Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration

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The University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ, German: Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich) is the oldest and biggest part-time university for economics and Business Administration in Switzerland and is a part of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.[4]

TypePrivate University
Established1986 (1874) [1]
PresidentProf. Matthias Rüegg [2]
Administrative staff
600
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University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich
HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Part from Zurich University of Applied Sciences
TypePrivate University
Established1986 (1874) [1]
PresidentProf. Matthias Rüegg [2]
Administrative staff
600
Students2'500
Location
Zurich
,
Canton of Zurich
,
Switzerland[3]
CampusUrban
Websitehttp://www.fh-hwz.ch
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History

It was founded in 1986 as the part-time HWV Zurich (University for Economics and Administration) by the KV Switzerland and the Juventus Schools Foundation of Zurich.[5]

Location

The HWZ is situated in the modern “Sihlhof” right in the heart of Zurich, 3 minutes from the main railway station.[6]

Keys

  • Accredited by the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET) [7]
  • Private and independent
  • Full suite of courses: bachelor, masters, doctorate and other courses
  • International academic network and partners from the business world
  • Practical work by the students and lecturers
  • Active Alumni Association with more than 2,500 members

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