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Global in scope, regional in focus The USI Emba
WHAT IS AN EMBA PROGRAM? Attending Executive MBA programs, students learn about the integration of different business areas and learn more about leadership. Executive MBA programs emphasize leadership and management of a company at the executive level.
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VALUE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PATH
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VALUE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PATH - An EMBA degree is one of the most solid investments a person can make in him/herself. Accelerated intellectual development, greater strategic vision and immediately applicable knowledge are some of the benefits a person can expect from joining the USI EMBA program. Attendants will return from each module to their organization with new skills to better identify, frame, and solve complex business problems; the confidence to make important business decisions in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment; and the leadership skills to drive fundamental change in an organization and industry. The EMBA also allows students to test their new skills under the expert guidance of USI’s top faculty during the keystone project at the end of the program.
ERIK LARSEN & GIANLUCA COLOMBO
FROM THE DIRECTORS
“The rapid growth of faculty and students at USI, Università della Svizzera Italiana, has created an exciting new opportunity to launch a customized EMBA program with international reach. Offering an advanced management degree yet still providing a truly personalized touch is seldom possible, yet we have all the resources to offer this high-quality and still accessible program.
At USI, we now have the right core faculty from a range of countries, with the right experience both academically and practically, as well as the right background from internationally recognized business schools. Moreover, our professors are enthusiastic to share their global management knowledge and insight with the EMBA participants, to exchange experiences with them and to help them build on their current skills and explore new possibilities.
While our USI EMBA is in English and offers an international outlook, something all organizations need today, it is anchored in the everyday experience of doing business specifically in Ticino, and more generally in Italy, Switzerland and the rest of Europe. Indeed, we are privileged to have a mix of national and international organizations in most areas of the economy, and - thanks to our prime geographical location - to form one of the main links between North and South Europe. Come join us in Lugano for this exceptional opportunity for professional development.”
USI EXECUTIVE MBA - The USI EMBA is a modular, advanced master in management degree, taught in English, by exceptional international faculty at the Università della Svizzera italiana. Participants meet once a month in Lugano for four days, from Thursday to Sunday, over a period of fifteen months. The program’s flexible format allows managers and executives to complete all the courses while working full time. The degree ends with the opportunity for participants to apply their new knowledge and skills: under the guidance of a professor, they carry out a three-month-long keystone consulting project.
RELEVANT TO CAREERS - Today, all organizations face global challenges and competition, independently of their size. Local enterprises and multinational corporations both require leaders who are at ease doing business not only in their own country, but also outside of its borders. It is essential that company executives, have a deep understanding of the fast- changing global environment, how this affects local industry, and how organizations can best leverage its resources to excel in the face of this challenge. Drawing on real examples from regional, European and international businesses, the USI Executive MBA faculty helps prepare executives for this role.
VALUE FOR ORGANIZATIONS - The USI Executive MBA is focused on creating a win-win for both participants and their organizations. By investing in a high-potential employee and sending him/ her to do the USI EMBA, an organization benefits in the short-term from the up- to-date management knowledge and ready-to-apply skills that the participant brings home after each module. In the medium-term, the company project offers the possibility of a fresh look at current projects or future plans under the supervision of a faculty expert.
For example, a recent student research paper showed how an international organization can save 12-14% on their distribution costs; the research results are currently being implemented by the organization in question. In addition, in the long-term, the organization benefits from the graduatÈs energy and drive to secure a solid basis for growth and expansion, his/her enhanced leadership skills, as well as a new network of multi-industry contacts.
“Participants gained in all areas of professional development, with the largest improvements in business discipline integration, critical thinking, decision making, global sensitivity, leadership, and teambuilding”. Company support for the candidatÈs participation in the program is an element in the final admission decision.
WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM? - USI EMBA participants are managers and business leaders with significant professional experience, gained either locally or internationally, from all types of organizations, companies and institutions.
They must hold a bachelor degree (in any one of a range of disciplines), be inspired by acquiring knowledge, insight and understanding relevant to current and future positions and be motivated by the passion to succeed and the desire to further competences, skills, and careers.
WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM? - Since the managers and executives in the program continue to work, it is important to balance both work and study commitments. The USI EMBA stimulates participants to become more effective in the office and to face new business challenges with fresh perspectives and energy.
In parallel, the requirement for on-site presence is limited to 28 working days and 15 weekends over 18 months. An easy-to-use e-learning platform enables students to continue exchanging with faculty and their peers and to complete group work and other assignments between modules.
