Signature Courses: Connect Knowledge and Experience

At Webster Geneva Campus, students’ academic journey extends beyond lectures and exams. That is why the campus offers Signature Courses, which combine discovery, practice and exploration to prepare students for future careers.

The most important aspect of these courses is that they are rooted in what the region has to offer. Signature Courses at Webster Geneva Campus combine practical knowledge with the unique opportunities available in Geneva and the country of Switzerland, from international organizations to cultural institutions and innovative industries.

Signature Courses reflect Webster’s commitment to providing transformative learning opportunities. These unique courses cut across disciplines, blending theory with practice and encouraging students to explore the world from new perspectives. Each course offers practical experience, such as industry visits, interactive projects and case studies, which ensure students gain both academic insight and practical experience.

Students learn across disciplines as they engage with diverse subjects such as psychology, sports communication, technology, photography, management and more. These areas broaden their outlook and equip them with insights that remain valuable throughout their careers.

Through Signature Courses, students build skills for the future as they learn to think critically, solve problems creatively and connect ideas across disciplines. Workshops, projects and visits to international organizations enhance cultural awareness and global connections. This mix of classroom learning and real-world experience fosters both personal and professional growth.

Signature Courses for Fall 2025

Full Semester (16 Weeks):

· ARHS 2200 Current Art: Rethinking Art in the Global Age of Social Media and Beyond (ROC/CRI)

· EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production: Crafting Visual Stories in Milan (ARTS/OCOM)

· FREN 1090 SP Elementary French: Level I – Swiss French Foundations (GLBL/INTC)

· ILC 2150 Topics in Culture: The Swiss Experience (GLBL/INTC)

· PHOT 1000 Fundamentals of Photography: Digital Concept to Capture in Switzerland (ARTS/OCOM).

F1 Session (8 Weeks):

· ECON 3100 Issues in Economics / MNGT 3100 Issues in Management: Global Commodity Markets: Economics, Sustainability and Risk Management in Geneva

· ENGL 1044 Topics in Literature: Literature and Technology - Geneva Creativity, Constraints and the Digital Imagination (ROC/ WCOM)

· GAME 2400 Digital RPG Design: Geneva Games

· KEYS 4008 Keystone Seminar: Leading from Where You Are - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

· MNGT 4100 International Management: Global Strategies, Operations and Dynamics in Geneva

· PHIL 2000 Making Decisions: Global Theory and Practice of Choosing Wisely (QL/OCOM)

· PSYC 2150 Psychology of Sleep: The Swiss Science of Sleep

· SCIN 1030 Science in the News: Swiss Innovations (PNW/ETH)

· SPTC 1800 Sports Communication: Swiss Strategies, Culture and Media (SSHB/OCOM).

F2 Session (8 Weeks):

· COSC 1800 Python Programming: Geneva Code to Creation

· CRIM 1050 Criminology: Geneva True Crime and Mystery (SSHB/WCOM)

· ECON 3720 International Trade and Finance: Swiss Global Trade and Sustainable Finance

· GAME 3150 Special Topics in Game Design: Culture, Values and Social Impact of Video Games- Webster Geneva Game Jam

· INTL 2650 Politics of Peace: Global Digital Governance in Geneva

· INTL 3260 Internal Communications/MDST 3260 Global Media Practice (GLBL/INTC): International Humanitarian Rights and Security Conference

· PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics: Geneva Global Ethical Crossroads (ROC/ETH)

· PSYC 4150 Political Psychology: Swiss Behavior, Beliefs and Decision-Making

· SCIN 1210 Water: The World’s Most Valuable Resource - Swiss Salt and Water (PNW/WCOM).

Signature Courses prepare students for life beyond the classroom by giving them the chance to discover new interests, explore global issues and learn in engaging ways. By combining academic depth with practical experience, these courses help students gain confidence, broaden their perspectives and build skills that last well beyond graduation. Ultimately, what makes Signature Courses truly distinctive is that they could only exist here at Webster Geneva Campus.