School of Social Work

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Zurich University
of Applied Sciences
International Affairs
We are used
to crossing borders.
And you?
Zurich Universities of Applied Sciences and Art
www.zhaw.ch
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 practicerelatedness.
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 located 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 numerous Centres deal with over 1,000 research
and services assignments. These practiceoriented 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 relevant 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 researchers – include not only specialised training but also international experience and intercultural 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
international
activities
benefit us
and those we
work with.”
Prof. Dr. Ursula Blosser
Head of International Affairs
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,
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
study, research and work.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Prof. Dr. Werner Inderbitzin
President
Prof. Dr. Ursula Blosser
Dean School of Social Work
Head of International Affairs
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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 relation 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 understand 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
and social backgrounds
The country is also known for its flexible
cation located within the Greater Zurich Area.
Zurich is the home of the School of Applied
Psychology and the School of Social Work.
economic structure, and the Zurich area in
Quality and international orientation are
among the top priorities at the ZHAW, the
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
is in Wädenswil.
the charming atmosphere of a small
At home in the heart of Europe
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.
Continuity and innovation. Teaching at university level is a combination of continuity 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.
Dr. Michael Herzka
Lecturer at the School of Social Work
11 Lifelong learning
“A wide variety of subject combinations 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
offers practice-oriented
education in a field that is
highly topical.
sciences, research and teaching are practice-oriented. This also applies to their target
groups and their programmes in diploma studies, continuing education and services.
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 practiceoriented 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
Number of students at the ZHAW
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2
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4
7
6
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Total number of students per School
(Bachelor’s- and consecutive Master’s degree
programmes, as per October 2008):
1 School of Architecture, Design and
Civil Engineering 302
2 School of Health Professions 785
3 School of Applied Linguistics 875
4 School of Life Sciences and
Facility Management 903
5 School of Applied Psychology 230
6 School of Social Work 572
7 School of Engineering 1,104
8 School of Management and Law 2,073
equip students with an excellent educa-
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
The aim behind the reform of the old
the claim to provide lifelong learning be
technical colleges was to revitalise the
justified. Conforming as it does to inter-
economy and upgrade the vocational
national standards, the ZHAW enables
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
Area, the ZHAW offers an outstanding
application-oriented methods are adopted
range of study programmes that also
in every branch of teaching and research.
include continuing education.
As an example, the Institute of Biotechnology teaches innovative techniques in
ZHAW students
are sought after
on the labour
market
the biotechnological manufacture of medicinal substances, which can for instance
be found in treatments for diabetes, cancer or rheumatherapy. The Institute is
thus contributing towards cutting costs
in the health system. A further example
is the School of Architecture, Design and
Civil Engineering, where the close link
A measure of its success is not just the
between study programmes, continuing
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 finger 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
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
spirit and tolerance are needed. These
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
But as the ZHAW is well aware, this in
customers or participating in projects
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-
companies, institutions and organisations.
cultural opportunities and be equipped to
In addition to basic qualifications, social
meet the challenges of globalisation, di-
Investing
in the further education
of the teaching staff
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.
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 networking with researchers from Canada and Germany.
Dr. Peter
Peter
Mustermann,
Rüesch
CEO Bestfirm AG
Social scientist at the School of Health Professions
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, development 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 services 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
School of Health Professions provide plenty of
opportunities for subjectrelated discussions.
As with education and continuing education, research has also acquired an international
dimension, one that is of growing importance in the age of globalisation. An outstanding
example of this is the European Union Framework Programme for Research, in which
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 universities 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 inextricably linked together. The commonest forms of service are consultancy, evaluations
Financing of research and services
at the ZHAW
4
and expert opinions. The ZHAW clients
ching. As a consequence, findings from
from the private business and public
research projects and consultancy proce-
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
blems, the proven effectiveness of the
research projects.
results, the professional project manage1
3
ment and the motivation of those con-
Science to Market
ducting research.
