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University of St. Gallen(HSG) Executive School

Executive MBA HSG

Degree awarded by University of St. Gallen

Executive MBAPart-timeOn-campusModular blocks
Campuses
St. Gallen, Switzerland · Zurich, Switzerland
Duration
18 months (up to max. 48 months)
Teaching language
German
Next verified deadline
November 23, 2026 (First application deadline)
Official program page Application page

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

An 18-month Executive MBA taught in German, with nine core courses and five electives, held mainly in St. Gallen and Zurich with an optional elective in Belgium.

Intakes
March 2027 Source: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
18 months (up to max. 48 months) Source: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Campuses
  • St. Gallen — St. Gallen, Switzerland
  • Zurich — Zurich, Switzerland

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicants — Second application deadline (1 February 2027)CHF 77,500
Source: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)EMBA 72
All applicants — First application deadline (23 November 2026)CHF 72,500
Source: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)EMBA 72

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
Minimum 5 years (published requirement)Minimum 5 years of working experience and 3 years of managerial or leadership experienceSource: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
RequiredOnline interviewSource: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
No application feeSource: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT / GRE / EA
Not verified — missing information does not mean the test is not required.

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
March 2027First application deadlineNovember 23, 2026Source: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
March 2027Second application deadlineFebruary 1, 2027Source: emba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
  • EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026
  • AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: mba.unisg.ch · verified October 5, 2026

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