University of St. Gallen
The University of St. Gallen (in German: Universität St. Gallen) is a research university based in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
The University is generally known as HSG, which is an acronym derived from its full name Universität St. Gallen – Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften. It is also known in English as the University of St. Gallen for Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Sciences.
Despite being one of the smallest universities in Switzerland, it has the largest business faculty of any Swiss university and is considered to be one of the leading schools for business, economics and public administration in Europe.
The University of St. Gallen is a member of the CEMS and APSIA networks. It is EQUIS and AACSB accredited.
Overview
The University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, was founded as a "Business Academy" in 1898 - in the heyday of the St.Gallen embroidery industry - and offered its first lectures in 1899. It is therefore one of the oldest universities of its kind in the world. The HSG continues to pursue the goal of providing students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law, and social sciences. With success: the University of St.Gallen has constantly been ranked among the top business schools in Europe. Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB International underline its commitment to a holistic curriculum that meets the highest academic standards.
In autumn 2009, there were about 6,500 students, 80 tenured professors, 60 assistant professors and senior lecturers, and over 300 lecturers and 300 assistants. The University is financed by the Canton of St. Gallen and other cantons. The laws of the Canton of St. Gallen give the University far-reaching research autonomy.
Studies
A new structure of Studies became operational as of winter 2001/2002. Degrees are now divided into Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral programs in accordance with the Bologna Reforms.
The Bachelor degree programs begin with an Assessment year for all students. Upon successful completion of this year, students can then choose one of the following majors for their remaining two years of study:
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Law
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs
Bachelor of Arts in Law and Economics
The majority of students are enrolled in Business Administration. Only the University of Geneva and the University of St. Gallen offer an International Affairs program within Switzerland.
The Master's programs cover the same range of studies, but are more specialized. The Masters programs typically run from 1.5 to 2 years. The University offers the following Master's programs (M.A. HSG): Master of Arts in Strategy and International Management (SIM), in English
Master of Arts in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F), in English
Master of Arts in Banking and Finance (MBF), in English
Master of Arts in International Affairs and Governance (MIA), in English or German
Master of Arts in Information, Media and Technology Management (IMT), in German
Master of Arts in Marketing, Services and Communication Management (MSC), in German
Master of Arts in Accounting and Finance (MAccFin), in German
Master of Arts in Economics (MEcon), in German
Master of Arts in Law (MLS), in German
Master of Arts in Law and Economics (MLE), in German
Besides the CEMS Master’s in International Management, further double degrees may be obtained in cooperation with reputed partner universities such as Bocconi- Milan, ESADE- Barcelona, HEC Paris, NTU Singapore, Tufts University- USA, RSM- Rotterdam, or Sciences Po- Paris.
The courses consist of three didactic, subject-related pillars of Contact Studies, Independent Studies and Contextual Studies. Contact Studies consist of lectures and seminars in small groups. Students have to attend program-specific compulsory courses, core electives and independent electives. Independent Studies are multimedia supported and interactive, and they reinforce students' personal responsibility. In terms of subject matter, they complement Contact Studies. Contextual Studies consist of courses in cultural awareness, leadership skills and critical thinking.
MBA-HSG
In 2005 the University of St. Gallen inaugurated its flagship one year full-time MBA program, the MBA-HSG[http://www.mba.unisg.ch/org/mba/web.nsf/wwwPubhomepage/webhomepageeng?opendocument] . The program runs over 12 months from September to August of each year.
The program is subdivided into four teaching terms, which are each divided further into two blocks of studies. The first and the second term are devoted to the teaching of core courses including three courses in finance. The third term comprises electives and an integrative seminar. The final term offers students an MBA project, which is in the form of either an academic research project or a company based internship.
HSG also offers double MBA degree program in conjunction with Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. This 14 month program gives students from around the world the unique opportunity to participate in a truly international double degree MBA program studying on location in Switzerland and Singapore, ranked the 1st and 5th most competitive economies in the World (World Economic Forum, Global Competitiveness Report 2006-2007).
MBL-HSG
Founded in the 1990s, the university started the MBL Program, which offers practicing attorneys and business executives the opportunity to learn about the legal problems that confront companies which operate or intend to operate in international markets. Topics include principles of European economic integration, European competition and antitrust law, the World Trade Organization, and U.S. laws related to international business transactions. In addition, there is solid coverage of the emerging topics in Corporate Governance, Finance, international Taxation and international Mergers & Acquisitions.
