Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Zurich University
of Applied Sciences

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The ZHAW introduces itself
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences
consists of eight Schools, located in
Winterthur, Zurich and Wädenswil. It is
one of the largest and fastest-growing
multi-disciplinary universities of applied
sciences in Switzerland, with a national
and international reputation. Among the
distinctive features of the ZHAW are the
interdisciplinary aspect and its practice-
relatedness.

What is a university of applied
sciences?
Unlike the traditional universities, the
universities of applied sciences cater
for students with practical leanings,
and this, combined with their studies,
provides them with an excellent basis
for their future careers.

In the heart of Europe
All three branches of the ZHAW are lo-
cated in the Greater Zurich Area, which
is nationally and internationally regarded
as the economic centre of Switzerland.

Teaching and research at the ZHAW
Every year, the 30 Institutes and nume-
rous Centres deal with over 1,000 research
and services assignments. These practice-
oriented projects enable teaching staff
to guarantee the transfer of knowledge
to the business world and ensure that
the latest research findings have a direct
influence on the teaching.

3 Contents

Contents
Target readership 4
Editorial 5
Switzerland and the Greater Zurich Area 7
Lifelong learning 11
Practice-orientation 15
The eight ZHAW Schools 19
– School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering 20
– School of Health Professions 21
– School of Applied Linguistics 24
– School of Life Sciences and Facility Management 25
– School of Applied Psychology 28
– School of Social Work 29
– School of Engineering 32
– School of Management and Law 33
Useful links and contacts 37

4 Target readership

This brochure sets out to introduce
the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied
Sciences to researchers, teachers,
students and those interested in
higher education in Switzerland. The
following pages contain information
about what the ZHAW is and what it
does. This includes references to its
development and structure with its
eight Schools, as well as the whole
milieu of the University and such re-
levant topics as lifelong learning and
practice-relatedness.

“In teaching
and research,
we cooperate
with partners
from all over
the world.”
Prof. Dr. Werner Inderbitzin
President

5 Editorial

Dear reader,

The basic abilities required of today’s graduates – as well as teaching staff and resear-
chers – include not only specialised training but also international experience and inter-
cultural skills. The ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences focuses on ensuring that
these skills are acquired and developed. To this end, it collaborates internationally with
numerous universities and supports a large number of activities in all the Schools and at
all levels. In this, the ZHAW is dependent on research and teaching staff from various
countries and cultural backgrounds.

The ZHAW has the advantage of a growing reputation and an excellent infrastructure
in one of the most convenient locations in Europe. In keeping with the spirit of the age,
teaching and research are both geared to socially relevant issues. A growing number
of highly qualified university teachers, researchers and students from all over the world

“Our
spend one or more semesters here, and our university can only derive benefit from
this. The ZHAW offers a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes,

international
continuing education courses, as well as research, consultancy and services in an
extremely broad spectrum of applied sciences. Hence its popularity as a centre for

activities
study, research and work.

benefit us
We look forward to hearing from you.

and those we
work with.” Prof. Dr. Werner Inderbitzin
President
Prof. Dr. Ursula Blosser
Dean School of Social Work
Prof. Dr. Ursula Blosser
Head of International Affairs
Head of International Affairs

1.

1. The Greater Zurich Area is the economic centre of Switzerland. Its high standards in education and
know-how, an abundance of leisure facilities and beautiful countryside, make for a quality of life that is
unique in the world.
2. One of Zurich’s countless cultural attractions: the Rietberg Museum is Switzerland’s most famous
museum for non-European art.
3. Winterthur’s historic old town provides the backdrop for lots of festivals and is a lively meeting place
for young and old alike.
4. Landlocked but not high and dry. In the Greater Zurich Area there are numerous open-air swimming
pools, rivers and, of course, the Lake of Zurich.

7 Switzerland and the Greater Zurich Area

In the heart of Europe
Nestling among mountains and lakes, Switzerland –
and the Greater Zurich Area in particular – exudes its
own special charm. Diversity abounds, not just in re-
lation to language and countryside but also in society
and the business world. This variety is a galvanising
force in education and research. Some of the most
famous institutes of higher education in Switzerland are
to be found here.

2. 3. 4.

Switzerland’s position at the crossroads of different cultures and traditions makes it an
ideal communications and transport centre between northern and southern Europe. The
country is split up into four different regions, each with its own official language: German,
French, Italian and Romansch. Most Swiss have a fair command of English, and under-
stand or speak at least one second national language. Another factor contributing to this
linguistic diversity and the prevailing cosmopolitan atmosphere is that no fewer than 20 %
of the population come from abroad.

The majority of the ZHAW classes are held in
Winterthur.

High quality of life
Somewhat surprisingly, given the size of the
country, Switzerland’s linguistic diversity is
matched by its geographical diversity. In however, is not just a centre for globalisa-
no time at all it is easy to leave behind the tion but a lively city in its own right, with a
hustle and bustle of the urban centres and growing population from widely varying
escape into the surrounding countryside to cultural and social backgrounds. Current
enjoy the peace and serenity of the numerous social, economic and environmental issues
forests, lakes and rivers. And, of course, are more than adequately covered in the
one must not forget the majestic splendour study and research programmes offered
of the mountain scenery. It is easy to see by the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied
why Zurich regularly takes the number Sciences.
one spot in the international surveys con- Alongside the University of Zurich and the
ducted to measure quality of life. Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), the
ZHAW is the third institute of higher edu-
Great diversity in the business world cation located within the Greater Zurich Area.
and social backgrounds Zurich is the home of the School of Applied Quality and international orientation are
Psychology and the School of Social Work.
The country is also known for its flexible among the top priorities at the ZHAW, the
economic structure, and the Zurich area in ultimate objective being to turn out highly
particular is regarded as the country’s busi- industrial companies have set up business qualified graduates able to deal confidently
ness centre, with well established finance here, and the transport and technology with the challenges they will face in their
and services sectors. Several multinational sectors are equally well represented. Zurich, professional lives. Multilingual professional

The ZHAW campus in Wädenswil lies in a beautiful
setting overlooking the Lake of Zurich.

