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Master in
General Management
(MGM)

Implementation in German and English

Why is strategy, rather than products, the key determinant of a company's market position? How can analytics be used effectively, or is artificial intelligence better suited for the task? And what does it take to launch a start-up and propel it to unicorn status? The MGM is one of the most prestigious management master’s programmes worldwide, offering insights into these critical questions and more.

Programme Summary

Programme Summary

You will acquire essential management skills and develop your personal impact to address the economic and societal challenges of our time:

  • Entrepreneurship: Founding and building companies
  • Strategy: Leading and developing companies strategically
  • Financial Management: Analysing and managing companies through data-driven decision-making

We place great emphasis on your personal development and strengthen your leadership qualities in sustainable corporate management. With the support of the globally connected HSG community, you will unlock your full potential through Managerial Impact Projects and by tackling the Grand Challenges of Business & Society.

5 Reasons for MGM

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Die 5 wichtigsten Gründe für den Master in General Management an der HSG

Curriculum

Our Master’s programme focuses on addressing current and future challenges in sustainable corporate management. The conceptual approach is built on three interconnected levels:

Level 1: Building the Foundation
To establish a unified understanding of core disciplines in corporate management, students complete nine courses covering topics such as entrepreneurship, strategy, finance and management accounting, leadership, business and data analytics, and personal development.

Level 2: Broadening Perspectives
Building on this solid foundation, students can apply and deepen their skills by taking Advanced General Management Courses, electives from the programme itself or other Master’s programmes at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), and contextual studies courses that explore subjects outside of the economic sciences.

Level 3: Delivering Results
The final level focuses on the practical application of acquired knowledge. Students tackle a real-world business challenge through a Managerial Impact Project, address at least one Grand Challenge of Business & Society, and complete a Master’s thesis.

The programme has a standard duration of three semesters and requires the completion of 90 credits.

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Your Profile

Are you a dedicated individual who approaches complex challenges in an interdisciplinary, creative, and holistic manner, aiming to develop sustainable solutions? Are you aspiring to take on a responsible leadership position in the German-speaking world with an international focus after your studies? If so, you are an excellent fit for our target group.

Our students are highly self-motivated to drive sustainable business development and address the major challenges of our time. They seek not only to acquire the theoretical knowledge needed for this purpose but also to apply it directly to real-world problems while advancing their personal development throughout the programme.

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Career Opportunities

Are you aiming for a responsible role in executive management, advisory positions, private equity, or planning to start your own business after graduation? If so, the Master’s programme in General Management (MGM) is the perfect choice for you.

Our curriculum is grounded in the latest research and management practices, focusing on a triad of key competencies:

a) Founding and building companies (Entrepreneurship)
b) Strategically leading and developing organisations (Strategy)
c) Analysing and addressing challenges using data and finance-driven approaches (Finance & Management Accounting)

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Admission Requirements

  • A degree recognised as equivalent in a field identical or closely related to Business Administration, with at least 180 credits.
  • International students are admitted “sur dossier” (on a case-by-case basis).
  • Admission requirements may include supplementary conditions (e.g., Integration Week or Master’s preparatory courses).

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Facts about the Study Programme

Our Cooperation Partners

The MGM collaborates with small and medium-sized enterprises as well as industry leaders worldwide. Whether through CEO guest lectures in St.Gallen, company visits in Berlin and Singapore, independently managed Managerial Impact Projects addressing real challenges of partner companies, or exclusive recruiting events on campus – the MGM provides its students with an exceptional platform for launching an international top-tier career.

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Persönlicher Austausch

Christoph Lechner

Prof. Dr.

Chair for Strategic Management, Academic Director MGM

IfB-HSG
Büro 4-239
Dufourstrasse 40a
9000 St. Gallen

Dora Maric

Dr. des.

PhD candidate

Institut für Betriebswirtschaft (IFB-HSG)
Dufourstrasse 40a

9000 St. Gallen

Ulf Dreier

Administrative Director MGM-HSG

Universität St. Gallen (HSG)
IfB-HSG Büro 4-205
Dufourstrasse 40a
9000 St. Gallen

Student representative MGM

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