Research
The crystallization points of the globally recognized HSG research are the 40 institutes and research centres, which are an integral part of the University. The directors of the institutes double as HSG professors. Bringing theory and practice together, the institutes provide an important input for teaching at the University and play a significant role in furthering the careers of young academics. The 80 tenured professors, 60 assistant professors and senior lecturers, and more than 300 lecturers and 300 assistants, plus distinguished visiting professors cultivate the scientific discourse with the students.
Internationality
The University of St.Gallen is bilingual: German and English
- Bachelor's Level: numerous courses are taught in the English Language
- Master's Level: four programs are taught in English namely The Master's Programs in Banking and Finance, Strategy and International Management, International Affairs and Governance, Quantitative Economics and Finance
- Doctoral Level: most of the ten Ph.D. programs are taught in English
- Executive education: full-time MBA (English), five EMBAs (three in German, two in English; General Management, Global Management, Technology Management, Business Engineering, Financial Services)
The University of St.Gallen (HSG) is committed to promoting international students and faculty, as well as the international orientation of its teaching:
- 34% of students come from 80 different nations
- 48% of faculty come from abroad
- Selected visiting professors from various countries
Networks
The HSG is a member of the following networks:
- Community of European Management Schools and International Companies (CEMS) - Partnership in International Management (PIM) - Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
Partner universities:
- Possibility of exchange semesters at 150 partner universities worldwide - 400 guest students per year
Double-degree programs with reputed partner universities: - Science Po, Paris; Fletcher School, Tufts University, Boston; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Bocconi, Milan; ESADE, Barcelona; HEC, Paris; RSM Erasmus, Rotterdam; FGV, Sao Paulo; CEMS network
The HSG supports international networking, for instance with: - Hub in Singapore - Asia Research Centre - Center for Sino-Swiss Competence - Centro Latinoamericano-Suizo de la Universidad de San Gallen
Appreciation of HSG degrees on the labour market
- HSG degrees are at a premium on the labour market. On average, graduates are able to choose from among 2.4 jobs. - Search for employment: More than 80% of graduates already have a job at the time of graduation. - The average salary of the first fixed job is CHF 81,500 for holders of a Bachelor's degree and CHF 96,000 for holders of a Master's degree. - The quota of HSG alumni in Swiss top management is outstanding. The HSG has the greatest placing power in Switzerland in Business Administration and is the runner-up with regard to Law.
Campus
The HSG is located on top of Rosenberg hill, overlooking the old town of St. Gallen and the Alps. A remarkable feature is the integration of art and architecture throughout the campus.
In the Main Building, designed by Walter Foerderer and regarded as a significant examplar of 1960s architecture far beyond Switzerland's borders, art tends to play the role of a counterpart to the architecture, whereas in the Library Building of 1989, the works of art complement the diversity of architectural forms in a narrative fashion.
There are works by Burckhardt, Mastroianni, Kemény, Penalba , Arp, Braque, Hajdu, Soniatta, Miró, Calder, Soulages, Giacometti, Tàpies, Coghuf, Valentin, Otto Müller, Stahly, Baier, Bodmer, Oertli, Gehr, Gubler, Prantl, Baumgarten, Disler, Bill, Josef Felix Müller, Paladino, Richter, Fabro, and Cucchi.
HSG offers the latest facilities and services to support individual and collaborative learning, including web-based communication platforms and wireless LAN. The library contains around 400,000 bound volumes, some 1,500 journals and a vast selection of e-journals. To keep body and mind in balance a full spectrum of sports activities awaits the students, from aerobics to yoga. The University's attractive location between Lake Constance and the Alps makes St.Gallen an ideal setting for all kinds of leisure activities.
Rankings
In the Financial Times Executive Education 2009 the University of St.Gallen is ranked 30 globally and ranked 13 within Europe. Within the German speaking area, St.Gallen takes the lead.
The St.Gallen EMBA is ranked 60 worldwide and ranked 21 within Europe. .
HSG Alumni
HSG Alumni is the official organization of former students of the University of St.Gallen. With more than 19,000 members and 80 Alumni clubs on 4 continents, it is one of Europe's leading associations of this type. Since 1930, the club has been reinforcing the alumni's lifelong bonds with the University, as well as the networks among its members, by means of numerous events and information platforms.
