Business Law for Manager (WRM-HSG)

„The executive education "Business Law for Manager" covers the most important aspects from theory and combines them with current examples from practice. This enables students to immediately apply what they have learned in their working lives and thus identify opportunities and mitigate risks. Supported and guided by highly professional lecturers from business and research, the study programme spans a highly interesting and practically oriented arc to the working environment. In my view, this is a "must-do" for all managers who work in the area of conflict between customers, contracts, personnel, corporate law and company growth.“

„The WRM enables participants to understand a variety of the most important elements of today's business law and to make the right decisions on a case-by-case basis. The excellent lecturers transfer their knowledge to the participants in a very practice-oriented and therefore sustainable way. The network connects far beyond the modules and is very valuable.“

„The Executive Master in Business Law offers an excellent complement to the design and solution of business issues in practice. The preparation of a master's thesis promotes creative and in-depth examination of legal topic complexes. The program enabled me to acquire basic legal knowledge that is indispensable for the Board of Directors.“

„The modular structure of this executive education makes it possible for anyone interested in these topics to participate. Even as a non-lawyer, the topics are conveyed in an understandable way and can thus be applied. The group work and the exchange between the participants sharpens the own senses again and again.“

„The executive education programme is convincing with its lecturers who report from practice and gains enormously from the interaction of the participants who, with their diverse backgrounds, provide for a broad spectrum of questions. I found it a privilege to be able to delve into legal issues from everyday business life on a weekly basis and thus take away important inputs for my professional activity as well as for the fundamental broadening of my horizon.“

„The varied mix of business law topics and case studies as well as the expert lecturers’ practical focus means that the programme provides valuable new know-how.“

„The executive education 'Business Law for Manager' has given me, as a non-lawyer, the necessary sensitivity for legal issues and topics in my everyday professional life. The weekly modules enable an in-depth examination of the subject matter in exchange with exciting personalities from different industries and thus a high learning effect. “

„I can highly recommend the WRM to all those working at management level without legal training. The competent lecturers teach the practical basics for coping with the increasingly frequent legal challenges in our fast-moving and demanding time. In addition, I was able to substantially expand my range of knowledge and sustainably strengthen my profile through the diverse range of topics and the large industry mix of the participants. “

„The Business Law for Managers programme at the HSG showed me how legal knowledge makes strategic decisions more efficient and cost-effective. Sound legal knowledge enables me to recognise risks at an early stage and avoid expensive detours. The interdisciplinary programme prepared me perfectly for this.“

„For me, the three key elements of this programme were the extensive expertise of the lecturers; the learner-friendly atmosphere created by the variety of the approaches, the modern facilities and the attentive support; and the valuable contact you have with the other participants.“

„The Business Law for Managers course is an ideal training for non-lawyers who deal with legal aspects in everyday business.“

„I can warmly recommend the 'Business Law for Managers WRM-HSG' executive education program to anyone who wants to acquire legal knowledge. The lecturers have a great deal of expertise and convey this with many practical examples in a very understandable way. Thanks to the program, I am very well prepared for future legal issues.“

„With this course, the University of St. Gallen once again lives up to its reputation: in each module, the lecturers manage to convey the demanding subject matter in such a way that it can be applied in practice within a very short time.“

„The modular course "Business Law for Managers" can be perfectly tailored to your own needs. The knowledge transfer for non-lawyers is very varied and takes place in a relaxed but professional manner. In particular, I was able to benefit from a direct transfer of practical experience in the field of corporate governance. “

„The program exceeded my expectations for a practice-oriented education program for managers in business law. The modular structure makes it possible to adapt the main topics to one's own needs. The lecturers are convincing with their experience and the practical relevance of their contributions. The knowledge I gained helps me to deal with legal issues in my daily work in an effective and targeted manner.“

„My expectations before the course? Practical content that is as practical as possible and that I can put into practice directly in my everyday life. What has the course brought me? 100%, my new knowledge passed the everyday test. The course impresses with its practical relevance and is ideal for all non-lawyers who deal with legal topics. “

„Without expectations I was positively surprised by the module U.S.-Law-School-in-a-Week. For me, the module has become one of the best of the entire WRM-HSG course.“