Dr. Nadine Wacha

Professor

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Biography

Nadine Wacha is a staff professor in Agricultural Economics Policy at ETH Zurich. She has extensive experience in organizational support and has contributed significantly to leading institutions such as ETH Zurich and Credit Suisse. Currently, she works part-time as an Administrative Assistant in the Agricultural Economics Policy Group, supporting project management and financial management activities. Previously, Wacha held a part-time position at the Power Electronic Systems Laboratory where she was responsible for personnel administration and organizing academic events. Her career commenced in project management roles at Credit Suisse, where she was instrumental in resource allocation, budgeting, and ensuring efficient communication among project management teams. She has also worked in sales administration and executive assistance roles across various companies, developing expertise in customer relations and data analysis. Wacha holds an IPMA Level D certification in Project Management and is fluent in both German and English, with additional knowledge of French. She is recognized for her adaptability, organizational skills, and the ability to foster collaborative environments while delivering efficient solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Administrative Assistant

2022-12-01 — 2024-12-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Supporting the Agricultural Economics Policy Group with financial management, project management, and HR administration.

Administrative Assistant

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Responsibilities included personnel administration and organizing academic defenses.

Project Management Officer

— Present

Credit Suisse • Zürich, Switzerland

Supported project leaders in planning and execution, resource allocation, and budget management.

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.