1. University of St.Gallen (HSG)
School of Management, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and International Affairs

2. A cordial welcome to the Masters’ Information Day
Welcoming address: Dr. Pascal Iten, Deputy Dean of Studies & Academic Affairs
Vision As a leading business university, we set global standards in research and teaching by promoting integrative thought, responsible action and entrepreneurial innovation in business and society.

3. A cordial welcome to the Masters’ Information Day
Presentation of the Master’s Level
Dr. Pascal Iten, Deputy Dean of Studies & Academic Affairs
Lamis El Farra, Programme Manager, Double Degrees
Nadja Fleisch, Project Manager HSG TALENTS Conference
Ilona Maier, Admissions and Crediting Office

4. Agenda
The Master’s Level at the University of St.Gallen
Student life
International studies: exchange and CEMS
Career & Corporate Services
Admission

5. The Master’s programmes at the University of St.Gallen
Banking and Finance (English)
International Affairs and Governance (English and German)
Economics (English and German)
Quantitative Economics and Finance (English)
International Law (English)
Law (German)
Law and Economics (German)
Schools
School of Management
School of Finance
School of Economics and Political Science
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Law School
Management, Organization Studies and Cultural Theory* (German)
* The Master’s programme in Management, Organization Studies and Cultural Theory is a programme jointly run by the School of Management and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Business Innovation (German)
Marketing, Services and Communication Management (English and German)
Accounting and Finance (English and German)
Strategy and International Management (English)
Business Management (German)

6. The academic structure: 3 Levels – 3 Pillars

7. Course structure, Master’s Level
Core studies (54 credits)
Contextual studies
(18 credits)
Master’s specialisations
(42-54 credits)
Independent electives
(0-12 credits)
Leadership Skills
(3-9 credits)
Cultural Awareness/ Critical Thinking
(9-15 credits)
Compulsory subjects
Core electives
Master’s thesis (18 credits)
Optional: work unrelated to courses
Campus credits (max. 12 credits)
Practice credits
(max. 6 credits, except SIM)
Practice credits support internships and commitment during your studies
Ungraded credits (Leadership Skills)
Possible in all programmes (except SIM)
Maximum of 6 practice credits
Campus Credits
Student initiatives
Ungraded credits (Leadership Skills courses and electives)
Possible in all programmes
Maximum of 12 campus credits
Examples:
St. Gallen Symposium
HSG Talents Conference
Student Union
Freshman Week
Source: Examination Regulations of the Master’s Level

8. Contextual Studies: Leadership Skills
Application of interdisciplinary knowledge
Methods
Social competence
Practical professional competence
Examples:
Law Firm Management
Cities and Creativity: Mapping Neighbourhoods of Berlin
Cultural Etiquette for doing business in the Middle East
Software Engineering for Economists
Placing your own activities in a larger context

9. Contextual Studies: Critical Thinking and Cultural Awareness
Interdisciplinarity:
Courses in social science, cultural science and cultural history
Examples:
Religion and Society in South Asia
Financial Markets and Financial Crises in Historical Perspective
EU and Swiss Competition Law and Economics
Diversity in Teams and Organizations

10. Master’s thesis Must be written in all Master’s programmes
Independent, research-based academic work
Writing time: 1 year
The Master’s programme determines the field of topics (core studies / contextual studies)
Master’s degree in 3 semesters: submission by the middle of the 3rd Master’s semester (mid-November)

11. Studies and practice Faculty members from trade and industry
Case studies
Leadership skills
Master’s thesis of practical relevance
Cooperation in research projects in the institutes
Various internships

12. Possibility of part-time studies
The HSG curriculum has been designed for full-time studies
Part-time studies are possible  the degree course may take longer (attention: limitation 8 semesters)
Employers are called upon to be flexible
Career & Corporate Services (CSC) offers a job database

13. Certificates Certificate in Business Education (Wipäd)
1st level: Dipl. WirtschaftspädagogIn (1st qualification as a teacher in Business Education)
2nd level: Dipl. LehrerIn für Maturitätsschulen Wirtschaft und Recht or Dipl. BerufsfachschullehrerIn Wirtschaft und Recht
Certificate in Business Journalism (LWJ)
Jobs in media or communication divisions of companies
Both have an information stand outside in the Foyer.
 These programmes are only offered in German.

