Program Overview

Program Overview

The MiCAS Kommunizieren als Führungsperson program is offered by the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) at the University of Bern. This program focuses on developing leadership and communication skills for individuals in academic leadership positions.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 days
• ECTS: 1
• Frequency: Demand-oriented
• Flexible Entry: Yes
• Single Module Attendance: Yes
• Location: Extern, with overnight stay (Seaside ABZ Spiez)
• Language: German
• Admission Requirements:
  • For single module participants: No admission requirements
  • For MiCAS participants: University degree (Bachelor's level), work and leadership experience at a university or in a university-related field
• Application Deadline: February 26, 2026
• Costs:
  • Single module: CHF 1020
  • MiCAS: CHF 1300
• Sponsorship: Lifelong Learning Center (LLC)

Objectives

The program aims to enable participants to:

• Communicate clearly and appreciatively as leaders
• Understand the basics of conversation and apply them in various conversation situations
• Prepare and conduct demanding employee conversations
• Recognize their own communication style and its impact on others
• Use adequate communication channels and platforms
• Express empathy, appreciation, and feedback to employees and foster an open communication culture
• Moderate internal team debates and discussions

Content

• Clear and appreciative communication, feedback
• Leading and preparing employee conversations
• Reflection of one's own communication style
• Moderation of debates and discussions

Target Audience

The program is designed for professors, leadership personnel in administration and third space, research group leaders, institute leaders, department heads, staff leaders, and other individuals with leadership positions in the university or university-related field.

MiCAS Admission Requirements

Admission to the MiCAS program requires a university degree at the Bachelor's level, professional experience at a university or in a university-related field, and proven leadership experience or the prospect of taking on a leadership role. Exceptions to the admission requirements can be approved by the program management on a case-by-case basis.

Cancellation Terms

• Cancellation of registration before the registration deadline is possible without incurring costs.
• Cancellation after the registration deadline will result in the course fees being charged in full. If a replacement can be found for the cancelled participant, only processing fees of CHF 200 will be charged.
• The conclusion of a cancellation cost insurance is left to the individual participants.

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