Winterthur: from city of workers to
city of culture
Although it is no more than 20 km away
training, internationally recognised accre- ment and Law, as well as the President’s from Zurich, Winterthur has a vibrant
ditation of degree programmes and final Office and the central administration, are all theatrical and musical life of its own. Once
degrees, and cooperation with business located in the heart of Winterthur. The a city of workers, it is rather students
and public institutions in international re- Schools of Applied Psychology and Soci- and lovers of culture who now set the
search, ensure that this goal is achieved. al Work are in Zurich itself, and the School tone and the pace. Offering all the at-
of Life Sciences and Facility Management tractions of a large city and yet retaining
At home in the heart of Europe is in Wädenswil. the charming atmosphere of a small
The three separate locations of the ZHAW, town, Winterthur has become the in place
Winterthur, Zurich and Wädenswil, are all in Zurich: “downtown Switzerland” to be.
the immediate vicinity of the international Zurich is a socially heterogeneous city with
business centre of the city of Zurich itself, and working-class districts, elegant residential Wädenswil: the jewel on the lake
take full advantage of the benefits this brings. areas, a business quarter, a shopping mile Wädenswil, in an idyllic setting with mag-
All three are within 15 to 45 minutes of and dozens of fine restaurants. There are nificent views over the Lake of Zurich, is
Zurich’s international airport and can easily many theatres, an internationally acclaimed a perfect location for dealing with environ-
be reached by the excellent public trans- opera house, concert halls, fine museums mental issues and natural sciences. The
port system. and art galleries as well as a colourful night fact that the ZHAW is now firmly estab-
The Schools of Architecture, Design and life. It is possible to take a leisurely stroll lished there is one more claim to fame for
Civil Engineering, Health Professions, Ap- along the lake or round the old part of the Wädenswil.
plied Linguistics, Engineering and Manage- city, with its wealth of historic buildings.

Dr. Michael Herzka
Lecturer at the School of Social Work
Continuity and innovation. Teaching at university level is a combination of con-
tinuity and innovation. Tried and tested knowledge has to be linked to new
findings; modern demands call for new curricula. At the School of Social Work,
the Bachelor’s modular study programme enables to keep pace with these
demands. A unique cooperation project of four Swiss universities of applied
sciences, the Master’s degree programme of Social Work has already been newly
launched. Finally, the Master of Advanced Studies programmes are particularly
practice-oriented, thanks to a flexible modules system.

11 Lifelong learning

“A wide variety of subject com-
binations and a high degree
of innovation are essential
factors in remaining a force
on the education market.”
Michael Herzka

Lifelong learning
The ZHAW offers scientifically-based, practice-oriented
study programmes, including continuing education,
that provide support at every stage of a professional
career. As befits the slogan “We develop personalities”,
the ZHAW provides not only excellent education but
also social and personal skills.
Its dual structure is one of the characteristics of the Swiss educational system. While
just about one third of all pupils graduate from high school and then go on to university,
the other two thirds opt for vocational training. Usually, vocational training is given both
within a company and, at the same time, in a technical school. More and more Swiss
pupils choose this career path and study at a university of applied sciences after having
graduated from technical school.

Equivalent standards, and yet different
Traditional universities and universities of applied sciences make up the higher education
scenario in Switzerland but largely cater to different target groups. The two types of
university have equivalent standards and yet are different. The traditional universities
promote basic research and offer doctoral degrees, whereas at the universities of applied
The School of Social Work sciences, research and teaching are practice-oriented. This also applies to their target
offers practice-oriented
groups and their programmes in diploma studies, continuing education and services.
education in a field that is
highly topical. There is a certain amount of overlap and also increasing convergence between the two:
traditional universities are experiencing a growing demand for more market- and practice-
oriented teaching, and universities of applied sciences are placing a growing emphasis
on the academic side. This manifests itself in cooperation on research and publication
projects with partners both at home and abroad. In autumn 2008, the universities of
applied sciences began offering both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. The
introduction of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) has led to freer interchange
between the two types of university. A student in Switzerland can now take a B.A. at a
university of applied sciences and then, subject to certain additional requirements being
met, study for an M.A. at a traditional university (and vice-versa).


New and traditional equip students with an excellent educa-
Number of students at the ZHAW The universities of applied sciences came tion and provide support throughout their
into being in Switzerland in the 1990s. professional lives. Only in this way can
1
The aim behind the reform of the old the claim to provide lifelong learning be
2
8 technical colleges was to revitalise the justified. Conforming as it does to inter-
economy and upgrade the vocational national standards, the ZHAW enables
3
training system. In the case of the ZHAW, graduates to hold their own on national
this has been a great success. At three and international markets and in inter-
different locations in the Greater Zurich cultural working worlds. Practice- and
4
Area, the ZHAW offers an outstanding application-oriented methods are adopted
7
5 range of study programmes that also in every branch of teaching and research.
6
include continuing education. As an example, the Institute of Biotech-
Total number of students per School nology teaches innovative techniques in
(Bachelor’s- and consecutive Master’s degree the biotechnological manufacture of me-
programmes, as per October 2008):
ZHAW students dicinal substances, which can for instance
1 School of Architecture, Design and
Civil Engineering 302
are sought after be found in treatments for diabetes, can-
cer or rheumatherapy. The Institute is
2 School of Health Professions 785 on the labour thus contributing towards cutting costs
3 School of Applied Linguistics 875
4 School of Life Sciences and market in the health system. A further example
Facility Management 903 is the School of Architecture, Design and
5 School of Applied Psychology 230
6 School of Social Work 572
Civil Engineering, where the close link
7 School of Engineering 1,104 A measure of its success is not just the between study programmes, continuing
8 School of Management and Law 2,073 fact that the ZHAW is one of the largest education and research leads to the cre-
and most diversified universities of app- ation of synergies between the various
lied sciences in Switzerland, but also that professions. The promoting of mutual un-
the students are much sought after on derstanding between architects and civil
the Swiss labour market and have no dif- engineers pays off in many ways, including
ficulty in finding attractive jobs. The ZHAW such fields as lighting design and urban
is also connected to a global network: planning.
teaching and research staff maintain links
with several hundred partner universities, Continuity and innovation
companies, institutions and organisations Practice-orientation means that with its
on all five continents. study programmes the ZHAW has its fin-
ger on the pulse of the times. In no other
Imparting professional skills Swiss university of applied sciences are
The corporate identity of the ZHAW such innovative courses to be found as
encompasses four features that are inter- Gerontological Nursing, Multilingual Com-
connected: lifelong learning, practice- munication, Aviation and Transportation
orientation, innovation and intercultural Systems. And finally, acting as a link,
activities. In its eight Schools, the ZHAW there are the management programmes.
offers a broad range of study and conti- This involves not only the passing on of
nuing education programmes, which form knowledge in business administration but,
the basis of a lifelong learning process. above all, of basic know-how. Evidence of
The scientifically-based, yet practice- this is the broad spectrum of courses on
oriented programmes all pass on profes- offer: Business Administration, Managed
sional skills geared to preparing graduates Health Care, Educational-, Facility-,
for their chosen careers. The goal is to Public-, Social-, International- and Inter-


