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Transform Your Leadership Journey: The USI Executive MBA Experience

Early Bird Opportunity: Save 10% with enrollment by June 30, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, exceptional leadership demands more than technical expertise—it requires ethical decision-making, global perspective, and the ability to drive sustainable change. The Executive MBA at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI EMBA) stands as a beacon for professionals ready to elevate their leadership capabilities while making a meaningful impact on the world.

A Vision Rooted in Ethical Leadership

The USI EMBA’s mission is clear: to shape ethical global business visionaries through an unwavering commitment to excellence in education. This 18-month Advanced Master in Management degree (60 ECTS) goes beyond traditional business education, instilling participants with the values and skills needed to drive transformative positive change in an increasingly complex world.

What sets the USI EMBA apart is its foundation on core values that define responsible leadership:

  • Intellectual Honesty: A culture of transparency where ideas are evaluated on merit and truth
  • Critical Thinking: Encouraging analytical reasoning and well-informed decision-making
  • Ethical Leadership: Grounding true leadership in responsibility and long-term positive impact
  • Mutual Respect: Valuing diversity and ensuring every voice contributes to shared success
  • Growth Mindset: Embracing continuous learning and adaptability
  • Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in all endeavors

An Innovative Program Structure

The USI EMBA 14, beginning November 2025 and extending through May 2027, features a unique hybrid format designed for working professionals. The program includes:

  • 15 comprehensive courses: 11 core courses, 3 electives, and 1 international study tour
  • Monthly weekend intensives: One day of self-study followed by transformational Saturday-Sunday sessions in Lugano
  • 14 specialized workshops: Friday evening sessions focusing on key soft and strategic skills
  • Boston Study Tour: A six-day intensive experience at MIT, Harvard, and Tufts University
  • Final Project: A two-month capstone project addressing real organizational challenges

Core Curriculum Excellence

The curriculum spans four critical areas:

Strategic Foundation

  • Strategic and Creative Decision Making
  • Business Strategy and Strategic Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Operational Excellence

  • Marketing and Brand Management
  • Operations Management
  • Human Resources Management

Analytical Mastery

  • Business Analytics and Quantitative Methods
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Performance Measurement
  • Economics and Business Environment

Leadership Integration

  • Business Dynamics and Systems Thinking
  • Leadership Development
  • Negotiation Skills

USI EMBA Participants

Career Professionals: Experienced managers seeking to break through growth limitations, transition industries, and access global networks while refreshing their strategic skillset.

Technical Experts: Specialists like doctors, engineers, or traders ready to transition into strategic leadership roles, developing big-picture thinking and management capabilities.

Entrepreneurs: Start-up founders looking to scale operations, attract investors, and build sustainable businesses through strategic thinking and leadership development.

Typical participants bring 10+ years of professional experience, 6+ years in managerial roles, and represent diverse sectors including banking, technology, healthcare, engineering, and public administration.

Distinctive Features That Matter

Personalized Learning Journey

Small class sizes ensure intimate interaction with faculty and tailored support that integrates each participant’s unique goals and career trajectory into the experience.

Global Perspective, Swiss Quality

An international faculty from top business schools and consulting firms delivers cutting-edge curriculum focused on innovation, ethics, and sustainability, all grounded in Swiss educational excellence.

Practical Application

Learning through team-based projects, real-world case studies, and the culminating Final Project ensures immediate applicability of acquired knowledge.

Networking Across Generations

Unique elective structure allows networking with previous and upcoming cohorts, creating connections across three generations of EMBA participants.

The Boston Experience

The mandatory Boston Study Tour represents a pinnacle of the program, offering intensive engagement with innovation ecosystems at world-renowned institutions. Participants explore system dynamics, strategic sustainability, design thinking, and ethical responses to global challenges while visiting cutting-edge research facilities and innovation hubs.

Investment in Your Future

The USI EMBA represents one of the most valuable investments professionals can make in themselves. Participants return to their organizations after each module with enhanced capabilities to identify, frame, and solve complex business problems. The program provides:

  • Immediate Impact: Up-to-date management knowledge applicable after each module
  • Medium-term Innovation: Fresh perspectives on organizational challenges through the supervised final project
  • Long-term Leadership: Enhanced strategic vision, expanded networks, and ethical leadership capabilities

Organizations benefit significantly from their investment, with recent student projects demonstrating tangible results—such as one international organization reducing distribution costs by 12-14% based on EMBA research findings.

Seize the Early Bird Opportunity

The USI EMBA 14 offers an exclusive Early Bird discount of 10% for applications submitted by June 30, 2025. This limited-time opportunity provides significant savings on tuition while securing your place in this transformative leadership journey.

Important Program Dates:

  • Early Bird Discount Deadline: June 30, 2025
  • Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
  • Program Start: November 14, 2025

Your Path Forward

The admissions process is designed to ensure the right fit between candidates and the program:

  1. Manager Consultation: Initial interview to explore motivations and program overview
  2. Open Day: Interactive sessions with Academic Director and Alumni
  3. Academic Director Interview: Strategic fit assessment and goal alignment
  4. BE AN EMBA Experience: Half-day immersive class participation
  5. Application Package: Comprehensive submission including motivation letter and references
  6. Enrollment: Contract signing and program confirmation

Join a Legacy of Excellence

Over 13 years, the USI EMBA has graduated 162 professionals across 13 editions, each ceremony marking the transformation of participants into ethical, globally-minded leaders. The program’s alumni network spans industries and continents, providing ongoing support and opportunities for career advancement.

In an era where business leadership faces unprecedented challenges—from climate change to technological disruption—the USI EMBA stands as a beacon for those committed to making a positive difference. The program doesn’t just teach business skills; it cultivates leaders who will shape tomorrow’s opportunities while preserving the future for generations to come.

Ready to transform your leadership journey? The Early Bird window closes June 30, 2025. Contact the USI EMBA team today to begin your application process and secure your place among the next generation of ethical global business leaders.

The future of business needs leaders who can navigate complexity with integrity, drive innovation with purpose, and create value that extends beyond financial returns. The USI EMBA provides the foundation for that leadership—are you ready to answer the call?

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