Finance for the Future

About

Shaping Future Leaders in a Digital World – Through innovative game-based learning and hands-on experiences, you will explore the fascinating world of finance while developing universal professional skills. Our program offers valuable insights into modern finance practices, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving, especially if you are studying another discipline.

Our summer school enhances six essential fields of competence that are valuable across many professional fields: professional expertise, communication, collaboration, digital skills, leadership, and academic thinking.

Spend three weeks alongside a diverse group of peers from various backgrounds and countries, enhance your project management abilities, and learn from industry experts and academics. You will gain practical experience in teamwork and presentation skills – competencies that are crucial in any professional career.

Join us to expand your professional horizons, build an international network, and develop leadership skills for tomorrow's digital world.

Course leader

Course Director: Prof. Dr. Markus Leippold, Course Managers: Roland Schläfli, Dr. Benjamin Wilding, Anja Zgraggen, and Stephanie Zgraggen

Target group

Bachelor students from all subject areas, who have completed their first year of study, are encouraged to apply. Further, the course is also suitable for Master students not studying in the field of Banking and Finance.

Course aim

Innovative learning experience: Experience finance through innovative educational approaches like game-based learning that equip you with the competencies to make well-founded financial decisions in real-world scenarios.
Develop future skills: Equip yourself with essential future skills such as critical thinking, adaptability, digital literacy, leadership, and financial fluency that are vital for thriving in tomorrow's global job market.
Culturally enriching environment: Join a vibrant community of international peers and exchange insights with lecturers from academia and industry, enhancing your learning journey and expanding your global network.

Fee info

The program fee includes all teaching lessons (incl. live sessions, podcasts, group assignments etc.); the final assessment; a comprehensive social program that will foster your intercultural competence; a certificate of attendance and a transcript of records.