempt. The examination delegate decides on exceptional rulings in cases of hardship, on written application Exclusion from further study If a student has not passed either the Assessment level even after the repeat year or has collected at least eight unsuccessful attempts on the Bachelor level, or been unsuccessful with his/her Bachelor thesis even after a repeat, the student will finally be excluded from further study of Economics and Business Administration (section 24 RO). 4

5 2.3.6 Validity of credits For the Bachelor s degree only credits can be counted which are no longer than 5 years old (section 30 RO). Excepted from this are the credits counted for passing the Assessment level; these credits are valid for an unlimited period. Key dates are the day of registration for the completion of studies and the last day of the semester in which a credit was acquired. In exceptional cases substantiated in writing, the examination delegate can approve the counting of credits which have been acquired at an earlier point of time Online course schedule (WebVV) For each module offered, information will be published about the following areas in the WebVV on the website of the WWF: - title of the module - form of the module - number of the credits to be acquired - if applicable, information concerning time and place - responsible lecturers - more detailed information about the content (learning goals) and the relevant literature - prerequisites for attending the lectures and courses for the module - modalities for registration and withdrawal - requirements for the evidence of academic achievement (which results are necessary to receive the credits for the module) including all information with respect to any examination data, possibilities for repeat etc. - information about a course counting as a required subject, required elective, or elective. 3. General examination regulations The following provisions apply for all examinations. Each required part of an assessment achievement serving for the acquisition of credits (e.g. a test, an oral examination, a seminar presentation etc.) is regarded as an examination in the terms of these study regulations. 3.1 Registration Registration is necessary for each examination (section 15 RO). Details are listed under Any student who has been finally rejected due to not passing examinations or due to non-adherence to the examination regulations at the WWF or at another university in a similar subject of study will no longer be admitted to an examination (section 18 RO). 3.2 Withdrawal from an examination 5

6 Withdrawal from examinations without stating reasons is only possible up to the official withdrawal date (section 15 RO). If a candidate is prevented from taking part in the examination for a compelling reason which was not evident up to the official withdrawal date and was also not foreseeable, he or she shall notify the Dean s Office of this immediately and submit a written withdrawal request. If such a reason for prevention arises directly before or during the examination, the candidate shall also notify the Dean s Office in writing without delay at the same time submitting the necessary documents. (In the case of examinations which have already commenced, notification to the examiner, in the case of written examinations, also the examination supervisor, is also necessary.) Subsequent assertion of reasons for withdrawal is ruled out (section 16 RO). If a candidate does not attend an examination without approved withdrawal or without a compelling reason for prevention or discontinuation, or does not continue an already commenced examination, the examination concerned shall be regarded as not having been passed unless the results before discontinuation sufficed for passing the examination (section 17 RO). The request for withdrawal or notification of withdrawal shall be submitted in writing (stating reasons) to the Dean s Office within, at the most, four working days of the cause for prevention. The date of the postage stamp shall apply. The request shall be accompanied by documents of proof. If medical reasons are asserted, a Doctor s certificate is to be presented (section 16 RO). In cases of doubt, or in particular in cases of repeated withdrawal, the department can consult a trusted Doctor. The examination delegate shall decide on approval for withdrawal or discontinuation. 3.3 Grades Examination results shall be graded on a scale from 1 6 whereby quarter grades are also permitted. The grades have the following significance (section 20 RO): 6 = excellent 5.5 = very good 5 = good 4.5 = satisfactory 4 = sufficient Grades under 4 are insufficient. As soon as the technical prerequisites have been fulfilled, the assessments according to the ECTS assessment scale shall be shown on the transcript of records alongside the above-mentioned grades. 3.4 Aids, use of non-permitted aids, obtaining admittance by fraud The aids permitted in the examinations are stated in the WebVV or, if necessary, for a transitional period in the OEC.INF.O. In the case of examination fraud, in particular if someone possesses non-permitted aids, communicates without permission with a third person during an examination, has not written the Bachelor thesis independently or has obtained his/her admittance by fraud, based on incorrect or incomplete information, the examination shall be 6

