- Dr. Christopher Bruffaerts, Lead Data Scientist, Axpo Group
- Prof. Dr. Michael Burkert, University of Fribourg
- Dr. Matthias Klein, Zürich Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG
Basics of Accounting: 31st May -1st June 2022
What to expect
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Understanding and Creating Financial Statements
- Relevance of Financial Statements in Managerial Decision-Making
- Managerial Accounting, CVP Analysis and Cost Assignment
- Common Pitfalls in Cost-Based Decision-Making
- Using machine learning approaches to reduce costs
Short course description
The focus of the course is to provide participants with an introduction to accounting basics. It showcases the role of financial and managerial accounting for effective decision-making and control. It also addresses some common pitfalls when making important decisions and ways to overcome them.
Foundations of Finance: 2nd – 3rd June 2022
What to expect
- Financial Markets and Digitalization
- Valuation of Stocks and Bonds
- Cost of Capital
- Capital Budgeting
- Asset Management and Robo Advising
Short course description
This course covers the fundamental building blocks of financial decision-making. It focuses on financial markets and how they are shaped by digitalization. Furthermore, it deals with strategic issues typically faced by managers, such as determining the cost of capital, capital budgeting and valuation techniques.
- Prof. Dr. Franck Missonier-Piera, University of Fribourg
- Prof. Dr. Martin Wallmeier, University of Fribourg
Value Based Management and Financial Analysis: 7th – 8th June 2022
What to expect
Day 1: Value Based Management
- Business Model and Value Drivers
- Discounted Cash Flow & Economic Value Added
- The Value of Flexibility
- Protecting Value Creation: Hedging Exchange Rate Risk
Day 2: Financial Analysis
- Financial Statements Analysis
- Performance Diagnosis
- Credit & Solvency Examination
- Financial Planning
Short course description
This course covers the state of the art of valuation and financial analysis from a corporate perspective. A mix of case studies, class discussions and topical lectures will provide participants with a solid understanding of how to measure and manage the value, performance and solvency of companies.
Management Control Systems: 9th – 10th June 2022
What to expect
- Planning, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Financial performance and value creation
- Performance measurement systems
- Target setting and relative performance evaluation
Short course description
The aim of this course is to provide participants with a hands-on understanding of the design and use of common management control systems. This includes discussion of the planning and budgeting process, financial and non-financial performance measurement, and questions of target setting and performance evaluation. Participants learn about the usefulness of management control systems, but also about potential challenges and pitfalls.
- Prof. Dr. Florian Weigert, Professor of Financial Risk Management, University of Neuchâtel
- Dr. Volker Vonhoff, Director of Group Risk, N26
- Dr. Alexander Bechtel, Head of Digital Asset & Currency Strategy, Deutsche Bank
Risk Management & FinTech: 21st – 22nd June 2022
What to expect
- Risk Management Techniques for Market and Credit Risk
- Corporate Risk Management in a Digitalized Bank
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- Digital Assets
- Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Short course description
This course introduces you to Risk Management & FinTech, the emerging world of applications, concepts and developments at the interface of Finance and Technology. Participants will learn important aspects of risk management in a digitalized world, the application of artificial intelligence in finance, and the nature and use of digital assets. The course emphasizes a personal learning experience and is based on case discussions and lectures.
Digital (R)evolution: 6th – 7th September 2022
What to expect
- Definition, reasons and impacts from digitization to digital transformation
- Major technical developments from big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, 3D printing etc.
- Digital business models such as network-, service-, data-, platform, metaverse and DAO economy
- Agile and ambidextrous Leadership including pragmatic tools to overcome barriers
Short course description
The business environment is digital! The growing connectivity of people, machines, and businesses has changed our daily business. In order to keep up and stay competitive, companies must adjust to these demands by digitizing their processes, business models as well as leadership approach. In this course, you will get a digital mindset to embrace innovation and a toolset to bring in fresh ways of thinking.
IT-enabled Business Model Innovation: 13th – 14th September 2022
What to expect
- IT Strategy and value of IT
- Foundations of Digital Transformation
- IT-enabled Business Model Innovation
- Implementation of Digital Transformation Initiatives
- Skills for Digital Transformation
Short course description
This course introduces the foundations, potentials and challenges of Digital Transformation. It equips the participants with the required knowledge on IT Strategy to plan, evaluate and implement IT-enabled Business Model Innovations at incumbent organizations.
Managing Technochange: 15th – 16th September 2022
What to expect
- Implementing information system in organisations
- Effecting organisational change
- Agile Transformation
- Leveraging IT for change and digital business
Short course description
The role of IT becomes increasingly important for the corporate strategy of companies. However, this importance depends on the information systems ability to deliver value and their implementation drives organisational performance. Therefore, it is necessary that companies’ information is meaningful and useful to decision making.
- Prof. Dr. Philippe Cudré-Mauroux, University of Fribourg
- Dr. Elena Mugellini, University of Applied Sciences Fribourg
Big Data and Interactive Systems: 20th – 21st September 2022
What to expect
- Big Data (concept, market, tools)
- Where could big data for data science in smart cities come from
- IoT-Services, social media, smart city architecture, etc.
- What can we do with this data?
- Human-centered AI for cities and business models
- How to apply Soft Computing Methods in this Framework?
Short course description
From business intelligence and big data analytics to application to improve products and services. How can the daily-flood of data be made understandable and usable for successful business decisions? Drowning in data, a company in the digital era must know how to handle them but also how to use them in their strategy.
Corporate Communication: 22nd – 23rd September 2022
What to expect
- Reputation management
- Crisis management
- Role play with media interaction
- Corporate identity
- Image and reputational management
- Creating and managing the reputational platform
Short course description
This course explains the importance of communication within the global digital economy, exploring the company’s identity, personality and reputation at a corporate level. Moreover, of course the related Crisis Management will be highlighted.