The benefits of the CAS in Decisive Leadership

The CAS in Decisive Leadership (Certificate of Advanced Studies) complements the University of Lucerne's MAS in Effective Leadership (Master of Advanced Studies), which has been running successfully for several years. The programme is specifically tailored to participants in the compulsory Unit Leadership Course, which runs for several weeks at the Central School (ZS) of the Armed Forces College (AFC). It offers prospective unit commanders an ideal opportunity to combine military leadership training with academic continuing education in the field of leadership. The certificate programme can be incorporated into continuing education for reserve officers as part of an assignment associated with a change in rank.

Who is the CAS DL aimed at?

The programme is specifically designed for participants in the Unit Leadership Course at the Central School (ZS) of the Armed Forces College (AFC). As part of their training to become unit commanders, participants can obtain an academic qualification through the CAS in Decisive Leadership, combining military leadership training with academic continuing education in the field of leadership.

Your benefits

• The focus is on applying military leadership processes in a civilian context, assessed through a relevant civilian case study.
• The additional time commitment of six half-days, including the assessment, is fully integrated into the Unit Leadership Course.
• The programme fee of CHF 2,200 can be reimbursed through the education credit scheme, provided the Swiss Armed Forces' eligibility criteria are met.
• Upon completing the Unit Leadership Course and passing the assessment, you will be awarded the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Decisive Leadership from the University of Lucerne. 

The CAS in Decisive Leadership (13 ECTS credits) will be fully recognised towards the MAS in Effective Leadership at the University of Lucerne (60 ECTS credits) should you decide to complete the master's programme at a later date.

The CAS DL is only open to those who have completed the Unit Leadership Course from August 2022 onwards. Those who completed the Unit Leadership Course before August 2022 may instead enrol in the CAS in Decision Making and Leadership at a reduced rate.

Further details about the "CAS in Information Management and Leadership" programme are available in German.