The process of lifelong learning is shaped by the exchange of experience and by continuing education, be it in the refectory of the School of Architecture,
Design and Civil Engineering or at the School of Management and Law.

cultural Management, as well as Human keep pace with market developments, the spirit and tolerance are needed. These
Capital- and Human Resources Manage- ZHAW carries out ongoing evaluations are skills which play a crucial role both
ment. Furthermore, the interdisciplinary and invests in the further education of its nationally and internationally. The ZHAW
MAS in Leadership and Management is teaching staff. firmly believes that globalisation actually
already well established; this course was begins at home and not abroad. Inter-
originally developed by the Institute of Globalisation begins on the doorstep cultural situations have thus become an
Applied Psychology and is run jointly with Intercultural activity is the fourth feature accepted component of the Swiss working
the School of Management and Law. of the corporate identity of the ZHAW. world, be it in work with global companies,
An excellent specialised training is the collaboration in multinational teams,
basis for later success in professional life. establishing relations with international
Investing But as the ZHAW is well aware, this in customers or participating in projects
in the further education itself is not enough to meet all the de- abroad.
mands made on employees by today’s To enable them to make the most of inter-
of the teaching staff companies, institutions and organisations. cultural opportunities and be equipped to
In addition to basic qualifications, social meet the challenges of globalisation, di-
and personal skills are also called for, versity- and conflict management, ZHAW
It is a good example of the extent to which which is why the ZHAW’s governing prin- students are encouraged early on to
the ZHAW manages to combine innovation ciple is “We develop personalities”. In acquire a combination of international ex-
and continuity in the rapidly-changing order to survive in real-life work situations, perience, intercultural continuing education,
sphere of education and careers. To ensure such things as flexibility, mobility, motiva- foreign language skills and familiarity with
that high standards are maintained and to tion, communication, networking, team other countries.

Peter Mustermann, CEO Bestfirm AG
Dr. Peter Rüesch
Social scientist at the School of Health Professions
How can the quality of out-patient care for the elderly be measured? The need
for out-patient care for the elderly is constantly rising, making it both a health
policy issue and a public one. The ZHAW School of Health Professions undertook
a research project to select and check quality indicators in out-patient care. It
was completed in the summer of 2008 and has provided its cooperating partner,
the Spitex Association, with the basis for the further development of its quality
management concept. The success of the project was also due to effective net-
working with researchers from Canada and Germany.

15 Practice-orientation

“Our research and services
are scientifically sound,
practice-relevant and innovative.”
Peter Rüesch

Practice-orientation
The Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences focus
essentially on the practical aspects of research, deve-
lopment and services. With its specialised knowledge
and skills, and its strong interest in innovation, the
ZHAW offers benefits to clients in both the public and
the private sectors.
We live in a world where conflicting interests are becoming ever more pronounced and
the challenges facing us are increasing in complexity. Research, development and ser-
vices are nowadays expected to come up with ways of reducing this complexity and
tackling problems on an interdisciplinary basis. In many sectors of social and business
life there is a real need for specific action, and in this respect, Europe is dependent on
applied sciences. Given the growing complexity of the problems of modern life, the idea
has become established in the sciences that an interdisciplinary approach can prove
of value. Thus it is by no means rare today for scientists from various backgrounds to
cooperate for the good of society, the economy and the environment. Switzerland is
proud of the fact that its skills in these areas have achieved international recognition.

Interconnectivity
The new premises of the As with education and continuing education, research has also acquired an international
School of Health Profes-
dimension, one that is of growing importance in the age of globalisation. An outstanding
sions provide plenty of
opportunities for subject- example of this is the European Union Framework Programme for Research, in which
related discussions. Switzerland is a fully-fledged partner. The latest Framework Programme in particular is
an indication of the fact that in research, the focus is on practical benefits, international
cooperation and interdisciplinary activities. This provides political backing for the univer-
sities of applied sciences, in contrast to the traditional universities, which place their
emphasis on basic research. The ZHAW considers itself fortunate to have several teams
actively involved in research projects that are practice-oriented, interdisciplinary and
part of an international network. Services also derive benefit from the findings of these
projects, for research, development and services do not exist on their own; they are in-
extricably linked together. The commonest forms of service are consultancy, evaluations


and expert opinions. The ZHAW clients ching. As a consequence, findings from
Financing of research and services from the private business and public research projects and consultancy proce-
at the ZHAW sectors appreciate the competence, the dures will be introduced into the classroom,
innovative attitude to dealing with pro- and students will also become involved in
4 blems, the proven effectiveness of the research projects.
results, the professional project manage-
ment and the motivation of those con- Science to Market
1
3
ducting research. A fairly significant percentage of the
funding comes from the CTI Innovation
Sources of financing Promotion Agency. “Science to Market”
The activities of the ZHAW are regulated is the basic principle of the CTI, which for

2
and coordinated in the eight Schools, 30 over 60 years has supported the transfer
Institutes and numerous Centres. of knowledge and technology between
1 Contractors from the business world and public the business world and the academic
authorities 38 % world. Only those who have brilliant ideas
2 Research financing from the canton of Zurich 31 %
3 CTI Innovation Promotion Agency 19 %
The ZHAW that can be quickly marketed can suc-
4 Other sources 12 % faces the challenge ceed in global competition. The idea is
that knowledge emerging from the labo-
of global ratories should be rapidly converted into
competition production processes and services, pri-
marily through cooperation with small and
medium-size enterprises. This model has
Unfavourable circumstances notwithstan- a two-fold purpose: on the one hand, it
ding, great efforts have been made in leads to a reinforcement of the innovation
recent years to extend the research and processes and services, the research
services activities, the aim being to make skills and the ability of companies to work
a contribution to Switzerland’s competi- together; on the other hand, the research
tiveness. Every year, the ZHAW handles staff of the universities are given the op-
well over 1,000 research and services portunity to apply their knowledge directly
projects. In 2007 this amounted to a sum and to improve their skills.
of 43 million Swiss francs, with proceeds
rising by almost 20 %. The main sources The School of Engineering is the school
of financing, in addition to contractors at the ZHAW with the highest turnover in
from the business world and public au- research, development and services.
thorities (38 %), are an allocation of funding Among the wide range of courses and
for research from the canton of Zurich activities available are product develop-
(31%), and the CTI Innovation Promotion ment and manufacture, as well as analyses,
Agency (19 %). Among other sources con- evaluations, expert opinions, concept and
tributing are the Swiss National Science feasibility studies, project support, proce-
Foundation and the European Union. On dure optimisation, measuring procedures,
the basis of the anticipated synergy gains simulation, setting up and leasing of test
and increasing cooperation arising from laboratories and certifications. Certain
the merger that created the ZHAW, the particularly innovative projects, partially
next few years are expected to generate co-financed by the CTI, are carried out by
further revenue. With regard to the future, the IMES Institute for Mechanical Systems.
the ZHAW is striving for more give and Among other things, the Institute deals
take between practice, research and tea- with the assessment and simulation of


