Switzerland’s leading business university

The HSG has shown itself to be highly successful, having been consistently ranked among Europe’s leading business universities. The University of St.Gallen is partner of the CEMS Master’s Programme in International Management, ranked number one worldwide by the Financial Times in 2009.

Its holistic education, which meets the highest academic standards, has earned it the seal of approval of the EQUIS and AACSB accreditations. Academic degrees can be obtained at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. In addition, the University of St.Gallen offers first-class and comprehensive courses in executive education. Thanks to an increasing number of programmes taught in English, the HSG has shown itself to be
attractive to international students.

The focal points of research at the university
of St.Gallen are crystallised in its 40 institutes and research centres, which constitute an integral part of the university. The institutes, which are largely autonomous and mostly self-financing, still remain closely connected to university operations.

HSG Alumni, the organisation of former students of the University of St.Gallen, consists of more than 19,000 members and 90 clubs.

Commitment with an international reach
HSG students do not merely pursue their studies but also devote their time to a wide variety of activities in more than 80 student associations and initiatives. One of them, the St.Gallen Symposium (ISC), is of international significance. It is organised annually by students, provides the forum for a dialogue between 600 top-class decision-makers from trade and industry, academia, society and politics, as well as 200 selected students from around the world. The 40th Symposium dealt with the topic of “Entrepreneurs – Agents of Change” and took place at the University of St.Gallen on 6th and 7th May 2010.

Executive education at the HSG
The University of St.Gallen has always understood executive education to be one of its central tasks besides basic education and research. The integrative  approach of the Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES-HSG) and the St.Gallen Management Model help practitioners to better master their responsibilities and to practice holistic management. The diverse system of institutes and chairs at the University of St.Gallen forms the platform for a comprehensive range of executive education programmes. It is implementation∞ and practice∞oriented and meets the highest academic standards.

The Master’s Programme in Strategy and International Management (SIM)
The SIM is the flagship management programme for tomorrow’s global leaders at the University of St.Gallen (HSG). As one of the leading providers of outstanding education in management, it generates exceptional value for students, employers and society. Graduates are equipped with the necessary competencies for outstanding careers as respected and responsible managers, business consultants and entrepreneurs in the global marketplace. Most students sign professional contracts before completing their studies. SIM students are an exclusive and diverse group of highly motivated and ambitious personalities. They clearly differentiate themselves from peers through a convincing track record, exceptional career prospects and the benefits of an inspiring worldwide community network. Students enjoy a first∞class learning environment allowing small interactive classes featuring high cultural diversity and taught by experienced faculty, that combines academic rigor with managerial relevance. The famous St.Gallen Management Model forms the heart of the curriculum and allows for an integrative approach to studying management.

Further information: www.unisg.ch; info@unisg.ch; www.stgallen-symposium.org; www.es.unisg.ch; executive.school@unisg.ch; sim@unisg.ch