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Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics

Computing and Economics

Applications are closed for the Computing and Economics program; students already enrolled may complete the program.

We are living in an online world, with IT systems forming the foundations for the online provision and procurement of information, as well as online commerce and services. This means supply and demand coming together in a virtual world, raising such intriguing questions as: How do electronic markets work? How do we strike a balance between the information that providers and users possess? How do you create efficient online auctions? And how do you prevent tampering and informational disadvantages affecting one party?

The Bachelor's study program in Computing and Economics investigates questions of exactly this nature and focuses on the analysis and design of electronic markets, social networks, and online platforms. In doing so, it combines aspects relating to economics, mathematics, and information technology.

You will learn how to analyze the economic and information technology characteristics of socioeconomic systems, and the most effective ways of designing them. This requires not only a solid foundation in informatics, but also a sharp focus on mathematical and economics-related subjects such as game theory and auction theory.

Career prospects and further degree programs

A Bachelor's degree in Computing and Economics will provide you with excellent career prospects, and the knowledge you acquire will be in particularly high demand in any company involved in electronic markets. Your education will enable you, for example, to optimize the design of Internet advertising platforms or devise new online auctions. Potential employers include both major international companies and small startups who are developing new electronic markets.

By completing a Bachelor's degree, you will also be qualified to undertake further study at Master's level.

Department of Informatics

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Computing and Economics is available as:

Major program (150 ECTS credits) 

Can be combined with the following minor programs*:

Business and Economics

Informatics

Banking and Finance Information Systems
Business Administration People-Oriented Computing
Economics Software Systems

*It is also possible to pursue minor programs offered by other UZH faculties: Select your degree program of choice in the online course catalogue and get an overview of all minor program combinations.

Minor program (30 ECTS credits)

Can be combined with the following major programs:

Informatics
Information Systems
People-Oriented Computing
Software Systems

Weiterführende Informationen

How to proceed?

You plan to pursue a Bachelor's program at our Faculty. Information on the next steps you need to take is available here.

Application and admission: For assuming studies at our Faculty, you first need to apply to the University of Zurich.
Application and admission

Changing program: Being a student at our Faculty, you have come to the conclusion that another study program might fit your interests even better.
Changing program

Regulations: You will find everything you need to know about your studies in the regulations.
Regulations

Questions on your program of studies: You are pursuing studies at our Faculty and have specific questions? Our academic advisors or the Dean's Office are ready to help you.

Here you will find an overview of a sample timetable for the assessment year.