7 declared as not passed and all credits and transcripts of records issued declared to be invalid. If a title has been awarded in accordance with section 1 RO on the basis of the examination declared to be invalid, the title shall be invalidated by resolution of the WWF; any documents are to be confiscated (section 21 RO). 3.5 Recognition and credit of achievements acquired elsewhere At the request of the candidate, the examination delegate can recognize study results which have been attained at other universities or in other departments or Faculties, and, in this case, waive individual examinations or recognize credits. Requests shall be submitted enclosing the corresponding results in writing to the Dean s Office. In the case of change from another subject area or from another university to the WWF, it is recommended to contact the examination delegate as early as possible. In principle, the Assessment level is to be fully completed at the WWF of the UZH. A fully successful Assessment level from another university can be recognised by the examination delegate on written request. 3.6 Reconsideration requests and appeals Requests for the reconsideration of grades for examinations or non-admittance to examinations are to be directed to the Dean s Office. The Faculty Committee shall decide on reconsideration request. In the case of complaints concerning an examination result, an appeal can be submitted to the Appeal Commission of the UZH. Only infringements of law and errors of process can be asserted here, however Language for written assignments All written assignments shall be written in German or English or, with approval of the examination delegate, in French or Italian. Another language can be approved (section 19 RO) in exceptional cases. 4. The Assessment level 4.1 Content The Assessment level conveys basis competence in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and an introduction to Forms and Methods of Scientific Working. Special emphasis is laid on the promotion of those capabilities which are of significance for further study. The entirety of the examinations on the Assessment level shows whether the student fulfils the requirements for the Bachelor level. The Assessment level commences in the winter semester and lasts, as a rule, for two semesters. A total of 60 credits is to be acquired. Appendix A1 lists the courses of the Assessment level. 4.2 Regulation of time The 60 credits of the Assessment level are to be acquired within a maximum of two years. All lectures and courses are offered annually. In addition, there is a repeat examination before the beginning of the following year of study for each required lecture or course. Students, who have not acquired all credits for the Assessment level 7

8 after one year (including the repeat examination), are given the opportunity in the second year to repeat the examinations for all required subjects which have not been passed. Anyone who has acquired at least 45 credits during the first year is admitted conditionally to the Bachelor level and may, in the second year, already attend lecture and courses forming part of the Bachelor level and also acquire credits there. Anyone who has acquired less than 45 credits, may, in his/her second year at the WWF, only acquire the missing credits of the Assessment level. 4.3 Repeating modules An examination will be offered each year at a subsequent date for each required lecture and course of the Assessment level. Students can repeat each required lecture or course which has not been passed at a later date during the Assessment level if the conditions of section 4.5 are observed. It is not possible to repeat a successfully completed module. 4.4 Complete pass on the Assessment level Anyone who has acquired 60 credits within two years has fully passed the Assessment level. Passing the assessment level is confirmed in writing. 4.5 Failure to pass the Assessment level Anyone who does not acquire the 60 credits on the Assessment level within two years or collects more than 6 unsuccessful attempts for the lectures and courses on the Assessment level has finally not passed the Assessment level and is excluded from the study of Economics and Business Administration. Unsuccessful attempts from the Assessment level are not transferred to the Bachelor level. 4.6 Exceptions In particularly substantiated exceptional cases, the examination delegate can approve an extension of the period for passing the Assessment level over and beyond two years. 5. Bachelor level 5.1 Basic principles Admission Students admitted to the Bachelor level have completely or conditionally passed the Assessment level. Students from other universities and other Faculties of the UZH are only admitted if they have produced equivalent study results. The examination delegate decides on equivalence. On admittance, students are entitled to acquire credits in lectures and courses of the Bachelor level and in selected specialized lectures on the Master level in accordance with the WebVV Requirements The Bachelor of Arts is awarded when, apart from the 60 credits on the Assessment level observing the conditions defined in the following, a further 120 credits have been achieved on the Bachelor level. This 8

