Finance for the Future: Investments, Sustainable Finance and FinTech
Zürich, Switzerland
DURATION
3 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
02 Jul 2023
TUITION FEES
CHF 3,450 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The fees include tuition and accompanied field trips, accommodation, and the social program.
Introduction
In this summer school, the fundamentals of wealth management and the latest developments in this area – Sustainable Finance and FinTech – will be presented. You will learn the theoretical basics of portfolio management and play a simulation in which you will manage two investment funds in a group.
Sustainable Finance has emerged as a key opportunity to deploy large amounts of capital for financial returns and positive social and environmental outcome. The remaining sessions are dedicated to FinTech. FinTech is the new technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. To create sustainable value for the next generation, successful firms must seamlessly integrate financial and non-financial services into a digital ecosystem.
Participating in this summer school will not only allow you to get to learn theoretical aspects about finance, but also to interact with practitioners and experts from academia. A unique opportunity to expand your network! Futhermore, participants will experience urich as one of the world's most attractive student cities.
Teaching and Learning Methods
- Live-sessions – Come to the lectures at the University of Zurich and interact with lecturers during live-sessions
- Q&A sessions - Ask your questions and get answers from your teaching team at UZH Department of Banking and Finance
- Group work - Interact with international students, work together on hands-on projet and improve your intercultural skills
- Game-based learning: Apply the knowledge you gained within a digital simulation. Teamspirit and funwill not bemissing.
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Scholarships and Funding
We offer generous discounts to students from UZH partner universities, including strategic partners and international networks (Universitas 21 and LERU).
State your interest in a scholarship in your motivation letter. Once we have received your application, we will notify you of any potential discounts available to you.
Program Tuition Fee
Program Outcome
- Get to know the past, present and future development of the Swiss financial systemand the wealth management in Switzerland.
- Enhance your knowledge in macroeconomics and finance (financial instruments, asset classes, behavioral finance).
- Learn from scientists and people from the practice about the most recent and promising trends in FinTech and Sustainable Finance.
- Test and apply your gained knowledge in a portfolio management game.
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Ideal Students
Strong Bachelor students from all subject areas, who have completed their first year of study, are encouraged to apply. Further, the course is also suitable for Master students not studying in the field of Banking and Finance.Additionally, applicants must possess a sufficient command of English (broadly CEFR B2 or equivalent) to be able to actively contribute to classes. This needs to be visible from your motivation letter, previous studies or work experience.