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Title page: Prof. Dr. Christian Keuschnigg in a lively discussion with students of the Masters in Economics and the Masters in Quantitative Economics and Finance.
This brochure focuses on the 6 English-language Masters programmes. Please consult our website for brochures and information about the other programmes.
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University of St.Gallen (HSG): degree courses Welcome to the HSG The University of St.Gallen (HSG) Living in Switzerland Living in St.Gallen Master of Arts HSG in Marketing, Services and Communication Management Master of Arts HSG in Banking and Finance Master of Arts HSG in Strategy and International Management Master of Arts HSG in Economics Master of Arts HSG in Quantitative Economics and Finance Master of Arts HSG in International Affairs and Governance International orientation Double degree programmes Student commitment Career perspectives Financial information Academic calendar and application process Rankings and accreditations 2 5 6 10 13 15 21 27 33 39 45 50 52 57 59 62 64 66
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Internationality, rigour and relevance as well as an integrative view have been characteristics of the HSG ever since its establishment more than a century ago.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Bieger, President (second from left)
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Dear Candidate,
Welcome to the University of St.Gallen (HSG)
It is my great pleasure to introduce the University of St.Gallen, also known as the HSG, to you. Our vision says: As one of Europes leading business universities, we are recognised globally as a place for thought leadership on current economic, business, and societal matters and for the development of talent able to integrate perspectives and act both entrepreneurially and responsibly. Accordingly, studies at the HSG have a specific profile:
Genuine internationality
The HSG is linked up with 150 partner universities worldwide and offers exchange and double degree programmes. At the same time, we are part of the CEMS, PIM and APSIA networks. 34% of students come from foreign countries, from a total of 80 nations worldwide.
Tuition fees
Contrary to general opinion, tuition fees are rather low in Switzerland. The reason for this is because the lions share of the actual costs is subsidised by the Swiss Confederation and the cantons. In addition, the HSG benefits from numerous
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The University of St.Gallen (HSG) was founded as a Business Academy in 1898in the heyday of St.Gallen embroidery and offered its first lectures in 1899. We continue to pursue the goal of providing our more than 7,000 students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of management, economics, law, social sciences and international affairs. With success: the University of St.Gallen has constantly been ranked among the top business schools in Europe. Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB International underline our commitment to a holistic curriculum that meets the highest academic standards. The HSG aims to develop students both in professional and personal terms by providing them with an education along humanist lines.
Contact studies
Contact studies consist of lectures and seminars in small groups. Students have to attend programme-specific compulsory courses, core electives and independent electives. Independent electives can be selected from the students own Masters programmes or from other programmes. Thus our students have the opportunity to acquire additional knowledge in other fields of interest.
Independent studies
Independent studies are multimedia-supported and interactive, and they reinforce students personal responsibility. In terms of subject matter, they complement contact studies.
Masters thesis
To complete a Masters degree, students must write a thesis worth 18 ECTS. The topics of the Masters thesis may derive from any constituent of the Masters degree courses.
Research
Research at the University of St.Gallen is centred around the 40 institutes and research centres, which are an integral part of the University. The directors of the institutes double as HSG
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professors. Bringing theory and practice together, the institutes provide an important input for teaching at the University and play a significant role in furthering the careers of young academics. Our more than 80 tenured professors, 80 assistant professors and senior lecturers, more than 400 lecturers and assistants and distinguished visiting professors cultivate the scientific discourse with our students.
Master in International Manage ment. Our Master in Banking and Finance is ranked 12th in the Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking. Additionally, the CHE Ranking awards good grades to the HSG, placing it in the top group in German-speaking Europe. The HSG has earned the EQUIS (2001) and AACSB (2003) accreditations and consequently has obtained the two most demanding international seals of approval for business schools. These two awards are evidence of the high standard of education, which is internationally recognised, as well as the HSGs excellent quality of service on campus. www.rankings.unisg.ch
Executive education
The institutes do not only stand for excellence in research, but offer consulting services and act as leading providers of executive education in German-speaking Europe. As such, the portfolio of study options is completed by a full- and parttime MBA and several Executive MBA programmes. www.es.unisg.ch
Campus
The Campus of the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is situated
on a hill on the outskirts of the City of St.Gallen. The town centre can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes. Our Campus offers a beautiful view of the Alps and of Lake Constance.
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The academic structure at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) Three levels - three pillars (3x3)
Contact Studies
Independent Studies
Contextual Studies
Ph.D. Programmes
Electives
Cultural Awareness
Critical Thinking
Leadership Skills
Business Administration
Freshman Week
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Coaching Programme
Business Administration
Law or Mathematics
Economics
Economics
Law
Law
Mentoring Programme
Electives
Mentoring Programme
The University of St.Gallen offers the latest facilities and services to support individual and collaborative learning, including web-based communication platforms and wireless LAN. The library contains around 460,000 books, 70,000 e-books, some 1,400 journals and some 16,000 e-journals.
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Living in Switzerland
"The University of St.Gallen provides a setting which marries the promise of the future with the foundations of traditions - and an absolutely essential link between academic work and the practical world."
Kofi Annan
Former UN Secretary General Freedom Prize of the Max Schmidheiny Foundation University of St.Gallen, 18 November 2006
As a federal republic with a system of direct democracy, Switzerland enjoys a high degree of political stability. Its position as a neutral country allows it to play an important humanitarian role in world affairs and to act as a mediator between conflicting parties. Switzerland is the home of various international organisations such as the Red Cross (ICRC), the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Switzerlands economy is based on a highly qualified labour force. The main areas include micro-, hi- and biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as well as banking and insurance know-how. Swiss companies are extremely competitive in world markets. The best-known export items are watches, chocolate and cheese, but in fact mechanical and electrical engineering and chemicals together account for over half of Swiss export revenues. Consultancy, banking, insurance and tourism are also a significant part of the export trade. Political stability and a flourishing economy allow for a high standard of living (e.g. security, lifestyle and employability) at affordable prices. Contrary to general opinion, the cost of living is lower than in, say, London, Paris or Rome.