9 corresponds to the normal study term of approximately two years on the Bachelor level or a total normal study term of approximately 3 years for the 180 credits of the Assessment and Bachelor level Core advanced programme All students must acquire 30 credits from the core programme (required subjects) in the course of the Bachelor level (appendix A2.1 lists the core programme) Subject areas Students select their subject area in the course of the Bachelor level. Four subject areas are available for selection: Economics, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Management and Economics (section 1 RO). The subject areas differ with respect to the content and the type of the evidence of academic achievement required (see appendix 2). In all subject areas, the majority of credits is to be attained from the Economics and Business Administration area. A pre-determined number of credits can, however, also be acquired in other areas. In each subject area, above and beyond the required courses stated in appendix A2.1, modules from the required elective and elective area and/or required courses specific for the subject area are to be completed. In addition, there is a written Bachelor thesis to be completed (see 5.3.5). 5.2 Degree The Bachelor s degree has been successfully completed when, adhering to the conditions stated in the study regulations, a total of at least 180 credits has been acquired (of these 60 on the Assessment level) and, in addition, the restrictions in time have been adhered to in accordance with section 30 RO sub-section 2. In addition, up to 30 further credits for the Bachelor s degree can be counted provided the conditions stated in the framework regulations and these study regulations are fulfilled. If modules are completed at the Bachelor level corresponding to a total of more than 150 credits, the credits beyond that number are not taken into consideration. The examination delegate decides which credits are excessive. As a rule, these are the last credits which were obtained. The average grades result from the average of the individual grades of all passed and graded modules of the Bachelor level weighted against the number of credits which can be credited according to sub-sections 1 and 2. Calculation of the average grades is exact, with the result being rounded off to two decimal points. The following distinctions are awarded for particularly good results on the basis of the average grades achieved: 5.5 to 6: summa cum laude (with distinction) 5 und up to 5.5: magna cum laude (very good) If a candidate has produced the study results necessary for the Bachelor s degree, he or she should register with the Dean s Office for the completion of studies. The following written documents are to be submitted for this: a. the completed registration form b. the transcript concerning the successful Assessment level c. verification of the successful Bachelor thesis d. verification of enrolment 9

10 e. if applicable, copies of letters of recognition from the examination delegate Any student who has successfully completed his/her Bachelor studies will receive three documents: the academic record, the certificate and the diploma supplement. After the graduation meeting of the Faculty Committee, the candidate is sent the academic record. This contains the results of all modules which can be credited according to section 31 RO for completion of the Bachelor s degree and the average grades achieved. Furthermore, all modules, which have not been passed are also shown and all modules which have been successfully completed at the UZH but not credited for completion of the Bachelor s degree. The academic record is regarded as identification of successful completion of studies. The nomination as a Bachelor of Arts takes place through the handing over of the signed certificate (according to section 36 RO). 5.3 Conditions concerning content Principles A number of conditions are to be observed for obtaining the credits necessary at the Bachelor level. These conditions are presented below. Different conditions apply for different subject areas. Above and beyond these regulations, the student is free to select the university modules in which he/she wishes to acquire his/her credits. 1. In all subject areas, 30 credits must be acquired from the core programme (required subjects). The appropriate modules are offered by the department at least once annually. 2. In addition, various specific results are to be attained, depending on the subject area, from various required subjects, or required electives, and electives. Each course corresponds either to exactly one required/required elective area or it is a pure elective. 3. A total of 54 credits from required subjects, required electives or electives according to appendix A2.2 is to be acquired in each subject area. The subject areas differ with respect to the distribution of the credits to the various areas. 4. A Bachelor thesis is to be prepared in each subject area (see 5.3.5); it is equal to 18 credits. 5. In all subject areas, 18 of the 120 credits to be acquired on the Bachelor level can be selected freely. These can be acquired in particular in computer science or in courses which lie outside the WWF. Lectures and courses can also be attended from the required electives which have not yet been counted among the 54 credits stated under The modules to be completed from the required subjects and required electives and the associated number of credits from the various subject areas and study emphases are presented in appendix Lectures and learning labs The main part of the credits is acquired from lectures and learning labs. Graded examinations form a part of the lectures and learning labs. 10

