Facts & Figures

The ZHAW School of Management and Law

Building Competence. Crossing Borders.

2018 Edition

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) is the largest of the eight schools of

Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), which is based in Winterthur, Switzer-

land. Its origins go back as far as 1968.

The SML offers advanced, interdisciplinary education programs at a demanding aca-

demic level in the areas of management, economics, and business law. Rigorous

theoretical research and practically oriented consulting contribute towards the devel-

opment and innovation of private enterprises as well as government and nonprofit

organizations, both in Switzerland and worldwide.

A wide range of degree programs and continuing education programs are designed to

address current challenges. This, in addition to the close interaction between science

and practice and an extensive domestic and international network, makes the SML one

of the leading Swiss business schools.

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). Only about five percent of

business schools worldwide have been awarded this seal of quality by

the main accrediting body for business schools.

Data valid as of 15 October 2017 (unless otherwise stated).

Innovative Education – Excellent Research

1 of the 4AACSB-accredited business

schools in Switzerland

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Only 5%of all business schools worldwide

are accredited by AACSB

5 specialization options1 program and 1 specialization in English

in cooperation with Swiss universities inPublic Administration, Public Health Sciences, and Data Science

since 2008 since 2010

Bachelor’s programs (BSc)

cooperative PhD programs

SNF and Innosuisse projects publication projects

in degree programs and continuing education

students 7598

since 1968; in BSc / MSc programs and continuing education

graduates> 19,000

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96 4236

3 specialization options, 2 programs in English

Master’s programs (MSc)

6

1 EMBA / 2 MBA / 19 MAS / 8 DAS / 100 CAS

continuing education programs130

Research Aimed at Effective SolutionsThe SML develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions for the challenges faced by

the private and public sectors. Research is conducted at a high international level with

researchers interacting closely with organizational practitioners.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

PHD PROGRAMS

83Innosuisse – Swiss Innovation Agency (formerly CTI) Since 2008

Cooperative PhD programs in three disciplines:

− Public administration (partner: University of Lausanne)

− Public health sciences (partner: Swiss School of Public Health)

− Data science (partners: Universities of Zurich and Neuchâtel)

International PhD cooperations:

− University of Prague (VSE)

− University of Strathclyde (School of Business)

PUBLICATION PROJECTS

960 articles in peer-reviewed journals

144 monographs, EU, and SNF reports

210 reference books

402 chapters in reference books

2520 articles in non-peer-reviewed journals, conference papers, working papers, and reports

4236

Cumulative figures since 2010

3067

2016

2017

13Swiss National Science

Foundation (SNF) Since 2012

39PhD candidates

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The Universum Talent Survey gives the SML excellent marks. Above all else, students

have mentioned practical relevance and quality. In particular, the SML has been praised

for the high standard and modern design of its programs and for its innovative strength.

Would you choose the same university again?

These are spontaneous associations made by SML students and graduates:

What Our Students Think

HIGH SATISFACTION LEVEL

POSITIVE OVERALL IMPRESSION

97% ZHAW School ofManagement and Law

95% AverageAll Swiss universities

Based on the Universum Talent Survey 2017.

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part-timers

nature

competent

successful

best university

great

university of applied sciencesbalance

friendly

professionalsuccessful

purposeful

forward-looking

interconnected

future

ZHAW

education

management

success

quality

excellence

multi-faceted

studiesstressgood

grading too strict

structured and practically oriented

network

innovative

internationalAACSB

Winterthurpractical approach

business

modern

Excellent Job Prospects

65%part-time

41%women

men59%

full-time35%

GENDER

STUDY MODE

SML study programs are scientifically sound, interdisciplinary, and geared towards

practical needs. This is the perfect foundation for anyone ready to assume a demand-

ing professional role in a company or organization with national and international busi-

ness interests.

274

instructors at the SML

175

classes at the SML

285

modules taught, of which 33% are in English

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99%

of graduates find a position within a year

AVERAGE AGE

23.9BSc

students

27.6MSc

students

MSC

2013 2014 2015

379

232

83

249

146

110

240

121

63

2016 2017

707

390

348

561

334

236

Graduates First-semester students Students

BSC

2013 2014 2015

3782

3639

3570

1277

1166

754

758

2016 2017

4161

3956

813

1360

750

1481

1211

752

Graduates First-semester students Students

Career Prospects with Continuing EducationHigh practical relevance and a strong scientific foundation characterize the continuing

education programs offered at the SML. They cover a broad spectrum and lead to

recognized qualifications which increase the career options of graduates significantly.