An increasingly large number of companies are moving their European headquarters to Switzerland to take advantage of the favourable business and living environment.
Switzerlands international reputation as a research centre is beyond dispute. The high standard of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, of the 10 cantonal universities and of the research institutes in Switzerland attracts many scientists and students from overseas.
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St.Gallen is situated in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, close to the German and Austrian borders. Zurich International Airport can be reached by train in an hour.
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Living in St.Gallen
St.Gallen offers its approximately 75,000 inhabitants a historically valuable old town. The narrow streets with their many shops, cosy restaurants and bars at every corner create an atmosphere you cant help falling in love with. The Abbey District with the baroque cathedral and the Abbey Library is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and thus of international significance. Further cultural highlights are provided by performances in the City Theatre, in the Concert Hall, at the St.Gallen Festivals, as well as by exhibitions in numerous museums. One event that is particularly popular with many students is the St.Gallen Open Air, during which the Sitter Valley is transformed into Switzerlands biggest tent city for three days. There are many foreign restaurants in the area of St.Gallen: Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Argentinian, Greek, Turkish, Indian, Spanish, Italian and American chefs are not the only ones by far to offer their countries specialities. In addition, foreign nationals often set up clubs and associations in order to cultivate their home countrys culture and language together. As a rule, they also sell local foodstuffs in shops of their own.
History
St.Gallen became affluent through the textile trade. Although textile production has since moved to other parts of the world, St.Gallen is still the centre for textile design and prototype development. Once 90% of worldwide embroidery production was traded by St.Gallens merchants. The need for professional education soon became evident. In 1898, St.Gallen merchants founded a commercial school: the University of St.Gallen was established.
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I opted for the MSC because it far transcends classical marketing in terms of subject matter: various facets and professional areas of the marketing world are explained to us. This is often done in direct contact with Swiss and international companies. Project work and excursions create a friendly atmosphere which means that international students are quickly integrated.
Roberto Fresard
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The customer value approach: value for customers and the value of customers
The customer value approach was developed by the faculty members concerned in an elaborate joint research project. It focuses on companies and institutions providing services to customers. The problem solution for customers, their experience of the products and services and thus the contribution to their satisfaction define the value that these products and services have for customers. At the same time, however, companies only take their bearings from customers who are valuable in
Partners
The MSC encourages the exchange between students, institutes and practice. In application projects, students work in small groups on real tasks set by a company or institute. The project partner remains the same throughout the three-term project period. This early and enduring contact with practice partners teaches students professional teamwork with business partners and often leads to further cooperation between particular students/student groups for their Masters thesis, individual projects or job offers.
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The MSCs customer value approach calls on students to develop an integrative view of marketing. The nature of the knowledge that is communicated requires a combination of analytical and creative skills, a constant examination of the latest trends and social changes. This education provided me with an ideal preparation for my present activities as a consultant and entrepreneur. The HSGs international atmosphere, which has put a firm imprint on my studies, is something that I continue to appreciate in the Alumni network in Switzerland and the San Francisco Bay Area. Fabio Duma, Switzerland/Italy
Consultant Corporate & Business Development / Entrepreneur
Faculty: in the MSC, you are taught by personalities who are specialists in their respective fields. In addition, a sponsored programme of visiting professors ensures that reputable experts from all over the world teach in the MSC every year. Appropriate approach: the MSCs innovative, integrative customer value approach and cooperation with internationally operating companies offer students from all over the world a well-founded education for their future in marketing.
Career perspectives
MSC graduates have a wide range of qualifications and are prepared for attractive functions and professional fields such as: executive and specialist tasks directly related to the market, such as product management, marketing, market research, customer relations management and service quality management; communication jobs such as media work, journalism, management, public relations, advertising and e-communication;
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Environment Diagnosis Market and Company Diagnosis Strategic Service and Customer Management
Service Production and Utilisation System Personnel System, Personnel Advantage, Resources
Service System, Provider Advantage
Customer
Communication
Control
tasks in public administration such as location marketing and the configuration and management of customer-oriented administrative processes; specialist functions in the relevant industries; corporate start-ups; research and teaching at universities and universities of applied sciences.
LSAT 163. Admission with GMAT 650-670, GRE 740-750, GRE Revised 158-159 or LSAT 161-162 is possible under certain circumstances. (Instead of an international test the Germanlanguage admission test of the University of St.Gallen can be taken.) Proficiency in the English language Supplementary work may be required The admission criteria may be subject to change. Please consult our website for the latest admission criteria: www.admissions.unisg.ch www.msc.unisg.ch For specific questions: admissions@unisg.ch www.msc.unisg.ch 17 www.unisg.ch
Curriculum
Compulsory Courses Core Electives
Core Studies
3rd sem. Applied Research Project III
Contextual Studies
Independent Electives
2nd sem.
Application Areas:
Customer Value in the Media and Communication Industry Financial Services and Insurance ...
1st sem.