11 5.3.3 Seminars At least 3 credits of the 120 required credits to be acquired must be acquired from seminars. Credits are awarded for seminars when the requirements of the seminar defined in the WebVV have been fulfilled. These include, as a rule: regular participation in seminars, the conducting of a seminar presentation, written production of the material, other participation in the seminar. Certain prerequisite knowledge can be required for seminars depending on the topic. Grades are awarded for seminars Tutorials Tutorials are teaching units in which students look after a learning lab group as tutors under the guidance of a professor or an assistant. The holding of tutorials equals 1.5 credits per hour per week per semester. A maximum of 6 credits can be attained by holding tutorials whereby two tutorials of the same content can only be counted once. These credits are attributed to the elective area Bachelor thesis As part of the Bachelor s degree, the student is to prepare an independently written thesis (Bachelor thesis) which deals with a Economics and Business Administration topic. The Bachelor thesis is equal to 18 credits. The topics are selected by the professors of the department. The range of topics is announced partly by means of notices and partly on the websites of the WWF institutes. Interested students can directly contact the tutor stated in the notices or make enquiries with professors of their choice for further topics. Students can also propose topics themselves. Group theses are not permitted. Grades are awarded for the Bachelor thesis. An unsuccessful Bachelor thesis can be repeated once whereby a new topic must be selected. With the approval and with the co-operation of a professor from the selected subject area, a thesis can also be written in an adjacent field or in cooperation with parties in the field if there is a meaningful reference to the programme. Relevant prerequisite knowledge can be required; for this reason, the Bachelor thesis should, as a rule, only be written in the final year of study. Issue of the written subject takes place exclusively through the Dean s Office. The period for producing the Bachelor thesis amounts to four months. The thesis is to be submitted in duplicate to the Dean s Office or sent by registered mail to the Dean s Office. In the latter case, the date of the postage stamp is regarded as the day of submission. Bachelor theses which are submitted late are regarded as not passed. If the Bachelor thesis is the last module before the completion of studies, it has to be submitted at the latest 60 calendar days before the date on which graduation is to take place. The tutor assesses the submitted thesis and notifies the student in writing of the grades attained. If the candidate becomes fully or partly incapable of working after commencement of the Bachelor thesis for an unreasonable period of time or if other reasons, which are not within the powers of the candidate, prevent 11

12 punctual submission of the thesis, the examination delegate shall decide on written request on an extension to the period or on discontinuation of the Bachelor thesis. Bachelor theses discontinued with approval are regarded as not having been commenced. 5.4 Repeating examinations On the Bachelor level, each module (with the exception of the Bachelor thesis) which has been completed unsuccessfully can be repeated as often as desired, as long as the total number of unsuccessful attempt amounts to no more than 8 (section 8, section 32 RO). Provided it does not concern a required lecture or course, another module can also be completed in the place of the module which has not been passed. The Bachelor thesis can be repeated once whereby a new topic must be selected. It is not possible to repeat a successfully completed module. Neither can credits be acquired again for a module with the same or similar content (section 9 RO). Excepted from this regulation is the re-acquisition of credits which are required for completion but may no longer be counted due to section There is no right to an immediate repeat of unsuccessful achievements; this will, as a rule, be possible at the earliest during the following year of study as long as the corresponding module is offered again. 5.5 Credit of study results attained elsewhere Within the framework of a certain maximum limit, students can, further, acquire credits for modules from other departments and Faculties of the UZH or the ETH Zurich and have these credited provided they fulfill the requirements necessary for this module. Unsuccessful attempts made elsewhere will be transferred to the total of unsuccessful attempts on the Bachelor level. The recognition and credit of such study results takes place on application by the student through the examination delegate. Particular attention is paid here to the fact that modules with similar teaching content are not counted more than once. The onus of proof lies with the students. They are also responsible for the fact that the credits for study results to be attained correspond to the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The examination delegate will supply closer details about this. The following framework conditions are to be observed (section 33 RO): - At least 48 of the102 credits required on the Bachelor level for modules must be acquired at the UZH. - In addition, the Bachelor thesis must be prepared at the UZH whereby the professor who is responsible for the subject matter can, but does not have to, recognize explicitly a Bachelor thesis prepared elsewhere - previous co-ordination is absolutely necessary. For foreign-country semesters, it is urgently recommended to clarify subsequent recognition of the results planned elsewhere with the examination delegate in advance. The regulations above also apply to students who wish to change from another university, another Faculty or another department to the Economics and Business Administration Departments and for study results attained elsewhere (3.5). 12

