St.Gallen Verwaltungsrat CAS HSG

Deepen your knowledge of serving on the board of directors of an SME and become a board member certified by the University of St. Gallen.
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Programmübersicht

The Verwaltungsratszertifikat CAS HSG offers a comprehensive board education for incumbent and prospective board members of small- to mid-sized companies. It is aimed at individuals who want to build a systematic understanding of effective corporate governance and strengthen their capabilities in practical governance, financial leadership, and strategic value creation.

Board members in small- and mid-sized companies are increasingly expected to combine sound governance with entrepreneurial judgement and a clear understanding of financial and strategic priorities. At the same time, growing share- and stakeholder expectations place greater demands on board professionalism and accountability.

The programme therefore provides a structured foundation for effective board work in the SME context. Taught predominantly by HSG faculty, it combines academic rigour with a strong practical orientation and supports participants in developing the knowledge and judgement required for responsible and value-creating board leadership.

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Dr. Cornel Germann Head of Open Programmes & Managing Director Board Programmes

Details dieser Weiterbildung

Programmtyp

CAS / Certificate

Format

In-person

Sprache

Deutsch

ECTS-Punkte

10

Dauer

8 × 2 Tage

Durchführungsort

Weiterbildungszentrum Holzweid, St. Gallen

Kosten

CHF 19'900

Zielgruppe

Höhere Führungskraft, Senior Manager

Next date

Start date: 10.09.2027
places available

Programme Directors

Michele Sutter Ruedisser website
Prof. Dr. Michèle Sutter-Ruedisser
Co-Director of the St.Gallen Board Certificate

Academic Director St.Gallen Board Practice and Director Institute for Law and Economics, University of St.Gallen

Independent Board Member, Various Companies

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Dr. Cornel Germann
Co-Director of the St.Gallen Board Certificate

Head of Open Programmes und Managing Director Board Practice, Executive School of the University of St.Gallen.

Vice-Director Institute for Law and Economics, University of St.Gallen.

Programme-Features

Learn from decades of real-life boardroom experiences and become a certified board member by the University of St.Gallen

Gain deep insight into how to be an effective board member across different small- and mid-sized contexts, including companies that are privately-, publicly, family-, private equity-, or state-owned.

Become a certified board member by the University of St.Gallen

Attaining the St.Gallen Verwaltungsrat CAS HSG Certificate demonstrates a significant commitment to boardroom excellence. As the expectations towards board members are becoming ever-more demanding, you signal that you are prepared to effectively navigate the challenges of a non-executive director.

Grow your board network

During the St.Gallen Verwaltungsrat CAS Certificate you will grow your board network by meeting numerous chairs, board members, and boardroom thought leaders. Together you will refine your personal boardroom roadmap and specify the individual value that you can contribute to the board of directors.

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Agenda 2027/28

  • Module 1 (WBZ Campus)

    10-11 Sep. 2027 (Fri – Sat)

  • Module 2 (WBZ Campus)

    01-02 Oct. 2027 (Fri – Sat)

  • Module 3 (WBZ Campus)

    18-19 Nov. 2027 (Thu – Fri)

  • Module 4 (WBZ Campus)

    02-03 Dec. 2027 (Thu – Fri)

  • Module 5 (WBZ Campus)

    20-21 Jan. 2028 (Thu – Fri)

  • Module 6 (WBZ Campus)

    03-04 Feb. 2028 (Thu – Fri)

  • Module 7 (WBZ Campus)

    24-25 Feb. 2028 (Thu – Fri)

  • Module 8 (WBZ Campus)

    24-25 Mar. 2028 (Fri – Sat)

  • Graduation

    tbd.

Certified boardroom skills

Upon completing the St.Gallen Verwaltungsrat CAS HSG, participants will be equipped with the necessary background to fulfil the following critical board tasks:

  • Understand the role of board of directors and implications of different governance systems.

  • Set up efficient processes to facilitate board meetings and activities.

  • Build a sustainable relationship with key share- and stakeholders.

  • Challenge, support and incentivise the CEO and executive team.

  • Anticipate and evaluate strategic threats and opportunities.

  • Respond to emerging themes (incl. digitalization, transformation, geopolitics, cyber security etc.).

  • Prepare for and manage crises.

  • Manage effective CEO and board succession planning.

  • Define one’s individual USP as a board member.

  • Chart one’s individual future board career path.

Target Audience and Approval

The St.Gallen Verwaltungsrat CAS HSG is aimed at incumbent and prospective board members. A successful admission will be contingent upon the following admission criteria:

For all applicants

  • Completed tertiary-level education.

  • At least five years of professional experience.

  • Proficiency in English.

Applicants with experience as a non-executive board member

  • Members of a Board of Directors who currently hold a mandate or held one until recently.

  • Members of a Foundation Board with statutory decision-making and/or representation authority who currently hold a mandate or held one until recently.

Applicants without experience as a non-executive board member

  • Candidates with a relevant corporate background, for example as a member of the Executive Board or in a senior leadership position.

  • Candidates who are recognised experts in their field, for example in medicine, law, or engineering.

Note: The programme is currently still undergoing the approval process by the HSG Executive Education Committee.

Events

Virtual Info Session St.Gallen Board Programmes // 12 November 2026

via Zoom
Thursday, 12.11.2026
12:30 - 13:30
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Virtual Info Session St.Gallen Board Programmes // 10 December 2026

via Zoom
Thursday, 10.12.2026
12:30 - 13:30
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