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New Head of Marketing and Sales at Executive Education

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Executive Education at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Zurich is strengthening its leadership team: André Doutreval is taking on the role of Director of Marketing & Sales.

New dates for Leadership & General Management

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Our modules in the area of general management and leadership are in high demand. That is why we are offering leadership, strategic negotiations, conflict management, and change management again in the second quarter of 2026.

Event: Digital Economics

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We invite you to join us on November 12, 2025, for a themed evening on “Digital Economics” with Prof. Dr. Luis Aguiar (University of Zurich), followed by refreshments.

UZH Finance Roundtable 28 November 2025

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Focus: Political Uncertainty and CFO Risk Mitigation

New “CAS Game Changer AI” degree program starting in spring 2026

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Decision-makers need to understand how to leverage the potential of big data analytics, data science, and (generative) artificial intelligence. This program enables executives to develop an AI strategy, improve daily business operations, and develop data-driven innovations to create competitive advantages.

Nobel Prize Winner at the Faculty of Economics at UZH

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Nobel Prize winners Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee will join the University of Zurich in July 2026. With third-party funding from the Lemann Foundation, the couple will establish a center for development economics, education, and policy making. (Text: UZH News, image: Bryce Vickmark)

Event: Close the Gaps!

Wed, 21 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Identifying and closing gaps in your personal finances – the Executive Education Finance Event with ellexx co-founder Nadine Jürgensen

Congratulations to the CAS graduates in General Management and Leadership

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

On 20 May 2025, we celebrated our graduates from the CAS programmes in General Management and Leadership as they received their diplomas. The themed evening on ‘Artificial Intelligence & Leadership’ was rounded off perfectly with an exciting keynote speech by Dr Alessandro Curioni (Director of IBM Research Lab, Zurich).

Conflict Management from Spring 2026 Onwards

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Conflicts are often unpleasant and can cause uncertainty, dissatisfaction and stress. But when handled correctly, they offer a valuable opportunity for personal growth, more effective collaboration and stronger teams. Dealing with disagreements constructively is a key skill – especially for managers.

Event: Leadership in the age of artificial intelligence

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

We invite you to join us on 20 May 2025 for a themed evening on “Artificial Intelligence & Leadership” with Dr Alessandro Curioni (Director of IBM Research Lab, Zurich), followed by drinks and nibbles.

UZH Finance Roundtable 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT

On 6 February 2025, the UZH Department of Finance and Executive Education hosted the first Finance Roundtable at the University of Zurich. At this event, a group of CFOs met to discuss the topic of ‘AI, Big Data and Impact on Investment Management’.

Executive MBA Information Session on 19 March 2025

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Purpose x Passion x Plan = the foundation of leadership. This is the key insight for starting the leadership journey in the Executive MBA programme at the University of Zurich. This combination of purpose, passion and plan distinguishes our participants as proactive leaders who are shaping the future.

Kick-off of blended learning courses in the spring semester of 2025!

Linda Betschart — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Strategic Negotiations from October 2025 Onwards

Linda Betschart — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In a global and complex business world, negotiation skills are essential for managers. Starting in October 2025, this intensive two-day module (2 ECTS) will provide you with an introduction to the theory and practice of negotiation.

Study trip to Shanghai

Linda Betschart — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Murat Saydam, CAS in General Management

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Murat Saydam, 41, lives with his family in Birmensdorf and is completing the new CAS in General Management programme alongside his work.

CAS Leadership from January 2025

Linda Betschart — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The CAS in Leadership is a part-time continuing education programme that provides you with the most important fundamentals of modern leadership. Expand your knowledge and sharpen your personal leadership profile.