University of St.Gallen

From insight to impact

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1. General information / overview

What to Expect?

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What Makes Us Special ?

In a world full of challenges, you want to make a difference. You’re looking for a place where you can develop your ideas—a university that will help you grow personally. Welcome to your studies at a unique institution—the University of St.Gallen!

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is one of Europe’s leading business schools and holds top rankings at world level.

At HSG, you will be called upon to tackle practical professional issues with full dedication at the highest academic level in the fields of economics, law, social sciences, international relations, and computer science. Are you ready to take on responsibility? Are you open-minded and value the power of diversity? Are you curious and ready for new perspectives on the problems of our time?

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is a vibrant place to study. Alongside German and, of course, Swiss German, you will hear a lot of English spoken on campus. Highly dedicated students from all over the world come together here. The HSG campus has a truly distinctive atmosphere and is located in a city that offers great quality of life – perfect for settling in quickly and embarking on stress-free study.

Four out of five Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates have at least one offer of employment by the time they graduate. A University of St.Gallen (HSG) qualification is recognised internationally as an indicator of high quality and, as a result, you are likely to receive multiple offers as you look to start your career. Alternatively, you may prefer to set up your own company – HSG graduates create a higher than average number of start-ups, most of them with international impact.

Rankings are an instant indicator of high quality and serve as an important guide – both for you and for us. We are delighted to have regularly topped the leading national and international business school rankings for so many years. Accreditations also attest to our consistently high quality, as evidenced by external audits, and add to the excellent reputation of the University of St.Gallen (HSG).

What to Expect on Campus

The University of St. Gallen (HSG) offers a unique campus experience that combines academic excellence with an inspiring atmosphere. Located on a hill above the city, the campus provides stunning views of St. Gallen and the surrounding mountains.

Students can expect modern lecture halls, a state-of-the-art library, and various study spaces that encourage both focused work and collaboration. The campus architecture, featuring works of renowned artists, creates a distinctive and cultural environment.

Beyond academics, HSG has a vibrant student life. More than 140 student associations and clubs provide opportunities to connect, pursue interests, and build lasting friendships. The sports facilities, cafeteria, and nearby nature make the campus a place where both mind and body are nurtured.

In short: the HSG campus is international, inspiring, and personal – a place where you not only study, but also grow as an individual and as part of a community.

Living in the City

St.Gallen offers its approximately 80,000 inhabitants a historically valuable old town. The narrow streets with many shops, cosy restaurants and bars at every corner create an atmosphere you can’t help falling in love with. The Abbey District, with the baroque cathedral and Abbey Library, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and thus of international significance. Further cultural highlights include performances at the City Theatre, the Concert Hall, the St.Gallen Festivals, as well as exhibitions in numerous museums. Particularly popular with students is the St.Gallen Open Air, a three-day music festival with bands and artists from around the world.

Also check out the Instragram account of thisismysaintgallen.

Living Expenses

Although Switzerland is not famous for its affordability, St.Gallen is one of the less expensive cities in Switzerland. You can expect monthly expenditures of about the following:  

  • Accommodation (rent plus utilities) CHF 700 to CHF 1050
  • Food CHF 600
  • Communication (telephone, internet, TV) CHF 70
  • Transport (public and private) CHF 180
  • Insurances (liability, health) CHF 100 to CHF 280
  • Leisure activities CHF 150
  • Other CHF 100 to CHF 150

CEMS Club St. Gallen

The CEMS Club St Gallen (CCSG) is the local CEMS student association that enhances student life and fosters relationships between corporate partners, CEMS Alumni and CEMS students. By complementing the academic program with various social and professional events, the CCSG forms an integral part of the University of St.Gallen's vibrant CEMS life.  

Read more about CEMS Student Life.

Contact

CEMS Programme manager
Jacqueline Meier
Location
Tellstrass 2 Office 58-316, St.Gallen, Switzerland
CEMS Club Social Media
2. CEMS MIM programme at this school

Why Choose Us for Your CEMS MIM Programme?

CEMS MIM is a programme at the University of St.Gallen that must be completed in parallel to one of the regular HSG Master’s programmes. It can be combined with most of the HSG Master's programmes offered. This way, you can combine International Management expertise with International Affairs, International Law, Banking and Finance, Marketing, and many more specialisations.

