{"id":4084,"date":"2018-03-29T12:32:32","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T10:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/development.weitblick-online.ch\/institute-for-business-management-ifb-hsg\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T11:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:21:35","slug":"institute-for-business-management-ifb-hsg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifb.unisg.ch\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute of Management & Strategy (IFB-HSG)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Institute of Management & Strategy at the University of St.Gallen (IFB-HSG)<\/h1><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A few facts about our institute<\/h2><\/div>
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1. place SIM<\/strong>
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100+ Master degrees<\/strong>
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30+ Countries<\/strong>
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10+ PhD fellows<\/strong>
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20+ Business cooperations<\/strong>
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The three fields of the IFB<\/h2><\/div>

Under the motto
\n\u00abWe create and share knowledge in Strategic Management that is equally rigorous and relevant and
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we mainly operate in three different areas:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Research<\/h3><\/div>

Find out more about our research activities, where predominantly scientific concepts are developed with the focus on the problem and the application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Teaching<\/h3><\/div>

Discover our wide range of courses offered at bachelor, master and doctoral level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Executive Education<\/h3><\/div>

Learn about our executivce education programs in strategy, finance, general management and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Christoph Lechner in Interview: From Insight to Strategic Impact<\/h3>\n 25. September 2026<\/i>\n

Following the launch of the Center for Geopolitics and Corporate Strategy, co-founder Christoph Lechner discusses how the Center connects research, teaching and executive education with corporate practice \u2013 and how geopolitical insights can be translated into concrete strategic decisions.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n

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Thomas Burri in Interview: Why Geopolitics Is Becoming a Strategic Question<\/h3>\n 25. September 2026<\/i>\n

Following the launch of the Center for Geopolitics and Corporate Strategy, co-founder Thomas Burri discusses the growing importance of geopolitical developments for companies, the role of international law, and why geopolitics is increasingly becoming part of strategic decision-making.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n

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Press Release: Launch Center<\/h3>\n 14. September 2026<\/i>\n

To mark the launch of the Center for Geopolitics and Corporate Strategy, the University of St.Gallen (HSG) has issued a press release outlining the new Center\u2019s objectives and key areas of focus, as well as the public kick-off event on 24 September 2026.<\/p>\n

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Q&A: The new Center for Geopolitics and Corporate Strategy<\/h3>\n 8. September 2026<\/i>\n

What sets the new Center apart, what are its goals, and which topics will it focus on? The Q&A provides a concise overview of the Center\u2019s approach, the disciplines involved, and its planned activities. <\/p>\n

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Research<\/h2><\/div>

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 5 chairs and 6 competence centers focusing on various strategic topics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Karolin Frankenberger<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n \n
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Tomi Laamanen<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n \n
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Christoph Lechner<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n \n
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Our Competence Centers<\/h2><\/div>

The IOMS focuses its research on the latest topics in business administration. The aim is to offer the most up-to-date and useful knowledge both for society and for companies to respond to their challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Alliances, Platforms & Ecosystems<\/h3><\/div>

Due to the advent of digital platforms, issues of cooperative strategies, both at the business, corporate and network levels, have again become increasingly important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Circular Economy<\/h3><\/div>

This Competence Center focuses on the promising alternative to today\u2019s linearly functioning economic systems and presents a solution to the waste of resources and the creation of waste in the first place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Global & Corporate Strategy<\/h3><\/div>

As globalization progresses, today\u2019s top management places its holistic, global strategy at the center of its corporate mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Strategic Innovation<\/h3><\/div>

This competence center focuses on the systematic development and implementation of new business opportunities in a dynamic environment. It highlights how companies can create sustainable competitive advantages through innovation strategies and new business models.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mergers & Acquisitions<\/h3><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Strategy Processes, AI & Decision Making Under Uncertainty<\/h3><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Teaching<\/h2><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Curriculum - Overview<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Degree papers - Open topics<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Doctoral studies at the IFB - information<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Executive Education<\/h2><\/div>

In addition to the high level of professional quality, our executive 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Program overview<\/h3><\/div>

The Institute of Management and Strategy is the perfect choice for executive education programs in the areas of strategy, financen, general management and leadership. For many years, countless delighted participants have valued the high degree of practical relevance, the exclusive network and the renowned instructors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In-house executive education<\/h3><\/div>

We will accompany you in the development and implementation of executive education programs for executives and in the design of in-house academies. We evaluate your needs and develop a tailored concept for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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