joint strain (for example, the lower jaw), workers and executives, schools, fami-
with the development of orthopaedic joints lies, couples and individuals. The services
(for example, the fingers and spine), de- available thus cover both team deve-
velopment of testing procedures and te- lopment and mediation in situations of
sting of medical products, as well as the conflict.
manufacture of OP instruments. In all of
this, the IMES works in collaboration with The research field of media in internatio-
doctors, specialised experts, non-profit nal cooperation, which operates in the
organisations and companies both at Institute of Applied Media Sciences,
home and abroad. specialises in a different type of conflict
situation. The School’s research strategy
known as Public Storytelling conducts re-
Converting search, among other things, into the qua-
ideas lity of mass media journalism in countries
such as the Democratic Republic of the
into Congo, Liberia, Armenia and Kirghiz. The
new products findings are of interest not only to the lo-
cal media but also of relevance to Swiss
Foreign Aid, which is involved in promo-
Among these are a number of start-up ting democracy in developing and crisis-
companies that are located in the Techno- ridden countries.
park Winterthur. By developing innovative
business models, these companies help The art of networking
to convert the ideas and findings of the Researchers in today’s world are expected
ZHAW into new products. to have not only practice-oriented spe-
cialised know-how, but also networking
Practice-orientation in situations of skills. This is the case regardless of
Practice-orientation is an ongoing topic at the conflict whether it is a matter of research and
ZHAW, be it in Life Sciences or in Architecture.
Each ZHAW School pursues its own indi- services commissions from industry and
vidual policy with regard to the intercon- the economic sector, collaboration on
nectivity of research and services. This projects within the context of the EU
can be seen in two examples. The School Framework Programme for Research, or
of Applied Psychology conducts several field research in developing and crisis-
research projects on how to deal skilfully ridden countries. Collaborating on complex
with people, organisations and compa- projects calls for effective communication
nies and provides support and advice between a number of partners. It is thanks
on how to act in a manner that is both to its networking activities over the years
responsible and effective. Concentrating that the ZHAW has been able to make the
on the individual situation of each client public more familiar with its key strengths
makes it possible to select the method and skills, and to hook into existing net-
that is most appropriate in each case. works. Sustainability is not only a feature
With regard to Services, the School focu- of research in its own right but also what
ses on those so-called “soft skills” most networking is all about.
guaranteed to ensure success on an
economic and personal level. It offers
advice to both private companies and
organisations in the public sector, skilled

“Different points of view
open up new perspectives.
That’s of enormous value.“
Vera Hasler, studying for a Master’s degree in Architecture

19 Schools

Semester abroad in architecture: broadening horizons in Berlin. Every year some
200 ZHAW students spend a semester abroad. Most of them select a university in
Europe, but an increasing number choose to go overseas. Vera Hasler, a student
on a Master’s degree programme in architecture, spent a summer semester at
the Berlin University of Arts. There she came to appreciate the many lively discus-
sions and the perceptive observations about the work of eminent architects. In
her free time she set out to discover the rich history and architecture of Berlin.

The eight ZHAW Schools
The courses offered by the ZHAW complement the
wide spectrum of research and education with the field
of applied sciences. Each one of the eight schools
under the roof of the ZHAW has its own tradition and
history. This diversity makes cooperation possible be-
yond the boundaries of individual subjects, and both
teaching and research are able to derive considerable
benefit from this.

The basic principles of the ZHAW are professionalism, interdisciplinarity and coopera-
tion. The Zurich University of Applied Sciences came into being in September 2007 as
a result of the merging of four hitherto independent institutions. There are now eight
Schools offering education, continuing education, research and development, as well
as consultancy and services. The governing body is made up of the President, the
Managing Director and the Deans of each of the Schools, who also run the five units:
Teaching, Research and Development, Continuing Education, International Affairs and
Knowledge Management.

Formerly a boiler factory, The eight Schools of the ZHAW, some of which have a long history, cover a broad range
now a university: the
of subjects: Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering (founded 1874), Health Profes-
premises of the School of
Architecture, Design and sions (2006), Applied Linguistics (1946), Life Sciences and Facility Management (1942),
Civil Engineering. Applied Psychology (1923), Social Work (1908), Engineering (1874), and Management
and Law (1968). They run 9 Master’s degree programmes and 26 Bachelor’s degree
programmes for some 7,000 students. So as to enable former graduates and other
interested specialists to take part in lifelong learning, the ZHAW Schools have also
developed over 30 Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) and 70 Diploma and Certificate
programmes (DAS and CAS) and continuing education courses. Interested parties have
the choice of taking a further education course in order to specialise, acquire an addi-
tional qualification or an interdisciplinary extension either of their original studies or their
current profession.

