USI EMBA Study and Business Tour in California

USI EMBA Study and Business Tour in California

USI EMBA Study and Business Tour in California

Entrepreneurship and Innovation management course ( 23-29 April 2023)

The USI EMBA is ready for the new study and business tour in California, United States.
From April 23rd to 29th, the Entrepreneurship course by Professor Gianluca Colombo and Innovation Management by Professor Natasha Munshi will take place in the setting of Silicon and Napa Valley.
There are two transversal themes around which the lessons will revolve: Sustainability (Napa Valley) and Digital transformation and Innovation (Silicon Valley).

NAPA VALLEY


Overall, the combination of favorable climate and soil conditions, a commitment to sustainability, consumer demand, and economic benefits have led to Napa Valley wineries adopting sustainable practices as a way to produce high-quality wine while minimizing their impact on the environment.

Christian Brothers

The stay will begin at Christian Brothers. In 1986, the Christian Brothers developed the Retreat and Conference Center at Mont La Salle to host meetings for their operations. They also opened the property to the public, so that groups and individuals could enjoy the beautiful grounds and facilities for private events.
Built in 1932, the building complex is a splendid display of Old World architecture, characterized by red roof tiles, classic adobe styling, and elongated breezeways, accentuated by handsome arched outdoor corridors. The effect is reminiscent of a California mission; the chapel and buildings all work together to forge a connection between the past and the present, anchored by a central gathering place.

Hess Winery

Hess Winery is a family-owned winery located in Napa Valley, California. It was founded in 1978 by Swiss entrepreneur and art collector Donald Hess, who was passionate about wine and wanted to create world-class wines in California. The winery is known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly practices. Hess Winery produces a range of wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc, among others. The winery’s flagship wine is the Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, which is made from grapes grown on the winery’s estate vineyards in Mount Veeder, one of the most renowned wine-growing regions in Napa Valley. In addition to producing high-quality wines, Hess Winery is also known for its impressive art collection, which includes works by contemporary artists such as Franz Gertsch, Anselm Kiefer, and Robert Motherwell.

Viansa Vigneti di Famiglia

Viansa Vigneti di Famiglia is a winery located in Sonoma, California, USA. It was founded in 1989 by Sam and Vicki Sebastiani, and the name “Viansa” was derived from a combination of their two mothers’ names, Viola and Anselma. The winery is situated on a hilltop with scenic views of the surrounding Sonoma Valley and offers a wide range of Italian-style wines, including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Barbera, and Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to wine tasting, Viansa Vigneti di Famiglia also features a marketplace offering gourmet food, gifts, and souvenirs, as well as a deli with Italian-style sandwiches and a picnic area overlooking the vineyards.

SILICON VALLEY



The combination of proximity to leading research institutions, an entrepreneurial spirit, network effects, availability of capital, and a high-quality workforce has made Silicon Valley an attractive location for technology companies to establish their headquarters and grow their businesses.
Silicon Valley is a region located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, USA. It is home to many of the world’s largest technology companies, including Google, Apple, Facebook, and Tesla, as well as numerous startups and venture capital firms.
The name “Silicon Valley” comes from the fact that many of the early technology companies in the region were focused on producing silicon-based components for electronics, such as computer chips.
Today, the region is known for its innovation and entrepreneurial culture, as well as its high concentration of skilled workers in technology and related fields.
USI EMBA will visit one of the big 5 tech companies and important and prestigious guest speakers will bring their expertise to the EMBA class on innovation and tech topics, at St. Mary’s College.

USI EMBA10 GRADUATION – 25.03

USI EMBA10 GRADUATION – 25.03

USI EMBA10 GRADUATION – 25.03

EMBA10 Graduation Ceremony

Keynote Speaker: Riccardo Braglia, Former Vice Chairman and CEO Helsinn

When: Saturday 25th March, 17:00
Where:  Aula Magna, USI Università della Svizzera italiana, Via Buffi 13, 6900 Lugano

We will celebrate the success of our EMBA#10 students.

Riccardo Braglia

Riccardo Braglia is Helsinn Group’s Former Vice Chairman and CEO, Managing Director and a member of Helsinn Holding’s Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for Helsinn Group’s strategic management.
Riccardo Braglia is an entrepreneur and won the 2011 Best Entrepreneur of the Year in Italian-speaking Switzerland Award by Swiss Venture Club and the Ernst & Young Award for the best Swiss Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 for High Tech/Life Sciences.
Riccardo Braglia holds a degree in Business Economics with specialization in Industrial Management from Luigi Bocconi University, Milan.


Agenda

  • 17:00 – 17:10 Welcome Address, Prof. Gianluca Colombo, EMBA Academic Director
  • Online Keynote Speaker, Riccardo Braglia
    Former Vice Chairman and CEO Helsinn
  • Conferring of Diplomas, Prof. Gianluca Colombo Dean Faculty of Economics & EMBA Academic Director
    Prof. Paulo Gonçalves, EMBA12 Academic Director
  • Class Address EMBA10 Representatives
  • EMBA Alumni stories
    Carlos G. Fairtlough, Managing Director, ISATI Srl
    Slaven Klarin Smiljanic, Chief financial officer, Stellantis Middle East
  • USI EMBA CLUB President, Melina Schatz
  • Closing remarks, Prof. Gianluca Colombo, Director Executive MBA
  • 19:00  Aperitivo, Dj Set, Dinner in Aula Magna

