Certificate of Banking & Insurance

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1 Certificate of Banking & Insurance Presentation of the Course and the School of Business Administration in Fribourg / Switzerland $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Prof. Dr. Olaf Meyer Deputy Head of School of Business Administration Professor for Banking and Finance August /07/2010 1

2 Content Who should apply? Value of the program Why Switzerland? Characteristic of the program Nice to know... 2

3 Who should apply? Students who are attracted by financial issues. Students who feel that their working future may be in the banking, insurance or more general finance area. Students who are open-minded and keen to learn more about Europe and Europeans. Students who want to progress rapidly in accepting a strong working commitment to the program. 3

4 Who should apply? Students who have successfully completed the basic finance and accounting classes and are familiar with the fundamental concepts, especially NPV. Students who master English in such a way that they are able to read, write and communicate at ease. Students who are familiar with the Windows Office programs and in particular with the EXCEL spreadsheets. 4

5 Value of the program Students will receive a Swiss Certificate in Banking & Insurance Management. The program includes 10 modules and a final thesis (30 ECTS) and will last one semester in Fribourg Switzerland. Those ECTS will be accredited at ITESM. The content of the classes is directly related to the needs of banks, insurance and finance companies Teachers are practitioners (senior finance mangers) who hold a Phd. degree. Practical work close to life in corporate is an important part of the program. 5

6 Why Switzerland? 6

7 Why Switzerland? 7

8 The program Seminar Due to an limited number of students (35) and the high frequency of teaching in a campus situation, we expect a highly profitable Teacher-Student partnership. Exercises Students will be asked to use and proof their new knowledge in regular practical sessions. In those sessions examples and cases will be treated by individuals or by groups. An important part is work on EXCEL spreadsheets. Homework Regular homework is a prerequisite to master the exercises. Final Project Students will treat a case study by groups in combining different areas out of the learned topics. Investment Game All students will manage constantly a portfolio of financial assets 8

9 The program Time Schedule Module A Module B Time for preparation / Exam Welcome and Departure Final Thesis 9

10 The program The program will be accomplished in one semester (21 weeks) and splits into three big parts: Welcome Arrival Module A Preparation + Exam Module B Preparation + Exam Final Project Presentation Ceremony / Departure 1 w 6 w 2 w 6 w 2 w 3 w ½ w ½ w 10

11 The program Module A Welcome Arrival Teaching Module A Exam Practice day Welcome / Arrival: Is dedicated to acclimate and to get information about the program, reception of the learning material, enrollment to the library, reception event, reading preparation for the 1 st classes, etc. Teaching Module A (12.5 ECTS): There are five courses taught: Financial Markets, Treasury, Portfolio Management I, Risk Management and Intercultural Management. Each class will be completed by exercises that will permit the application of the gained knowledge. exercises in class will amount to 6 lessons per day. 1 w 6 w 2 w Miscellaneous: It is necessary to pass a written exam of 90 min. for each course. We will visit a bank/insurance/financial corporate and invite guest speakers from different backgrounds. 11

12 The program Module B Teaching Module B (12.5 ECTS): Here again there are five courses taught: International Financial Management, Credit Management, Portfolio Management II, Banking and Insurance. Classes will be completed by exercises in hat will allow the students to apply the knowledge gained. Seminar and exercises in class will amount to 6 lessons per day. Teaching Module B 6 w Exam Practice day 2 w Miscellaneous: It is necessary to pass a written exam of 90 min. for each class. We will visit a bank/insurance/financial corporate and invite guest speakers from different background. 12

13 The program Final Project Final thesis (5 ECTS): A group of 4 students will work on a case/study to apply their knowledge. The ideas for these projects will be developed by the teachers or the students. Presentations: The groups will present the results of the work. All students will be invited to participate in the presentations. Final Project Presentation Ceremony / Departure Ceremony: 2 w ½ w ½ w The granting of the Certificate to all students which passed the exams. (Others certificate of attendance). Departure party. 13

14 The program Financial Markets explains how financial markets (should) work and how the major products are traded. 14

15 The program Intercultural Management Course focus is on how to manage cultural diversity. 15

16 The program Risk Management You will manage risks for different corporations and especially banks and insurance companies. 16