20 Schools

Dean

School of Architecture,
Professor Stephan Mäder,
dipl. Arch. ETH/BSA/SIA

Institutes Design and Civil Engineering
– Institute of Architecture and
Building Technology
The School of Architecture, Design and Civil Enginee-
Bachelor’s degree programmes
ring is one of the largest educational centres of its kind
– B.A. in Architecture
– B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
in Switzerland and has a long tradition. It offers a Ma-
ster’s and a Bachelor’s degree programme in the fields
Master’s degree programmes
of both architecture and civil engineering.
– M.A. in Architecture
– M.Sc. in Engineering
The School offers outstanding educatio- Research topics
Number of staff (FTE) nal opportunities to young professionals The Centre for Urban Landscape deals
40 in demanding careers. The close link with structure problems of urbanised spa-
between the degree programmes and ces and their transformation processes.
Number of students (October 2008) practice-oriented research and develop- Project partners are both the public sector
302 students in degree programmes ment, as well as continuing education and private interest groups. The Centre
courses, creates synergies between the for Constructive Design is a research plat-
Key regions for international cooperation two very different professions of architect form for matters dealing with material, struc-
Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, Slovenia, Croatia, and civil engineer, thus fostering a spirit tural and general construction questions in
Czech Republic of cooperation and mutual appreciation. the design of buildings, allowing for all dif-
The School, although compact in size, ferent levels of production conditions and
Contact covers a broad spectrum and collabora- seeking future-oriented solutions. The Cen-
www.archbau.zhaw.ch/en tes with leading universities at home and tre works with project partners from the
info.archbau@zhaw.ch abroad. construction industry and the building trade.
The Section of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
Institute of Architecture and Building has made a name of itself in both research
Technology and development of components made of
At the Institute of Architecture and Buil- synthetic fibres. The Section is part of the
ding Technology, the research, continuing Centre for Constructive Design.
education and services activities of the
School are all combined under one roof. Continuing education courses
The two Centres of Urban Landscape The Platform for Continuing Education
and Constructive Design are largely re- and Services makes up the rest of the
sponsible for the modules in the Master’s School’s mandate. It offers a wide range
degree programmes. Their strength lies in of continuing education courses and pla-
the close interaction between research ces specialised skills at the disposal of
and teaching, usually in collaboration with external partners from the business world
partners from the construction industry or the public sector. The Platform has
or the public sector. The Platform for Con- successfully run the three Certificate of
tinuing Education and Services is also Advanced Studies programmes: Purcha-
actively involved in a lively exchange ser Competence, Professional Planning of
between practical experience and internal Lighting in Architecture and Urban Con-
research. struction and Transport.

21 Schools

Dean

School of Health Professions
Professor Dr. Peter C. Meyer

Institutes
– Institute of Midwifery
– Institute of Nursing Founded in 2006, the School of Health Professions
– Institute of Occupational Therapy
comprises Institutes of Occupational Therapy, Nursing,
– Institute of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy and Midwifery. These four Institutes
Bachelor’s degree programmes provide practice-oriented training and continuing edu-
– B.Sc. in Midwifery
cation courses in the disciplines they teach. They also
– B.Sc. in Nursing
– B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy conduct applied research. Interdisciplinary collabora-
– B.Sc. in Physiotherapy tion and a national and international network of partner
Master of Advanced Studies
institutions are key aspects of the School’s work.
– Gerontological Nursing
The School is committed to research- Continuing education
Number of staff (FTE) based professional practice. Its organisa- The continuing education courses are
72 tional structure is designed to foster close developed primarily for teaching profession-
cooperation between teaching and re- specific expertise in Occupational Therapy,
Number of students (October 2008) search. The Institutes of Occupational Nursing, Physiotherapy and Midwifery.
785 students in degree programmes Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Mid- Interprofessional courses are also offered.
wifery all offer or are preparing Bachelor’s In conjunction with the Swiss Nurses’
Key regions for international cooperation and Master’s degree programmes as well Association, the School runs a Master of
Europe, USA, Canada, Mongolia as continuing education courses, and Advanced Studies (MAS) course in Geron-
conduct applied research in their respec- tological Nursing. Continuing education
Contact tive disciplines. courses in Nursing Science, courses pre-
www.gesundheit.zhaw.ch/en paring healthcare professionals for the
info.gesundheit@zhaw.ch Studying at the School of Health conversion of their existing qualifications
Professions into Bachelor’s degrees, an MAS in
Each autumn over 300 students start their Neuro-muscular-skeletal Physiotherapy
Bachelor’s degree programmes in Occu- and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in
pational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy Hand Therapy are being developed. Fur-
and Midwifery. These programmes provide ther courses are planned.
students with all the skills required for a
scientifically sound approach to health- Research and development
care practice in a system that is subject The School is committed to high-quality
to ongoing change. Students learn how research, based on recognised scientific
to put these skills into practice in a pro- and utilitarian principles. Projects must
fessional manner when they embark on demonstrate practical and scientific rele-
their careers. Special emphasis is laid on vance, excellence and originality. The
problem-solving expertise using evidence School’s four Institutes each run their own
that is based on scientific principles and is research unit. The School’s Centre for
both considered and appropriate in its Health Sciences has wide-ranging expertise
approach. The School is working with other in the quantitative and qualitative approa-
universities to develop a number of con- ches applied to social science research
secutive Master’s degree programmes. and also engages in interdisciplinary work.

“Working together means
finding a common language.”
Ricabeth Steiger

«The people
Ricabeth Steiger, Curator Historical Photography,
Swiss National Museum Zurich

are really nice
Retirement in Switzerland: a challenge
for language and integration. The
here.»
project examines the communication
requirements of workforce immigrants
Peter Mustermann, CEO Bestfirm AG
of the so-called first generation who
stay on in Switzerland after retirement.
As an expert in visual ethnology,
Ricabeth Steiger supports the School
of Applied Linguistics in “photo
elicitation“, a special method of inter-
viewing: those being questioned are
photographed in everyday situations
so as to provide a pictorial represen-
tation of their communication net-
works. This pictorial material helps to
determine the wishes and needs of
the interviewees.

The bright and airy corridors
of the School of Applied
Linguistics are popularly used
as workplaces.

24 Schools

Dean

School of Applied Linguistics
Professor Dr. Urs Willi

Institutes
– IAM Institute of Applied Media Studies
– ISBB Institute of Applied Linguistics for The School of Applied Linguistics is the only depart-
Business and Education
ment specialising in linguistics at a Swiss university of
– IUED Institute of Translation and Interpreting
applied sciences. Its aim is to ensure that communica-
Bachelor’s degree programmes tion skills in business and the media attain professional
– B.A. in Translation, specialising in
standards – beyond language borders.
Multilingual Communication
Technical Communication
Multimodal Communication (from autumn 2009) The School was founded in 1946 and Tailor-made continuing education
– B.A. in Communication today comprises three Institutes: the and consulting
Journalism / Organisational Communication Institute of Applied Media Studies, the In- The School’s consulting and continuing
stitute of Applied Linguistics for Business education programmes focus on applying
Master’s degree programmes and Education, and the Institute of Trans- in practice the skills acquired. The syllabus
Scheduled to start in 2009: lation and Interpreting. In addition, the covers intercultural communication, specia-
– M.A. in Applied Linguistics, specialising in School specialises in a range of specific lised translation, interpreting for official au-
Conference Interpreting areas and has Centres in the fields of thorities and in court, media and technical
Specialised Translation Computational Linguistics, Intercultural communication, terminology, computatio-
Competence, Professional Writing, Ter- nal linguistics and languages.
Scheduled to start in 2010: minology, Technical Communication and
– M.A. in Applied Linguistics, specialising in German as a Foreign Language. The There are over 1,700 students following the
Communication Consulting Centre for German as a Foreign Language continuing education courses, which com-
Linguistic and Cultural Integration serves as an examination centre of the prise Masters of Advanced Studies, Certifi-
Goethe Institute; over 1,000 students cates of Advanced Studies and continuing
Master of Advanced Studies take Goethe Institute examinations at the education courses, which are also given as
– Communication Management and Leadership Centre every year. in-house company training.

