Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Management and Law Building Competence. Crossing Borders.
Welcome to Switzerland Switzerland is an amazing country Located in the heart of Europe The most competitive economy in the world (WEF 2015/16) Switzerland is number 1 in the world for international innovation (Global Innovation Index) High quality of life Outstanding natural environment The label Swiss Made stands for high quality.. April 2018 ZHAW School of Management and Law 2
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) One of the largest universities of applied sciences in Switzerland ~12'000 students ~400 partner universities 1 University 3 Locations 8 Schools Zurich University of Applied Sciences April 2018 ZHAW School of Management and Law 3
Zurich University of Applied Sciences April 2018 ZHAW School of Management and Law 4
ZHAW Accreditation School of Management and Law The School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) All degrees are accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) April 2018 ZHAW School of Management and Law 5
ZHAW Infrastructure and Student Accommodation Cafeteria Relaxing Space Library April 2018 ZHAW School of Management and Law Student Accommodation 6
Zürich Tourism 7
MSc International Business Double Degrees: Key Points Students will study and achieve more credits than for one degree MSc International Business double degree with Warsaw School of Economics offers many advantages, in particular: Length of study: two Master level degrees in two years Opportunity for a specialization for SGH students at ZHAW in international business Bilateral agreement means students pay home fees only Eligibility for funding through the Swiss European Mobility Program (same conditions as Erasmus) Enhanced intercultural competence and understanding through study abroad Opportunity to expand international network Increased marketability of students April 2018 ZHAW School of Management and Law Slide 8
MSc International Business Highlights Focus Weeks (Camp Model) Business Boot Camp Research Skill Camp Internationalization Camp Live Cases and Consulting Projects Strong Industry Involvement Double Degree Option ("Majors") March / April 2018 MSc International Business Slide 9
MSc in International Business Program Setup Thesis (12 ECTS) Consulting Projects (2x 6 ETCS) Core Topic 1 Core Topic 2 Core Topic 3 Industry Know-how (Integrated in Curriculum) Research Projects (2x 6 ECTS) Research & Consulting Methodology (12 ECTS) Internationalization (24 ECTS) Cross-Cultural Leadership & Management (12 ECTS) Refresher/Convergence Business Boot Camp (6 ECTS) Entry Requirements (Basics) Bachelor in Business Administration or comparable English at level C1 International experience March / April 2018 MSc International Business Slide 10
MSc International Business Admission Criteria Bachelor in Business Administration or equivalent Good Grades English Certificate C1 Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency/BEC Higher certificate at C1 Level IELTS certificate at C1/Advanced Level (min. 7.0) TOEFL certificate at C1/Advanced Level (min. 95 points) International Experience Admission Interview March / April 2018 MSc International Business Slide 11
The MSc IB 2017/2018 class March / April 2018 MSc International Business Slide 12
MSc IB 2017/2018 class: Student Body 2016 Class: Nationality 2016 Class: Nationality Distribution Distribution MSc International Business March / April 2018 Slide 18
MSc International Business Typical Career Prospects International Business Development General Management (as part of international projects) International Management Executive Assistant (i.e. to executive board members) Internal Consultants (i.e. regarding intercultural issues) International Projects Consultant, Auditor, Underwriter, Account Manager, Trainee March / April 2018 MSc International Business Slide 14
Summary and Conclusion A unique, full-time, international program...with strong industry ties and a solid academic foundation for students with a lot of drive. March / April 2018 MSc International Business Slide 15
Questions and Further Information ZHAW School of Management and Law Double Degree website: https://www.zhaw.ch/en/sml/study/double-degree-programs// Questions related to School of Management and Law Double Degrees: Michael Farley Head International Development and Projects michael.farley@zhaw.ch Tel: +41 (0) 58 934 46 15 Questions related to MSc International Business: Felix Scherrer felix.scherrer@zhaw.ch Tel: +41 (0) 58 934 46 78 April 2018 ZHAW School of Management and Law Slide 16