18 February 2025, 6:00 PM

USI EMBA opens its doors for a presentation of its new program EMBA14, starting in November 2025 and extending through May 2027. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the master, the application requirements, its vision and mission.

SCHEDULE

6:00 Presentation of the new edition of the Executive MBA by Academic Director Paulo Gonçalves, Ph.D MIT Sloan
6:30 Perspectives from alumni and students
7:00 Interactive Q&A Session
7:15 Aperitivo at Executive Center

OUR FORMULA

11 core courses + 2 elective courses.
1 Study Tour in Boston, USA
1 course per month, consisting of 1-day asynchronous and 1 weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
3 months project work

Enhancing Your Career Prospects
The USI EMBA program aims at advancing your career. By spotlighting the success stories of our alumni and showcasing the high-caliber positions they have achieved, we provide you with both inspiration and a clear vision of your potential future.

Ethics and Conscious Leadership
With the incorporation of ethics and conscious leadership into our curriculum, we aim to cultivate leaders who not only succeed in their careers but also contribute positively and ethically to the business world.

Vision
USI EMBA’s vision is to empower the next generation of global business leaders, instilled with unwavering ethics to drive transformative- positive change in the world.

Mission
USI EMBA’s mission actualizes its vision to shape ethical global business visionaries, through an unwavering commitment to excellence in education, led by our experienced international faculty who bridge theory and practice in intimate class settings. We embrace cutting-edge innovation, champion values and ethics, and commit to sustainability, nurturing strategic alliances. This empowers our students to lead by example, catalyzing profound, positive change in the relentless pursuit of a more sustainable and harmonious world.

Academic Director Paulo Gonçalves, Ph.D MIT Sloan
Paulo Gonçalves is Professor of Management at USI and Director of the Humanitarian Operations Group. He is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) and former Research Affiliate at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
His research combines System Dynamics Simulation, Behavioral Experiments and Econometrics to understand how managers make decisions in humanitarian settings. Currently, he has been developing supply chain experiments to understand and improve managerial decisions in humanitarian operations.
He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from MIT Sloan and a M.Sc. from MIT. Prior to USI, prof. Gonçalves held appointments at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the University of Miami Graduate School of Business.
While at Sloan, Paulo worked with Intel’s Strategic Capacity group as an Intel scholar. For his work, he has received the Intel Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Award (2003-2004). For his dissertation, he has won the 2004 Doctoral dissertation award given annually by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

To have more information, write an email to: emba@usi.ch

The USI EMBA 14 starts in November 2025 and continues through May 2027. Classes are held in Lugano every month, for fourteen months and are taught in self learning and on site.

• One asynchronous day;
• One workshop on Friday evening from 17:30 to 19:30, followed by a Networking event;
• Two consecutive days on site: Saturday and Sunday from 8.30 to 17.30.

The EMBA14 program operates on a rolling admissions policy. Since class size is limited, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

For the course starting in November 2025, the final deadline for submitting applications is October 31, 2025. Get in touch with us today for further information.

Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

• 10% Discount on the total fee. Deadline: 30.06.2025

Explore Entrepreneurship in an Executive Setting – EMBA Program Offers Unique Opportunity

Date: September 14, 2024, from 08:30 to 12:30

Aspiring business leaders and professionals are invited to immerse themselves in the world of entrepreneurship through an exclusive session offered by the Executive MBA (EMBA) program. This event provides a hands-on opportunity to experience what it truly means to innovate within an existing corporation, a practice often referred to Entrepreneurship.

Course Theme and Overview:

The session will cover key aspects of  Entrepreneurship:

• Product development and market performance
• Financial planning
• Idea Pitching

Why Attend?

This session is more than just a course—it’s an opportunity to step into the shoes of an executive student, interact with current candidates, students, faculty, and staff, and determine if the EMBA program is the right fit for you. Participants will gain invaluable insights into the program’s offerings and the community it fosters.

Secure Your Spot:

Don’t miss this chance to explore Entrepreneurship and discover if the EMBA program aligns with your career aspirations. Book your place today and take the first step toward enhancing your leadership and innovation skills.

To register, please write an email to: emba@usi.ch

12 June, 6 PM

USI EMBA opens its virtual doors for a presentation of its new program EMBA13, starting in November 2024 and extending through May 2026. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the master, the application requirements, its new vision and mission.

SCHEDULE

6:00 PM Presentation of the new Executive MBA by Academic Director Paulo Gonçalves, Ph.D MIT Sloan
6:45 PM Interactive Q&A Session

OUR FORMULA

12 core courses + 2 elective courses.
1 course per month, consisting of 1-day asynchronous and 1 weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Planned Study Tour in Boston, USA

Enhancing Your Career Prospects
The USI EMBA program aims at advancing your career. By spotlighting the success stories of our alumni and showcasing the high-caliber positions they’ve achieved, we provide you with both inspiration and a clear vision of your potential future. Our collaboration with the Career Service of USI further amplifies your career opportunities, granting access to a network of top-tier employers and a career support tailored to your professional aspirations.