Number of staff (FTE) Market-oriented studies Needs-oriented research and
127 The degree programmes at the School of development
Applied Linguistics prepare students for a Research and development deal with
Number of students (October 2008) broad range of sophisticated communication questions relating to applied linguistics
875 students in degree programmes assignments. For the Bachelor’s degree, and its application. Emphasis is laid on
students select a specialist field from Jour- the practice- and needs-oriented imple-
Key regions for international cooperation nalism, Multilingual Communication, Orga- mentation of the findings.
Central and Northern Europe, North America, nisational Communication, Technical Com-
Australia, India and Japan munication and Multimodal Communication. Focal points are the linguistic and organi-
If all goes to plan, the School will offer a Ma- sational requirements of communication
Contact ster’s degree programme in Applied Lingui- in the media and in business, aspects
www.linguistik.zhaw.ch/en stics from autumn 2009, which will focus on of translation, language mediation and
info.linguistik@zhaw.ch Conference Interpreting and Specialised knowledge transfer, computational linguis-
Translation. The second phase, scheduled tics and research into language learning
to start in autumn 2010, will introduce the and teaching. Special consideration is
specialised fields of Communication Consul- given to multilingual and intercultural
ting and Linguistic and Cultural Integration. communication.

25 Schools

Dean

School of Life Sciences and
Professor Dr. Urs Hilber

Facility Management
Institutes
– IBT Institute of Biotechnology
– ICBC Institute of Chemistry and Biological
Chemistry
– ILGI Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation The School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
– IUNR Institute of Natural Resource Sciences
in Wädenswil offers degree programmes, continuing
– IFM Institute of Facility Management
– IAS Institute of Applied Simulation
education, research and services in the fields of
biotechnology, chemistry, food technology, natural
resource sciences as well as facility management.
– B.Sc. in Biotechnology
– B.Sc. in Chemistry
– B.Sc. in Food Technology The School – a centre of excellence for Life Research and services
– B.Sc. in Natural Resource Sciences Sciences and Facility Management – is lo- When it comes to knowledge and techno-
– B.Sc. in Facility Management cated in an attractive setting in Wädenswil, logy transfer, the School works closely
on the shores of the Lake of Zurich, with with the industrial and business sectors.
Master’s degree programmes a second site in the Technopark in Zurich.
– M.Sc. in Life Sciences Life Sciences is a term used to describe Research and services projects are tailo-
(will start in autumn 2009) fields of research in natural sciences with red to meet the needs of the client, and
– M.Sc. in Facility Management a strong interdisciplinary element and full use is made of relevant know-how
(in preparation) specifically geared to a market economy and infrastructures.
system. Facility Management complements The main focus is on:
Master of Advanced Studies the field of natural sciences perfectly as – Institute of Biotechnology:
– Facility Management it deals with the holistic management of biological process technology, micro-,
– Excellence in Food (in preparation) premises, facilities and services. molecular- and cell biology, pharmaceu-
tical technology
Number of staff (FTE) Degree programmes and continuing – Institute of Chemistry and Biological
316 education Chemistry:
Five Bachelor’s degree programmes are synthesis, processes and new materials,
Number of students (October 2008) currently available: Biotechnology, Chemi- analytics and analytical technology,
903 students in degree programmes stry, Food Technology, Natural Resource protein technology, bio- and tissue-
Sciences and Facility Management. From engineering
Key regions for international cooperation autumn 2009 there will also be a Master of – Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation:
Europe, key focal points also with partners Science in Life Sciences programme, and consumer needs, composition, shelf-life
outside the EU/EFTA area a Master’s degree programme in Facility and safety, availability
Management should start in 2010. Also – Institute of Natural Resource Sciences:
Contact available are several practice-oriented Greening and health, protection of
www.lsfm.zhaw.ch/en continuing education programmes, which natural resources, nature and leisure time
info.lsfm@zhaw.ch range from technical courses, conferences – Institute of Facility Management:
and training courses to continuing educa- life cycle management, energy manage-
tion degree programmes. The fact that stu- ment, workplace management, FM in
dent numbers are growing constantly, with health care
excellent prospects on the labour market – Institute of Applied Simulation:
for graduates, reflects the practice-oriented logistics and simulation, data analysis and
emphasis of the teaching programme. statistics, web-based information transfer.

“Thanks to our international
research cooperation, we are
able to benefit from a great
number of synergies.”
Agnes von Wyl

Dr. Agnes von Wyl, Head of research on psycho-
therapy and mental health

Research into the effectiveness of
psychotherapeutic methods. In Swit-
zerland there is a wide variety of out-
patient psychotherapeutic procedures.
Dr. Agnes von Wyl (ZHAW School
of Applied Psychology) and her re-
search partner, Prof. Volker Tschuschke
(University of Cologne Clinic), were
entrusted with the task of scientifically
recording the effectiveness of these
procedures. On the basis of their re-
search findings, the various methods
of treatment can be evaluated or even
lead to psychotherapeutic treatment
strategies. Ultimately it is the patients
who benefit, but so do psychothera-
pists and the public in general.

The School of Applied Psychology
offers a very wide selection of
continuing education programmes
and services.