Women of USI Executive MBA

Women of USI Executive MBA

Women of USI Executive MBA

On March 8th, it may seem easy to celebrate women, but is this enough to resolve underlying issues?
According to the Executive MBA Council, in 2021, only 33% of EMBA participants worldwide were women, a slight increase from 30% in 2017. Despite this being the highest percentage ever, achieving gender equality remains a challenge.
USI EMBA is trying to increase female enrollment, despite the various societal factors. ( gender pay gap, family commitments, fear of job loss).
For instance, as household and family duties tend to fall on women, achieving a work-life balance can be difficult for female students, who have the same 24-hour days as their male counterparts.
Furthermore, the cost of EMBA programs is often significant, and the gender pay gap, though reduced, is still an issue in the workplace. As a result, financing an EMBA program can be more challenging for women than men.
In addition, EMBA programs are primarily targeted at executives, and despite a rising number of female executives (19% in Switzerland in 2021), female executives remain a minority.
USI EMBA strives to reach a gender-balanced and diverse class and believes gender diversity is a valuable asset and a reflection of changing society.

Read some of our EMBA women stories:

Cristina Saporiti, Director of Operation USI EMBA
Geraldine Becchi, Partnership Development Specialist at United Nations Volunteers
Annalisa Kern, CFO Tunneltechnik SA
Melina Schatz,  Sales Trader, PKB Private Bank
Alessandra Juri Zanolari, Deputy Director Electronics Manufacturing Services

 

 

EMBA visit to Corriere del Ticino, 10.03

EMBA visit to Corriere del Ticino, 10.03

EMBA visit to Corriere del Ticino, 10.03

When: Friday 10th March
Where: Corriere del Ticino, Muzzano

Founded in 1891 by Agostino Soldati, Corriere del Ticino is the first daily newspaper in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
It offers daily quality information on topics ranging from current affairs in Ticino and Switzerland to major international issues with daily in-depth features and extensive reports on sports, economics, culture and entertainment.
More info at: https://gruppocdt.ch/societa-del-gruppo.html

Schedule

– 22.30 – 23.00 Welcome and description of the facility
– 23.00 – 23.30 Visit and live closing of the paper (delivery of the last pages)
– 23.45 -….. Start of production

EMBA CLUB, in the spirit of curiosity and continuous education, will attend this interesting and enriching visit.

Our EMBAS working at CdT:

Dimitri Loringett, Copywriter and Journalist, EMBA7

Valerio D’Ettorre, Rotary Press Supervisor, EMBA10

 

 

 

 

Book your place: emba@usi.ch

 
 

EMBA Open Day & Colombi, CEO Corriere del Ticino

EMBA Open Day & Colombi, CEO Corriere del Ticino

EMBA Open Day & Colombi, CEO Corriere del Ticino

When: Friday 10th March, 7 PM

Where: Blue Room, Executive Center

  • 7 PM USI EMBA Open Day
    Program presentation by Professor Paulo Goncalves, EMBA12 Director
  • 7:30 PM Special Guest Speaker, Alessandro Colombi, CEO Corriere del Ticino
    “Digital transformation in the publishing industry- challenges and opportunities”
  • 8:15 Networking Aperitivo

Biography

Alessandro Colombi graduated at Polytechnic University of Milan  in Aerospace engineering in 2000.
He worked as Commissioning Manager for Alstom Power in Saudi Arabia from 2001 to 2003.
He then worked for Duferco SA from 2004 to 2009, after having completed a 2 years MBA Program at University of Bologna.
He have dealt with business development and with important financial operations specializing in business assessment, M&A, turnaround, financial modeling, business bankability, long terms deal, working side by side with shareholders and executives.

Muzzano, 13 gennaio 2021 – Il Direttore Generale Gruppo CdT Alessandro Colombi. © CdT/Gabriele Putzu

For reservation: emba@usi.ch

 

Be an EMBA student for a day! Marketing 11-12.02 & Finance 11-12.03

Be an EMBA student for a day! Marketing 11-12.02 & Finance 11-12.03

Be an EMBA student for a day! Marketing 11-12.02 & Finance 11-12.03

Take advantage of this opportunity and book your free-day lesson for the upcoming session.

Special Early bird discount of CHF 8.000.

Course: Marketing (11-12.02)

Professor Luca Visconti

Course Description and goals

The course aims to present what marketing is, its approach to both business and  consumer markets, and the emergence of the customer journey framework. In particular, it clarifies how customer orientation unfolds in times of branding,  digitalisation, and fragmentation of customer value.
The course combines critical thinking with hands-on, practical knowledge, which are organised around the key components of a marketing plan.

The course combines e-learning and in presence pedagogy, and alternates frontal discussion with team working activities. Participants are invited to share their own experience and views, in light of an approach to marketing that is meant to be critical, interpretive, and sensitive to societal concerns. It also integrates
presentations from expert marketing managers, to alternate theoretical and practical knowledge.

Course: Finance (11-12.03)

Professor Laurent Frèsard

Professor Eric Nowak

Course Description and goals

This course teaches the logic underlying the firm’s financial decisions: investment, financing, and payout policies. The main themes will be:

What is corporate finance and what is corporate governance?
Understand financial statements and the concept of value
Understand Cash-flows and master the concept of discounting and be able to apply it in various situations
Understand the trade-off between risk and return and apply it to determine firms’ cost of capital
Understand how firms select investment projects and decide on their sources of financing
Analyze how the “digital” and “sustainability” revolutions affect these topics

Book your session: emba@usi.ch