EMBA HSG

The EMBA HSG is an advanced General Management programme taught in German that provides ambitious, purpose-driven leaders with new insights and content of major relevance to the DACH region and full access to the HSG network. Its modular format makes it convenient to combine the challenging course with work and private life by using a focused learning approach and providing a collaborative and supportive campus culture.

Executive MBA Overview

Language German
Start
14. September 2026
Fee CHF 77,500
Locations
  • Switzerland (St. Gallen)
  • Belgium Elective course
  • Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Courses
9*
Core Courses
+
5*
Elective Courses
Duration
18 months
(up to max. 48 months)
Total
14 weeks On campus
+ Capstone-Project
EMBA Programm-Präsentation
mit Cyra von Müller
The content of the video is subject to change. Please connect with the Recruitment Manager for more up to date information.

Programme Structure

EMBA 71 – Start Autumn 2026

The programme’s key general management topics are covered in 9 core courses in which participants acquire broad-based knowledge in areas such as leadership, strategy, marketing or finance. To cater your individual areas of interest and needs, you will have the opportunity to also select five elective courses. These are designed to build on topics addressed in the core courses and provide an opportunity for in-depth study.

Course 1

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Strategisches Management

Course 2

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Ökonomie
Elective Course 5 days
Select 5 courses from the portfolio of elective courses on offer.

Course 3

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Nachhaltigkeit im unternehmerischen Kontext

Course 4

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Rechnungslegung & Finanzierung

Course 5

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Strategische Innovation
Elective Course 5 days
Select 5 courses from the portfolio of elective courses on offer.

Course 6

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Controlling & Performance Management

Course 7

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Marketing Management im Digitalen Zeitalter

Course 8

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Leadership

Course 9

Switzerland (St. Gallen)
5 days
Eine Woche als CEO
Off campus break of 4-6 weeks in between core courses
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Flexibility in terms of time

If you have scheduling conflicts with the course dates, we will be happy to check which alternative dates are available for you to complete the relevant courses in another cohort. In addition, the planned duration of study of 18 months can be extended up to 48 months if necessary.

Course Structure

The core topics in general management are covered across nine core courses, providing you with a solid foundation in areas such as leadership, strategy, marketing, and finance. To tailor your learning experience to your specific interests and needs, you can select five elective courses from the available options. These electives are designed to either complement or deepen the knowledge gained in the core courses.

Core Courses

14. – 18. September 2026, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Strategisches Management
Prof. Dr. Björn Ambos
21. – 25. September 2026, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Ökonomie
Prof. Dr. Johannes Binswanger, Dr. Carolin Güssow
26. – 30. October 2026, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Nachhaltigkeit im unternehmerischen Kontext
Dr. Fabian Takacs
All Core Courses
18. – 22. January 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Rechnungslegung & Finanzierung
Dr. Stefan Jaeger, Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried
8. – 12. March 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Strategische Innovation
Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger
10. – 14. May 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Controlling & Performance Management
Prof. Dr. Klaus Möller, Dr. Thorsten Truijens
30. August – 3. September 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Marketing Management im Digitalen Zeitalter
Prof. Dr. Reto Hofstetter
25. – 29. October 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Leadership
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Jenewein
13. – 17. March 2028, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Eine Woche als CEO
Dr. Lüder Tockenbürger

Elective Courses

9. – 13. November 2026, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Recht & Management
Prof. Dr. Roland Müller
8. – 12. February 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Coding & Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Dr. Damian Borth, Prof. Dr. Barbara Weber
1. – 5. March 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Produktions- und Supply Chain Management
Prof. Dr. Julia C. Arlinghaus
All Elective Courses
5. – 9. April 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
(Re-)Organisation & Changemanagement
Dr. Lüder Tockenbürger
26. – 30. April 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Technologie- & Innovationsmanagement
Prof. Dr. Felix Wortmann
24. – 28. May 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Strategie in einem dynamischen Geschäftsumfeld
Prof. Dr. Dr. Tomi Laamanen
21. – 26. June 2027, Belgium
Internationales Management
Dr. Tomas Casas Klett
16. – 20. August 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Datenbasierte Wertschöpfung & KI:
Techniken & Management­herausforderungen
Prof. Dr. Johannes Binswanger, Marc Schöni
6. – 10. September 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Finanzielle Führung
Prof. Dr. Klaus Möller
6. – 7. November 2027, Switzerland (Zurich)
Leadership-Labor (Teil 1 von 2)
Claudio Feser
8. – 12. November 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Entrepreneurship
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Grichnik
13. – 14. November 2027, Switzerland (Zurich)
Leadership-Labor (Teil 2 von 2)
Claudio Feser
22. – 26. November 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Corporate Governance
Prof. Dr. Kuno Schedler
29. November – 3. December 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Verhandlungsführung & Konfliktmanagement
Dr. Klaus Lassert
13. – 17. December 2027, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Kritisches Denken und datenbasiertes Entscheiden
Prof. Dr. Johannes Binswanger, Dr. Carolin Güssow
17. – 21. January 2028, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Personalmanagement
Prof. Dr. Antoinette Weibel, Dr. Hans C. Werner, Dr. Marcel Oertig
14. – 18. February 2028, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Leadership at the Top
Prof. Dr. Ulrich F. Zwygart

Our Faculty

The University of St.Gallen is one of the top universities of economics and business in Europe and has a business faculty larger than any other in Germany,  Austria or Switzerland. It has more than 90 professors and the majority of lecturers on the EMBA HSG programme are drawn from this pool of professionals, guaranteeing first-class expertise and industry experience. HSG’s business school consistently ranks among the top in Europe.

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Capstone Project

The EMBA Capstone Project is the culminating academic and practice-oriented component of the programme at the University of St.Gallen. It enables you to apply and integrate the knowledge, skills, and management mindsets you have acquired during your EMBA studies to complex, real-world business challenges. By addressing practical issues from an academic perspective, you demonstrate your ability to think cross-functionally and holistically, conduct in-depth analyses, and translate theoretical concepts into actionable recommendations with measurable added value.

I really enjoyed the content of the EMBA programme, which is up to date with current trends and even a little ahead of the industries. It identifies key trends and has helped me not only apply new knowledge and insights but also support my company in making further progress.

Thomas Reichert
Member of the Management Board Bühler + Scherler
EMBA Alumnus

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