A fairly significant percentage of the
funding comes from the CTI Innovation
2
1 Contractors from the business world and public
authorities 38 %
2 Research financing from the canton of Zurich 31 %
3 CTI Innovation Promotion Agency 19 %
4 Other sources 12 %
Sources of financing
Promotion Agency. “Science to Market”
The activities of the ZHAW are regulated
is the basic principle of the CTI, which for
and coordinated in the eight Schools, 30
over 60 years has supported the transfer
Institutes and numerous Centres.
of knowledge and technology between
the business world and the academic
The ZHAW
faces the challenge
of global
competition
world. Only those who have brilliant ideas
that can be quickly marketed can succeed in global competition. The idea is
that knowledge emerging from the laboratories should be rapidly converted into
production processes and services, primarily 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
Converting
ideas
into
new products
known as Public Storytelling conducts research, among other things, into the quality of mass media journalism in countries
such as the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Liberia, Armenia and Kirghiz. The
findings are of interest not only to the local 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 specialised know-how, but also networking
Practice-orientation is an ongoing topic at the
ZHAW, be it in Life Sciences or in Architecture.
Practice-orientation in situations of
skills. This is the case regardless of
conflict
whether it is a matter of research and
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 discussions 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 beyond 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 cooperation. 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,
now a university: the
premises of the School of
Architecture, Design and
Civil Engineering.
The eight Schools of the ZHAW, some of which have a long history, cover a broad range
of subjects: Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering (founded 1874), Health Professions (2006), Applied Linguistics (1946), Life Sciences and Facility Management (1942),
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 additional qualification or an interdisciplinary extension either of their original studies or their
current profession.
20 Schools
Dean
Professor Stephan Mäder,
dipl. Arch. ETH/BSA/SIA
Institutes
School of Architecture,
Design and Civil Engineering
– Institute of Architecture and
Building Technology
Bachelor’s degree programmes
– B.A. in Architecture
– B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Master’s degree programmes
– M.A. in Architecture
The School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering is one of the largest educational centres of its kind
in Switzerland and has a long tradition. It offers a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree programme in the fields
of both architecture and civil engineering.
– 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
[email protected]
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
Professor Dr. Peter C. Meyer
School of Health Professions
Institutes
– Institute of Midwifery
– Institute of Nursing
– Institute of Occupational Therapy
– Institute of Physiotherapy
– B.Sc. in Midwifery
– B.Sc. in Nursing
– B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy
– B.Sc. in Physiotherapy
Master of Advanced Studies
Founded in 2006, the School of Health Professions
comprises Institutes of Occupational Therapy, Nursing,
Physiotherapy and Midwifery. These four Institutes
provide practice-oriented training and continuing education courses in the disciplines they teach. They also
conduct applied research. Interdisciplinary collaboration and a national and international network of partner
institutions are key aspects of the School’s work.
– Gerontological Nursing
The School is committed to research-
Continuing education
based professional practice. Its organisa-
The continuing education courses are
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tional structure is designed to foster close
developed primarily for teaching profession-
cooperation between teaching and re-
specific expertise in Occupational Therapy,
search. The Institutes of Occupational
Nursing, Physiotherapy and Midwifery.
Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Mid-
Interprofessional courses are also offered.
wifery all offer or are preparing Bachelor’s
In conjunction with the Swiss Nurses’
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
tive disciplines.
courses in Nursing Science, courses pre-
Contact
paring healthcare professionals for the
www.gesundheit.zhaw.ch/en
[email protected]
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
are really nice
here.»
Ricabeth Steiger, Curator Historical Photography,
Swiss National Museum Zurich
Retirement in Switzerland: a challenge
for language and integration. The
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 interviewing: those being questioned are
photographed in everyday situations
so as to provide a pictorial representation of their communication networks. 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
Professor Dr. Urs Willi
School of Applied Linguistics
Institutes
– IAM Institute of Applied Media Studies
– ISBB Institute of Applied Linguistics for
Business and Education
– IUED Institute of Translation and Interpreting
– B.A. in Translation, specialising in
Multilingual Communication
The School of Applied Linguistics is the only department specialising in linguistics at a Swiss university of
applied sciences. Its aim is to ensure that communication skills in business and the media attain professional
standards – beyond language borders.
