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
8. March 2027
Fee CHF 77,500
Locations
  • Switzerland (St. Gallen)
  • Switzerland (Zurich) Elective course
  • Belgium Elective course
Courses
9*
Core Courses
+
5*
Elective Courses
Duration
18 months
(up to max. 48 months)
Total
14 weeks On campus
+ Company Impact Project (CIP)
EMBA Programm-Präsentation
mit Cyra von Müller
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Programme Structure

EMBA 72 – Start Spring 2027

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

5 days
Strategisches Management

Course 2

5 days
Ökonomie
Elective Course 5 days
Select 5 courses from the portfolio of elective courses on offer.

Course 3

5 days
Marktorientiertes Management

Course 4

5 days
Rechnungslegung & Finanzierung

Course 5

5 days
Strategische Innovation
Elective Course 5 days
Select 5 courses from the portfolio of elective courses on offer.

Course 6

5 days
Controlling & Performance Management

Course 7

5 days
Nachhaltigkeit im unternehmerischen Kontext

Course 8

5 days
Leadership

Course 9

5 days
Eine Woche als CEO
Off campus break of 4-6 weeks in between core courses
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Flexible by Design

We understand that taking time away from the office is one of the biggest considerations for senior professionals pursuing an Executive MBA. That’s why our programme’s newly implemented online and course-exchange options are designed to offer enhanced flexibility without compromising the onsite learning experience that students consistently find highly rewarding.

You can now:

  • Complete up to 10 days of your programme online via live streaming*
  • Attend up to 5 course weeks as equivalent modules in our English-speaking IEMBA programme, providing greater scheduling ease while enriching your international network*
  • Make use of 4 joker days which can be taken at your convenience to accommodate professional or personal commitments*

This flexible format allows you to balance the demands of a senior leadership role while benefiting from a world-class Executive MBA.

* Course days completed online or used as joker days must be approved in advance by programme management.

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

8. – 12. March 2027
Strategisches Management
Prof. Dr. Björn Ambos
15. – 19. March 2027
Ökonomie
Prof. Dr. Johannes Binswanger, Dr. Carolin Güssow
26. – 30. April 2027
Marktorientiertes Management
Prof. Dr. Reto Hofstetter
31. May – 4. June 2027
Rechnungslegung & Finanzierung
Dr. Stefan Jaeger, Prof. Dr. Peter Leibfried
All Core Courses
5. – 9. July 2027
Strategische Innovation
Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger
23. – 27. August 2027
Controlling & Performance Management
Prof. Dr. Klaus Möller, Dr. Thorsten Truijens
6. – 10. December 2027
Nachhaltigkeit im unternehmerischen Kontext
Dr. Fabian Takacs
14. – 18. February 2028
Leadership
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Jenewein
18. – 22. September 2028
Eine Woche als CEO
Dr. Lüder Tockenbürger

Elective Courses

Study Trip

4. – 9. October 2027, Belgien (Wahlkurs)
Internationales Management
Dr. Tomas Casas Klett

Other Electives

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

Study Trip
Where learning comes to life

When EMBA graduates are asked about their most memorable experiences, the study trip is almost always cited as one of the highlights of their EMBA programme.

Led by Dr Tomas Casas Klett, the elective course in Internationales Management takes students beyond Switzerland’s borders and straight into the heart of international business practice. The study trip is currently organised in collaboration with the Antwerp Management School (AMS) in Belgium.

It is where classroom concepts meet real-world complexity, professional peers become lifelong friends, and your perspective is genuinely challenged and expanded.

Watch the video to see it for yourself.

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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Company Impact Project (CIP)

The EMBA Company Impact Project (CIP) 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.

The Company Impact Project (CIP) is structured as follows:

  • Kick-Off (online), 4 hours
  • 1st Forum, 9am–5pm (St. Gallen / online*)
  • 2nd Forum, 9am–5pm (St. Gallen / online*)
  • Final Presentation: During the last mandatory course.

*On-site attendance recommended

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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