CAS Ethical Management

A solid understanding of the foundations, the mechanisms and the purpose of our economics and management systems are indispensable for responsible and ethical decision making. The CAS Ethical Management will give you insights into foundational key areas in business leadership, while preparing you to include ethics, sustainability and faith perspectives into your business agenda. The course is an interdisciplinary joint venture with the Center of Faith and Society of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Fribourg. The degree is awarded by the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Fribourg.

Audience

This CAS Ethical Management is designed for managers and employees in the private or public sector who feel the tension between the pursuit of economic profit and ethical principles.

Deadline

Application deadline: 04.09.2024

Study start: 16.10.2024

Online info session: 6 May 2024, 17:00 – Register here

Fees

10’800 CHF

How can we make responsible and ethical decisions? How can we design meaningful work? How can we integrate ethics, sustainability and faith perspectives into our daily business? The CAS Ethical Management combines the expertise of leading international experts in management, social psychology, sustainability, ethics, and faith, helping you to navigate the challenges of ethical management.

Prof. Dr. Stephan Nüesch
Director of the iimt and CAS scientific coordinator

Content

Students who pursue a CAS Ethical Management will take the courses of the CAS Integral Economics basic at the Center of Faith and Society of the University of Fribourg. For more information see: CAS Integral Economics basic.

Business Leadership

In the area of business leadership, it is not primarily about making profits, but rather about generating added value. Using tools, students learn how to strategically position a product or service to survive even in the face of intense competition or, even better, to eliminate competition. Students also learn to understand and analyze a balance sheet and income statement.

Prof. Dr. Stephan Nüesch
16 + 31 October 2024

Business Ethics

Many decisions have both a social, an ecological, and an economic component. An ethical compass is particularly necessary in situations in which there is a tradeoff between social/ecological and economic interests. Business ethics deals, among other things, with the following questions: How can unethical and illegal behavior be avoided? What role do companies play in society? What influence do companies have on the environment?

Prof. Dr. Guido Palazzo
17 October 2024

Soft Skills

Soft skills such as effective communication and conflict management are essential for being successful in a professional environment. Conflicts not only paralyze effectiveness and efficiency in teams, but they can also lead to (internal) terminations or burnouts. Students learn how to deal conflicts constructively and how, as managers, they can motivate and guide individuals, teams and entire departments through good communication.