Customer Value and Communication Management I Consumer Behaviour and Market Research Applied Research Project I
Application Areas:
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12 ECTS
12 ECTS
18 ECTS
Total 18 ECTS
Profile
Class of 2013* Class size: 130 Average age: 25 Male / female: 55% / 45% Nationalities represented: 9 International students: 15% Job offers before graduation: 2.2** Average starting wage: CHF 92,000**
*German-speaking class only **Average of all Masters programmes 2009 (Source: HSG 2010)
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Masters Thesis
Leadership Skills
Faculty
Prof. Dr. Walter Ackermann Prof. Dr. Christian Belz Prof. Dr. Pietro Beritelli Prof. Dr. Urs Fueglistaller Prof. Dr. Andreas Herrmann Prof. Dr. Christian Lsser Prof. Dr. Peter Maas Prof. Dr. Miriam Meckel Prof. Dr. Sven Reinecke Prof. Dr. Thomas Rudolph Prof. Dr. Marcus Schgel Prof. Dr. Katarina Stanoevska Prof. Dr. Torsten Tomczak Prof. Dr. Thierry Volery Prof. Dr. Rolf Wstenhagen
Contact
For any questions regarding the contents and the structure of the Masters Programme in Marketing, Services and Communication Management, please contact:
More information on our faculty members and their fields of research can be found on: www.alexandria.unisg.ch
The Masters in Banking and Finance is a great programme because it offers a broad range of lectures and seminars and because it allows us to design our individual curriculum according to our interests. The programme fosters the exchange between students, faculty, and financial institutions. This guarantees a focus of our lectures on the practitioners needs and leads to an optimal preparation for a professional career.
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With a challenging curriculum, the Masters Programme in Banking and Finance (MBF) is one of the leading international finance programmes. In the fields of financial markets, financial institutions, corporate finance and quantitative finance, the programme offers high-quality education in both theory and application. It is designed to train our students in the critical reflection of the different concepts and approaches used in financial theory and practice.
Educational goals
The programmes educational goals encompass three dimensions:
Functional dimension
1. An understanding of the function and importance of financial intermediation in the context of the present and future development of economic systems and its integration in the social, legal and political sphere.
Placed 12th in the Financial Times Global Masters in Finance Ranking 2011!
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Core electives
Markets Corporate Finance Institutions Methods
Derivatives Advanced Derivatives Real Estate Finance Market Microstructure Institutional Asset Management Alternative Investments Energy Finance Pension Finance Fixed Income Instruments International Finance Behavioural Finance Secondary Markets for Credit Risks Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
Corporate Finance and Governance Leveraged Buyouts Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Valuation Corporate Financial Management Business Forecasting Business Performance Management Tax Planning and Tax Accounting Advanced Corporate Finance
Asset Liability Management for Insurance Companies Financial Services Management Topics in Private Banking and Wealth Management Bank Treasury Management Ethics of Financial Services Financial Regulation and Risk Management Topics in Investment Banking Banking Game Theory of Risk and Insurance
Computational Finance Financial Econometrics Financial Modelling Workshop: Asset Allocation Financial Modelling Workshop: Derivatives Financial Risk Management Quantitative Risk Management Time Series Econometrics Microeconometrics
Economics and Policy in Central Banks Pension Systems Cases in Financial Institutions Management
The core electives may be divided into four possible tracks: Markets, Corporate Finance, Institutions and Methods. These tracks should give the students some guidance for their individual course selection. However, our students are free to combine core electives from all the four tracks.
Research seminar
In the research seminar, our students are required to write a seminar paper with a research focus and have to present their findings. Therefore, in combination with the Masters thesis, the MBF provides a thorough preparation for a Ph.D.
Industrial partners
The MBF encourages the exchange between students, faculty and the financial industry. The Partners of the MBF with Credit Suisse Group, UBS and Wegelin Private Bankers guarantee an early contact with potential employers and support the MBF in many ways. Our industrial partners award fellowships for the best students entering the programme. At the end of the programme they award prizes. Thanks to their ongoing support, the MBF invites visiting professors from internationally renowned universities on a regular basis. Doing internships and collaborating with the financial industry when writing the Masters thesis is simplified thanks to the Partners of the MBF.
Independent electives
Independent electives create additional choices: students may either attend further core electives of the MBF or courses of other Masters programmes. A third option is to attend courses of the School of Management.
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At university, I was hardly able to imagine how much influence the MBF programme would have on my future. The knowledge gained in lectures such as Derivative Instruments, Corporate Finance, Pension Finance and Financial Services Management affects essential parts of my daily business nowadays. I got convinced that the conceptual content of the lessons taught at the HSG is absolutely in step with actual practice. I am glad that I was able to enjoy such an effective education.
Career perspectives
The MBF guarantees a successful career start in the world of banking, insurance, asset management, financial consulting, or other areas related to finance. At the same time, the rigorous and research-oriented approach ensures a thorough preparation for further academic studies, especially a Ph.D.
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Curriculum
Compulsory Courses Core Studies
3rd sem.
Independent Electives
2nd sem.
1st sem.
Advanced Derivatives Commercial Banking Financial Modelling Workshop: Derivatives Derivatives Institutional Asset Management Corporate Finance Financial Econometrics Computational Finance
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15 ECTS
27 ECTS
12 ECTS
18 ECTS
Total 18 ECTS
Start: Each Autumn Semester in September. Duration: 90 ECTS, average time to completion is 3 to 4 semesters / full-time programme Tuition fees: CHF 2,126 per semester for foreign students
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Masters Thesis
Leadership Skills
Research Seminar Corporate Finance Research Seminar Finance Research Seminar Financial Services and Institutions Research Seminar Quantitative Finance Research Seminar Financial Intermediation
Faculty
Prof. Dr. Manuel Ammann (Academic Director of the MBF) Prof. Dr. Jrg Baumberger Prof. Dr. Thomas Beschorner Prof. Dr. Martin Brown Prof. Dr. Karl Frauendorfer Prof. Enrico De Giorgi, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Andreas Grnbichler Prof. Dr. Andreas Grner Prof. Dr. Stefan Morktter Prof. Dr. Hato Schmeiser Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid Prof. Dr. Norman Seeger Prof. Paul Sderlind, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Stephan Sss Prof. Dr. Simone Westerfeld Prof. Dr. Hans-Jrgen Wolter
Contact
For any questions regarding the contents and the structure of the Masters Programme in Banking and Finance, please contact:
More information on our faculty members and their fields of research can be found on: www.alexandria.unisg.ch
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The SIM programme offers much more than a degree. Behind these three letters lies a vast and breathtaking community, as well as new friendships and experiences. The programme offers a unique insight into diversity and interpersonal skills. Being part of the SIM programme is like becoming part of a large multicultural family.
