Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Academic Leadership (CAS AL Unibe) is a 2-day program offered by the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) at the University of Bern. The program starts on August 27, 2026, and is worth 1 ECTS credit.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 days
• ECTS Credits: 1
• Frequency: Offered on a demand-oriented basis
• Flexible Entry: Yes, possible to join as an individual module
• Location: University of Bern, UniS, Schanzeneckstrasse 1, Room A122 (1st floor, old building)
• Language: German
• Admission Requirements:
  • For individual module participants: No admission requirements
  • For MiCAS participants: University degree (Bachelor's level), work experience, and leadership experience in a higher education institution or related field
• Registration Deadline: August 6, 2026
• Cost:
  • Individual module: CHF 1020
  • MiCAS: CHF 1300
• Sponsorship: Lifelong Learning Center (LLC)

Objectives

The program aims to equip participants with the ability to:

• Explain and apply basic concepts and instruments of project management in the higher education sector
• Analyze different project management instruments
• Apply project management concepts and instruments to a case study
• Evaluate and apply modern project management methods (agile project management)
• Assess the application of various project management methods and instruments in a research context

Content

• Project planning, leadership, and control
• Specifics of project management in a research context
• Selection of appropriate management methods based on project size and complexity
• Modern project management methods
• Agile methods and their potential application in the higher education sector

Target Audience

The program is designed for individuals with leadership and/or management responsibilities in higher education institutions and related fields.

MiCAS Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MiCAS program, participants must have:

• A university degree (Bachelor's level)
• Work experience in a higher education institution or related field
• Proven leadership experience or the prospect of taking on a leadership role Exceptions to these requirements may be approved by the program management on a case-by-case basis.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation before the registration deadline is possible without incurring costs
• Cancellation after the registration deadline will result in the full course fee being charged
• If a replacement participant can be found, only a processing fee of CHF 200 will be charged
• Participants are responsible for arranging their own cancellation insurance

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CAS Research Management 2025/26

• Degree: CAS
• Start Date: May 14, 2025
• Language: German
• Cost: CHF 8700 (excluding accommodation costs for Module 3, CHF 1100) This one-year, part-time continuing education program provides comprehensive management knowledge for the research sector, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications.

CAS Academic Leadership 2025/26

• Degree: CAS
• Start Date: November 19, 2025
• Language: German
• Cost: CHF 9500 (CHF 4080 for University of Bern staff) This unique leadership training program, tailored to the specific needs of higher education institutions, consists of core and elective modules, allowing for flexible customization to individual needs. Participants also receive an independent leadership coach for the duration of the program.