Technical Communication
Multimodal Communication (from autumn 2009)
– B.A. in Communication
Journalism / Organisational Communication
The School was founded in 1946 and
Tailor-made continuing education
today comprises three Institutes: the
and consulting
Institute of Applied Media Studies, the In-
The School’s consulting and continuing
stitute of Applied Linguistics for Business
education programmes focus on applying
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
take Goethe Institute examinations at the
education courses, which are also given as
– Communication Management and Leadership
Centre every year.
in-house company training.
Market-oriented studies
Needs-oriented research and
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The degree programmes at the School of
development
Applied Linguistics prepare students for a
Research and development deal with
broad range of sophisticated communication
questions relating to applied linguistics
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-
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
[email protected]
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
Professor Dr. Urs Hilber
Institutes
– IBT Institute of Biotechnology
School of Life Sciences and
Facility Management
– ICBC Institute of Chemistry and Biological
Chemistry
– ILGI Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation
– IUNR Institute of Natural Resource Sciences
– IFM Institute of Facility Management
– IAS Institute of Applied Simulation
– B.Sc. in Biotechnology
The School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
in Wädenswil offers degree programmes, continuing
education, research and services in the fields of
biotechnology, chemistry, food technology, natural
resource sciences as well as facility management.
– 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.
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-
fields of research in natural sciences with
red to meet the needs of the client, and
a strong interdisciplinary element and
full use is made of relevant know-how
specifically geared to a market economy
and infrastructures.
(will start in autumn 2009)
– M.Sc. in Facility Management
(in preparation)
system. Facility Management complements
The main focus is on:
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-
Degree programmes and continuing
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education
Chemistry:
Five Bachelor’s degree programmes are
synthesis, processes and new materials,
currently available: Biotechnology, Chemi-
analytics and analytical technology,
stry, Food Technology, Natural Resource
protein technology, bio- and tissue-
tical technology
Sciences and Facility Management. From
– Institute of Chemistry and Biological
engineering
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
Contact
available are several practice-oriented
www.lsfm.zhaw.ch/en
continuing education programmes, which
[email protected]
range from technical courses, conferences
– Institute of Natural Resource Sciences:
Greening and health, protection of
natural resources, nature and leisure time
– 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
excellent prospects on the labour market
health care
– 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 psychotherapy and mental health
Research into the effectiveness of
psychotherapeutic methods. In Switzerland there is a wide variety of outpatient psychotherapeutic procedures.
Dr. Agnes von Wyl (ZHAW School
of Applied Psychology) and her research 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 research 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 psychotherapists and the public in general.
The School of Applied Psychology
offers a very wide selection of
continuing education programmes
and services.
28 Schools
Dean
Professor Dr. Christoph Steinebach
Institutes
– IAP Institute of Applied Psychology
Bachelor’s degree programme
School of Applied Psychology /
IAP Institute of Applied
Psychology
– B.Sc. in Applied Psychology
Master’s degree programme
– M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
– Leadership and Management
– Training Management
– Human Resources Management
– Supervision and Coaching in Organisations
The School of Applied Psychology is the centre of
competence for applied psychology with the leading
studies programme in Europe. With its training and
continuing education courses, its research and development activities, the school meets all the requirements
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.
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
accepted on the marketplace in all fields
management and development, super-
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
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,
[email protected]
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
Professor Dr. Ursula Blosser
School of Social Work
Bachelor’s degree programme
– B.Sc. in Social Work
– M.Sc. in Social Work
– Youth Care
– Delinquency Risk Management and
Reintegration
The first social welfare courses were set up as early
as 1908, marking the beginnings of social work in
Switzerland. Over a period of one hundred years this
led to the establishment of the School of Social Work,
which deals with questions related to providing solutions 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
Social Work, Social Pedagogy and Socio-
Advanced Studies, CAS). Three CAS can
cultural Animation. The course of studies,
be added together to make up a Master
which is both scientifically based and
of Advanced Studies (MAS).
practice-related, is made up of modules
The Research and Development Division
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
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
[email protected]
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
– social management
health, trade and industry, justice and
education. The integrated solutions comprise 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 Engineering 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
Professor Martin V. Künzli, dipl. El.-Ing. ETH
School of Engineering
Institutes
– ICP Institute of Computational Physics
– IDP Institute of Data Analysis and Process Design
– InES Institute of Embedded Systems
– InIT Institute of Applied Information Technology
– IMPE Institute of Materials and Process
Engineering
– IMES Institute of Mechanical Systems
– IMS Institute of Mechatronic Systems
– INE Institute of Sustainable Development
The School of Engineering, which is the oldest Polytechnic in Switzerland, combines innovation with tradition. Numerous institutes and centres of excellence
conduct interdisciplinary research and development
projects in cooperation with the business world, with
a corresponding effect on the teaching.