Lucy Jane Baumgartner
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The mission of the Masters Programme in Strategy and International Management (SIM) is to provide students with the advanced knowledge of general management necessary for a successful career as respected and responsible managers, entrepreneurs or business consultants. The programme offers an integrative and interdisciplinary approach, because only an approach of this nature is capable of conveying the ability to cope with the complex management challenges of our time. The aspiration to act independently of all interests and the commitment to upholding high ethical and academic standards serve as the basis of the SIM. The SIM programme offers a graduate education in strategy and international management. The programme builds upon the disciplines of strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, organisational behaviour and international management. Advanced courses in these majors are complemented by so-called SIM Integratives, which explore major management challenges of our time by taking a holistic approach to the relevant management disciplines. A carefully selected choice of SIM Integratives addresses issues at the heart of a companys success. The SIM curriculum unites the best of both worlds. It combines the academic rigour of a Master of Arts with the interactive nature and practice-oriented approach found in leading MBA programmes. This demanding curriculum also reflects the confidence the programme has in its students abilities and potential.
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Before I participated in the SIM double degree programme at the HSG in St.Gallen and at the Nanyang Business School Singapore, I graduated as an engineer from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and worked in the consulting industry for two years. The SIM double degree programme was an excellent choice to pursue my Masters studies in a challenging and international environment. The insights I gained during my time in Asia are a great asset in todays business world.
competent managers. The SIMagination Challenge helps students develop interpersonal and team skills as well as cross-cultural competencies and is compulsory for all SIM students and is completed in the first two terms of the course.
Independent electives
Students may choose from a range of different independent electives, offered both by the SIM programme and other Masters programmes. Thus students have the opportunity to acquire additional knowledge of specific fields of interest. In the course of the three semesters, courses to the equivalent of 12 ECTS must be chosen.
Corporate partnerships
The SIM programme has close ties to the business world. Internationally operating companies, which are among the leaders in their fields, such as Deloitte and McKinsey & Company, support the SIM programme as corporate or workshop sponsors. This cooperation includes interactive workshops, lectures and invitations to visit their offices as well as attractive international internships.
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Career perspectives
International Management Strategic Management Financial Management
intercultural and linguistic skills, as well as an interdisciplinary problem-solving approach, optimally equips SIM students for top international management positions. Many find interesting positions in consultancy firms. Others start a career in the consumer goods industry, in the financial services sector, pharmaceuticals or in academia. Subject to a students grades, this Masters degree will also enable him/her to pursue a promising academic career as it provides access to Ph.D. programmes.
Corporate Brand Management Corporate Strategy & Governance Entrepreneurship Mergers & Acquisitions Professional Service Firms Organising for Sustained Corporate Growth
Strategic Leadership
Research in Management
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Curriculum
Compulsory Courses Core Electives
Core Studies
3rd sem. Advanced Management Courses, e.g.: M arketing and Consumer Behavior O rganizational Behavior and Change
Contextual Studies
Independent Electives
SIM in Practice
2nd sem.
1st sem.
Strategic Management International Management Strategic Leadership Financial Management Research in Management
Masters Thesis
Leadership Skills
Integratives, e.g.: M ergers & Acquisitions O rganising for Sustained Corporate Growth P rofessional Service Firms C orporate Brand Management Entrepreneurship C orporate Strategy & Governance Alliance & Network strategy
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20 ECTS
12 ECTS
18 ECTS
Total 18 ECTS
Profile
Class of 2013 Class size: 37 students Average age: 24 Male / female: 55% / 45% Nationalities represented: 16 International students: 90% Average GMAT: 710 points Job offers before graduation: 2.2* Average starting wage: CHF 92,000*
*Average of all Masters programmes 2009 (Source: HSG 2010)
Exchange rate (Dec. 2011): CHF 1.00 = EUR 0.82 / CHF 1.00 = USD 1.01
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Faculty
Dr. Omid Aschari, MBA Prof. Dr. Heike Bruch Prof. Dr. Peter Gomez Prof. Dr. Martin Hilb Prof. Dr. Markus Kreutzer Prof. Dr. Tomi Laamanen Prof. Dr. Christoph Lechner Prof. Dr. Markus Menz Prof. Dr. Gnter Mller-Stewens Prof. Dr. Sven Reinecke Prof. Dr. Winfried Ruigrok Prof. Dr. Torsten Schmid Prof. Dr. Marcus Schgel Prof. Dr. Chris Steyaert Prof. Dr. Thorsten Tomczak Dr. Thorsten Truijens Prof. Dr. Alexander Zimmermann
Contact
For any questions regarding the contents and the structure of the Masters Programme in Strategy and International Management, please contact:
More information on our faculty members and their fields of research can be found on: www.alexandria.unisg.ch
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I made a conscious decision to opt for the subject of Economics and for the University of St.Gallen. I chose this major because I am very interested in economic issues such as unemployment, the fight against poverty and globalisation. In the MEcon I can select my subjects for the most part myself and so set my own particular focus. I also appreciate the practice-oriented teaching which is of a very high quality.
Adrian Jggi
Switzerland, MEcon
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The Masters Programme in Economics (MEcon) at the University of St.Gallen provides you with an extensive economic education. A solid understanding of the fundamentals and appealing specialisations provide the basis for a wide range of professional fields and a successful start to your career. The studies focus on the theoretical and empirical analysis of economic interrelations, and convey the specialist knowledge required for the problem analysis of strategies of economic policy.
