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Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration 
Summary
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]
HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft
Part from Zurich University of Applied Sciences | |
| Type | Private University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1986 (1874) [1] |
| President | Prof. Matthias Rüegg [2] |
Administrative staff | 600 |
| Students | 2'500 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.fh-hwz.ch |
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History edit
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 edit
The HWZ is situated in the modern “Sihlhof” right in the heart of Zurich, 3 minutes from the main railway station.[6]
Keys edit
- Accredited by the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET) [1]
- 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
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)". sjsu.edu.
- ^ "Université des sciences appliquées en administration des affaires". universitieshandbook.com.
- ^ "HWZ University of Applied Sciences for Business Administration Zurich". 123university.net.
- ^ "MBA Programs in Switzerland". universitieshandbook.com.
- ^ "University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ)". businessinsociety.eu.
- ^ "HWZ University - DBA Doctor of Business Administration". zurich.angloinfo.com.
External links edit
- Information about HWZ - Switzerland (Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration - Switzerland)
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