– ITFE Institute of Thermo- and Fluid-Engineering
Attractive and varied study programmes
Research and development with a
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,
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-
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.
Training courses and continuing
Tailor-made range of services
education
Thanks to its broad range of specialised
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
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and continuing education courses in such
partners and institutions. The Institutes
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-
[email protected]
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
Professor André Haelg, lic. iur., MBA
Institutes
– IBF Institute of Banking & Finance
School of Management
and Law
– IWR Institute of Business Law
– IVM Institute of Public Management
– WIG Winterthur Institute of Health Economics
– B.Sc. in General Management, specialising in
Accounting, Controlling, Auditing
Banking & Finance
Business Information Technology
The ZHAW School of Management and Law is one of
the leading business schools in Switzerland. It offers
internationally recognised Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, continuing education courses and
innovative research and development projects.
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
up career opportunities in global compa-
– M.Sc. in Business Administration, specialising in
Research and development
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-
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
assignments from clients in business and
– Human Capital Management
– 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.
There are 12 courses leading to a Master
Services
of Advanced Studies, over 30 leading to a
The ZHAW School of Management and
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
– 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-
[email protected]
– 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 Business, which he is taking at the National
Taiwan University. In Taiwan, Switzerland
is regarded as a role model and an important 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 improved. 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.
Dr. Jacqueline Schlosser
Project leader Aquaponics in Sumatra
Construction of an aquaponic system in Indonesia as a lasting agrarian model. In
many places, fish farming is not carried out in a sustainable way, which has harmful
effects on the environment. In the aquaponic project in Sumatra, headed by Jacqueline
Schlosser, an ecologically and economically sustainable aquaponic installation was
constructed and tested. Aquaponics is a closed system in which fish are farmed
and vegetables planted. Since the roots absorb the waste from the fish water, the
water is cleaned and biomass is produced in the form of fish and vegetables. Water
consumption is thus reduced and the environment is protected from over-fertilisation.
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“Be it in Indonesia or
Switzerland, the sustainable
use of resources is vital.“
Jacqueline Schlosser
Useful links and contacts
ZHAW
International Affairs Unit
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Frank Wittmann
Head of International Affairs Unit
Auenstrasse 4
CH-8600 Dübendorf 1
Phone +41 58 934 89 46
[email protected]
www.zhaw.ch/international
Business contacts,
knowledge and
technology transfer
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Heinrich Stülpnagel
Head of Research and Development Unit
Technikumstrasse 9
CH-8401 Winterthur
Phone +41 58 934 78 17
[email protected]
www.zhaw.ch/forschung
Studying
Surrounded by nature: the
School of Life Sciences
and Facility Management.
Studying at the ZHAW
www.zhaw.ch/international
(select English version and then click on “Mobility”)
Studying and higher
education in Switzerland (brochures)
www.kfh.ch
(click on “Publications and Legal Enactments” on the left)
Studying in Europe
www.study-in-europe.org
Federal Commission for
Scholarships for
International Studients
www.sbf.admin.ch/htm/themen/bildung/stipendien/eskas_
en.html
Educa – Swiss Education Server
www.educa.ch
Erasmus Student Network
www.esn.ch/winterthur
AIESEC
www.aiesec.org/switzerland/winterthur
Dialang – Online Language Test
www.dialang.org
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Research
Campus and Research Park
Switzerland
www.sbf.admin.ch/campus-switzerland
Swiss National Science
Foundation (SNSF)
www.snf.ch
Innovation Promotion Agency CTI
www.bbt.admin.ch/kti
My Science.ch (Swiss Web portal
for Research and Innovation)
www.myscience.ch
Euresearch: The Swiss Guide
to European Research
www.euresearch.ch
The Researcher’s Mobility
Portal Switzerland
www.sbf.admin.ch/eracareers
Federal and Cantonal Institutions
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