| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-08-24 | - |
Program Overview
International EMBA HSG Program
The International EMBA HSG is an advanced General Management program taught in English, designed for open-minded, purpose-driven global leaders. The program provides an international network, management insights, and inspiration through a curriculum with an international focus, modules abroad, and multinational diversity.
Program Overview
- Language: English
- Start: August 24, 2026
- Fee: CHF 85,000
- Locations:
- Costa Rica
- Tokyo, Japan
- New York City
- St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Beijing, China
- UC Berkeley, USA
- UC Irvine, USA
- Italy
- South Africa
- Spain
Program Structure
The 18-month IEMBA HSG program comprises 10 fundamentals and four elective courses. Modules last for one or two weeks, with breaks of several weeks between modules and weekends, allowing for self-study and fulfillment of family and professional commitments.
Courses
- 10 fundamentals
- 4 elective courses
- Duration: 18 months
- Total: 10 weeks on campus + 4 weeks abroad + thesis
Fundamental Courses
- Fundamentals of Strategy
- Start with you: Find your Leadership Identity
- Financial Reporting & Finance
- Value Creation in a Global Economy
- Management Accounting & Performance Management
- Doing Business in China
- Doing Business in Japan
- Climate Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
- Leading for Innovation
- Capstone
Elective Courses
- Restructuring & Change Management
- Doing Business in Latin America
- Financial Management
- Strategy in a Global World
- Negotiations & Conflict Management
- Doing Business in Emerging Economies
- Corporate Governance
- Digital Business & Data Analytics
- Coding & Artificial Intelligence
- Marketing Management
Faculty
The University of St.Gallen is one of the top universities of economics and business in Europe, with a business faculty larger than any other in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. The majority of lecturers on the EMBA HSG program are drawn from this pool of professionals, guaranteeing first-class expertise and industry experience.
Thesis
The Executive MBA Thesis is a piece of academic writing that demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a concrete General Management topic and mastery of the application of scientific methodology and academic working techniques. The thesis allows students to develop competences as an integrative problem solver, identifying and critically analyzing unstructured, complex, and ambiguous management challenges.
Program Benefits
The combination of advanced business knowledge, leadership training, and exposure to international markets positions graduates for career advancement, such as promotions to executive-level positions. The program enables students to align marketing strategies with overall business objectives, increasing their value in executive-level decision-making.