Value for you

The EMBA degree is one of the most valuable investments you can make in yourself. It offers accelerated intellectual development, enhances your strategic vision, and provides immediately applicable knowledge – all of which are benefits you can expect when you join the USI EMBA program.

After completing each module, you’ll return to your organization equipped with new skills to better identify, frame, and solve complex business problems. This newfound confidence enables you to make crucial decisions in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment while also developing leadership and ethical skills to drive fundamental change within your organization and industry. Furthermore, the EMBA program provides an opportunity to put your newly acquired skills to the test under the expert guidance of USI’s top faculty during the keystone project at the program’s conclusion.

Relevant to your career

Today, all organizations, regardless of their size, face global challenges and competition. Both local enterprises and multinational corporations require leaders who are adept at conducting business not only within their own country but also on an international scale. It is imperative for company executives to possess a deep understanding of the fast-changing global environment, its impact on local industries, and how organizations can effectively leverage their resources to excel in the face of diverse challenges.

The USI EMBA faculty draws on real-world examples from regional, European, and international businesses to prepare you for this role. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to interact with senior managers from local and regional companies, who will be invited to present and discuss current topics with your class, allowing you to expand your network.

The USI Executive MBA program aims to create a mutually beneficial scenario for both participants and their organizations. When organizations invest in high-potential employees by enrolling them in the USI EMBA, they reap several advantages. In the short-term, they benefit from the participant’s up-to-date management knowledge and immediately applicable skills acquired after each module.

In the medium-term, the in-company project provides an opportunity for fresh perspectives on current or future projects, supervised by a faculty expert. For instance, a recent student research paper demonstrated how an international organization could reduce its distribution costs by 12-14%, and these findings are currently being implemented by the organization.

Furthermore, in the long-term, the organization benefits from the graduate’s energy and commitment to establishing a robust foundation for growth and expansion. They also gain from the graduate’s enhanced leadership skills and an expanded network of contacts spanning various industries.

Participants in the program experience notable improvements in various aspects of professional development, with the most significant enhancements seen in business discipline integration, critical thinking, decision-making, global sensitivity, leadership, and team-building.

The Università della Svizzera italiana is located near the city center of the picturesque and hospitable city of Lugano, and it is just five minutes away from the stunningly beautiful Lake Lugano. The university campus features modern classrooms equipped with WiFi and the latest teaching equipment, along with a comprehensive library that covers both academic and practical aspects of management. The library is accessible online to participants, whether they are on or off-campus.

In line with its dynamic nature, the university’s campus is continually expanding, with additional buildings and facilities currently in the planning stages for the Lugano campus.

Situated at the crossroads of northern and southern Europe, Lugano is easily accessible by train, plane, bus, and car from Zurich, Milan, Geneva, and many other European and international centers.