13 5.6 Cancellation of announced courses In the case of insufficient numbers of participants or as a result of force majeure (e.g. a longer term of absence of a lecturer through accident or illness), a lecture or course announced in the WebVV can be cancelled. For lectures, seminars and learning labs, there is insufficient participation if, on expiry of the last possible registration date stated in the WebVV, less than three students take part in the lecture or course. There is no right to replacement of a cancelled course. 6. Transitional provisions Students, who took up their studies at the WWF before the winter semester of 2004/2005, can still acquire the licentiate in accordance with the Examination and Graduation Regulations for Licentiate studies and the Doctorate in Economics and Business Administration at the WWF of the University of Zurich of February 26, 2001 (PPO 2001) as follows: The partial examinations of the preliminary examination (including possible postponements or repeats) can still be completed as follows: - Mathematics I, Statistics and Economics I up to March 31, 2006, - Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, basic level and the required electives of Law, The Economy of Switzerland, Mathematics II, and the Bases of Operations Research up to October 31, Economics II up to 31st March 2007 The Licentiate according to the former regulations must be completed by, at the latest, April 30, For students who commenced the preliminary examination according to the provisions of the PPO 2001 but have not completed it or who present a preliminary examination transcript according to other, annulled framework regulations of the WWF, the examination delegate will, in the individual case, recognize on application the completed preliminary examination performance as a part result for the assessment of Bachelor levels. This regulation shall only apply if the partial examinations of the preliminary examination for students according to the PPO 2001 (according to sub-section 2 of these study regulations) can no longer be completed. Partial examinations which have not been passed will thereby be counted towards the total of the unsuccessful attempts for the level concerned. Students, who have completed the preliminary examination according to PPO 2001, can, on application, acquire a Bachelor s degree according to these framework regulations. Recognition of already attained study results takes place in line with sub-section 4 by the examination delegate. Anyone wishing to make use of this possibility loses the right to Licentiate graduation according to the former regulations in line with sub-section Individual structure of study At the Assessment Level, a rigid schedule of study must be observed if students wish to complete the Assessment Level within two semesters. At the Bachelor level, on the other hand, students have greater freedom in selecting and structuring coursework. However, some courses are not offered every year so it is recommended that students create a long-term personal 13

14 study schedule at the beginning of the third semester laying out how modules will be completed. Such planning is necessary if the Bachelor level is to be completed within a reasonable period of time. The WebVV provides information about upcoming courses and should be used as an aid for planning. Full-time study means a load of 30 credits, which is the equivalent of 900 working hours every six months or full-time employment. Students are free to decide if they wish to work (gainfully employed) outside their studies. As a rule, such activities will extend the period of study. Anyone interested in completing their studies rapidly should try to free themselves from the need to work outside their studies, or at leaset limit such activities to a minimum. The Assessment Level is different: it must be completed quickly and it is not recommended thatstudents work outside school during this period.. Any employment during the semester holiday has to be carefully co-ordinated with the time required for preparing examinations, providing other evidence of academic achievement etc. If students need financial help they should consider applying for a scholarship or stipend. Students obliged to carry out military training should coordinate their military service (above all officer training) carefully with their anticipated study schedule. The most favorable time for promotion service is after completion of the Assessment level. Repeat courses, which take place during or shortly before examination, should be postponed (such requests must be approved). Compared with education at Matura Schools at the upper secondary level, university study provides appreciably more freedom and flexibility in the personal structuring of education. This calls on the self-discipline and self- initiative of students. In addition, some students have trouble with the more anonymous and, at the same time, strict teaching conditions. They feel lonely and overtaxed. It is therefore meaningful to get together in the first semester with other students and, for example, work on assignments together. Aid is also offered by the student associations and other specialist groups. Contact addresses can be found in the WebVV. The student counselor can also assist questions of structuring the subject area. 14