1.5 to 2 years

Beg. September

German, English

DEGREE CONNECTED TO THE CEMS MIM

  • Master of Arts in Marketing Management
  • Master of Arts in Strategy and International Management
  • Master of Arts in International Affairs and Governance
  • Master of Arts in Business Innovation
  • Master of Arts in Accounting and Finance
  • Master of Arts in Banking and Finance
  • Master of Arts in Economics
  • Master of Arts in Quantitative Economics and Finance
  • Master of Arts in Law and Economics
  • Master of Arts in General Management
  • Master of Arts in Management, Organization Studies and Cultural Theory
  • Master of Arts in Law
  • Master of Arts in International Law
  • Master of Science in Computer Science

Why Choose Us for Your CEMS MIM Term Abroad?

As an exchange student at HSG, you'll immerse yourself in a vibrant academic and social environment. Beyond the collaborative learning atmosphere, St.Gallen offers a charming historical city with a rich cultural scene, from the UNESCO World Heritage Abbey District to the lively St.Gallen Open Air festival. You'll have access to excellent campus facilities, including extensive study spaces, diverse dining options, and a wide range of sports activities through Unisport. While Switzerland can be perceived as expensive, St.Gallen is one of the more affordable cities. Get ready for an enriching experience both on and off campus!

Still have questions?

CEMS Programme manager
Jacqueline Meier
Dates
Term 1 : From 14 September to 19 December 2026
Term 2 : From 22 February to 29 May 2027
Term 1 : 30 August 2026
Term 2 : 18 February 2027
Term 1 : 19 December 2026
Term 2 : 29 May 2027
3. CEMS MIM Curriculum at this school

Curriculum Overview

Please see the CEMS MIM Curriculum overview to understand how the offerings on this page fit into the CEMS MIM programme.

For more information, including:

  • Course Selection Process
  • Academic Expectations
  • Grading

...please see this school's fact sheet.

