Programme overview
Learn more about our Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Management programme for women looking to restart or advance their career.
The Women Back to Business programme is designed for women with a university degree or advanced technical college degree who would like to return to the workforce, reposition themselves professionally or take on more responsibility. You will receive updates on the latest concepts and insights on the most relevant management topics. The programme also includes core & elective modules, skills workshops and individual career consulting sessions.
Contact person
Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.
Kristin Fuchs Head Business Development Open Programmes and Head Career Transition Programmes
Programme details
Programme type
Format
Language
Number of ECTS credits
Duration
Flexible entry
Modules
Location
Price
Target group
Next date
Start date: | 15.11.2023 | |
places available |
Target Audience
Women who
- are motivated to start something new
- have a university degree
- took a career hiatus due to family duties OR
- want to reposition themselves and take on more sophisticated tasks and additional responsibility
- would like to return to the workforce in an international environment
- would like to use their time in Switzerland to obtain a certificate in management from a leading university.
Application Criteria
Your Benefit
Our aim is to help women succeed professionally, in particular women who desire to return to the workforce, reposition themselves in the job market, or take on more sophisticated tasks and more responsibility.
Your benefits are the following:
Structure & Modules
The programme is structured in modules that total 27 class days over 12 months. Course preparation and transfer session tasks require an approximately equal amount of time. Participants will earn a total of 12 ECTS points. One ECTS point is equivalent to 30 hours of course work.
Partner Companies
Partner companies have exclusive access to a new talent pool of highly skilled, qualified female leaders.
Key benefits for WBB Partner Companies include:
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Women Back to Business (ES-WBB) alumna honored with award
We are very pleased to announce that our former participant Oxana Ochsner is one of the recipients of the Women’s Business Award. Ten women were honored on the occasion of the annual Women’s Business Conference organized by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in November 2015. Oxana received an award for her successful career comeback and has been working for Raiffeisen Schweiz since her return to the workforce.
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I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Kristin Fuchs Head Business Development Open Programmes and Head Career Transition Programmes
Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!