Student profile
You are very interested in socially and politically relevant issues. Your mathematical skills and your analytical talent are above average, and you enjoy analysing current problems. You are ready and willing to make pragmatic use of newly learnt methods. Interest in economic issues Economics deals with issues such as economic growth, the economic situation, unemployment, social security, inflation, the strategic behaviour of corporations and governments, as well as problems of globalisation, ageing, climate change and the current financial crisis. Besides economics, there is also the possibility of focusing on management, industrial economics, finance and capital markets. If you want to study economics successfully, then you should be interested in current affairs. Economic concepts: an enjoyable challenge The course provides universally usable approaches of economics in which rational behaviour, optimisation under secondary conditions and methods used for empirical analyses play a central part. You will learn how to develop models to analyse and empirically validate economic interconnections and influence factors and to draw conclusions and derive recommendations for economic policy from this. One important prerequisite for studying economics is therefore an analytical, linked-up and strategic intellectual capacity.
Teaching
MEcon faculty members complement their pronounced involvement in teaching by excellent research activities. Small course groups provide you with direct access to faculty members and guarantee a high degree of student satisfaction.
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Readiness for the pragmatic use of mathematical and statistical methods The MEcon has an application-oriented structure. Formal subjects such as mathematics and statistics constitute the basis for well-founded scientific analyses. The methods required for this are directly applied to current problems or examples from economic policy, society and management. You should therefore have a pronounced interest in current problems and be ready to analyse and understand them on the basis of scientific methods.
Languages of instruction
The MEcon is taught both in English and in German. Central basic courses are offered in English jointly with the MiQE/F (Masters Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance). This guarantees consistent mutual openness of electives and enables students to select courses according to their specialisations and interests.
Fast-track Ph.D.
If you attain the necessary grade average and fulfil other requirements, the programme will provide you with access to the Ph.D. Programme in Economics and Finance (PEF). You will already be able to earn credits for the PEF during the Masters programme and thus complete your doctoral studies in fast-track mode.
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The MEcon taught me economic analytical procedures, economic policy strategies and their application to current issues in economic policy, society and management, and provided me with direct access to the PEF doctoral programme. The small course groups and our close contacts with professors made it easier for me to find a perfect assistants job.
Career perspectives
A MEcon degree will provide you with the fundamentals required to understand, analyse and develop economic processes. Application-oriented empirical analytical procedures will support your strategic decision-making processes. This will enable you to pursue a career with a wide range of possibilities. Not only banks, insurance companies, public services and administrations are interested in our graduates, but reputable business consultancies also regularly employ well educated economists.
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Curriculum
Compulsory Courses Core Electives
Core Studies
3rd sem.
Contextual Studies
Independent Electives
2nd sem.
1st sem.
Advanced Macroeconomics I Advanced Microeconomics I Advanced Macroeconomics II Advanced Microeconomics II Mathematics Econometrics I
Credits
30 ECTS
Total 18 ECTS
Profile
Class of 2013 Class size: 45 Average age: 25 Male / female: 70% / 30% Nationalities represented: 25 International students: 48% Average GRE: 750 points Job offers before graduation: 2.2* Average starting wage: CHF 92,000*
*Average of all Masters programmes 2009 (Source: HSG 2010)
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Masters Thesis
Leadership Skills
Public Economics Labour Economics Industrial Organization Econometrics II International Trade Theorie der Wirtschaftspolitik
Faculty
Prof. Francesco Audrino, Ph.D. Dr. Christine Benesch Prof. Dr. Stefan Bhler Dr. Daniel Buncic Prof. Enrico De Giorgi, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Eva Deuchert Prof. Simon Evenett, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Matthias Fengler Prof. Dr. Reto Fllmi Prof. Dr. Manfred Grtner Dr. Philipp Guyer Martin Huber, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Christian Keuschnigg Prof. Dr. Gebhard Kirchgssner Prof. Dr. Martin Kolmar Prof. Dr. Michael Lechner Jochen Mankart, Ph.D. Claudia Neri, Ph.D. Catherine Roux, Ph.D. Dr. Mark Schelker Prof. Paul Sderlind, Ph.D. Dr. Carlo Strub Dr. Christian Thni
Contact
For any questions regarding the contents and the structure of the Masters Programme in Economics, please contact:
More information on our faculty members and their fields of research can be found on: www.alexandria.unisg.ch
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I chose the MiQE/F programme because it uniquely combines quantitative methods with finance and other economic subjects. Students benefit from close contact with an international faculty. When questions and new challenges arise, professors are always ready to help at short notice. People who are looking for an academically demanding programme in a familiar atmosphere will be in the right place.
Ambika Sharma
USA, MiQE/F
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The Masters Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F) offers a high-quality graduate education in economic theory, finance, and quantitative methods. Apart from a common set of core courses, you select from a larger menu of optional courses to specialise in economics, finance, or a combination of both.
Masters thesis
Your Masters thesis is graded and weighted with 18 ECTS. A topic from the MiQE/F core studies is required and the thesis must be written in English.
Fast-track Ph.D.
Graduates who attain the requisite GPA score and fulfil other requirements will be granted access to the Ph.D. Programme in Economics and Finance (PEF). Starting in Autumn Semester 2011, the PEF offers our MiQE/F students a fast-track programme. Certain electives can be attended during the Masters studies and can be additionally credited to your future PEF studies.
Practice credits
The MiQE/F encourages students to acquire practical experience and to establish contacts for their future career start. Therefore practice credits are awarded for qualified internships, which are credited to curricular courses (max. 6 ECTS).
Curriculum
The compulsory courses mainly focus on economic theory and quantitative methods. This allows students to choose their core electives according to their interests and talents. The uniform 4 ECTS format supports and facilitates a unique specialisation to shape students profiles. The different specialisation areas include optional courses in econometrics, finance and economics, which are important to prepare students for quantitative applications and make them competitive in the job market. The three specialisation areas can be flexibly combined. Students can choose their core electives and will have the possibility to create their profiles by specialising in a specific field of interest: Quantitative economics Quantitative finance Corporate finance, banking and insurance
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Career perspectives
Graduates with an economics degree often lack an in-depth education and extensive training in quantitative methods, whereas mathematicians and statisticians often lack the necessary background in economics or finance. MiQE/F prepares participants for ambitious careers that require a good education in economics, finance and quantitative
Reasons for enrolling in the Masters Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance
Competitive advantage on the job market: because nowadays, good jobs for economists, in economics as well as in finance, require a profound knowledge of the methods of empirical research and analysis. Flexibility: make your own decision as to whether you want to specialise in Econometrics, Economics or Finance.
