Dr. David Baschung

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Biography

David Baschung is a Lecturer in the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich. He is currently involved in research focusing on the challenges of cyber security and how technological capabilities intersect with economic models from a management science perspective. David began his academic journey at ETH Zurich, where he earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2009, specializing in Micro- and Nanotechnology as well as Product Development. His professional background includes years of experience as a project manager and consultant in the financial healthcare sector, particularly in the field of information security. He joined the Department of Defense Economics at the Military Academy (MILAC) at ETH Zurich in 2020. His current research project, titled 'Management Material Cyber Resources,' investigates the impediments in the investment decision-making process regarding cyber defense systems, emphasizing the limitations of commonly employed performance assessment procedures.

Research Interests

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.