Academic year

  • Course code Title Type of course Teaching mode Start date End date View
    7,922,1.00 Changes in Global Business: Impact of the BRIC Countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Exclusive In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-02 View
    7,911,1.00 Designing Digital Business and Transformation Exclusive In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-19 View
    Information on Electives Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-20 View
    7,155,1.00 Financial Institutions Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-10 View
    9,150,1.00 Europe Compact - Systemic Risk Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-20 View
    7,229,1.00 Applied Valuation Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    9,114,1.00 Finanzielle Führung von Startups: Ein praxisorientiertes Seminar zur Finanzierung von Wachstum und zum Umgang mit Risikokapitalgebern Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-10-29 View
    7,871,1.00 AI in Finance Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    9,272,1.00 Big Data Analytics Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    7,168,1.00 Climate Finance Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    7,246,1.00 Nachhaltige Start-Ups Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    7,320,1.00 Quantitative Risk Management Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    9,268,1.00 Political Economics Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    7,033,1.00 Integrated Business Planning with Certificate Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-20 View
    7,367,1.00 From Moral to Leading Power: Contemporary India in World Politics Elective In person 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    7,914,1.00 Managing Organizational Behavior in a Complex and Volatile World Exclusive In person 2025-09-16 2025-12-09 View
    7,926,1.00 Introduction to Machine Learning in R Hard Skills / Elective Hybrid 2025-09-16 2025-12-09 View
    9,008,1.00 IC: Lean Product and Outsourcing Management Elective In person 2025-09-16 2025-12-16 View
    9,451,1.00 Workshop and Lecture Series on the Law and Economics of Innovation Elective In person 2025-09-16 2025-12-10 View
    7,906,1.00 Value Creation & Sales Strategies: Driving Growth and Impact in the AI Era Exclusive In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-08 View
    9,165,1.00 Financial Technology Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    7,117,1.00 Marktrisikomanagement Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    7,007,1.00 RPV: Low Code Development Platforms Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-03 View
    7,118,1.00 Excel-Based Financial Modelling for Financial Statement Analysis and Corporate Valuation Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-10 View
    7,123,1.00 Fundamental Corporate Valuation for Active Investors Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-11-26 View
    7,072,1.00 Advanced Econometric Methods Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    9,001,1.00 Forschungsmethoden für Geschäftsinnovation Elective Hybrid 2025-09-17 2025-12-03 View
    7,034,1.00 Supply Chain and Operations Management Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    7,053,1.00 Consumer Behaviour and Methods Elective To be confirmed 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    7,322,1.00 Quantitative Asset Management Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-10-22 View
    7,064,1.00 Climate Change Communication: Unraveling Communication and Acceptance Challenges Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    7,044,1.00 Turning Geographic Information into Business Insights Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-10 View
    7,115,1.00 Business Performance Management Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-03 View
    7,033,1.00 Theory of Risk and Insurance Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    7,244,1.00 What's My Why? Management Und Purpose Elective In person 2025-09-17 2025-12-17 View
    7,720,1.00 Predicting Complex Systems - from Climate Science to Economics Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,148,1.00 Valuation for Accounting Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,601,1.00 Die Geschichte des Experten in Politik, Recht und Wirtschaft Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,748,1.00 Energy Transition and Material Flows in a Net Zero Society Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-11 View
    7,628,1.00 Markets - Context, Making and Impact Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,757,1.00 Rethinking Economies in a Carbon-Constrained World Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,862,1.00 Software Assessment: from Planning to Experimentation Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,024,1.00 Operative Excellence (OPEX) Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,084,1.00 Advanced Brand Management Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,043,1.00 Mobile Sensing and Behavioral Metrics Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,604,1.00 Ursprünge Des Koordinierten Kapitalismus Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,753,1.00 Planetary Health-Focus on Business and Society Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,014,1.00 Produktionsmanagement Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-18 View
    7,797,1.00 Handhabung von Wicked Problems - System Dynamics im Gesundheitswesen Elective In person 2025-09-18 2025-12-11 View
    7,910,1.00 International Corporate Governance Exclusive In person 2025-09-19 2025-11-28 View
    9,117,1.00 International Financial Statement Analysis Elective In person 2025-09-19 2025-12-17 View
    7,463,1.00 Tax Law and Sustainable Development Elective In person 2025-09-19 2025-12-19 View
    9,005,1.00 Aviation and Space Industry Elective In person 2025-09-19 2025-12-12 View
    7,010,1.00 Strategic Management of New Technologies in Companies Elective In person 2025-09-19 2025-12-05 View
    7,082,1.00 Behavioral Science & Technology Elective In person 2025-09-19 2025-12-17 View
    7,146,1.00 Life Insurance Elective In person 2025-09-19 2025-12-17 View
    9,004,1.00 Design Thinking Mit KI Elective In person 2025-09-19 2025-12-10 View
    9,210,1.00 Mergers & Acquisitions Elective In person 2025-09-22 2025-11-19 View
    7,072,1.00 The Future of Brand Management: from Strategy to Digital Customer Experience Elective In person 2025-09-22 2025-11-06 View
    9,009,1.00 Circular Economy - Optimierung im Supply Chain Management Elective In person 2025-09-22 2025-12-08 View