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What distinguishes the MiQE/F from most other Masters Programmes is its focus on quantitative methods. For my job in the Economics Department of the Central Bank of Lithuania, where I perform stress-testing and monitor the credit risk of the local banking sector, sound analytical skills, expert knowledge of statistical and econometric methods as well as a solid background in economic and finance theory are essential.
Faculty: work with a comparatively young and internationally recognised faculty that is an active part of the scientific community. High educational standard: the MiQE/F adheres strictly to the highest international economic standards. Benefit from small class sizes. International setting: work with students and lecturers from different countries all over the world and from different cultural backgrounds. All lectures and examinations are in English. Ph.D: a successful completion of MiQE/F will be an ideal preparation for our demanding Ph.D. programme in Economics and Finance (PEF). Student participation: faculty members and students often meet informally in order to discuss further improvements, so students actually have the possibility of actively contributing to and participating in the development of the programme.
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Curriculum
Compulsory Courses Core Electives
Core Studies
3rd sem.
Contextual Studies
Independent Electives
(1 of 3 compulsory): Public Economics Labour Economics Industrial Organization 1st sem. Mathematics Statistics Advanced Macroeconomics II Advanced Microeconomics II Econometrics I Theory of Finance
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30 ECTS
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18 ECTS
Total 18 ECTS
Profile
Class of 2013 Class size: 25 Average age: 25 Male / female: 71% / 29% Nationalities represented: 20 International students: 65% Average GRE: 780 points Job offers before graduation: 2.2* Average starting wage: CHF 92,000*
*Average of all Masters programmes 2009 (Source: HSG 2010)
Exchange rate (Dec. 2011): CHF 1.00 = EUR 0.82 / CHF 1.00 = USD 1.01
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Leadership Skills
(2 of 4 compulsory): Quantitative Risk Management Asset Pricing Microeconometrics Time Series Econometrics
Faculty
Prof. Francesco Audrino, Ph.D. Dr. Christine Benesch Prof. Dr. Stefan Bhler Dr. Daniel Buncic Prof. Enrico De Giorgi, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Eva Deuchert Prof. Simon Evenett, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Matthias Fengler Prof. Dr. Reto Fllmi Prof. Dr. Manfred Grtner Dr. Philipp Guyer Martin Huber, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Christian Keuschnigg Prof. Dr. Gebhard Kirchgssner Prof. Dr. Martin Kolmar Prof. Dr. Michael Lechner Jochen Mankart, Ph.D. Claudia Neri, Ph.D. Catherine Roux, Ph.D. Dr. Mark Schelker Prof. Paul Sderlind, Ph.D. Dr. Carlo Strub Dr. Christian Thni
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For any questions regarding the contents and the structure of the Masters Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance, please contact:
More information on our faculty members and their fields of research can be found on: www.alexandria.unisg.ch
What I particularly like about the Masters Programme in International Affairs and Governance is the linkage between theory and practice. We are able to cooperate with experts from international organisations, such as the World Bank or the WTO and gain insights into the problems and challenges of our future professional lives. This project work shows how important the integrative approach of the University of St.Gallen is since problems always have to be viewed from several perspectives.
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The Master of Arts in International Affairs and Governance (MIA) is designed for students who seek a professional career in business, government, non-profit organisations and international agencies. MIA graduates are trained as generalists and are skilled at integrating the specialist knowledge required to address todays pressing political, economic, and social problems. Combining interdisciplinary study with a resultoriented approach, the MIA programme prepares graduates for a world in which leaders and professionals must increasingly be able to work across borders, disciplines and sectors. The MIA programme is based on an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers economics, political science, business administration and law. Compulsory courses provide the conceptual foundations, research methods and in-depth knowledge needed for a thorough understanding of complex international affairs issues. Core electives such as specific courses, tutorials and practical projects enable students to choose and refine their areas of specialisation, thus developing a professional portfolio of their own. Writing a Masters thesis permits students to concentrate on a research question in a subject area of their choice. Our programme is particularly strong in the fields of trade and development, peace and security, as well as democracy and governance. The curriculum skilfully merges St.Gallens proven expertise in economics and business with the analytical study of practical issues pertaining to politics and society as a whole.
Linking theory to practice is a top priority in the MIA programme. There are several ways of bringing theoretical analysis to bear on the solution of distinctly practical problems. Our students participate in projects with experts from international organisations such as the World Bank or the World Trade Organization (WTO). They may earn credits towards their final degree through internships in companies and in public institutions. The University of St.Gallen has a longstanding commitment to provide its students with a rigorous practical training so as to facilitate their smooth transition from university life to professional life as much as possible.
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The MIA enabled me to come to terms with a variety of topics such as European integration, international trade, political theory and the reform of public institutions. The courses were very demanding and the instructors were stimulating and easily accessible. The joint diploma programme with Sciences Po afforded me the opportunity to spend a year in Paris. Finally, the MIA led to my obtaining a much sought after position in the private sector.
Career perspectives
The MIA programme opens the door to a great variety of careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors. For the past ten years, our graduates have gone on to work in banking and financial institutions, insurance companies, consulting firms and other multinational corporations, federal, state and local governments, development agencies, international organisations and diplomacy, the media, political parties, NGOs, non-profit organisations, as well as universities and research centres. Moreover, the MIA programme prepares students for St.Gallens Ph.D. programme in International Affairs and Political Economy.
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Curriculum
Compulsory Courses Core Electives
Core Studies
3rd sem.
