Universität St.Gallen (HSG), Executive School, Law & Management

What Universität St.Gallen (HSG), Executive School, Law & Management does

Universität St.Gallen (HSG) Executive School, Law & Management is the continuing education business unit of the Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen, a Swiss public university. Operating since 2007, the unit delivers professional education at the intersection of law and management across eight thematic areas — including compliance management, data protection (DPO), cyber security, business law, ESG/sustainability, negotiation, and group dynamics — targeting jurists, managers/executives, board members, compliance and risk professionals, and corporate clients in the DACH region. The product architecture is modular and stackable: participants purchase individual five-day modules (CHF 4,700 each), which aggregate into Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS, CHF 13,500), Diplomas of Advanced Studies (DAS, CHF 39,000), and ultimately an Executive Master in Management & Law (CHF 63,000, 60 ECTS), with cumulative attendance of more than 1,600 participants since inception.

The business model is tuition-funded and sales-led, combining open enrollment via the lam.unisg.ch website with customized in-house corporate training, supported by multiple marketing channels including online info events, newsletters, LinkedIn, brochures, and personal consultation. Delivery blends in-person seminars at the Executive Campus HSG (Holzweid, St.Gallen) with online and hybrid formats, plus self-paced e-learning modules for law firms and in-house legal departments. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; pricing is anchored by HSG's Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) and the premium associated with the HSG brand. The unit is part of a government/state entity (University of St.Gallen) and is staffed by 43 employees, including a Dean (Prof. Winfried Ruigrok), COO (Dr. Markus Frank), faculty Directors, and a dedicated program management team.

Name

Universität St.Gallen (HSG), Executive School, Law & Management

Legal name

Executive School of Management, Technology and Law (ES-HSG) der Universität St.Gallen

Website

https://lam.unisg.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Law & Management unit of the University of St.Gallen's Executive School offers modular, stackable continuing education (modules, CAS, DAS, Executive Master) at the intersection of law and management, serving jurists, executives, compliance officers, and corporate clients across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Continuing education programs
• Professional certification
• Law and management
• Modular learning

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Gallen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Continuing Education Programs: The primary revenue stream comes from professional development programs across multiple credential levels including certificates (CAS), diplomas (DAS), and Executive Master's degrees. Programs target legal and management professionals with offerings spanning compliance management, data protection, cyber security, negotiation skills, and ESG.
2. Corporate Training: Customized in-house training programs tailored to specific organizational needs, in addition to individual module enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Law & Management delivers modular continuing education programs at the intersection of law and management for working professionals. Credentials stack from individual five-day modules into CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies), DAS (Diploma of Advanced Studies), and an Executive Master ML HSG, spanning eight thematic areas including compliance, data protection, cyber security, ESG, negotiation, and business law, with both open enrollment and customized in-house corporate formats.

