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The MAS course is composed of the following modules. Note that courses are subject to change.
Course-blocks à 1-3 full days
Course-blocks à 1-3 full days
Course-blocks à 1-3 full days
Participants complete a practical project (in the form of a paid internship, real life consulting project, case study research, etc.) for a period of 6-8 months.
For European students it is recommended doing the corporate project in Asia; for Asian students in Switzerland.
The MAS thesis is completed in a team format with 2 to 3 students per group. The research is supervised by a program lecturer.
The written part of the thesis will be graded and will count for 9 ECTS.
The thesis has to be presented in an oral defense session which will count for 1 ECTS with a pass/fail grade.
In addition to these modules, elective courses are provided.
Language courses will be offered to MAS students during the first semester. Attending a German language course is a requirement for Asian students; Asian language courses for European students.
The first and parts of the second semester are comprised 55 ECTS and are based on weekly courses of one to three days. All courses are taught at the UZH campus, either at the UZH main campus or other UZH campuses in Zurich
Orientation week: 25 - 31 August 2023
Duration: September 2023 to March 2024
Course Days: 3 full days per week
Course hours: 09:00-12:30h, 14:00-17:30
Autumn break: 19 - 26 November 2023
Winter/New Year break: 19 December 2023 - 4 January 2024
Applied Business Ethics |
2 ECTS |
Asian Business Series Focus Singapore: Prof. Dr. Marleen Dieleman, National University Singapore Focus Japan: Prof. Dr. Parissa Haghirian, Sophia University, Japan Focus South Korea: Prof. Dr. Young-Ryeol Park, Yonsei University, South Korea Focus India: Dr. Philippe Reich, President Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce |
6 ECTS |
Corporate Finance |
2 ECTS |
Financial Accounting |
3 ECTS |
Innovation Management |
2 ECTS |
Intercultural Leadership Prof. Dr. Matthias Schaub, University of Zurich |
1 ECTS |
Leadership and Human Resource Management Prof. Dr. Jochen Menges, University of Zurich |
2 ECTS |
Macroeconomics Prof. Dr. Jan Sturm, ETH Zurich |
2 ECTS |
Marketing in the Era of Digitization |
3 ECTS |
Neuromanagement |
2 ECTS |
Research Methodology Prof. Dr. Mimi Zou, University of Oxford Supported by the Europe-Asia Case Study Center, University of Zurich |
1 ECTS |
Strategic Management |
3 ECTS |
Supply Chain Management Prof. Dr. Florian Lücker, City University of London |
2 ECTS |
Courses are subject to change.
January - February , 3 full day per week
Course hours: 09:00-12:30h, 14:00-17:30h
Case Studies on Cross-Border Business ‒ Focus Europe Prof. Dr. Matthias Schaub, University of Zurich |
1 ECTS |
European Business Environment, Government and Society |
2 ECTS |
European HR Management and Strategies |
1 ECTS |
International Negotiation Jean-Jacques de Dardel, former Ambassador to China |
1 ECTS |
Luxury Brand Management Prof. Michel Phan, Emlyon Business School |
2 ECTS |
Management of European Multinational Corporations Prof. Dr. Olga Annushkina, Bocconi University |
3 ECTS |
Swiss Family Business |
1 ECTS |
Swiss Competitiveness Prof. Dr. Jan-Egbert Sturm, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) |
1 ECTS |
Strategic Branding and Retailing (elective) Mr. Robert Buchbauer, Board Member at Swarovski |
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Courses are subject to change.
February - March, 3 full days per week
Course hours: 09:00-12:30h, 14:00-17:30h
Chinese Banking System |
2 ECTS |
Chinese Digital Business: e-Commerce, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Prof. Dr. Li Yang, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business |
3 ECTS |
Chinese Culture and Enterprise Management |
1 ECTS |
Case Studies on Cross-Border Business ‒ Focus China |
1 ECTS |
Macroeconomics in China Prof. Dr. Wei Li, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business |
1 ECTS |
The Ecosystem of Chinese Enterprises Prof. Dr. Mimi Zou, University of Oxford |
3 ECTS |
The Emergence of Chinese Global Business Leaders Dr. Ye Huang, Country Manager, Alibaba Cloud DACH, Benelux & CEE Region |
1 ECTS |
Burckhardt Compression (elective) Company visit |
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Courses are subject to change.
Participants will complete a 6-8 months corporate project (in the form of a paid internship, real-life consulting project or applied case study research) in an international company/organisation.
For European students it is recommended doing the corporate project in Asia; for Asian students in Europe.
The MAS thesis is completed in a team format with 2 to 3 students per group. The research is supervised by a program lecturer.
The written part of the thesis will be graded and will count for 9 ECTS.
The thesis has to be presented in an oral defense session which will count for 1 ECTS with a pass/fail grade.
25.08.2023 | Orientation Day |
30.08.2023 |
Academic Writing Workshop (half day) Career Development Workshop I (half day) |
04.09.2023 | Students enroll in language courses on their own |
06.09.2023 | Career Development Workshop II (half day) |
07.09.2023 | Mentor Meet & Greet (evening event) |
08.09.2023 | First Day of Classes |
01.11.2023 - 05.11.2023 | Europe Study Trip (optional) |
19.11.2023 - 26.11.2023 | Autumn Break |
19.12.2023 - 04.01.2024 | Winter & New Year Holiday |
March 2024 | Asia Study Trip - 2 weeks (optional) |
April - December 2024 | Corporate Project / Internship Period, 6-8 months |
15.10.2024 | Deadline MAS Thesis Submission |
15.11.2024 - 30.11.2024 | MAS Thesis Oral Defense Period |
30.11.2024 | Deadline Internship / Corporate Project Report |
06.02.2025 | Graduation Ceremony |
Agenda subject to change