Accounting and Finance
(Minor 30)
Degree program: Master of Arts UZH in Business and
Economics (RVO22)
General description
The minor study program in Accounting and Finance requires students to earn 30 ECTS credits from the two core elective areas of Accounting, Auditing and Governance, and Corporate Finance and Banking. Of the 30 total ECTS credits, at least 12 must be obtained in each area.
Admission requirements
All minor programs in Business and Economics at Master's level build on the knowledge gained from the common compulsory program completed during the Bachelor's program at the UZH Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics.
Students are expected to acquire any knowledge they are lacking through independent study. Information on the common compulsory program's contents is available in the UZH course catalogue.
Branch of studies
Business administration / Management
Career possibilities
The minor study program in Accounting and Finance will qualify you for specialized or management roles in the field of financial business management.
As a specialist in auditing, controlling, finance, accounting, financial management and investment management, you will be able to use your knowledge in consulting and auditing firms as well as companies in all kinds of industries.
ECTS credits
30 ECTS Credits
Program structure
30 ECTS Credits to be earned from the selected minor program according to the regulations: www.oec.uzh.ch/en/regulations
Major/minor subject combinations
This minor study program can be combined with a major study program in accordance with the provisions set out in your program.
Examination and assessment regulations
Assessments are evaluated with grades or on a pass/fail basis. Grades from 1 to
6 are assigned to graded assessments, where 6 indicates the highest grade and 1 the lowest. A grade of 4 or higher is sufficient to pass. Half and quarter grades are permitted.
Language of instruction
English