Notable alumni
Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Professor for Entrepreneurial Finance, Technical University of Munich
Paul Achleitner, board member, Allianz; former chairman of Goldman Sachs Germany
Josef Ackermann, CEO, Deutsche Bank
Markus Akermann, CEO, Holcim Ltd.
Dr. Raymond J. Bär, Chairman of the Board, Julius Bär Holding Ltd.
Ernst Bärtschi, CEO, Sika Ag Group
Christoffel Brändli, Swiss politician and current President of the Swiss Council of States
Martin Blessing, CEO, Commerzbank
Max Burger-Calderon, Chairman Asia, Apax Partners
Christophe R. Gautier, President, SiberHegner Holding
Luitwin Gisbert von Boch-Galhau, former CEO, Villeroy & Boch AG
Bénédict Hentsch, Global Estate Managers, Banque Bénédict Hentsch
André Hofmann, Board Member, Roche
Walter B. Kielholz, President, Credit Suisse, Vice President, Swiss Re
Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein
Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este
Dr. Henri B. Meier, former CFO, Roche; former division chairman of the World Bank
Hans-Rudolf Merz, Bundesrat, Federal Council of Switzerland
Markus Miele, CEO Miele & Cie
Lukas Mühlemann, former Chairman and CEO, Credit Suisse
Dr. Roberto Paganoni, CEO, LGT Bank Capital Partners
Ivan Pictet, Partner, Pictet & Cie Privatbankiers
Wolfgang Reichenberger, Board Member and former CFO of Nestlé S.A., Nestlé
Monika Ribar Baumann, CEO, Panalpina Welttransport Holding
Georg F.W. Schaeffler, Partner, Schaeffler Group
Roger Schawinski, former Chairman, Sat.1 Media-Group
Margret Suckale, Board Member, Deutsche Bahn AG
Stefan Wäspi, Trial Attorney, International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Peter Wuffli, former CEO, UBS
Ota Šik, economist of Prague Spring
Faculty (Selection)
Prof. Dr. Manuel Ammann, Finance
Prof. Dr. Carl Baudenbacher, European and International Business Law; President of the EFTA Court
Prof. Dr. Beat Bernet, Banking
Prof. Dr. Heike Bruch, Leadership
Prof. Dr. James Davis, International Relations & Politics
Prof. Dr. Simon J. Evenett, International Economics, World Trade
Prof. Dr. Karl Frauendorfer, Operations Research/Computational Finance
Prof. Dr. Peter Gomez, Business Administration/Cybernetics; President of the SWX Swiss Exchange
Prof. Dr. Andreas Grünbichler, Financial Regulation/Financial Market Theory; Chief Risk Officer, Zurich Financial Services
Prof. Dr. Heinz Hauser, International Economics
Prof. Dr. Martin Hilb, Corporate Governance, Human Resource Management
Prof. Dr. Dr. Juliane Kokott, European Community Law/European Business Law; Advocate General at the European Court of Justice
Prof. Dr. Christian Keuschnigg, Public Finance
Prof. Dr. Dr. Roland Kley, Political Theory, International Relations
Prof. Dr. Axel P. Lehmann, Insurance Economics; Chief Risk Officer Zurich Financial Services
Prof. Dr. Markus Müller-Chen, International Law
Prof. Dr. Günter Müller-Stewens, Management (Strategic Management)
Prof. Dr. Peter Nobel, Swiss and International Business Law, Banking and Finance Law; Partner, Nobel & Hug
Prof. Dr. Vito Roberto, Business Law; Counselor, Baker McKenzie
Prof. Dr. Paul Söderlind, Finance
Prof. Dr. Jonathan Simmen, Finance
Prof. Dr. Klaus Spremann, Finance
Prof. Dr. Torsten Tomczak, Marketing, Strategic Marketing
Prof. Dr. Steven Floyd, Management (strategy process research)
Prof. Dr. Robert Waldburger, Tax Law; Vice President, Swiss Federal Tax Administration; United Nations ECOSOC Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters
Visiting Prof. John Palfrey, Harvard Law School
Translation of "University of St. Gallen"
Arabic: جامعة سانت جالن, German: Universität St. Gallen, Spanish: Universidad de San Galo, Esperanto: Universitato de Sankt-Galo, French: Université de Saint-Gall, Norwegian (Bokmål): Universität St. Gallen, Portuguese: Universidade de São Galo.
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