17 The program Portfolio Management I You will practice the calculations which are important to evaluate financial portfolios. 17

18 The program Treasury/ Cash Management Is structured by the major processes which belong to the cash management. 18

19 The program International financial Management Students will deal with those financial aspects which arise or become more important, when a corporate becomes international. 19

20 The program Insurance Based on financial theory, the course explains the business models in the different sectors of an insurance company. 20

21 The program Banking The role of banks in the economic system and how to manage a bank. 21

22 The program Credit Risk Focus is to assess the credit risk and to know and use the presented methods. 22

23 The program Portfolio Management II Students act as a portfolio manager who has to react on customer requirements and market changes. 23

24 The program Our objectives: Students become addicted to Finance. Ready to start to work in a finance environment. Students spend an unforgettable time in a different culture. 24

25 Nice to know. The City of Fribourg Fribourg (French), (German: Freiburg) is the capital of the Swiss Canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland (Romandy). Its Old City, one of the best maintained in Switzerland, sits on a small rocky hill above the valley of the Sarine. Like its sister city Bern, Fribourg has preserved its medieval center as a whole that is now one of the largest in Europe. It is located on a spectacular peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the Saane/Sarine river. The architecture of the Old City dates primarily from the Gothic period before 16th century. Nowadays, Fribourg and surrounding developed area has a population of 94,867 inhabitants with Fribourg itself having 34,084. About 29% of the inhabitants are foreigners. 25

26 Nice to know. The City of Fribourg 26

27 Nice to know. The School of Business Administration The School of Business Administration Fribourg (SBA) was founded in It is a public school and part of the network of the University of applied sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO), as the schools of Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchâtel and Sion. A total of more than 16'000 students attend courses in all areas of specialisation. The HEG of Fribourg, specialised in the domain of management, offers all types of recognised courses, such as Bachelor and Master of Science in Business Administration with a major in Entrepreneurship. It also offers an EMBA in Integrated Management, as well as various other types of postgraduate courses in environmental studies, public management, and communication. The school works closely with businesses because practical aspects lie at the core of its teaching. It is this feature that distinguishes the SBA from traditional universities. Finance is central to all courses. SBA also carry out research projects in this domain, as well as mandates for businesses, banks, and insurance companies. In addition to specialised and recognised competences in finance and entrepreneurial matters, the SBA stands out for its multilingualism (French, German, English) and multiculturalism. More than half of the Bachelor graduates find executive positions in the domain of finance, such as banks, insurance companies, trusts, multinationals, and SMEs. The school enjoys a wide-reaching network of cooperation with universities around the world. 27

28 Nice to know DIRECTION January 2010 The Campus Pérolles HS émaf EMF 500 m JHS PhD School University High School UAS Apprenticeship Junior High School HEdS UNI-FR PhD School EIA-FR HEG 28 28

29 Nice to know. Where to sleep? Due to its petite size, commuting is easy. We reserved rooms in three dormitories around the city centre. The price of the rooms vary beetwen 450 and 650 USD per month. All rooms are furnished and some do have WC/shower inside. You can find more informations here: eat? On the campus you will find three cafeteria. In walking distance you also find many small restaurants for all tastes. The prices vary between 8 to 15 USD for a typical meal. have a drink? Tea-Rooms, Coffee-Shops and Bars are everywhere. Fribourg is a very lively city as it counts many students and foreigners. learn a new language? Additional language courses in German and French are available. 29

30 Nice to know. Basel Cultural Center Zurich Economical Center Freiburg Bern Capital of Switzerland Genève International Center, Headquarter of UN 30

31 Nice to know. Discover Switzerland In Switzerland the public transport system is very well developed. Trains and busses are convenient to reach all destinations. Overall travel time by train from Fribourg station to: Bern: 0:22 h Zurich: 1:24 h Basel: 1:21 h Genève: 1:20 h Areas for Skiing: Schwarzsee: Interlaken: Verbier: Schildhorn: 0:55 h 1:23 h 2:23 h 2:53 h 31

32 Let s get practical Course fees are covered by the exchange agreement. Cost for flights is about USD for a round ticket. Please calculate an amount of USD per month for living (including housing). You have to assure that your insurances cover all major risks in Switzerland (especially health insurance, international coverage). Please book our offer at your department/international program office. 32