Program Overview

Introduction to the CAS Digital Acceleration & AI Program

The CAS Digital Acceleration & AI program, offered by Rochester-Bern Executive Programs, is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the fifth industrial revolution, the era of artificial intelligence (AI). This program focuses on disruptive digital trends, the application of AI for business optimization, and the implications of AI on leadership and corporate culture.

Program Overview

• Certificate: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Digital Acceleration & AI, University of Bern (CAS DAC Unibe)
• Start Date: December 4, 2025
• Duration: 6 months
• Scope: 12 ECTS
• Flexible Entry: Yes
• Module Attendance: Yes
• Location: University of Bern
• Language: German
• Admission Requirements: Management personnel and board members with basic business knowledge, university degree. Exceptions to admission requirements can be approved by the program management on a case-by-case basis.
• Registration Deadline: October 20, 2025
• Cost: CHF 12,900
• Sponsorship: Rochester-Bern Executive Programs

General Information About the Program

The goal of the CAS Digital Acceleration & AI program is to provide participants with a broad understanding of the themes, drivers, barriers, and opportunities of digital transformation, preparing them for the AI era. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to develop a transformation strategy for their organization, create an implementation concept, and realize it together with their teams.

Modules

• Kick-Off
• Seminar 1: Digital Competitiveness and Ecosystems
• Seminar 2: Innovation and Co-Creation
• Seminar 3: Technologies and Cyber Resilience
• Seminar 4: Data Management and Artificial Intelligence
• Seminar 5: Ethical Responsibility and Social Change
• Seminar 6: Digital Leadership and Culture
• Presentation of selected practical concepts followed by certificate handover

Sponsorship and Faculty

Rochester-Bern is a Swiss foundation that collaborates closely with the universities of Rochester (USA) and Bern (CH). For over 30 years, Rochester-Bern has offered continuing education programs for executives and board members. The faculty consists of renowned academics from the best business schools in Europe, Switzerland, the USA, and Asia. Prof. Dr. Marc K. Peter is the content leader of the CAS Digital Acceleration & AI program.

Admission Requirements

• Management personnel and board members with basic business knowledge
• University degree
• Exceptions to admission requirements can be approved by the program management on a case-by-case basis.

Registration and Costs

• Registration is online.
• The regular program costs are CHF 12,900.

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