Institute of Management & Strategy at the University of St.Gallen (IoMS-HSG)
Welcome to our website! We are independently financed and positioned within the University of St.Gallen as the first point of contact for all aspects of strategic management. A few facts about our institute:
1.
SIM’s place
in the FT ranking
10.
MBM’s place
in the QS ranking
100+
Master degrees
per year
30+
Countries
of the students
10+
PhD fellows
at the Institute
20+
Business cooperations
on different topics
The four fields of the IfB
We essentially operate in four different areas under the motto
“We create and share knowledge in Strategic Management that is equally rigorous and relevant and
has a positive impact for academics, students, executives, and society at large”:
News

White Paper – How to go about remodeling your organization? Disruption in the insurance industry
13. January 2022White Paper – How to go about remodeling your organization? Disruption in the insurance industry Authors: N. Kular, A. Jäger, F. Hoyos & K. Frankenberger Undertaking a complete management innovation is no easy feat for any firm, especially when you have over 10,000 employees and 100 years of legacy behind

GetAbstract International Book Award
2. September 2021Das Buch “Das Digital Transformer’s Dilemma” gehört zu den Finalisten des renommierten getAbstract International Book Award. Jedes Jahr sichtet getAbstract mehr als 10 000 deutsch- und englischsprachige Businessbücher. Je zwei deutsche und englische Titel werden dann als Empfänger der prestigeträchtigen Auszeichnung nominiert.
Herzliche Gratulation an unsere Direktorin Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger, sowie der weiteren Autorenschaft um Hannah M. Mayer, Andreas Reiter und Markus Schmidt für diese Nominierung!

Nikolaus S. Lang – Neuer Honorarprofessor
3. June 2021Wir freuen uns sehr über die Ernennung von Nikolaus S. Lang zum Honorarprofessor für Betriebswirtschaftslehre an der Universität St.Gallen (HSG). Der gebürtige Österreicher ist Experte für Innovationen und Geschäftsmodelle im Bereich Mobilität. Er ist Leiter der Boston Consulting Group (BCG) für die Global-Advantage-Praxis sowie Kernmitglied der Industriegüter- und Automobilpraxis. In unserem Master in Business Management (MUG-HSG) wird Nikolaus Lang mit einer Vorlesung zu digitalen Plattformen/Ökosystemen betraut.

Research Seminar with Prof. Brian S. Silverman
3. May 2021Come and join our next research seminar with Prof. Brian S. Silverman, Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Toronto.
Time: Thursday 06.05.2021 from 2 to 3.30 p.m.
Location: Online, via Zoom
Title: Internal Network Structure as a Knowledge-Appropriation Mechanism
If you want to join, please contact Prof. J. Peter Murmann for the link.
We are looking forward to this session!
Research
Business management has undergone enormous change in recent years. In particular, framework conditions have been changed by technical and digital developments. Our institute has a total of 3 chairs and 5 competence centers focusing on various strategic topics.
Competence Centers
The IoMS focuses its research on the latest topics in business management. The aim is to offer the most up-to-date and useful knowledge both for society and for companies to respond to their challenges.
Global & Corporate Strategy
As globalization progresses, today’s top management places its holistic, global strategy at the center of its corporate mission.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are an important engine of transformation in the global economy with significant influence on national and international production networks, market relations and competitive dynamics.
Ecosystems & Platforms
Due to the advent of digital platforms, issues of cooperative strategies, both at the business, corporate and network levels, have again become increasingly important.
Strategy Processes & Corporate Transformation
By identifying and defining new business processes that offer more efficient opportunities through digital technologies, new regulations, new markets, new customer profiles and new business practices, unique strategies can be formed.
Teaching
The extensive range of courses offered at bachelor, master and doctoral level allows over 200 students per semester to build up comprehensive knowledge in the areas of strategic management, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. Our students benefit from close mentoring throughout the entire training process up to degree papers.
Curriculum
Get an overview of the current course portfolio based on current research results and characterized by a high practical relevance.
Continuing education
In addition to the high level of professional quality, our continuing education programs impress with the exclusive network. The focus is always on personal contact with fellow students, speakers, executives or network partners. The heterogeneous field of participants from different industries promotes cross-industry and lasting contacts that will successfully contribute to your career.
Public continuing education program
The Institute for Business Management is the perfect choice for continuing education in the domains of strategy, finance, leadership and general management. For many years, countless delighted participants have valued the high degree of practical relevance, the exclusive network and the renowned instructors.
Strategy Lab
Das Institut für Betriebswirtschaft ist jener Ort an der Universität St. Gallen, an dem seit über 60 Jahren mit viel Leidenschaft und grossem Erfolg Strategie im unternehmerischen Umfeld erforscht, gelehrt und umgesetzt wird. Unsere Rollen reichen von einer Quelle der Inspiration in Bezug auf zukünftige Management-Herausforderungen und einem Sparring-Partner für Führungskräfte bis hin zu Coaching und Unterstützung für strategische Initiativen oder als Experte für strategische Studien.