50%women

men50%

GRADUATES DAS EMBA / MAS CAS

1089

223

32

2017

662

686

205

42

553

210

45

954

179

32

20162013 2014 2015

154

46PARTICIPANTS

2013 20172014 2015 2016

2350

2730

2014

1917

1823

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GENDER OF PARTICIPANTS

International Orientation

Teaching and research at the SML have an interna-

tional orientation. We support the mobility of our

students and staff and encourage our faculty to par-

ticipate in international research and development

projects.

EUROPE

ASIA PACIFIC

NORTH AND

LATIN AMERICA

MIDDLE EAST

AND AFRICA

STUDENT EXCHANGE

per academic year

ORIGIN OF INCOMING

STUDENTS

169incoming students

247outgoing students

89

83

92

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Partner Universities Around the World

46universities in

North and Latin America

81universities in Europe

The SML cooperates with universities, companies, government agencies, and non-

profit organizations around the globe. We cultivate partnerships with carefully chosen

key partners to ensure inspiring knowledge exchange and fruitful collaboration.

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166partner universities

in 48 countries

68nations are

represented by SML students

4universities in

the Middle East and Africa

35universities in Asia Pacific

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General Management

Corporate Consulting ServicesThe SML has a wide range of diverse competencies at its disposal. In addition, it can

rely on the cooperation of its partner universities and industry partners, as well as on

interdisciplinary collaboration within ZHAW. Our experts draw on this broad knowledge

base and their collective practical experience in advising companies on business issues.

They conduct market surveys and support their customers in meeting their organiza-

tional and managerial challenges.

FOCUS AREAS

International Management

Banking, Finance,

Risk & Insurance

Business LawPublic Sector

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Industry Partners

The SML has close ties with prestigious organizations from the worlds of business and

government. These are characterized by effective collaboration and mutual knowledge

exchange, which also benefit our BSc, MSc, and continuing education programs. We

have a diverse range of industry partners, some if which are shown above. Since 2000,

the SML has succeeded in implementing over 500 projects with practical applications.

Projects benefit from the proximity of the SML to the Greater Zurich area and from its

international orientation.

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ZÜRCHERBANKENVERBAND

ALUMNI AND CAREER SERVICES

> 1300visitors on

“Absolvententag” (Graduate

Day)

> 10,000active alumni

> 80annual events

on campus

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> 525employees

196researchers at

the SML

48professors

Departments, Institutes, and Centers

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

− Institute of Marketing Management

− Institute of Business Information

Technology

− Center for Human Capital Management

− Center for Innovation &

Entrepreneurship

− Center for Corporate Development

BANKING, FINANCE, INSURANCE

− Institute of Wealth & Asset Management

− Institute of Financial Management

− Center for Risk & Insurance

PUBLIC SECTOR

− Institute of Public Management

− Winterthur Institute of

Health Economics

− Center for Arts Management

− Center for Energy and the Environment

− Center for Economic Policy

BUSINESS LAW

− Center for Public Commercial Law

− Center for Social Law

− Center for Competition and

Commercial Law

− Center for Corporate and Tax Law

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

− International Management Institute

− Center for Corporate Responsibility

TEACHING AND METHODOLOGY /

NEW MEDIA

− Center for Innovative Teaching

and Learning

A Broad Spectrum for Maximum Impact

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274instructors at

the SML

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

PROGRAMS

− Business Administration

• General Management

• Banking and Finance

• Accounting, Controlling, Auditing

• Economics and Politics

• Risk and Insurance

− International Management

− Business Information Technology

− Business Law

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Over 100 programs (EMBA, MBA, MAS,

DAS, CAS) in the following areas:

− Accounting and Controlling

− Banking, Finance, and Insurance

− Business Law

− Didactics and Methodology

− Healthcare Management

− Human Capital Management

− Information and Operations

Management

− International Business

− Culture

− Management and Leadership

− Marketing

− Public Management

COOPERATIVE

PHD PROGRAMS

jointly with Swiss universities in:

− Public Administration

− Public Health Sciences

− Data Science

MASTER’S DEGREE

PROGRAMS

− Accounting and Controlling

− Banking and Finance

− Business Administration

• Health Economics and Healthcare

• Marketing

• Public and Nonprofit

− International Business

− Management and Law

− Business Information Technology

School of Management and LawSt.-Georgen-Platz 2P.O. Box8401 WinterthurSwitzerland

www.zhaw.ch/sml

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

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