emba X | Executive MBA HSG

Executive MBA ETH Zurich and
University of St.Gallen (emba X)

A Sustainable Vision: Our vision is to develop you as socially responsible leader who has the mindset, the knowledge and the skills to integrate leadership and technology issues with the aim of having a significant positive impact on your team, your organisation and the society at large.
Stronger Together: ETH Zurich’s cutting-edge technology and the University of St.Gallen’s impactful leadership education, designed and delivered as a perfect blend, in a fully integrated joint programme experience.
Best of Switzerland: Develop yourself and expand your global network in Switzerland – the world’s most innovative economy – while gaining access to one of Europe’s most influential combined business community.
Innovative Programme Design: Join a programme set to redefine the purpose of an Executive MBA degree, with an evolving curriculum adapted to the pace of the world and centered around your personal development.
Holistic Development: Achieve your potential, reset and/or upgrade your body, mind and soul through a personal development programme, which builds relevant behavioural competencies in three key areas: self-leadership, team & organisations leadership and integrative leadership.

Programme Topics: Technology, International Management, Leadership, Business Innovation and Social Responsibility
Start & End Date: January 2027 to July 2028
Format & Location: Blended
- Online Modules
- Modules in Zurich and St. Gallen (Switzerland)
Days On-Campus: 56 Days on-campus
Days Online: 2 days online
Days Out of Office: 42 days
Programme Language: English

emba X ’s innovative 18-month curriculum will be delivered across an Alpine Journey made of five elements:

Our journey to the peak: (Re) Learn the future while revisiting the essential concepts of Leadership, Technology and General Management via engaging course sessions during your Essential Courses
Back to the valleys: Engage in a unique integration and applied learning experience. The 4 days modules are an intensive faculty-directed immersion exposure with real action plans, based on themes of global business relevance
The emba X Projects: Apply your knowledge and deliver impact via tailored Business Model Innovation and Company projects
Personal Development Programme: Benefit from an innovative customised personal development plan, including peer-to-peer coaching

Candidates must have:

emba X is a part-time programme which follows a sequential schedule of online and on-campus modules. The programme lasts 18 months.

First application deadline: 31 August 2026
Final application deadline: 31 October 2026
Programme Starts: February 2027

110,000 CHF
Payment plan in four instalments

Do you have any questions or require further information? We will be happy to help.

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