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Management & leadership

Being a manager today means achieving results with kindness. It means staying attentive while making decisions. It means anticipating the future while managing the day-to-day. In short, it is a mission as rewarding as it is complex, requiring us to rethink the way we work, organize ourselves, and collaborate.

Management & leadership
training informations
Diploma of advanced studies (DAS)
duration
30 days spread over 10 months
price
CHF 14’500
language
French
location
Onsite

internationally recognized
hands-on & practical course

Presentation of the program

Too often, we tend to forget that, in addition to achieving results, a manager must above all act as a facilitator, successfully coordinating the efforts of his or her team. An organization is often only successful when its team is competent, fulfilled and happy to contribute to the success of its objectives.

In short, a manager is the guarantor of a balance between efficiency and humanity. These two seemingly contradictory notions are far from being incompatible. Thanks to this program, you will discover how to integrate these two notions into your day-to-day professional life; on the one hand, to achieve better results and anticipate the future, and on the other, to create a climate of trust conducive to listening, innovation and sharing. To achieve these goals, we have created two distinct certificates, each with a different purpose.

In the first certificate in Change management, we focus on the managerial aspect, giving you the keys to developing your versatility and agility. In particular, we'll look at the notion of change and its impact on your business, enabling you to anticipate and manage it safely.

In the second certificate in Team management, we will move away from the operational aspect and refocus on the relational aspect. In particular, we'll try to improve your understanding of human behavior within organizations, so that you can identify positive social interactions for your team.

Finally, by combining these two programs, you can be sure of benefiting from a multi-disciplinary education that will enable you to become a responsible manager ready to meet the challenges of the future.

Learning objectives

  1. Acquire a holistic, cross-functional understanding of the challenges of responsible, humane and benevolent management.
  2. Develop versatile, agile and innovative skills to help your team succeed.
  3. Successfully combine the notions of efficiency and humanity to achieve results while integrating the human dimension in your activities.

Target audience

  1. Anyone in charge of a department or team wishing to develop their human and organizational skills.
  2. Managers and professionals wishing to acquire cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary management and leadership skills.
  3. Managers and professionals wishing to study or apply new ways of working, organizing or collaborating.

Program's curriculum

The open program in Management & leadership is a DAS designed for professionals wishing to develop new skills in parallel with their professional activity. This open program incorporates a strong participatory dimension. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases.

The Management & leadership program consists of 2 blocks and includes the writing of a final report . This represents 30 days spread over 10 months. That represents a total of 210 hours of teaching and about as many hours of personal work.

each certificate can be followed individually

01
Change management
We are operating in an ecosystem undergoing radical change. Technological breakthroughs are intertwined with societal developments and unprecedented environmental constraints. As a manager or future manager, you must be able to identify, support and steer these changes within your organisation. see program Change management
02
Team management
Managers need to resolve conflicts within their teams to keep them motivated and performing at their best. If you'd like to know the secrets of conflict management as proven by science, then this program is for you. You'll learn the basic techniques and practice on real cases in a safe environment. see program Team management
03
Final report

The thesis is the final stage of a DAS program. The aim of the thesis is to promote the practical application of one or more aspects covered in the modules making up the DAS program. This work is based on a professional issue specific to each participant. Participants are free to choose their own subject. The thesis consists of a written report and an oral presentation.

final report

Program's sessions

You can see all our open program sessions in Management & leadership below. Click on the session you are interested in or check the full calendar.
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September 2026
full
starts with
Change management
ends with
Team management
start
03 September 2026
end
12 June 2027
language
French
registration
Before 31 July 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Will this DAS truly strengthen my credibility as a manager?

Yes, because you work on your leadership mindset just as much as your management tools. You deepen the fundamentals of responsible management while connecting them to your real-world situations. You sharpen your thinking and clarify the criteria behind your decisions.

This consistency allows you to explain your choices with greater confidence. You own your trade-offs more comfortably, even when they are complex.

By combining change management with team dynamics, you develop a comprehensive view of your role. You move beyond simply coordinating tasks. You lead transformations and relationships with discernment, a depth that strengthens your credibility with both your teams and your leadership.


I already have experience. Will I actually learn something new?

Experience provides reference points. The DAS helps you analyze and enrich them. You put your practices into perspective through robust conceptual frameworks.

Peer-to-peer exchanges allow you to compare different realities. You learn to distinguish what is specific to your context from what reflects broader organizational patterns.

This in-depth work eliminates the "been there, done that" feeling. You refine your understanding of complex situations and gain precision in your interventions. Even with years of responsibility behind you, you develop a more structured and nuanced reading of managerial challenges.


How can I be sure I will truly grasp the human side of management?

You explore behaviors, group dynamics, and social interactions with rigor. Concepts are presented in a structured way and then discussed through real-world case studies.

This back-and-forth between theory and practical analysis sharpens your ability to interpret situations. You identify more clearly which factors foster cooperation, and which generate tension.

Over time, you intervene with greater discernment. You stop reacting solely in the short term. You understand the underlying mechanisms and adapt your approach accordingly. This deeper understanding gives you more confidence in your relational decisions.


Will I actually be able to balance performance and care for people?

The program teaches you to think about these two dimensions together. You structure your goals and KPIs in the Change Management certificate. You deepen relational levers in the Team Management certificate.

This dual approach helps you set a clear framework while maintaining a climate of trust. You learn how to express demanding expectations without undermining engagement.

You gain consistency between what you ask for and the way you support your team. This reduces misunderstandings and lowers the risk of disengagement. Performance and humanity become two components of a single responsibility.


How does this DAS differ from a short leadership training course?

You don't just work on techniques. You develop a cross-functional understanding of management and leadership.

The two certificates cover complementary dimensions: organizational transformation and team dynamics. This structure avoids fragmented approaches.

The program's duration allows for genuine depth. You take the time to analyze, experiment, and revisit your practices. This academic rigor, designed for professionals in positions of responsibility, delivers a level of insight rarely achieved in shorter formats focused on isolated tools.


Why offer two certificates instead of one single track?

The distinction allows each dimension to be explored in depth without dilution. The Change Management certificate addresses agility, anticipation, and transformation. The Team Management certificate focuses on interactions and cooperation.

This helps you identify more clearly the risks of poorly supported change or fragile team dynamics.

By combining both, you connect strategy and relationships. You develop a more complete reading of situations. This integrated vision reduces decisions made from a single angle and gives you greater confidence in complex environments.


Is the thesis truly useful, or just an academic exercise?

The thesis is a defining milestone of the DAS. You choose a research question drawn from your own professional context.

This work requires you to formulate a clear question, draw on the concepts studied, and analyze your situation methodically. You produce a written report, then defend your thinking in an oral examination.

This process strengthens your ability to build and justify arguments. It reduces the risk of acting on intuition alone. You consolidate rigorous reasoning directly anchored in your practice. The thesis becomes a powerful learning tool, not a mere academic formality.


How can I concretely apply what I learn to my team?

The teaching approach is highly participatory. Conceptual inputs are systematically linked to real cases and hands-on exercises.

Between sessions, you test specific levers within your department. You observe the results, adjust your approach, and bring your findings back to the group. This ongoing cycle fosters gradual, grounded integration.

Over the course of the program, you structure your decisions, clarify your priorities, and manage change with greater method. The learning doesn't stay theoretical. It becomes part of your everyday management practice and drives measurable, responsible professional impact.


Where can I view the study regulations applicable to this course
The DAS in Management & leadership follows the study regulations available here

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September 2026
full
starts with
Change management
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Team management
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03 September 2026
end
12 June 2027
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French
registration
Before 31 July 2026
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