The Leadership You’ll Become: Final Open Day October 22

The application period for EMBA14 is drawing to a close. With the program commencing in November 2025, this final Open Day represents your last opportunity to explore how the USI EMBA can advance your executive career.

Program Structure and Highlights

The USI EMBA offers a comprehensive 18-month curriculum designed for today’s business leaders. The program features 12 intensive core courses plus 1 specialized elective, providing both breadth and depth in contemporary management practices. A signature Boston Study Tour offers direct exposure to global innovation ecosystems and leading business practices.

Program Format:

• One asynchronous learning day per month for flexible engagement
• Weekend intensive sessions for deep immersion in course material
• Two-month capstone projects with real-world business applications

Academic Leadership

Prof. Paulo Gonçalves, Ph.D. MIT Sloan
Academic Director

Professor Gonçalves brings distinguished expertise from MIT Sloan, specializing in behavioral science, strategic decision-making, and system dynamics. His research in humanitarian operations and complex business systems informs a rigorous, practice-oriented pedagogical approach that bridges analytical excellence with leadership development.

Conscious Leadership Framework

The USI EMBA integrates ethical leadership and stakeholder value creation throughout its curriculum. In an environment increasingly defined by ESG considerations and diverse stakeholder expectations, our program prepares leaders to navigate complexity while maintaining strategic clarity and organizational integrity.

Our Vision:
To develop global leaders capable of driving ethical transformation across industries and sectors.

Our Mission:
To deliver excellence in executive education through practical innovation, strategic rigor, and unwavering commitment to professional integrity.

October 22, 6 PM – In-Person Open Day

This concluding information session provides prospective candidates with comprehensive program insights and direct access to key stakeholders on campus:

Attendee Benefits:

• Access to scholarship opportunities totaling in financial aid
• Priority consideration in the admissions process
• In-person networking with faculty, alumni, and fellow candidates
• Campus tour and facilities experience

The intimate, on-campus format facilitates substantive dialogue about program fit, career objectives, and the distinctive value proposition of the USI EMBA.

Applications close following this final session.

📧 Registration Required: emba@usi.ch

Strategic leadership development begins with informed decision-making.