Programme overview
St.Gallen – Tsinghua SEM Global Enterprise Excellence Programme is a distinctive programme for senior global enterprise leaders navigating the Europe–China business landscape. It bridges Eastern and Western perspectives through an integrated approach to global growth strategy, operational excellence, innovation, crisis and change management, and global leadership.
Consultation
For further information or to arrange a conversation regarding the programme, we invite you to contact our team directly.
Dr. Di BianDr. Di Bian Programme Director, Global Enterprise Excellence
Juha Jormakka Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager
Programme details
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Next date
| Start date: | 17.04.2027 | |
| Application deadline: | 31.03.2027 | |
| places available | ||
A bridge of excellence between Europe and Asia – at the highest level.
Led by the Deans of the University of St.Gallen Executive School and Tsinghua SEM, this double-certificate programme brings together senior executives in a uniquely integrated Europe–China learning cohort.
Dean of University of St.Gallen
Executive School, Chaired Professor of Strategic Management and Innovation
Dean of the School of Economics and Management, Distinguished Professor of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences of Tsinghua University
Programme videos
Programme Introduction
Why the programme is relevant
Launch Event in China with Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group
Launch Event in Switzerland with Philipp Narvatil, CEO of Nestlé
The curriculum
Why now? What now?
More than ever, we live in a time defined by the certainty of uncertainty, the stability of instability, and the predictability of unpredictability. Technological revolution, geopolitical disruption, and cultural tension arrive with unprecedented intensity. For global enterprises, challenges and opportunities grow side by side.
To address these structural pressures, we identify four key pillars of education:
Global strategy
This pillar equips senior leaders with the frameworks to design, scale, and execute robust international strategies. It bridges high-level strategic thinking and a tangible toolkit for growth and operational excellence.
Global innovation
This pillar focuses on future-proofing the enterprise by transforming traditional business models through artificial intelligence. Leaders will be prepared for global R&D, innovation management, and AI integration.
Global leadership
This pillar cultivates the cultural agility, emotional intelligence, and strategic empathy required to inspire diverse, cross-border teams. Change management is a central focus.
Global crisis management
This pillar prepares leaders to anticipate, navigate, and recover from unprecedented disruptions, including geopolitics, policy disruption, and technology shocks. We explore business continuity planning and rapid-response stakeholder management.
The module journey
Over 16 days, the programme progresses from strategic alignment to cross-regional immersion in China and Europe, forming a transformation arc that equips leaders to act with clarity under structural uncertainty in an unsettled world order.
Each module integrates the four curriculum pillars – ensuring continuity and strategic depth throughout the journey.
The faculty
Economy, strategy, and policy
Technology and innovation
Materials for download
The GEE Programme at a Glance
Programme outcomes
Dual certification
Alumni status
Graduates from the programme will be recognized as official alumni of the Executive School of the University of St.Gallen and of Tsinghua SEM
Programme curriculum
Duration
16 days
Format
- 2-day in St.Gallen: 17 – 18 April 2027 (Sat. – Sun.)
- 6-day on site module with integrative cohort in China, June 2027
- 6-day on site module with integrative cohort in Europe, September 2027
- 2-day in St.Gallen: 19 – 20 November 2027 (Fri. – Sat.)
- Graduation, 21 November 2027 (Sun.)
Flexible modular participation options are available, with adjusted fees.
Cohort & admission
Admission
By invitation. The cohort is carefully curated to ensure industry balance and strategic complementarity.
Application deadline
31 March 2027
Executive profile
Events
Enquiries
For further information or to arrange a conversation regarding the programme, we invite you to contact us directly.
Juha Jormakka Senior Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager
Dr. Di BianDr. Di Bian Programme Director, Global Enterprise Excellence
Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!