28 Schools

Dean

School of Applied Psychology /
Professor Dr. Christoph Steinebach

IAP Institute of Applied
Institutes
– IAP Institute of Applied Psychology

Bachelor’s degree programme Psychology
– B.Sc. in Applied Psychology

Master’s degree programme The School of Applied Psychology is the centre of
– M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
competence for applied psychology with the leading
Master of Advanced Studies studies programme in Europe. With its training and
– Leadership and Management continuing education courses, its research and deve-
– Training Management
– Human Resources Management
lopment activities, the school meets all the requirements
– Supervision and Coaching in Organisations of a university of applied sciences.
– Vocational, Study and Career Counselling
– Systemic Psychotherapy Bachelor’s and Master’s students in Ap- courses for specialists and managers as
– Systemic Counselling plied Psychology are trained to become well as psychologists. The School also runs
– Art Therapy (in preparation) skilled general practitioners in applied tailor-made continuing education courses
psychology, with scientifically-based for companies.
Number of staff (FTE) competence in their subject and methodo-
66 (+ 150 external lecturers) logy as well as a high degree of personal The subjects covered are: leadership and
and social skills. Graduates are fully change management, human resources
Number of students (October 2008) accepted on the marketplace in all fields management and development, super-
230 students in degree programmes of applied psychology. vision and coaching, personality and com-
1,250 students in continuing education Courses are offered in Industrial and Or- munication, sports psychology, psycho-
ganisational Psychology, Developmental therapy and consultancy, child and youth
Key regions for international cooperation and Personality Psychology as well as in psychology, art therapy, vocational and
Europe, USA Clinical Psychology. career counselling.

Contact The Research and Development Division The IAP offers consulting services to
www.psychologie.zhaw.ch/en examines and develops services, proce- private and public organisations, social
www.iap.zhaw.ch/en dures and products in the above fields institutions, specialists and managers,
info.iap@zhaw.ch and also in communication and media heads of schools, teachers, families, indi-
psychology, as well as career and rehabi- viduals and couples. The focus is always
litation psychology. The research concen- on the situation of the individual, and the
trates on the actual effectiveness of approach adopted is that most suited to
psychosocial interventions. the clients’ needs.

Consultancy and continuing Consulting services include vocational
education and study counselling, career counselling,
Since 1923, the IAP Institute for Applied organisational and management advice,
Psychology has been investigating scien- traffic and security psychology consulting,
tifically-based solutions that actually work in psychological counselling for schools and
practice. The continuing education cour- families, crisis counselling and psycho-
ses cover instruction and further education therapy.

29 Schools

Dean

School of Social Work
Professor Dr. Ursula Blosser

Bachelor’s degree programme
– B.Sc. in Social Work
The first social welfare courses were set up as early
Master’s degree programme
as 1908, marking the beginnings of social work in
– M.Sc. in Social Work
Switzerland. Over a period of one hundred years this
Master of Advanced Studies led to the establishment of the School of Social Work,
– Youth Care
– Delinquency Risk Management and
which deals with questions related to providing solu-
Reintegration tions to social problems.
– Socio-cultural Work
– Supervision, Coaching and Mediation The School of Social Work offers a In addition to various professional de-
– Social Management Bachelor’s degree programme in Social velopment courses, the programme con-
Work comprising the traditional subjects of sists of 15 certificate courses (Certificate of
Number of staff (FTE) Social Work, Social Pedagogy and Socio- Advanced Studies, CAS). Three CAS can
48 (+ 370 external lecturers) cultural Animation. The course of studies, be added together to make up a Master
which is both scientifically based and of Advanced Studies (MAS).
Number of students (October 2008) practice-related, is made up of modules The Research and Development Division
572 students in degree programmes and enables students to structure their offers situation analyses, needs analyses,
750 students in continuing education studies according to their own personal evaluations and concept developments.
requirements. The course normally lasts As can be clearly seen in the example of
Key regions for international cooperation for three years. the research project “Demand for Assis-
Europe, Latin America The School also offers a Master’s degree tance in Older Immigrants“, emphasis is
programme in Social Work, in cooperation also placed on questions of multicultur-
Contact with the Departments of Social Work of the ality and integration. The starting point for
www.sozialearbeit.zhaw.ch/en Universities of Applied Sciences of Berne, the project is the fact that Switzerland
info.sozialearbeit@zhaw.ch Lucerne and St. Gallen. Graduates of the imports foreign workers and thus faces
Master’s degree programme are qualified the challenge of integrating them socially.
to deal with complex tasks in practical Many immigrants decide to stay on in
issues as well as research and teaching. Switzerland after retirement. The research
project allows those involved to voice
Practice-related and specialised their opinions.
The continuing education programme and
the research and development projects of In addition to research, the School also
the School are geared to topical issues in offers a range of tailor-made services
the social sphere. The focal points are: geared to trained professionals, public
– childhood, youth and parenting authorities, those working in an honorary
– social gerontology or voluntary capacity, individuals, teams,
– delinquency, crime and reintegration project groups, organisations and com-
– socio-cultural work and community munity work in the fields of social welfare,
development health, trade and industry, justice and
– social management education. The integrated solutions com-
prise in-house continuing education cour-
The continuing education courses of the ses, planning consultancy, organisation
School of Social Work are comprehensive. consultancy, supervision and coaching.

“With the ZHAW, I was
given a feasible overall
solution in one go.“
André Tünkers

André Tünkers, Director of Tünkers Mechanical
Engineering Company, Ratingen Germany

Development of a robot for cleaning
façades. There is virtually no limit to
the possibilities open to architecture
today. Yet once a building has been
completed, unexpected problems
often arise, one of them being the
cleaning of the façades. André Tünkers
commissioned the School of Enginee-
ring to develop a partially autonomous
robot for cleaning façades, and so
two students in Systems Engineering
designed a prototype robot to be used
on the glass and ceramic façades of
skyscrapers. The system is being tested
on the ARAG skyscraper in Düsseldorf
by the Tünkers Mechanical Engineering
Company.

The entrance hall of
the School of Engineering
was built in 1874.

