Professor Dr. Dominique Ursprung
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Dominique Ursprung is a senior lecturer and deputy head at the Center for Geopolitics & Competitiveness at Zurich University of Applied Sciences. With a focus on International Relations, East Asia, and Japan, he specializes in topics such as Free Trade Agreements, the Subsidiarity Principle, Swiss-EU Relations, EFTA, and Intercultural Learning. In his teaching, he covers topics including European Affairs, International Trade Policy, and International Relations. He has a background in various educational settings and has contributed to numerous initiatives in vocational education and training. Prior to his academic career, Ursprung gained experience as an assistant correspondent for the Yomiuri Newspaper in Geneva and worked with the Japanese National Parliament. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a Master’s in International Management from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
Research Interests
Experience
Senior Lecturer, Deputy Head
— PresentCenter for Geopolitics & Competitiveness, ZHAW • Winterthur, Switzerland
Assistant Correspondent
2011-04-01 — 2012-04-01Yomiuri Newspaper • Geneva, Switzerland
Assisted in reporting and coverage on behalf of the Yomiuri Newspaper.
Assistant
2009-01-01 — 2009-07-01National Parliament Japan • Tokyo, Japan
Worked as an assistant in the House of Representatives.
Academic Intern
2008-09-01 — 2008-12-01Embassy of Switzerland • Seoul, South Korea
Supported diplomatic efforts and research initiatives.
Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
IELTS
Duolingo
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Passport or ID card copy
- Passport photo (JPG format)
- Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes
This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.