IEMBA HSG

The International EMBA HSG is an advanced General Management programme taught in English that provides open-minded, purpose-driven global leaders with an international network, management insights and inspiration by offering a curriculum with an international focus, modules abroad and multi-national diversity.

International Executive MBA Overview

Language English
Start
30. August 2027
Fee CHF 89,000
Locations
  • St. Gallen, Switzerland
  • UC Berkeley, USA
  • UC Irvine, USA
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Beijing, China
  • Italy Elective course
  • New York City Elective course
  • South Africa Elective course
  • Spain Elective course
  • Costa Rica Elective course
Courses
10*
Fundamentals
+
4*
Elective Courses
Duration
18 months
Total
10 weeks On campus
+ 4 weeksabroad
+ Company Impact Project (CIP)
International EMBA Programme Presentation
Swiss designed. Globally focused.

Programme Structure

IEMBA 15 – Start Autumn 2027

The 18-month IEMBA HSG programme comprises 10 fundamentals and four elective courses. Modules last for one or two weeks. The breaks of several weeks between modules, and the weekends, allow you to complete self-study and most importantly fulfil your family and professional commitments.

Fundamental 1

St. Gallen, Switzerland
5 days
Start with you: Find your Leadership Identity

Fundamental 2

St. Gallen, Switzerland
5 days
Fundamentals of Strategy
Elective Course 5 days
Select 4 courses from the portfolio of elective courses on offer.

Fundamental 3

St. Gallen, Switzerland
5 days
Financial Reporting & Finance

Fundamental 4

St. Gallen, Switzerland
5 days
Value Creation in a Global Economy

Fundamental 5

Tokyo, Japan
5 days
Doing Business in Japan
Elective Course 5 days
Select 4 courses from the portfolio of elective courses on offer.

Fundamental 6

Peking, China
5 days
Doing Business in China

Fundamental 7

St. Gallen, Switzerland
5 days
Management Accounting & Performance Management

Fundamental 8

UC Berkeley, USA
5 days
Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development

Fundamental 9

UC Irvine, USA
5 days
Leading for Innovation

Fundamental 10

St. Gallen, Switzerland
5 days
Capstone
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*
  • Make use of 4 joker days which can be taken at your convenience to accommodate professional or personal commitments*
  • Attend up to 5 course weeks as equivalent modules in our German-speaking EMBA programme, providing greater scheduling ease while enriching your international network**
This flexible format allows you to balance the demands of a senior leadership role while benefiting from a world-class Executive MBA.
 

*Upon pre-approval by programme management

** Upon availability

Course Structure

A feature of the International EMBA HSG programme’s fundamentals and elective courses is the special emphasis placed on combining comprehensive general management expertise with the challenges of the modern world of work. In order to thrive in a fast-changing environment, you need not only comprehensive knowledge but also the skills and vision to rise to the challenges of the contemporary business world. Our fundamentals provide these foundations covering subjects such as sustainability, strategy, leadership, economics and accounting. The elective courses offer you a portfolio of options from which you can select subjects according to your interests, giving you the opportunity to individualise your learning journey and customise it to your development needs.

Fundamentals

30. August – 3. September 2027 , St. Gallen, Switzerland
Start with you: Find your Leadership Identity
Prof. Dr. Amanda Shantz
6. – 10. September 2027 , St. Gallen, Switzerland
Fundamentals of Strategy
Prof. J. Peter Murmann, PhD
18. – 22. October 2027 , St. Gallen, Switzerland
Financial Reporting & Finance
Prof. Dr. Stefan Morkötter, Prof. Dr. Flemming Ruud
All Fundamentals
21. – 25. February 2028 , St. Gallen, Switzerland
Value Creation in a Global Economy
Dr. Stefan Legge
20. – 24. March 2028 , Tokyo, Japan
Doing Business in Japan
Dr. Tomas Casas Klett
27. – 31. March 2028 , Peking, China
Doing Business in China
Dr. Tomas Casas Klett
29. May – 2. June 2028 , St. Gallen, Switzerland
Management Accounting & Performance Management
Prof. Dr. Klaus Möller, Dr. Thorsten Truijens
21. – 25. August 2028 , UC Berkeley, USA
Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development
Prof. Robert Strand
28. August – 1. September 2028 , UC Irvine, USA
Leading for Innovation
Prof. Noah Askin
26. February – 2. March 2029 , St. Gallen, Switzerland
Capstone
Dr. Lüder Tockenbürger

Elective Courses

8. – 12. November 2027, South Africa (Elective Course)
Doing Business in Emerging Economies
Prof. Dr. Martin Hall
29. November – 3. December 2027, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Corporate Governance
Prof. Dr. Winfried Ruigrok
10. – 14. January 2028, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Digital Business & Data Analytics
Prof. Dr. Jan Marco Leimeister
All Elective Courses
24. – 28. January 2028, New York City (Wahlkurs)
Marketing Management
Prof. Dr. Reto Hofstetter
14. – 18. February 2028, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Coding & Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Dr. Damian Borth, Prof. Dr. Barbara Weber
8. – 12. May 2028, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Financial Management
Prof. Dr. Klaus Möller
12. – 16. June 2028, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Restructuring & Change Management
Dr. Lüder Tockenbürger
26. – 30. June 2028, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Strategy in a Global World
Prof. Dr. Dr. Tomi Laamanen
14. – 18. August 2028, USA (Elective Course)
Electives @UCLA
25. – 29. September 2028, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Negotiations & Conflict Management
Dr. Klaus Lassert
2. – 6. October 2028, Switzerland (St. Gallen)
Business Model Innovation
Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger
13. – 17. November 2028, Singapore (Elective Course)
Doing Business in ASEAN
Prof. Dr. Stefan Morkötter
22. – 26. January 2029, INCAE Costa Rica
Doing Business in Latin America
Prof. Dr. Urs Jäger (INCAE)

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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The Company Impact Project (CIP)

The Company Impact Project represents the final project of the IEMBA programme at the University of St.Gallen. Within the scope of the project, students will be able to apply the knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking acquired during the programme to create sustainable impact on organisations and their environment. They will also use scientific methods to analyse real-world problems, develop innovative and evidence-based solutions, and communicate actionable recommendations in a target-appropriate manner.
In addition, students integrate their competencies across functions, strengthen their skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and mutual learning in a practice-oriented context, and leverage the strength of groups to effectively address real-world challenges. They also deepen their industry knowledge and expand their professional network.
 
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 fundamental week
*Onsite attendance is recommended

The combination of advanced business knowledge, leadership training, and exposure to international markets positioned me for a promotion to Global Head of Marketing. I became more adept at aligning marketing strategies with overall business objectives, which increased my value in executive-level decision-making.

Katerina Maskova
Global Head of Marketing, Neovii Pharmaceuticals AG
IEMBA Alumna

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