The University of St.Gallen (HSG), renowned as Switzerland’s top business school*, offers Executive MBA (EMBA) and International Executive MBA (IEMBA) programmes designed for experienced professionals aiming to lead with impact. As a student, you become part of one of the most dynamic and influential alumni networks in the DACH region, opening doors to new opportunities and experiences.
Whether you seek a leadership journey rooted in the DACH region with a strong global outlook or an internationally immersive experience with Swiss excellence at its core, our executive programmes provide the strategic edge you might need.
The University of St.Gallen holds the prestigious "Triple Crown" of accreditations, a distinction earned by only the top 1% of business schools worldwide: EQUIS (2001), AACSB (2003), and AMBA (2024).
#1 Business School in Switzerland - FT European Business School Rankings 2024
Executive MBA
The St.Gallen EMBA is designed for executives who want to lead with confidence, responsibility, and impact in the DACH region while staying connected to global trends.
Key Features:
- Duration: Part-time, 18 months, with 15 weeks on campus
- Programme structure: Modular format—one-week modules, including 11 core courses and 5 electives
- Location: Primarily on-campus in St. Gallen, with one module abroad
- Language of study: German
- Topics of study: Strategisches Management, Internationales Management, Datenbasierte Wertschöpfung & KI: Techniken & Managementherausforderungen, Verhandlungsführung & Konflikt-management, and many more.
International EMBA (IEMBA)
The IEMBA is tailored for leaders who seek to thrive in a fast-changing, international business environment. The programme integrates a global curriculum with insights from world-class faculty and industry leaders. It is designed for professionals eager to expand their cross-cultural leadership skills while maintaining a strong connection to the Swiss tradition of business excellence.
#1 EMBA in Switzerland. - QS EMBA Rankings 2024
Key Features:
- Duration: Part-time, 18 months, with 14 weeks on campus
- Programme structure: Modular format—one-week modules, including 10
fundamental courses and 4 electives
- Global learning experience: Study in St. Gallen and across key international hubs, including USA, Singapore, China, South Africa, Italy, and Spain
- Language of study: English
- Topics of study: Business Model Innovation, Doing Business in Asia, Coding & Artificial Intelligence, Negotiations & Conflict Management, and others.
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Personal Development Programme (PDP)
The Personal Development Programme (PDP) is an integral part of the EMBA HSG programmes, designed to complement your management and leadership education. As you progress through your executive programme, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your career, leadership role, and personal growth.
Key elements include:
- Career Coaching: Interview training, salary checks, and personal branding reviews.
- Individualised Support: Tailored guidance to help you assess your next career steps
and ensure you’re prepared to achieve them.
The EMBA HSG programmes are not just about expanding your managerial expertise—are about fostering your personal growth as a leader, providing you with the tools to advance both professionally and personally.
Scholarships
To support a diverse range of students and to enable highly talented and qualified applicants to study with us, the EMBA HSG offers several merit-based tuition incentives to candidates that demonstrate exemplary strengths in one of the following categories:
Sustainability | Non-profit management | Entrepreneurship | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Emerging markets
If you possess knowledge and experience in one of these areas and it is something that you believe would benefit other members of the class then please share it with us. Do so in your online application in the form of an essay explaining how you can contribute your expertise to the programme. The Admissions Committee will decide on the award of each tuition incentive.