15 A1 Lectures and courses at Assessment level 1 st Sem. Credits 2 nd Sem. Credits 1. Business Administration [BWL] (18 credits) BWL I (lecture [L] and learning lab [LL]) 3 Financial Accounting (L and LL) 6 Financial Reporting (L and LL) 3 BWL II (L and LL) 6 2. Economics [VWL] (18 credits) Microeconomics I (L with integrated LL) 9 Macroeconomics I (L with integrated LL) 9 3. Informatics (3 credits) Informatics for economists I 3 4. Mathematical bases (12 credits) Mathematics I (L and LL) 6 Mathematics II (L and LL) 6 5. Statistics (6 credits) Statistics (L and LL) 6 6. Forms and Methods of Scientific Working (3 credits) 3 Total A2 The Bachelor level A2.1 Core programme (required courses) All students of all subject areas must acquire 30 credits from the core programme as follows: 3 rd Sem. credits 4 th Sem. credits 1. Business Administraion [BWL] BWL III (lecture [L] and learning lab [LL]) 6 Managerial Accounting (L and LL) 3 2. Economics [VWL] Microeconomics II (L with integrated LL) 4,5 Macroeconomics II (L with integrated LL) 4,5 3. Informatik Informatics for economists II 3 Informatics for economists III 3 4. Statistik Introduction to Empirical Economics Research (L and LL) 6 Total from the core programme 19,5 10,5 15

16 A2.2 Specific programmes of the subject areas The four subject areas differ with respect to the specific requirements. Additional results (over and beyond the core programme A2.1) are to be attained in the required or required elective area of Economics (VWL) 1-2, Business Administration (BWL) 1-6, Banking and Finance (BF) 1-2, Management and Economics (ME) 1-2 or from electives which are described in section A2.3. A2.2.1 Subject area Economics (VWL) In the subject area Economics, the following results are to be attained alongside the core programme: VWL 1-2 and elective area VWL: at least 36 credits BWL 1-6: at least 12 credits BF 1-2: at least 6 credits At least 12 credits are to be achieved from each of the required elective areas VWL 1 and VWL 2 A2.2.2 Subject area Business Administration (BWL) In the subject area Business Administration, the following results are to be attained according to A2.3, alongside the core programme: BWL 1-6: at least 36 credits VWL 1-2: at least 12 credits BF 1-2: at least 6 credits At least 3 credits are to be achieved from each of the required elective areas BWL 1 6. A2.2.3 Subject area Banking and Finance (BF) In the subject area Banking and Finance the following results are to be attained according to A2.3, alongside the core programme: BF 1: at least 24 credits (required courses) BF 2: at least 12 credits VWL 1-2: at least 9 credits BWL 1-6: at least 9 credits A2.2.4 Subject area Management and Economics (ME) In the subject area Management and Economics, the following results are to be attained according to A2.3, alongside the core programme: ME : 12 credits (required courses) BWL 1-6: at least 18 credits BF 1-2: at least 6 credits VWL 1-2: at least 18 credits At least 12 credits are to be achieved from the required elective areas VWL 2. 16

17 A2.3 Required elective areas There are the following areas of required courses, required electives, and electives: Note: The titles of the courses stated for the following required electives are to be seen as examples. There is no guarantee that a course is offered with exactly this title. On the other hand, courses with titles other than those stated below will be able to be credited as required electives. Decisive is the information in the WebVV. Required elective area VWL 1: Macroeconomics and Economic Policy Finance The Economic Theory of Politics State Regulation Growth International Economy Monetary Policies Empirical Economic Research Quantitative Economic History Economic Policies Required elective area VWL2/ME2: Microeconomics Industrial Economics Empirical Labor Market Research Personnel and Organization Economics Environment Economics Information Economics Psychological Fundamentals of Economics A Rational Approach in Social Sciences Elective area VWL The Economics of Switzerland Micro-business History Special alternating WWL lectures and seminars Required elective area BWL 1 Accounting Financial Controlling Auditing Finance Management Required elective area BWL 2 Investment Management 17

18 Required elective area BWL 3 Human Resource Management Organization Performance Management Marketing Services and Operations Management Required elective area BWL 4 Required electives area BWL 5 Corporate Governance Theory of the firm International Management Required elective area BWL 6 Operations Research Methods and Science Theory Mathematics III Required courses BF 1: Core courses in Banking and Finance Corporate Finance (6 credits) Financial Intermediation (6 credits) Asset Pricing (6 credits) Financial Economics (6 credits) Required elective area BF 2: Other courses in Banking and Finance Alternating courses in Banking and Finance (12 credits) Required courses ME : Management and Economics Basics in Personnel and Organization Economics (3 credits) Governance (3 credits) Labor Market Economics (3 credits) Basics of Sales Market and Consumption (3 credits) 18