CAS Business Transformation
Whether you work in a start-up environment or for a multinational conglomerate, taking a “deep dive” into strategic management topics will provide you with additional tools to become a more impactful leader. Join our international Executive MBA class for selected courses and learn to develop a more agile, influential leadership style to guide your organization through transformational processes.
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Goals & Benefits
Harness innovative ideas to define your company’s competitive advantage and incorporate new technologies to bring your corporate strategy to the next level. Learn how to develop a more agile, influential leadership style to guide your organization through transformational processes.
You will benefit from renowned academics from different business schools, as well as exchanges with established business leaders. The CAS Business Transformation can be upgraded to a Rochester-Bern Executive MBA.
Modules, Dates & Professors
Please note that courses and dates can be subjects to change.
Applied Assignments
You will receive a grade for each of the three courses in the certificate program. The professor will measure your performance through individual online exams, group homework and case studies, individual written assignments, and class participation.
Target Audience/Requirements
We embrace diversity in both functions and industries, welcoming managers from finance, manufacturing, IT, engineering, law, medicine, and many other backgrounds. This variety enriches our classes, fostering a 360º managerial overview of all business units.
To qualify for the program, we require:
- Over 5 years of line/project management experience plus a university degree (or equivalent)
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Over 10 years of management experience in lieu of academic qualifications (sur-dossier) - Middle or senior level management experience with growth potential
- A convincing character, along with teamwork and time management skills
- Fluency in English
Program Fees
Program fees amount to CHF 12,400 (in one installment). The price includes tuition, materials, lunches and refreshments on regular class days, university registration, and exam fees.
Application
Online Application
Please complete the online application form (download below) for your respective program choice and send it to us via email (emba@rochester-bern.ch). We require you to submit the following documents:
- Two recommendation forms
- Statement of company approval
- CV/resume
- Official diploma and transcripts
- Letter of motivation
- Portrait photo
- Copy of passport or ID card
Admissions Interview
Applicants who meet the admissions criteria are generally invited to a personal interview. In cases where the candidate is already well known to the admissions team, the interview may be waived. Decisions are communicated within one week of the interview or completion of the admissions review.
Payment & Preparation for the Program
Upon acceptance to the program, we will send you a letter of acceptance and ask you to pay the program fee of CHF 12,400 to complete the process. Once we receive your payment, we will send you further information to help you prepare for the program start.
Study Modules
Module 1
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TIDE (Technology, Innovation, Disruption & Entrepreneurship)
More than ever before, technological innovation and disruption affect the way business is conducted and new wealth is created. How to master technological change and profit from innovation are therefore key questions for business leaders. They are essential for developing a competitive advantage and boosting performance in all company types – new and old, large and small – across all industries. In this course, you will not only be exposed to the latest thinking about entrepreneurship, technological change and innovation but also apply new business tools that allow you to master technological disruption. Furthermore, you will develop an individual strategic innovation project for your company.
Module 2
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Leadership & Organization
The Leadership & Organization course takes you on a transformative journey from Leading Self to Leading Teams and Leading Organizations, combining lectures, case studies, group work, and simulations to cater to diverse learning styles. Starting with self-discovery, you’ll use a personality assessment to enhance self-awareness and understand your strengths, gaps, and motivational drivers, setting the stage for more authentic leadership. Experiential learning will deepen your understanding of team dynamics and organizational culture, while the course concludes with Ambidextrous Leadership, a proven strategy for leading dual transformations and driving enterprise-level success. This program equips you to lead with greater impact, authenticity, and effectiveness.
Module 3
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Corporate Strategy
Strategic management takes the perspective of the general manager involved with managing a business unit in its totality. The course focuses on the underlying conditions that permit a firm to develop, sustain, and capture the value of a superior strategic position. At the end of the course, you will have gained an actionable understanding of the strategy concept, enabling you to participate confidently in the strategic dialogue within your organization.
Class Statistics
In our classes, we seek to combine a diversity of profiles to provide you with the most beneficial classroom experience and professional network possible. Here you can find the statistics of a typical class.
Origin
Functional Background
Industry Background
| Gender (female students) |
Average Age |
Average Work Experience |
Average Management Experience |
| 22% | 39 | 16 | 9 |
Modular EMBA
You always remain flexible on your educational path. You can complete a Certificate or Diploma of Advanced Studies (CAS or DAS) and extend this to an EMBA within five years if you wish.
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Strengthen your management toolkit with courses in Corporate Strategy, TIDE (Technology, Innovation, Disruption and Entrepreneurship), Leadership and Organization, and bring increased value to your organization.
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