International Relations

International Relations At a Glance 2017/2018 Building Competence. Crossing Borders. “ Our commitment is to help you meet the world and equip you for management in a global context.” Isabelle Zulauf-Poli, Head of International Relations International Relations | 3 Welcome The ZHAW School of Management and Law is one of Switzerland’s leading business schools, with strengths in finance, business law, and international business. In this brochure, we would like to introduce you to the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) and give you an overview of the work of our International Relations team, the programs and modules offered in English, and our extensive network of partner universities. We think there are many good reasons why your students would want to study at the ZHAW School of Management and Law: − an internationally accredited business school − academic programs of the highest quality − more than 120 modules taught in English − the close proximity to one of Europe’s major financial centers − the great beauty of Switzerland’s natural environment Experience first-hand the outstanding quality of Swiss higher education. We look forward to welcoming you and your students to Switzerland and to our university. Michael Farley Professor Isabelle Zulauf-Poli Head of International Development & Projects Head of International Relations In 2015, the SML became the first business school of a Swiss university of applied sciences to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). A mere five per- cent of the world’s business schools have managed to achieve this prestigious standard of achieve- ment awarded by the most significant international accreditation institution for business schools. 4 | International Relations Table of Contents 5 FIVE REASONS TO STUDY AT THE SML 6 ORGANIZATION 8 BACHELOR’S MODULES IN ENGLISH ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 12 MASTER’S MODULES IN ENGLISH ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 14 ACADEMIC PROGRAM 16 CAMPUS PLUS 17 WELCOME TO THE HEART OF EUROPE 18 INTERNATIONAL PARTNER UNIVERSITIES 23 THE SML IN FIGURES Five Reasons to Study at the ZHAW School of Management and Law AACSB ACCREDITATION In May 2015, the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) became the first business school of a Swiss university of applied sciences to be accredited by AACSB – a much sought-after seal of quality on the international job 1 market. The quality of our programs is regularly reviewed by AACSB. STAYING CONNECTED Winterthur is close to the financial and business center of Zurich and ideally located for public transportation. Thanks to this, our contacts with companies and organizations, as well as an extensive alumni network, ZHAW School 2 of Management and Law (SML) graduates enjoy excellent career prospects. PRACTICAL ORIENTATION Faculty members at the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) are not only academically qualified, they also have a lot of practical experience and access to a wide professional network. Meet potential future employers 3 during the course of your studies. INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING Instruction at the ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is continually updated and expanded to include modern educational methods such as digital learning. Individual modules are coordinated to create a fully integrated study program. Directly apply and consolidate the knowledge you 4 have acquired. IMPRESSIVE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Switzerland is famous for its outstanding natural beauty and diverse coun- tryside. Adventurous hikes in the mountains, river and lake cruises, world famous ski regions, and a Mediterranean atmosphere in the country’s south- ern part – these are just some of the reasons to choose Switzerland and the 5 ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) as a study destination. 6 | International Relations Organization Your Contacts at International Relations Michael Farley Professor Lena Ettner Head of International Isabelle Zulauf-Poli International Relations Development & Projects Head of International Relations Assistant Phone +41 58 934 46 15 Phone +41 58 934 79 52 Phone +41 58 934 75 53 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] SML International – What We Do International Affairs at SML comprises the work of three teams: International Relations is responsible for the development and maintenance of the partner university network. International Development & Projects is responsible for the organization of student study trips and international research and consulting projects. The development of double degrees is also located here. The International Office is in charge of the administration of student mobility. It organizes the student exchanges for incoming and outgoing students. Consultancy and student support in all matters concerning study