Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of St.Gallen offers a range of executive education programs, including the Executive MBA, MBA, and Executive Master's degrees. These programs are designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities needed to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

Executive Programmes

The university's executive programs are tailored to meet the needs of busy professionals, with flexible formats and schedules that allow participants to balance their work and study commitments. The programs cover a wide range of topics, including leadership, strategy, marketing, and finance.

Executive MBA Programmes

The Executive MBA programs at the University of St.Gallen are designed for experienced professionals who want to take their careers to the next level. The programs offer a comprehensive education in business administration, with a focus on practical application and real-world case studies.

• Executive MBA HSG
• International Executive MBA HSG
• EMBA ETH HSG (emba X)
• Executive MBA HSG in Business Engineering

MBA Programme

The university's MBA program is a full-time or part-time degree that provides a broad-based education in business administration. The program is designed for professionals who want to transition into a new career or advance in their current field.

• Full-time MBA
• Part-time MBA

Executive Master

The Executive Master's degrees at the University of St.Gallen are designed for experienced professionals who want to specialize in a particular area of business. The programs offer a deep dive into the latest theories, practices, and research in the field.

• Exec. Master Management & Law (EM LM-HSG)
• Exec. Master HSG Insurance and Financial Services

AI-Powered Strategy: From Insight to Impact

This program is designed for strategic leaders who want to use AI to develop future visions and make data-driven decisions. The program covers the fundamentals of AI, Generative AI, and Machine Learning, as well as the practical applications of these technologies in business.

Program Details

• Program Type: Seminar
• Format: In-person
• Language: English
• ECTS Points: 1
• Duration: On-Campus: 2 days | Self-Study: 3 – 5h
• Location: St. Gallen
• Cost: CHF 2'900
• Target Group: C-Level, Managers, and Senior Managers

Next Date

• Start date: 22.06.2026
• Application deadline: 15.06.2026
• Start date: 12.11.2026
• Application deadline: 05.11.2026

On-Campus Modules

• June 22 – 23, 2026
• November 12 – 13, 2026
• June 29 – 30, 2027
• November 11 – 12, 2027

AI-Powered Strategy Foundations

• Fundamentals of AI, Generative AI, and Machine Learning, including trends and ethical considerations
• Introduction to decentralized multiagent AI and its strategic relevance
• Overview of the current tool landscape (ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Grok) with practical guidance on API usage

AI in Strategy Creation

• Strategy analyses with AI bots and development of proprietary, organization-specific AI solutions
• Integration of external environment scanning and scenario planning into strategic work
• Application of Generative AI for strategy communication and the facilitation of internal dialogue

AI-Driven Strategy Execution

• Real-time feedback and adaptive implementation, including progress monitoring, governance, and responsibilities
• Case studies from practice (e.g., Swisscom, Futurice) with real-time follow-up

Implementation Roadmap & Homework

• End-to-end rollout covering the path from fundamentals to proprietary Generative AI, including roles and responsibilities, data requirements, and measurement
• Homework focusing on the development of proprietary AI capabilities and their application to internal and external analyses

Your Practical Benefits

• You learn core AI concepts and principles, consider ethical implications, and gain insight into future developments.
• You get an overview of available AI tools for strategy, their use cases, and API integration options.
• You practice applying AI to common strategy tasks, understand the limitations of current models, and explore advanced use cases.
• You develop organization-specific AI approaches, continuously integrate external information, and use Generative AI for internal strategy communication.
• You establish real-time feedback and adaptive execution for strategy implementation, study real-world cases (e.g., Futurice), and apply the learnings in your organization.

Participant Profile

• +10 years of work experience
• 40 – 58 years old
• +15 number of industries
• +90% middle and senior management

Why University of St.Gallen

The University of St.Gallen is a leading institution for executive education in Switzerland, offering a wide range of programs that are designed to meet the needs of busy professionals. The university's programs are characterized by their practical relevance, academic excellence, and strong industry connections.

• Für hochwertige Lehre und Weiterbildung von Spitzenforschern
• Für kompetente Führungskräfte
• Für Lebenslanges Lernen
• Für internationale Kooperationen

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Accreditations

The University of St.Gallen is accredited by several leading accreditation agencies, including AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

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