The University of Business & Finance Switzerland was founded by leading experts from the Swiss financial industry. It has its roots in the Institute for Finance Planning (IfFP Institut für Finanzplanung), a pioneer in Swiss financial education dating back to 1996. It was established as a private university with the goal of educating outstanding international business leader to prepare them for the challenges of a dynamic and rapidly changing world. UBFS provides state-of-the-art education through an interdisciplinary approach.

UBFS is endorsed by some of the most well-known banks and insurance companies in Switzerland. Its competence is best portrayed by a professional and highly qualified faculty coming directly from this milieu and from the Swiss academe. UBFS lecturers deal daily with their subjects of expertise, thus ensuring the practical and up-to-date content of the courses they teach.

UBFS offers its students individualized attention and a positive learning environment. The instructional approach at UBFS focuses on combining a strong theoretical foundation with practical applications.

UBFS is working towards setting the standard in business education by combining interesting and cutting edge course material with a campus atmosphere that resonates with vibrant multiculturalism.

UBFS offers several engaging programs that encompass various fields within the business professions. Students of the UBFS Finance program will become well qualified for dynamic careers in organizations such as banks, insurance firms, leasing firms, real estate firms and brokerage houses. International Management students face promising careers in corporate management, as well as individual entrepreneurial ventures with as strong focus on international business, while Hospitality Management students gain managerial skills necessary for dealing with challenges in the service sector, particularly in relation to the globalisation of the hospitality industry.

• Bachelor in Finance

• Bachelor in International Management

• Master in Finance

• Master in International Management

• Master in Hospitality Management

The 150-unit bachelor's and 90-unit master's programs include courses in corporate financial management, private financial planning - one of the hallmarks of the programs – bank & insurance management, asset planning & portfolio management, and culture, values, and ethics from a global perspective for students of BBA and MBA in Finance. Students in the BBA and MBA in International Management also take courses in strategic marketing and international trade law. Students in the MBA in Hospitality Management program also take courses in franchising in hospitality management, hotel operations management and environmental management. Each student chooses a concentration based on his/her own interest and career focus. Students participate in internships as required, where they gain invaluable experience applying business skills in real work situations.

Coursework in the various concentrations includes the following:

• Finance:

Bank & Insurance Management, Private Finance and Corporate Finance

• International Management:

E-economy, International Marketing & Distribution and International Business and Trade

• Hospitality Management

International Hospitality Management, Hotel Operation, Strategic Hospitality Management

Our students are from Albania, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cambodia, Cameroon, Columbia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Korea, Kosovo, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uganda, USA, Vietnam and Yugoslavia.

UBFS has provided various scholarships to highly qualified students from various countries. These include admission scholarships, performance scholarships, and country discounts, to name a few.

　

	3 Week Course	5 Week Course
Schedule	From July 7 to July 26, 2008 > Morning class: 8:30-12.00 > Afternoon class: 14:00-16:00 > Half day excursion: 14:00~18:00 > Full day excursion: 8:30~16:00	From July 7 to August 10, 2008 > Morning class: 8:30-12.00 > Afternoon class: 14:00-16:00 > Half day excursion: 14:00~18:00 > Full day excursion: 8:30~16:00
This course is addressed towards	> High school, undergraduate & graduate students in the field of business management or whose interest is directed towards business. > Professionals whose objective is to consolidate their knowledge of the English language and business environment.
Fees and costs	> Fee package: CHF 1600, including accommodation (double room), in-country travel costs, sightseeing, entrance fees to museums and business visits. > Recommended budget for food, pocket money and personal expenses.	> Fee package: CHF 2100, including accommodation (double room), in-country travel costs, sightseeing, entrance fees and business visits. > Recommended budget for food, pocket money and personal expenses.