Ethics and Conscious Leadership
With the incorporation of ethics and conscious leadership into our curriculum, we aim to cultivate leaders who not only succeed in their careers but also contribute positively and ethically to the business world.

Casa della Sostenibilità
The House of Sustainability project is a collaborative endeavor between the Municipality of Airolo and the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), designed to establish a premier destination in Ticino for promoting education and fostering discussions on sustainable development. This initiative focuses on engaging with the Alpine region as a starting point for exploring sustainable practices.

Vision
USI EMBA’s vision is to empower the next generation of global business leaders, instilled with unwavering ethics to drive transformative- positive change in the world.

Mission
USI EMBA’s mission actualizes its vision to shape ethical global business visionaries, through an unwavering commitment to excellence in education, led by our experienced international faculty who bridge theory and practice in intimate class settings. We embrace cutting-edge innovation, champion values and ethics, and commit to sustainability, nurturing strategic alliances. This empowers our students to lead by example, catalyzing profound, positive change in the relentless pursuit of a more sustainable and harmonious world.

Academic Director Paulo Gonçalves, Ph.D MIT Sloan
Paulo Gonçalves is Professor of Management at USI and Director of the Humanitarian Operations Group. He is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) and former Research Affiliate at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
His research combines System Dynamics Simulation, Behavioral Experiments and Econometrics to understand how managers make decisions in humanitarian settings. Currently, he has been developing supply chain experiments to understand and improve managerial decisions in humanitarian operations.
He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from MIT Sloan and a M.Sc. from MIT. Prior to USI, prof. Gonçalves held appointments at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the University of Miami Graduate School of Business.
While at Sloan, Paulo worked with Intel’s Strategic Capacity group as an Intel scholar. For his work, he has received the Intel Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Award (2003-2004). For his dissertation, he has won the 2004 Doctoral dissertation award given annually by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

12 March 2024, 6:30 PM

USI EMBA opens its doors for a presentation of its new program EMBA13, starting in November 2024 and extending through May 2026. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the master, the application requirements, its new vision and mission.

SCHEDULE

6:30 Presentation of the new Executive MBA by Academic Director Paulo Gonçalves, Ph.D MIT Sloan
7:00 Interactive Q&A Session
7:15 Aperitivo

OUR FORMULA

12 core courses + 2 elective courses.
1 course per month, consisting of 1-day asynchronous and 1 weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
1 Study Tour in Boston, USA

Enhancing Your Career Prospects
The USI EMBA program aims at advancing your career. By spotlighting the success stories of our alumni and showcasing the high-caliber positions they’ve achieved, we provide you with both inspiration and a clear vision of your potential future. Our collaboration with the Career Service of USI further amplifies your career opportunities, granting access to a network of top-tier employers and a career support tailored to your professional aspirations.

Ethics and Conscious Leadership
With the incorporation of ethics and conscious leadership into our curriculum, we aim to cultivate leaders who not only succeed in their careers but also contribute positively and ethically to the business world.

Casa della Sostenibilità
The House of Sustainability project is a collaborative endeavor between the Municipality of Airolo and the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), designed to establish a premier destination in Ticino for promoting education and fostering discussions on sustainable development. This initiative focuses on engaging with the Alpine region as a starting point for exploring sustainable practices.

Vision
USI EMBA’s vision is to empower the next generation of global business leaders, instilled with unwavering ethics to drive transformative- positive change in the world.

Mission
USI EMBA’s mission actualizes its vision to shape ethical global business visionaries, through an unwavering commitment to excellence in education, led by our experienced international faculty who bridge theory and practice in intimate class settings. We embrace cutting-edge innovation, champion values and ethics, and commit to sustainability, nurturing strategic alliances. This empowers our students to lead by example, catalyzing profound, positive change in the relentless pursuit of a more sustainable and harmonious world.

Academic Director Paulo Gonçalves, Ph.D MIT Sloan
Paulo Gonçalves is Professor of Management at USI and Director of the Humanitarian Operations Group. He is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) and former Research Affiliate at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
His research combines System Dynamics Simulation, Behavioral Experiments and Econometrics to understand how managers make decisions in humanitarian settings. Currently, he has been developing supply chain experiments to understand and improve managerial decisions in humanitarian operations.
He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from MIT Sloan and a M.Sc. from MIT. Prior to USI, prof. Gonçalves held appointments at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the University of Miami Graduate School of Business.
While at Sloan, Paulo worked with Intel’s Strategic Capacity group as an Intel scholar. For his work, he has received the Intel Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Award (2003-2004). For his dissertation, he has won the 2004 Doctoral dissertation award given annually by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

To enroll, write an email to: emba@usi.ch