General description

Students must earn 60 ECTS credits when choosing Economics as their first minor study program. The minor study program is made up of compulsory and core elective modules from the areas of microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Admission requirements

Admission to a Bachelor's degree program is granted via UZH Student Services in accordance with the ordinance on admission to studies at the University of Zurich. http://www.uzh.ch/en/studies/application/bachelor.html

Branch of studies

Economics

Career possibilities

In the minor study program in Economics, you will acquire analytical and empirical knowledge which will complement your chosen major and will be of huge benefit in all kinds of economic careers, including in consulting firms, financial management, economic media, central banks and international organizations.

ECTS credits

60 ECTS Credits

Program structure

24 ECTS made up of compulsory modules and 36 ECTS made up of core elective modules from the areas of macroeconomics and microeconomics according to the regulations: http://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

German, English