14. HSG Library www.unisg.ch/bibliothek
Our library is a specialist academic library
Over 500 workstations for students
New Master’s workstations  
Seatfinder: HSG library, on campus, other libraries in St.Gallen and restaurants
Während der Vorbereitungszeit für Prüfungen ist die Bibliothek auch am Sonntag geöffnet und Abends bis 23 Uhr.

15. Agenda
The Master’s Level at the University of St.Gallen
Student life
International studies: exchange and CEMS
Career & Corporate Services
Admission

16. Student Union and student commitment
The Student Union actively participates in the development of the HSG
Students become members upon their matriculation
Activities are based on:
Representation of students’ interests in all the important committees of the HSG
Services for students (BuddySystem, appeals counselling, Student Quality Group, etc.)
Student Union initiatives:
Prisma
MP & adhoc, etc.
About 120 student clubs characterise the HSG

17. Unisport
More than 150 training units every week in 50 different kinds of sport

18. Life in St.Gallen Accommodation Eating at the HSG City of St.Gallen
The HSG does not have halls of residence
Flat-sharing is available from approx. CHF 500: or black notice board, 1st basement, Main Building
Eating at the HSG
Migros runs the Mensa, a pasta bar and two cafeterias at the HSG
Different daily menus from CHF 7
City of St.Gallen
80,000 inhabitants, historic town centre with Abbey District (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage)
Auf der Webseite der Studentenschaft hat es unter Services ein Wohnungsmarkt mit Links zu diversen Webseiten wie WG-Klick.ch oder WG-Zimmer gesucht.

19. What does it cost to study at the HSG?
Tuition fees, Master’s Level:
Application and administrative fee: CHF 250
Tuition fees per semester for Swiss students: CHF 1,426
Tuition fees per semester for foreign students: CHF 3,326
Cost of living per month
Swiss students: CHF 2,100
Foreign students: CHF 2,400
Advice Center for Study Funding:
Information about scholarships, living costs, budget advice, etc.

20. Agenda
The Master’s Level at the University of St.Gallen
Student life
International studies: exchange and CEMS
Career & Corporate Services
Admission

21. Student Mobility About 50% of students spend a semester abroad
Incomings > 600 / Outgoings > 900
Numerous possibilities for semesters abroad:
Exchange at partner universities
Free-mover exchange
Swiss Mobility Exchange
Various double degrees and CEMS MIM
34% of HSG students are from over 80 nations

22. We have more than 190 partner universities worldwide
IIM, Bangalore
Nanyang, Singapore
Sophia University, Tokyo
Chinese University, Hong Kong
Melbourne Business School
Australian Graduate School of Management, Sydney
EM Lyon
ESCP Paris
Sciences Po, Paris
Handelshoyskolen BI, Oslo
University of Göteborg
University of Warwick
WU Wien
University of the Witwatersrand Tel Aviv University
Pontificia Universidad Católica, Santiago de Chile
Universidad Torcuato di Tella, Buenos Aires
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Vina del Mar
Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo
Instituto Autónomo de México
Universidad del Pacífico, Lima
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Stockholm School of Economics
London School of Economics
University College Dublin
ESADE Barcelona
HEC Paris
Babson College
University of Chicago
Duke University
McGill University
University of Michigan
HEC Montreal
New York University
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
University of Toronto
Asia & Oceania
Europe, Africa Middle East
Latin
America
CEMS
USA & Canada

23. D o u b l e d e g r e e s a t U n i v e r s i t y o f S t. G a l l e n
HSG Master
DM2
FGV -
EAESP
SSE
Nanyang MBA
INCAE
Sciences Po
Tufts/Fletcher Yonsei
De Los Andes
Tufts/Fletcher - LLM
CEMS MIM
ESADE
RSM
HEC
Bocconi
MBF 
SIM
MAccFin
MSC
MBI
MUG
MOK
MEcon
MiQEF
MIA
MIL
MLaw
MLE

24. CEMS MIM double degree programme
The Global Alliance in Management Education
Global Master’s degree in addition to your HSG Master’s degree; the CEMS Master’s in International Management
Developed and offered at present by 30 business universities, over 70 corporate partners and 4 Social Partners (NGOs)
In the top ten in the Financial Times Ranking since 2005 (4th place in September 2015)
International focus in a globalised world
Open to students of all HSG Master’s programmes