Contextual Studies
Practical Projects:
Independent Electives
Research Methods
2nd sem.
1st sem.
International Governance State and Economy International Politics, Economics and Business
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Credits
18 ECTS
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Total 18 ECTS
Profile MIA
Class of 2013 Class size: 72 students Average age: 27 Male / female: 58% / 42% Nationalities represented: 8 International students: 32% Average GMAT: 720 points Job offers before graduation: 2.2* Average starting wage: CHF 92,000*
*Average of all Masters programmes 2009 (Source: HSG 2010)
Exchange rate (Dec. 2011): CHF 1.00 = EUR 0.82 / CHF 1.00 = USD 1.01
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Masters Thesis
Leadership Skills
Issue Management Development Cooperation Public Affairs Management World Bank Projects Public Management
The International Financial Architecture WTO Seminar International Trade Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness Development Economics Practical Leadership in Development Management International Economic Policy Analysis Foreign Policy Strategies European Foreign Policy in Action Security Governance Asia-Pacific Security Managing Defence New Challenges in International Security Contemporary Developments in IR Theory Private Actors in International Affairs The Politics of International Law Compliance with International Law Global Communication and International Affairs International Public Management Managing Social Business
Faculty
Prof. Daniele Caramani, Ph.D. Prof. James W. Davis, Ph.D. Prof. Simon Evenett, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Christoph Frei Prof. Dr. Dr. Roland Kley Prof. Dirk Lehmkuhl, Ph.D. Prof. Dr. Kerstin Odendahl Prof. Dr. Kuno Schedler
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In addition, the MIA programme draws on a distinguished faculty of scholars from all the Universitys schools as well as on practitioners and experts from international institutions and the private sector: Prof. Dr. Anne van Aaken; Dr. Doaa Abdel Motaal; Prof. Dr. Jrg Baumberger; Dr. Sven Bradke; Dr. Ren Buholzer; Prof. Dr. Thomas Burri; Prof. Samia Costa, Ph.D.; Marc DeVore, Ph.D.; Prof. Dr. Bernhard Ehrenzeller; Dr. Katja Gentinetta; Prof. Dr. Michael Graff; Prof. Dr. Heiner Hnggi; Dr. Urs Heierli; Dr. Urs Jger; Dr. Andreas Koestler; lic.phil.hist. Claude Longchamp; Dr. Sonja Lthi; Prof. Dr. Miriam Meckel; Prof. Dr. Silvano Moeckli; Prof. Dr. Isabella Proeller; Dr. Michael Reiterer; Dr. Manuel Rybach; Dr. Roland Scherer; Prof. Andreas von Staden, Ph.D.; lic.rer.pol. Pietro Veglio; Moritz Weiss, Ph.D.; Prof. Dr. Rolf Wstenhagen; Jrg Zeuner, Ph.D.; Prof. Dr. Andreas Ziegler
More information on our faculty members and their fields of research can be found on: www.alexandria.unisg.ch
International orientation
The University of St.Gallen (HSG) encourages and enables its students to supplement their academic curriculum with international experience. Double degrees, exchange programmes, students from all over the world, an international faculty, internationally orientated curriculum and networks give students the opportunity to experience foreign cultures and perspectives at first hand.
Networks:
The Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS) Partnership in International Management (PIM) Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
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International exchange programmes give students firsthand, personal experience in foreign countries. In this photo, HSG student Christoph Schleiffer (right) and some other students visited the colonial village of Barichara during his exchange semester in Bogot.
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CEMS MIM students are able to apply their knowledge in business projects with corporate partners.
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Our SIM and MBF students have the opportunity to apply for a double degree programme at the excellent FGV-EAESP in Brazil.
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Student commitment
I chose the University of St.Gallen (HSG) because it is one of Europes top business universities. This is shown by the various rankings and by the EQUIS and AACSB International accreditations. Also, I love Switzerland because of its landscape with mountains, lakes, historic towns and the snow in winter. Thanks to the HSG, I found a very rewarding job at a global company based in Switzerland.
entrepreneurial environment and the interfaces between business, politics and civil society. www.stgallen-symposium.org students simulating the regular WTO minister conferences. www.modelwto.org the HSG TALENTS Conference and present themselves on the HSG Campus. www.hsgtalents.ch More than 110 firms of international significance participate in The oikos Model WTO is an international event with 60
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University of St.Gallen students enjoy taking advantage of the many outdoor sports activities in the Swiss Alps.
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Career perspectives
The St.Gallen programmes will offer you an unprecedented proximity to practitioners. The University of St.Gallen has always maintained very close ties to the European business communities, enabling it to benefit fully from the prevalence and the expertise of the surrounding international companies.
Career Management Handbook: consolidated know-how and practical support for your career planning process Career Library: Career Management literature Furthermore, we assist you with specific information about the work permit regulations in Switzerland for your respective nationality. While international students are allowed to work part-time during their studies, regulations accord priority to Swiss and EU nationals after graduation. The Career Management Team would be glad to speak to you to move you closer to your career objectives.
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The HSG TALENTS Conference is the University of St.Gallens official recruiting event, and as such one of the biggest in the German-speaking area. Our students are offered the excellent opportunity to establish contacts with more than 110 companies, to market themselves and to extend their network. www.hsgtalents.unisg.ch
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Labour market
The labour market puts a premium on HSG degrees. On average, graduates are able to choose from 2.2 job offers. Search for employment: more than 80% of graduates already have a job at the time of graduation. The quota of HSG alumni in Swiss top management is outstanding. The HSG has the greatest placing power in Business Administration and is the runner-up with regard to Law.
