Fit for the future of corporate management
The HWZ Zurich School of Business is launching the CAS Board of Directors - a practical continuing education program for current and future board members. With a special focus on SMEs, family businesses and young companies, the program teaches skills for strategic and responsible corporate management in an increasingly complex and digital world.
The role of board members has changed significantly due to economic, legal and technological developments. The demands on governance, strategic management and innovation are constantly increasing. The CAS Board of Directors HWZ therefore teaches essential skills to successfully combine corporate strategies, responsibilities and innovative strength. The focus is on the craft of board members.
Particular attention is paid to the specific challenges of owner-managed SMEs, family businesses, start-ups and growth companies as well as the impact of trends, innovation, technology and artificial intelligence. An additional excursus also provides the most important basics on foundations and their differences to VR activities.
"Board members must not only monitor, but also actively set the course for innovation and sustainable development. Our course provides precisely this practical knowledge," says Max Meister, Co-Head of the CAS Board of Directors HWZ.
The training is aimed at current and future board members, delegates and chairmen as well as members of management boards, trustees and lawyers. Managers from cooperatives, foundations and other legal forms also benefit from the practical training.
Competencies for the board of directors of the future
Participants learn how to strategically manage the business challenges of today, in particular the VUCA-BANI world and Industry 5.0, and how to ensure effective board work. They develop a practice-oriented approach to the organization and management of board committees, improve their stakeholder management and strengthen their skills in the areas of corporate governance, compliance and sustainable business model development. The course also teaches students how to recognize current digital and social trends and integrate them into corporate strategy.
"Digitalization and new business models demand more foresight and leadership from board members. Our CAS provides the necessary tools for this challenging task," adds Pascal Stocker, Co-Head of the CAS Board of Directors HWZ.
Blended learning: flexible and practical learning
The CAS Administrative Board HWZ is based on a blended learning approach. Participants prepare for the classroom sessions using a modern learning platform and specific online input. This combination of digital learning formats and interactive on-site sessions enables an optimal combination of theory and practice and promotes intensive exchange with lecturers and other participants.
The training is led by leading, high-caliber experts from business and academia who have many years of experience on boards of directors and share best practices that can be put directly into practice.
More information and registration
The first implementation of the CAS Administrative Board HWZ starts in mid-October 2025 and lasts 16 days, of which 50% of the lessons take place online.