Product overview

Universität St.Gallen (HSG) Executive School Law & Management offers a modular continuing education platform with stackable credentials. The portfolio includes the core Law & Management (LM HSG) program providing flexible module-based learning that can be combined into Certificates (CAS), Diplomas (DAS), or the Executive Master in Management & Law (EM ML HSG). Specialized programs include Wirtschaftsrecht für Manager (WRM HSG) for non-lawyers, Management for the Legal Profession (MLP HSG) for lawyers, Data Protection Officer (DPO HSG), Cyber Security für Führungskräfte (CSF HSG), Compliance Management (CM HSG), and Certified Global Negotiator (CGN HSG). Individual modules covering topics like Systemische Gruppendynamik, ESG/Sustainability, and E-Learning programs for law firms and legal departments are also available. The architecture follows a pick-and-choose model where participants select individual modules that stack toward higher credentials, with programs also available as in-house customized training for organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Law & Management (LM HSG) Flexible modular continuing education program allowing participants to choose individual modules and stack them into certificates (CAS), diplomas (DAS), or complete Executive Master (EM ML HSG). Covers data protection, negotiation, corporate management, compliance, and business law for legal and management professionals.
• Executive Master in Management & Law (EM ML HSG) Top-level Executive Master degree program combining management and law education, requiring an academic first degree. Modular structure with flexible entry points, part-time format spanning 65 attendance days and 60 ECTS credits, priced at CHF 63,000 (or CHF 69,000 when combined with CGN).
• Wirtschaftsrecht für Manager (WRM HSG) Business law program for non-lawyer managers and entrepreneurs covering key areas of commercial law. Enables participants to become legally fit, understand legal thinking, solve cases, and manage lawyers effectively. Leads to certificate, diploma, or credit toward the Executive Master.
• Management for the Legal Profession (MLP HSG) Business administration program for lawyers helping legal professionals become entrepreneurial and gain business management competencies. Fully creditable toward the Executive Master ML HSG.
• Data Protection Officer (DPO HSG) Professional certification program for data protection experts covering GDPR and data protection compliance. Provides a certificate creditable toward diploma and Executive Master.
• Cyber Security für Führungskräfte (CSF HSG) Executive cyber security program expanding competency in cybersecurity, understanding threats, and reducing security risks to protect organizational integrity. Designed for executives and senior decision-makers.
• Compliance Management (CM HSG) Comprehensive compliance management certification covering law, management, and culture. Provides practical and practice-oriented training across three key areas of successful compliance: compliance-oriented law, compliance management processes and organization, and compliance culture.
• Certified Global Negotiator (CGN HSG) Professional negotiation certification program expanding and deepening methodological negotiation competencies while strengthening social and personal skills. Modular and adaptable duration, creditable toward Executive Master.
• Nachhaltigkeit (ESG) für Kontroll- und Supportfunktionen Five-day blended learning seminar on sustainability/ESG risk management for control and support functions. Covers environment, social, and governance topics in an integrated manner, awarding 3 ECTS credits and priced at CHF 4,700.
• E-Learning für Anwaltskanzleien Self-paced online training with animated videos for entrepreneurial skills in managing law practices, designed for lawyers in law firms.
• E-Learning für Rechtsabteilungen Self-paced online program with animated videos for entrepreneurial skills in managing legal departments, designed for in-house counsel.
• Customized In-House Corporate Training Tailored continuing education programs for companies, customized in length and content to specific organizational needs. Delivered as firm-specific programs covering law, management, compliance, data protection, ESG, and related topics.

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HSG AlumnisupportOthersAlumni network providing discount benefits (CHF 500) to members on course fees

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: German business school offering executive education with strong compliance, risk management, and data protection programs. Closely comparable in target market (German-speaking professionals), accreditation profile, and topic mix (compliance, data protection, ESG).
• Bucerius Executive Education (Bucerius Law School): Executive arm of Bucerius Law School in Hamburg focused on continuing legal education for lawyers and compliance professionals. Direct competitor in the German-speaking market for law-focused executive programs, particularly Management for the Legal Profession candidates.
• IMD (International Institute for Management Development): Swiss-based globally ranked business school offering executive education programs including law, negotiation, and compliance tracks. Direct competitor in the premium executive education market anchored in Switzerland, with overlapping target customers (senior professionals and corporate clients).
• HEC Lausanne Executive Education: Swiss Romandie executive education provider at the University of Lausanne. Direct competitor for DACH-region executive education, with similar university-anchored branding, certificate/diploma/master stacking, and corporate in-house offerings.
• DeutscheAnwaltAkademie: Germany's leading CLE provider for lawyers, with a broad catalog of certified professional development courses. Comparable in targeting the same primary persona (German-speaking lawyers) and offering stackable credentials, though narrower in scope (legal-only, not cross-disciplinary).

Regional players

• Mannheim Executive School (Universität Mannheim): Executive education provider at Universität Mannheim offering management programs for legal and compliance professionals in Germany. Comparable in stacking credentials (CAS → DAS → Master) and DACH focus, with similar pricing tier.
• WU Wien Executive Academy: Executive education arm of the Vienna University of Economics and Business serving the DACH/CEE region. Comparable in offering university-credentialed executive programs including law, compliance, and management tracks for working professionals.
• University of Zurich Executive School: Swiss public university executive education offering competing law, management, and compliance programs to the same DACH professional market. Directly comparable in accreditation, public-university branding, and modular continuing education architecture.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD Executive Education: Global top-tier business school with a large executive education portfolio covering management, leadership, and law-related programs. Comparable in offering premium executive education with similar credential structures (certificate to master-level), though at a much larger global scale.
• Henley Business School Executive Education: UK-based triple-accredited business school with executive education programs in management, leadership, and governance. Comparable in offering AMBA-accredited executive credentials (including the Executive Master ML HSG peer category) and serving similar mid-career professional personas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ExecutiveSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExecutiveSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hsg-lawandmanagement

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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