    7,356,1.00 Political Communication Elective In person 2025-09-22 2025-12-15 View
    7,121,1.00 Bankenrechnungslegung Elective In person 2025-09-22 2025-12-15 View
    7,227,1.00 Strategy Execution Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-22 2025-11-18 View
    7,920,1.00 Global Strategy Strategy In person 2025-09-23 2025-12-09 View
    7,923,1.00 Business and Climate Change in Asia Pacific: Greentech Superpower and Implications for Europe Elective In person 2025-09-24 2025-12-03 View
    7,037,1:00 Effective Data Communication - How to Talk About Data Elective In person 2025-09-24 2025-12-10 View
    7,249,1.00 Asia Compact: Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Singapore and South-East Asia Elective In person 2025-09-24 2025-10-31 View
    7,642,1.00 Design Your Life Elective In person 2025-09-25 2025-11-27 View
    7,722,1.00 The Economic and Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence Elective Hybrid 2025-09-25 2025-10-29 View
    7,722,1.00 The Economic and Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence Elective In person 2025-09-25 2025-10-29 View
    9,012,1.00 Community Management Elective In person 2025-09-26 2025-12-12 View
    7,614,1.00 How Buy or Not to Buy? Consumer Boycotts in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Elective In person 2025-09-27 2025-10-29 View
    7,924,1.00 Social Responsibility: Humanitarian Principles in the Corporate Context Exclusive In person 2025-09-30 2025-11-21 View
    7,752,1.00 Energy Sector in Transition - Legal and Economic Issues Elective In person 2025-09-30 2025-11-21 View
    7,744,1.00 Governing Finance for Tackling Climate Change Elective In person 2025-10-02 2025-10-29 View
    7,747,1.00 Corporations, Finance and the World Elective In person 2025-10-02 2025-11-15 View
    7,510,1.00 Critical Perspectives on AI and Management Elective In person 2025-10-02 2025-10-28 View
    7,745,1.00 Amazonia Nexbio- Entrepreneurship and Socio-Bio-Economy in the Amazon Elective In person 2025-10-02 2025-12-04 View
    7,611,1.00 Free Market - the History of an Idea Elective In person 2025-10-03 2025-10-09 View
    7,746,1.00 Local Innovations and Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainability in Eastern Africa - an Immersive Learning Experience Elective In person 2025-10-03 2025-11-21 View
    7,916,1.00 Elites and Sustainable Value Creation: China, the US and the Global Political Economy Elective In person 2025-10-09 2025-11-11 View
    7,605,1.00 Vom Goldstandard zur Euro-Krise - die Entwicklung des internationalen Währungssystems Elective In person 2025-10-09 2025-11-22 View
    7,620,1.00 Organizing Power Elective In person 2025-10-16 2025-11-22 View
    7,461,1.00 Governing Digital Platforms Elective In person 2025-10-27 2025-10-29 View
    7,247,1.00 Future of Mobility Elective In person 2025-10-27 2025-10-31 View
    7,751,1.00 Finding Leadership Elective In person 2025-10-28 2025-11-21 View
    9,120,1.00 Board Governance Elective Hybrid 2025-10-29 2025-10-31 View
    7,264,1.00 Database Systems for Business Analytics Elective In person 2025-10-31 2025-11-08 View
    7,023,1.00 Tech Investing Elective To be confirmed 2025-11-03 2025-11-28 View
    7,231,1.00 Leading Corporate Development and Innovation Elective In person 2025-11-03 2025-12-06 View
    9,452,1.00 International Tax Law Elective In person 2025-11-03 2025-11-07 View
    7,789,1.00 Programming with Advanced Computer Languages Elective Online 2025-11-03 2025-11-06 View
    7,035,1.00 Lean Venturing Elective In person 2025-11-03 2025-11-05 View
    9,152,1.00 Financial Crime Elective In person 2025-11-03 2025-11-04 View
    7,025,1.00 Scalable Tech Stacks for Business Ideas Elective In person 2025-11-06 2025-11-08 View
    9,162,1.00 Corporate Finance Elective In person 2025-11-11 2025-12-18 View
    7,912,1.00 Entrepreneurial Finance Exclusive In person 2025-11-12 2025-11-14 View
    7,489,1.00 Corporate Sustainability - Between Law & Practice Elective In person 2025-11-14 2025-12-20 View
  • Title Start date End date View
    Leading the Way: Corporate Sustainability Simulation & Strategies 2025-08-31 2025-09-05 View
  • Title Start date End date Company ECTS Number of days View
    Resilience & Self-Leadership: Coping with Academic Anxiety and Career Uncertainty 2025-09-18 08:15 2025-09-24 10:00 CEMS Alumni 0.25 0.5 View
    Negotiation and Communication Skills 2025-09-25 07:00 2025-09-26 18:00 Swiss International Airlines 1 2 View
    Climate Fresk, Climate & Energy Transition 2025-10-02 09:15 2025-10-02 13:00 ABB / ABB 0.25 0.5 View
    Introduction to AI 2025-10-02 14:15 2025-10-02 18:00 CEMS Alumni 0.25 0.5 View
    Unlocking the Operating Model: the Art of Doing Effective Organizational Redesign 2025-10-03 09:15 2025-10-03 18:00 Accenture / Accenture / Accenture 0.5 1 View
    Personal Development – Build Your Next Career Steps with the LEGO® Serious Play® Methodology 2025-10-09 14:15 2025-10-09 18:00 BNP Paribas / BNP Paribas 0.25 0.5 View
    How to Write a Thesis That Matters 2025-10-10 09:15 2025-10-10 18:00 CEMS Alumni / CEMS Alumni 0.5 1 View
    Python for Advanced Analytics 2025-10-16 09:15 2025-10-16 18:00 Coca-Cola HBC / Coca-Cola HBC 0.5 1 View
    Experience a General Inspection Case Study 2025-10-17 09:15 2025-10-17 13:00 Societe Generale, Zurich 0.25 0.5 View
  • Language Type Title Start date End date View
    Chinese (Mandarin) Third language elementary course Chinese Level A1 2025-09-15 2025-12-15 View
    French In-house test HSG French B2 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    French In-house test HSG French C1 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    German In-house test HSG German B1 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    German In-house test HSG German B2 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    German In-house test HSG German C1 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    German In-house test HSG German C2 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    Italian In-house test HSG Italian B2 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    Portuguese In-house test HSG Portuguese B2 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    Spanish In-house test HSG Spanish B2 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
    Spanish In-house test HSG Spanish C1 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 View
  • Title Start date End date Company ECTS Number of days View
    Corporate Crisis Management 2026-03-05 09:15 2026-03-05 13:00 ABB 0.25 0.5 View
    Negotiation Skill Seminar 2026-03-05 14:15 2026-03-05 18:00 Henkel 0.25 0.5 View