abroad topics and the administration of every aspect of student exchange is the focus of activity here. www.zhaw.ch/sml/international International Relations | 7 Your Contacts at the International Office Johann Baar Susan Bergen Lara Clerici Head of International Office Information Officer Outgoing Coordinator Europe & Asia Phone +41 58 934 62 69 Phone +41 58 934 68 78 [email protected] [email protected] Phone +41 58 934 68 55 [email protected] Laura Hohl Natalie Moreira Covos Franziska Hauffe Outgoing Coordinator Incoming Coordinator Incoming Coordinator Americas, Africa, Australia Europe Overseas Phone +41 58 934 78 85 Phone +41 58 934 73 05 Phone +41 58 934 72 57 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 8 | International Relations Bachelor’s Modules in English Academic Year 2017/2018 BANKING / FINANCE / ACCOUNTING Modules Lessons per Week ECTS Semester Banking Management 4 6 Fall Public Financial Management 4 6 Fall Quantitative Methods 2 3 Fall Wealth Management and Compliance 4 6 Fall Consolidated Financial Statements 4 6 Fall & Spring Corporate Finance & Risk Management 4 6 Fall & Spring Data Protection and Governance 2 3 Fall & Spring Financial Instruments & Portfolio Theory 4 6 Fall & Spring Turnaround Management 4 6 Fall & Spring Active Investment Management 4 6 Spring Financial Accounting 4 6 Spring International Accounting and Controlling 2 3 Spring Introduction to Banking & Finance 4 6 Spring Management Accounting 4 6 Spring BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / GENERAL MANAGEMENT / ECONOMICS Modules Lessons per Week ECTS Semester Communication 4 6 Fall Corporate Responsibility 2 3 Fall Customer Insights 2 3 Fall Introduction to Business Studies 4 6 Fall Macroeconomics 4 6 Fall M&A Integration Management 2 3 Fall Management of an Insurance Company 4 6 Fall Marketing 4 6 Fall Mathematics 1 3 3 Fall Microeconomics 4 6 Fall Reinsurance 2 3 Fall Strategy 4 6 Fall Business in Emerging Markets 2 3 Fall & Spring Economics in Emerging Markets 2 3 Fall & Spring Economic Globalization 2 3 Fall & Spring Global Marketing Management for Incomings 4 6 Fall & Spring Information, Incentives, and Strategy Thinking 2 3 Fall & Spring Innovation & Entrepreneurship 4 6 Fall & Spring Learning from Disasters 2 3 Fall & Spring Organizational Design in a VUCA World 2 3 Fall & Spring SAS Certificate I 2 3 Fall & Spring International Relations | 9 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / GENERAL MANAGEMENT / ECONOMICS (CONTINUED) Modules Lessons per Week ECTS Semester Simulation for Integrated Value Creation 2 3 Fall & Spring Strategic Management for Incomings 4 6 Fall & Spring Supply Chain Management 2 3 Fall & Spring Human Capital Management 2 3 Spring Mathematics 2 3 3 Spring Operations & Process Management 4 6 Spring Skills for Business Studies 4 6 Spring Statistics 4 6 Spring BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Modules Lessons per Week ECTS Semester Information Management 4 6 Fall & Spring Web Engineering 2 3 Fall & Spring BUSINESS LAW Modules Lessons per Week ECTS Semester Business Law 4 6 Fall European Legal History 2 3 Fall Legislation and Accounting in Insurance 2 3 Fall Anglo-American Law 2 3 Fall & Spring Cross-Border Sales and Services Contracts 2 3 Fall & Spring European Law 4 6 Fall & Spring Public & Private International Law 4 6 Fall & Spring Corporate Tax Law 4 6 Spring 10 | International Relations INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Modules Lessons per Week ECTS Semester Advanced International Business 4 6 Fall Competition Policy: EU, US, and Switzerland 2 3 Fall Integration II plus Fieldwork 4 6 Fall International Business & Ethics 4 6 Fall International Negotiation 2 3 Fall International Strategic Management 4 6 Fall Leadership and Business Ethics 2 3 Fall Managing People in an International Context 4 6 Fall Brand Management 2 3 Fall & Spring Business and Human Rights 2 3 Fall & Spring Doing Business in Europe 2 3 Fall & Spring European Affairs 2 3 Fall & Spring Intercultural Management for Incomings 4 6 Fall & Spring International Corporate Responsibility Management 2 3 Fall & Spring International Intellectual Property Law 2 3 Fall & Spring International Business 4 6 Fall & Spring International Negotiation for Incomings 4 6 Fall & Spring International Political Economy 2 3 Fall & Spring Doing Business in Asia Pacific 2 3 Fall & Spring Doing Business in Latin America 2 3 Spring Doing Business in the Middle East 2 3 Spring Environmental Economics and Politics 2 3 Spring Firms in the Global Economy 2 3 Spring Luxury Goods Management 2 3 Spring Mergers & Acquisitions 2 3 Spring War, Economics, and Business 2 3 Spring LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION Modules Lessons per Week ECTS Semester Business English 1 2 3 Fall & Spring Business English 2 2 3 Fall & Spring Business English Advanced 1 2 3 Fall & Spring Business English

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