CAS
Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS programs are part-time continuing education programs, for which a minimum of 10 ECTS credits must be achieved. A CAS program typically lasts from six months to a year and concludes with a federally recognized diploma. With a CAS continuing education program, you can deepen your knowledge in a specific topic and also credit it as a component of an MAS. Below you will find the wide range of CAS courses offered by the Faculty of Economics and Management.
CAS in Decision Making and Leadership
In an increasingly complex world, leaders at all levels are called upon to make promising decisions, even though time may be short and the information available is incomplete. Decisions, which are wrong, late, uninformed or ineffectual, may result in operational disadvantages and financial losses.
The "CAS in Decision Making and Leadership" course deals with decision-making contexts and methodology. The course combines a scientific foundation with proven methodology. The Swiss Armed Forces College (SAFC) is our competent partner in providing a dual approach based on academic content and experienced-based learning.
CAS in Information Management and Leadership
Demanding leadership situations are often characterised by the fact that necessary information is available too late, is unreliable or at times not communicated at all. Situations such as these are marked by an uncertain environment in which there is a lack of understanding about the forces at play. Navigating through these situations and dealing with uncertainty and complexity are therefore key skills of any leader.
The “Certificate of Advanced Study in Information Management and Leadership" (CAS IM) addresses factors surrounding uncertain environments as well as possible tools for dealing with them. The course focuses on two main perspectives: the notion of information, as well as the handling of information, from procurement to analysis to dissemination.
CAS in Human Factors in Leadership
In demanding leadership situations, the people involved are a decisive factor for a successful outcome. Individual employees, senior level staff and external partners wield an influence over procedure that can very often prove conclusive. It is essential for today’s leaders to understand not only human limitations, but also the opportunities provided through the strengths and abilities of individuals.
As a way of approaching these human factors, the “Certificate of Advanced Study in Human Factors in Leadership” will cover perceptual errors, self-awareness, similarities and differences, conflicts and agreement, as well as diversity and interculturality. Thus, the course targets human factors at various levels, ranging from individual to societal considerations.
CAS in Leading by Example
How can humanitarian leaders assume greater responsibilities in their roles?
What personal factors need leaders to be aware of?
The course "Certificate of Advances Studies in Leading by Example" focuses on the individual sphere and aims at inspiring leaders and managers in carrying a positive attitude and appropriate conduct to the workplace as well as conveying multidisciplinary operational knowledge.
CAS in Leading High Performing and Multidisciplinary Teams
What role does diversity play when it comes to teamwork?
Which other factors enable teams to remain efficient even in complex and insecure contexts?
“Leading High-Performing Multidisciplinary Teams” focuses on effective teams and the interactions within in complex and uncertain contexts. It aims at inspiring leaders and managers to lead by optimising diversity and enhancing performance and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
CAS in Leading Complex Operations and Transformations
Which strategic questions do humanitarian leaders face today? What factors and skills are crucial to successfully lead transformation processes?
The "CAS in Leading Complex Operations and Transformations” focuses on strategic leadership. It aims at inspiring leaders and managers to optimise their capacity and flexibility in complex operations and to lead change and transformation according to organisational strategies.
CAS in Innovation Implementation
The "CAS in Innovation Implementation" teaches participants how to overcome cultural barriers in the implementation of innovations. The focus is on change communication, digital readiness of employees, competence development and systemic leadership.
CAS in Growth and Transformation
The rapid pace of change in the digital age presents companies with new challenges and obstacles to realizing their full market potential. The "CAS in Growth and Transformation" continuing education program is aimed at top executives and provides inspiration and understanding of new growth levers as well as the importance of engaging employees and creating an organizational culture of growth and innovation.