32 Schools

Dean

School of Engineering
Professor Martin V. Künzli, dipl. El.-Ing. ETH

Institutes
– ICP Institute of Computational Physics
– IDP Institute of Data Analysis and Process Design The School of Engineering, which is the oldest Poly-
– InES Institute of Embedded Systems
technic in Switzerland, combines innovation with tradi-
– InIT Institute of Applied Information Technology
– IMPE Institute of Materials and Process tion. Numerous institutes and centres of excellence
Engineering conduct interdisciplinary research and development
– IMES Institute of Mechanical Systems
– IMS Institute of Mechatronic Systems
projects in cooperation with the business world, with
– INE Institute of Sustainable Development a corresponding effect on the teaching.
– ITFE Institute of Thermo- and Fluid-Engineering
Attractive and varied study programmes Research and development with a
Bachelor’s degree programmes The School of Engineering (SoE) offers a more interdisciplinary focus
– B.Sc. in Aviation broad range of study programmes, co- The SoE’s 13 specialised Institutes and
– B.Sc. in Computer Science vering all aspects of a sound training in Centres of Excellence collaborate success-
– B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering engineering. Some of the courses are uni- fully on an interdisciplinary basis, and the
– B.Sc. in Engineering and Management que in Switzerland and the new Bachelor’s cooperation with industry and institutions
– B.Sc. in Enterprise Computing degree programmes – Aviation and Trans- leads to innovative solutions.
– B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering portation Systems – exemplify the skills
– B.Sc. in Systems Engineering offered by the SoE in the transport sector. Practice-oriented research covers such
– B.Sc. in Transportation Systems It is in particular the work on projects and areas as embedded systems, applied in-
on the Bachelor’s degree, with specific formation technology, mechatronic systems,
Master’s degree programme assignments from the industrial sector, mechanics, biomechanical engineering
– M.Sc. in Engineering which ensures that the studies are closely and lightweight structures, materials and
related to practice. process engineering, modelling and simu-
Master of Advanced Studies Top graduates can proceed to a Master lation, digital signal processing and com-
– Automation Management of Science in Engineering course, an munication engineering. A new research
– Integrated Risk Management innovative degree programme involving field – transportation systems – has been
– Micro- and Nanotechnology all the universities of applied sciences in introduced to improve networking between
Switzerland. the Institutes.
Number of staff (FTE)
330 Training courses and continuing Tailor-made range of services
education Thanks to its broad range of specialised
Number of students (October 2008) The School offers a wide variety of Certifi- fields and disciplines, the SoE is able to
1,104 students in degree programmes cate of Advanced Studies programmes offer comprehensive services to business
and continuing education courses in such partners and institutions. The Institutes
Key regions for international cooperation fields as energy technology, information and Centres of Excellence boast state of
Europe, USA and communication technology, simulation, the art infrastructures, thus guaranteeing
telecommunication and automatic con- speedy access to innovative technologies.
Contact trol, mechatronics, chemical measurement These cover such fields as measuring
www.engineering.zhaw.ch/en and environmental technology, microelec- techniques, prototypes, product develop-
info.engineering@zhaw.ch tronics and risk management. ments, digitalisations, analyses, concept
There are also four Master of Advanced and feasibility studies, certifications and
Studies programmes, partly carried out in engineering services on an interdisciplinary
association with other universities. basis.

33 Schools

Dean

School of Management
Professor André Haelg, lic. iur., MBA

and Law
Institutes
– IBF Institute of Banking & Finance
– IWR Institute of Business Law
– IVM Institute of Public Management
– WIG Winterthur Institute of Health Economics The ZHAW School of Management and Law is one of
the leading business schools in Switzerland. It offers
– B.Sc. in General Management, specialising in
internationally recognised Bachelor’s and Master’s de-
Accounting, Controlling, Auditing gree programmes, continuing education courses and
Banking & Finance
innovative research and development projects.
Business Information Technology
Economics and Politics
General Management The courses at the ZHAW School of Mana- – Health Management
International Management gement and Law are scientifically-based, – Culture & Sport
Risk & Insurance interdisciplinary and practice-oriented. – Business Law
– B.Sc. in Business Law The Bachelor’s degree programmes open
Master’s degree programmes up career opportunities in global compa- Research and development
– M.Sc. in Business Administration, specialising in nies at home and abroad. The Master’s Research and development at the School
Marketing degree programmes concentrate on the is strictly practice-oriented. The findings
Public and Nonprofit Management acquisition of more specialised skills. provide input for professionals and in turn
– M.Sc. in Banking & Finance Over 2,000 students from Switzerland have an influence on the classes them-
Master of Advanced Studies and abroad have enrolled in the School’s selves. In collaboration with public and
– Arts Management eight different Bachelor’s programmes. private institutions, innovative concepts for
– Business Administration The academic year 2008/2009 saw the solving problems in the fields of business
– Business Analysis introduction of two new Master’s degree and administration are developed and
– Business Information Technology programmes, giving students the oppor- scientifically tested. In individual projects,
– Customer Relationship Management tunity to proceed from a Bachelor’s degree experienced project leaders, together
– Financial Consulting to a more advanced course of studies. with assistants and students, undertake
– Human Capital Management assignments from clients in business and
– Human Systems Engineering Continuing education administration. In certain circumstances,
– Managed Health Care The ZHAW School of Management and research plans are supported by state
– Public Management Law offers a number of continuing educa- research sponsoring and implemented
– Risk Management Banking & Finance tion courses linking up with the practical with partners actively working in the field.
– Supply Chain- & Operations Management experience of the participants.
Number of staff (FTE) There are 12 courses leading to a Master Services
199 (+ 100 external lecturers) of Advanced Studies, over 30 leading to a The ZHAW School of Management and
Number of students (October 2008) Certificate, 3 leading to a Diploma as well Law has developed a whole series of
2,073 students in degree programmes as various courses in professional training standardised methods employed in busi-
800 students in continuing education and continuing education: ness and administration. Consulting and
Key regions for international cooperation – Management and Leadership service projects are supervised solely by
Europe, North and South America as well as the – Banking & Finance teachers and staff members with practical
Asian Pacific area – Marketing experience. The School is committed to
Contact – Business Information Management scientific principles and supports its
www.sml.zhaw.ch/en – Human Capital Management partners in the development and imple-
info.sml@zhaw.ch – Public Management mentation of scientifically-based concepts.

“Swiss people are really
friendly!“
Lien Te-Hsing

Lien Te-Hsing, exchange student at the School of
Management and Law

Semester abroad in the International
Management studies programme.
Lien Te-Hsing comes from Taipei and
already holds two Bachelor diplomas in
International Relations and Economics.
He chose the ZHAW as part of his
Master’s studies in International Busi-
ness, which he is taking at the National
Taiwan University. In Taiwan, Switzerland
is regarded as a role model and an im-
portant trading partner. The main aim
of his semester abroad is to improve his
German. Lien is very appreciative of
the style of teaching at the School of
Management and Law and the fact that
one is allowed to ask critical questions.
It is not only his German that has im-
proved. Thanks to his semester abroad
he has become more independent.

The School of Management and Law is the one with
the highest number of students at the ZHAW.

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