In addition, USI EMBA participants, as future USI alumni, have access to an exclusive and extensive international network. For further information about the Alumni Service check our website at www.alumni.usi.ch
OUR CONTACTS
USI EMBA
Via G. Buffi, 13 - 6904 Lugano (CH)
Cristina Saporiti
Program Manager Executive MBA
Tel. +41 (0) 58 666 44 78
Fax +41 (0) 58 666 46 47
emba@usi.ch
S2B MAGAZINE | 03 | 2012 | 25
VALUE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PATH - An EMBA degree is one of the most solid investments a person can make in him/herself. Accelerated intellectual development, greater strategic vision and immediately applicable knowledge are some of the benefits a person can expect from joining the USI EMBA program. Attendants will return from each module to their organization with new skills to better identify, frame, and solve complex business problems; the confidence to make important business decisions in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment; and the leadership skills to drive fundamental change in an organization and industry. The EMBA also allows students to test their new skills under the expert guidance of USI’s top faculty during the keystone project at the end of the program.
ERIK LARSEN & GIANLUCA COLOMBO
FROM THE DIRECTORS
“The rapid growth of faculty and students at USI, Università della Svizzera Italiana, has created an exciting new opportunity to launch a customized EMBA program with international reach. Offering an advanced management degree yet still providing a truly personalized touch is seldom possible, yet we have all the resources to offer this high-quality and still accessible program.
At USI, we now have the right core faculty from a range of countries, with the right experience both academically and practically, as well as the right background from internationally recognized business schools. Moreover, our professors are enthusiastic to share their global management knowledge and insight with the EMBA participants, to exchange experiences with them and to help them build on their current skills and explore new possibilities.
While our USI EMBA is in English and offers an international outlook, something all organizations need today, it is anchored in the everyday experience of doing business specifically in Ticino, and more generally in Italy, Switzerland and the rest of Europe. Indeed, we are privileged to have a mix of national and international organizations in most areas of the economy, and - thanks to our prime geographical location - to form one of the main links between North and South Europe. Come join us in Lugano for this exceptional opportunity for professional development.”
USI EXECUTIVE MBA - The USI EMBA is a modular, advanced master in management degree, taught in English, by exceptional international faculty at the Università della Svizzera italiana. Participants meet once a month in Lugano for four days, from Thursday to Sunday, over a period of fifteen months. The program’s flexible format allows managers and executives to complete all the courses while working full time. The degree ends with the opportunity for participants to apply their new knowledge and skills: under the guidance of a professor, they carry out a three-month-long keystone consulting project.
RELEVANT TO CAREERS - Today, all organizations face global challenges and competition, independently of their size. Local enterprises and multinational corporations both require leaders who are at ease doing business not only in their own country, but also outside of its borders. It is essential that company executives, have a deep understanding of the fast- changing global environment, how this affects local industry, and how organizations can best leverage its resources to excel in the face of this challenge. Drawing on real examples from regional, European and international businesses, the USI Executive MBA faculty helps prepare executives for this role.
VALUE FOR ORGANIZATIONS - The USI Executive MBA is focused on creating a win-win for both participants and their organizations. By investing in a high-potential employee and sending him/ her to do the USI EMBA, an organization benefits in the short-term from the up- to-date management knowledge and ready-to-apply skills that the participant brings home after each module. In the medium-term, the company project offers the possibility of a fresh look at current projects or future plans under the supervision of a faculty expert.
For example, a recent student research paper showed how an international organization can save 12-14% on their distribution costs; the research results are currently being implemented by the organization in question. In addition, in the long-term, the organization benefits from the graduatÈs energy and drive to secure a solid basis for growth and expansion, his/her enhanced leadership skills, as well as a new network of multi-industry contacts.
“Participants gained in all areas of professional development, with the largest improvements in business discipline integration, critical thinking, decision making, global sensitivity, leadership, and teambuilding”. Company support for the candidatÈs participation in the program is an element in the final admission decision.
WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM? - USI EMBA participants are managers and business leaders with significant professional experience, gained either locally or internationally, from all types of organizations, companies and institutions.
They must hold a bachelor degree (in any one of a range of disciplines), be inspired by acquiring knowledge, insight and understanding relevant to current and future positions and be motivated by the passion to succeed and the desire to further competences, skills, and careers.
WHO IS RIGHT FOR THE PROGRAM? - Since the managers and executives in the program continue to work, it is important to balance both work and study commitments. The USI EMBA stimulates participants to become more effective in the office and to face new business challenges with fresh perspectives and energy.
In parallel, the requirement for on-site presence is limited to 28 working days and 15 weekends over 18 months. An easy-to-use e-learning platform enables students to continue exchanging with faculty and their peers and to complete group work and other assignments between modules.
In addition, USI EMBA participants, as future USI alumni, have access to an exclusive and extensive international network. For further information about the Alumni Service check our website at www.alumni.usi.ch
OUR CONTACTS
USI EMBA
Via G. Buffi, 13 - 6904 Lugano (CH)
Cristina Saporiti
Program Manager Executive MBA
Tel. +41 (0) 58 666 44 78
Fax +41 (0) 58 666 46 47
emba@usi.ch
S2B MAGAZINE | 03 | 2012 | 25
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