(Source: Graduate Survey Report, 2010, University of St.Gallen)
HSG Alumni
HSG Alumni is the official organisation of former students of the University of St.Gallen. With more than 19,000 members and 100 Alumni Clubs on 5 continents, it is one of Europes leading associations of this type. It reinforces the alumnis lifelong bonds with the University, as well as the networks among its members, by means of numerous events and information platforms. www.alumni.unisg.ch
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Financial information
CHF 24,000) into a Swiss bank account and submit the bank statement with the other documents to the embassy to obtain the visa. Please note that you will need this amount during the first year and make sure that you can finance the following years as well. www.eda.admin.ch
Tuition fees
The effective cost of studies incurred by the University of St.Gallen amounts to CHF 26,500 per student per year. But a students annual contribution is only a fractional amount. The large remainder is defrayed by third parties in the form of sponsorship and by the Confederation and the cantons. application fee: CHF 250 tuition fee per semester for foreign Masters students: CHF 2,126 (CHF 4,252 per year).
Accommodation
We do not offer on-campus housing. Generally, students share an apartment or rent a small one. If students share an apartment, they can obtain a single bedroom from CHF 450 upwards per month. Rents for small private studios range from CHF 650 upwards per month. The Student Union has a housing market on its website. The HSGs Student Mobility offers a limited number of rooms in a student residence against a brokerage fee. Interested parties should contact us as early as possible. E-Mail: exchange@unisg.ch www.myunisg.ch
Food
A regular menu at the on-campus cafeteria costs about CHF 8. Students can find all kinds of restaurants and snack bars in town. Regular lunch menus are priced from around CHF 15 upwards. In the fast-food outlets such as McDonalds and kebab stands, menus are more favourably priced.
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Travelling
In Switzerland, travelling by public transport is very convenient and is encouraged. Students are advised to obtain the Swiss Federal Railway half-fare card in order to save 50% on all tickets. It is available for CHF 165 and valid for one year.
Money-earning opportunities
International students can apply to work 15 hours a week and full-time during the mid-term break. The university and its institutes are always looking for students to work on some project or do regular work. It is customary for a relatively high percentage of students to work at the University. Information for international students can be found at: www.csc.unisg.ch
Swiss grants
Switzerland also offers grants to international students from some countries. Interested parties should contact both the Swiss Embassy in their home country and Helen Obrist, the Federal Grant Officer of the University of St.Gallen at helen.obrist@unisg.ch. Swiss Embassy: www.eda.admin.ch www.studyfunding.unisg.ch
Rent580 Food340 Communication70 Studying costs Tuition (foreign students) and class materials Other expenses 580 460 530
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Autumn Semester Application deadline Start of semester Mid-semester break End of semester Exams
30 April Calendar week 38 Calendar weeks 44 /45 Calendar week 51 Calendar weeks 37
Spring Semester
30 November Calendar week 8 Calendar weeks 14/15 Calendar week 21 Calendar weeks 2529
Application process
Applicants will have to fill in an online form and send various documents to the Admissions and Crediting Office of the University of St.Gallen. You can find the online form and all the necessary information under www.admissions.unisg.ch. The online form can only be filled in during the application time windows. Application time frame: to start in September (Autumn Semester): 1 February to 30 April of the current year to start in February (Spring Semester): 1 September to 30 November of the preceding year
2. If you still are unsure whether with your academic background you are eligible for a degree course at the University of St.Gallen, please send your certificates and transcripts to the Admissions and Crediting Office for a pre-check by e-mail: admissions@unisg.ch. This Office will establish whether you possess the necessary academic background. 3. If you have decided to apply for studies at the HSG, you should sit an international test and possibly a language test if you have not done so already. You must submit the results of these tests by the end of the application deadline. 4. Apply online for the course in good time. During this
process you will be told what documents you have to submit. Prepare these documents, send them to us, and pay your application fee. Once you have done that, you have completed the application for a degree course at the University of St.Gallen. If your application is accepted, you may take up your studies at the beginning of the following semester.
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Accreditations
The University of St.Gallen is committed to maintaining its high standard of education, which is internationally recognised, as well as its excellent quality of service on campus - these two aspects are considered to be ongoing for the HSG. It is for this reason that the HSG has introduced comprehensive measures of quality assurance and development. It also subjects itself to the scrutiny of the highest international quality standards by independent experts for the purpose of accreditations. Thus the HSG has earned the EQUIS (2001) and AACSB (2003) accreditations and consequently has obtained the two most demanding international seals of approval for business schools.
with the CEMS Master in International Management (CEMS-MIM) Masters in Finance: 12th place among the best business universities worldwide with the Master in Banking and Finance Top European business school: 12th place among business schools in Europe
CHE Ranking
Excellence Ranking Economics Masters Programmes Business administration: top group in European, German-speaking countries Economics: top group in European, German-speaking countries International relations: top group in European, German-speaking countries
EQUIS
The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) is a seal of approval that has been awarded by the Foundation for Management Development (EFMD, Brussels) ever since 1997 to institutions that meet its standards of quality. These standards include general criteria such as national ranking and resources, internationality and links to the business world.
AASCB
Handelsblatt Ranking
Business research: 2nd place in European, German-speaking countries Economics research: 9th place in European, German-speaking countries www.rankings.unisg.ch
The International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) was founded in 1916 as a special agency designed to advance B.A. and M.A. programmes. Besides leading American business schools, the best international business schools have also been granted accreditation since 1997. www.rankings.unisg.ch
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Useful weblinks
Studying in Switzerland
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Swiss Scholarships
This brochure contains information about the six English-language Masters programmes of the University of St.Gallen (HSG). Please consult our website for information about the Germanlanguage Masters programmes, as well as for information about the Bachelors Level, the Ph.D. Programmes and the Executive School. The relevant brochures can also be ordered on or downloaded from our website.
University of St.Gallen (HSG) 2011: The information in this publication is correct as of Dec. 2011, but the University of St.Gallen reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula, or any other matter announced in this publication without further notice. Editorial office: Marketing. Photos: Hannes Thalmann, University of St.Gallen.
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General questions
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