25. Information events
Stand at the Information Fair this afternoon from 1 – 4 p.m. in the Foyer of the Main Building
International Day on 20 April 2017
Double degrees: 20 April 2017, 5.15 p.m., Tellstrasse 2,
CEMS MIM: 20 April 2017, 6.30 p.m., Tellstrasse 2,
Next information event in the Autumn Semester – also for our new students at the Master’s Level:
International Day on 28 September 2017

26. Agenda
The Master’s Level at the University of St.Gallen
Student life
International studies: exchange and CEMS
Career & Corporate Services
Admission

27. Key reason for choice of studies: career perspectives
Source: Own poll with newly started Master students, autumn semester 2016

28. Career & Corporate Services (CSC)
HSG
Student Career Services
Corporate Services
We offer counsellings in all career related topics in 1 to 1 meetings as well as in workhops (approx. 1’000 counsellings and 50 workshops p.a.)
We organise recruiting events with over 150 participating companies
We run hsgcareer.ch, the official career HSG
Competencies
Experience
Passion/Pleasure
Technologie
Metrics
Marketing
Resources

29. Have a look…

30. Which career services do HSG students use?
Career, job, or internship fair
Employer presentations
Workshops regarding applications and careers (e.g. CV preparation, interview coaching)
Employer databank with job advertisements (jobs & internships)
General support in the search for a job or internship as well as CV check etc.
Online career guide
Personality/capability test to understand career wishes & options better
Support in career planning
Virtual career fair/ meeting employers
Percentage of students that use at least one service of the Career & Corporate Services
Others
Percentage of students that do not use any service of the Career & Corporate Services
None of the above mentioned options
Source: Universumumfrage 2016

31. Students appreciate our services!
Average satisfaction with Career Servies
HSG students
All students in CH
Source: Universum survey 2016

32. HSG students want to start their career in these sectors
Consulting
Banking
Public Sector
Fashion, Luxury
Automotive
NGOs / NPOs
Consumer goods (FMCG)
Trading
Tax / audit / advisory
HSG Students
All CH students
Media, PR
Source: Universum survey 2016

33. HSG Alumni Alumni association with approx. 25,000 members
174 clubs on five continents
Objective: promotion of lifelong ties between alumni and alumnae and the University, and networking among members
HSG Alumni organises numerous events and information platforms
3rd HSG Alumni Meeting in Shanghai

34. CSC – Find your future profession!
We would be delighted if you decide to HSG – an excellent choice, not only career wise!
CSC – Find your future profession!

35. Agenda
The Master’s Level at the University of St.Gallen
Student life
International studies: exchange and CEMS
Career & Corporate Services
Admission

36. Admissions questions for the Master’s Level
Does my university education fit?
Am I foreign or Swiss?
Do I apply for a Master’s with a specialised or non-specialised application procedure?
Do I have to complete supplementary work?
When and how do I apply?

37. Does my university education fit?
Bachelor’s degree
Recognised Bachelor’s degree in a similar major
Recognised Bachelor`s degree of Universities of Applied Sciences fits only for certain programmes
Master’s degree from a university
Recognised consecutive Master’s degree
Master`s Law programmes (MLaw/MLE)
Recognised Bachelor`s degree in law from a Swiss university
über einen juristischen Abschluss der Universität St.Gallen (HSG) verfügen2;
b) über einen fachähnlichen universitären Abschluss mit mindes-tens 180 ECTS-Credits verfügen. Als fachähnlich gilt ein Ab-schluss in Rechtswissenschaften einer Schweizer Universität. Im Einzelfall können auch Abschlüsse in Rechtswissenschaften einer deutschen oder österreichischen Universität als fachähn-lich eingestuft werden.
1Bewerberinnen und Bewerber mit einem fachfremden Ab-schluss der Universität St.Gallen oder einem fachfremden anerkannten universitären Master-Abschluss oder einem Lizentiat (universitäres Dip-lom) einer anderen Universität müssen für eine Zulassung zum Master in Rechtswissenschaften (MLaw) und zum Master-Programm in Rechts-wissenschaft mit Wirtschaftswissenschaften (MLE) ein juristisches Zweitstudium auf der Bachelor-Stufe absolvieren.

