Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration

The University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ, 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.

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.

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

Keys

 * Accredited by the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)
 * 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