Summer Study Programme - SSP
This summer study programme is open to students from both partner and non-partner institutions.
The Summer Study Programme Doing Business in Europe - Finance and Strategy is a high-calibre, intensive 4-week programme in English. It offers a new and innovative case-based learning atmosphere in well-established courses. The main emphasis of the programme is placed on financial and strategic decisions from a European perspective and aims at better preparing students for real business situations they will face in the future. The SSP is also a unique experience in a truly European environment.
SSP dates
4 June – 2 July 2011
Student profile
The summer course is targeted primarily at junior and senior undergraduate students in Business Administration and Economics programmes from leading universities all over the world.
Programme description
The programme's main building block is a modern and interactive case method that equips students with the skills and self-confidence to do business successfully in Europe and offers a holistic perspective of how European business leaders make decisions.
Following an integrated approach, the cases are led by renowned academics and practitioners who bring the complex and dynamic realities of today's business world into the classroom. Analysis will focus primarily on financial and strategic decision making from a European context. As preparation for the actual business world, students will engage in discussions that require consideration of a variety of possible outcomes.
Programme abstract
- Lectures and case studies: Course leaders will introduce case studies of European companies within a theoretical framework. Student teams will then analyze the cases, engage in open classroom discussion and present their solutions at the end of the course.
- Company visits: Students will gain exposure to a broad range of European companies (e.g. a multinational pharmaceutical corporation, a Swiss watch manufacturer, an international consulting firm) facing issues similar to those in the case studies.
- Cultural field trips: Trips to major cities in Switzerland and Germany as well as the Swiss Alps will enrich the overall experience.
For more information see the detailed course description.
Application
Students from partner universities are nominated by their home universities. Students from other institutions should contact the Programme Manager, Hans-Joachim Knopf.
Nomination deadline if partner school
15 March 2011
Application deadline student
31 March 2011
For more information about the application procedure click here.
The SSP is offered in English. More detailed information can be found at the right in the section «Downloads».