38. Do I meet the language requirements?
Does my university education fit?
Do I meet the language requirements?
Course language
Programmes
Evidence
English language programme
SIM, MBF, MiQE/F, MEcon, MIA, MIL
Evidence of English
Bilingual programme
MSC, MAccFin
Evidence of English or German
German language programme
MUG, MBI, MOK, MLaw, MLE
Evidence of German

39. Does my university education fit?
Evidence of language proficiency
Students‘ native language (school language) : German / English
Bachelor‘s degree in German / English
Certificate (C1, GER) in German / English
IELTS 7.0 academic version
TOEFL iBT 100
Goethe Certificate

40. Specialised or non-specialised application procedure? Foreign or Swiss?
Master’s programmes
Specialised programme
Selection of students
Non-specialised programme
‘Sur Dossier’ admission for foreigners
Direct admission for Swiss students

41. Specialised admissions process
Master’s programmes
Specialised programme
Selection of students
Non-specialised programme
‘Sur Dossier’ admission for foreigners
Direct admission for Swiss students
Master’s in Strategy and International Management (SIM)
Master’s in Banking and Finance (MBF)
Master’s in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F)
Master’s in International Affairs and Governance (MIA)
Master’s in Management, Organisation and Culture (MOK)

42. Non-specialised admissions process
Master’s programmes
Specialised programme
Selection of students
Non-specialised programme
‘Sur Dossier’ admission of foreigners
Direct admission for Swiss students
Master’s in Business Management (MUG)
Master’s in Business Innovation (MBI)
Master’s in Marketing, Services and Communications Management (MSC)
Master’s in Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)
Master’s in Economics (MEcon)
Law programmes (MLaw, MLE, MIL)

43. Admission for foreigners: ‘Sur Dossier’
Criteria
Points
Valuation
Grade average 25
At time of application
GMAT/GRE optional
University / Curriculum 10
CEMS / partner universities CV 30
Work experience / exchange semester / other
Motivation letter
Content / language / structure

44. Do I have to complete supplementary work?
Integration Week
Master’s preparatory stage
Courses from the Bachelor’s / Master’s Level
Evidence of foreign language proficiency
Evidence of an adequate knowledge of accounting

45. Supplementary work Programme Supplementary work
MUG, MAccFin, MBI, MSC, MEcon
Integration Week
Master’s preparatory stage (Master’s of a different major / degrees from a university of applied sciences)
MIA, SIM, MBF, MiQE/F
Programme-specific Integration Week
MIA
Certain courses from the Master’s Level
MOK
Courses from the Bachelor’s Level (crediting possible)
MLaw, MLE, MIL

46. Supplementary work: Integration Week
Integration Week: CW 22/36 (MUG, MAccFin, MBI, MSC & MEcon)
Integration Week must be completed before the start of the Master’s
Opportunity for preparation (The list of material will be disclosed before hand)
A second chance is possible
Programme: Lectures, exams
Goal: Same level of knowledge for all the students, HSG and student body get to know each other (social programme)
The registration form for the Integration Week will be sent along with the Admissions letter.
You can choose either week 22 or 36.

47. Supplementary work: Master’s preparatory stage
Compulsory subjects from the major in Business Administration 60 credits / Economics 56 credits
Every course can be completed each term
It takes one year before the start of the regular Master’s

48. When and how do I apply?
The study start is typically in the Autumn Semester Exceptions: Law programmes
Application windows
Programmes
1 Oct – 30 April
SIM, MBF, MiQE/F, MIA, MOK
1 Oct – 31 March
MUG, MBI, MSC, MAccFin, MEcon
1 Feb – 30 April (AS)
Law programmes:
MLaw, MLE und MIL
1 Sept – 30 Nov (SS)

49. When and how do I apply? Online application Upload documents
You have until CW 38 to send a certified copy of your degree certificate

50. Admissions and Crediting Office
Contact: Admissions and Crediting Office
Telephone meetings: +41 (0) , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:
Personal Consultation: Tuesday – Thursday, 13:00-15:00 or by appointment

52. Thank you very much for your attention
Thank you very much for your attention. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Kleine Ansprache! Wir bedanken uns für Ihr Interesse an der HSG und hoffen, dass Ihnen der Infotag hilft, einen fundierten Entscheid zu treffen. Ich würde mich freuen, wenn wir Sie bald an der HSG begrüssen dürften.