March 24, 2026
Management & Leadership
Would you like to further develop your management and leadership skills? At HWZ Zurich, we offer you a comprehensive and flexible range of further education courses that focus on the most important management areas. Our programs include general management, leadership skills, change management, lean management, project management and many other specializations.
Short Advanced Studies (SAS)
Management & Leadership at HWZ comprises practice-oriented further education in leadership, management and organisational development. These programmes are aimed at professionals and managers who wish to reflect on their leadership role, enhance their management skills and shape organisations effectively.
HWZ combines academically rigorous content with current practical requirements. Depending on your objectives, you can choose from in-depth CAS, MAS or EMBA programmes, as well as concise seminars.
Management & Leadership: Leading and Shaping Organisations
Management and leadership are key success factors for organisations. While management involves the planning, control and organisation of processes and resources, leadership focuses on guidance, motivation and the development of employees. Both perspectives complement each other and are essential for the long-term success of a company.
HWZ provides practical and well-founded expertise in the field of management and leadership. The continuing education programmes are aimed at professionals and managers who wish to strengthen their management skills, reflect on their leadership role, and shape organisations effectively.
Which questions are shaping management and leadership today?
Leadership and management responsibilities are becoming increasingly complex. Typical practical questions include, among others:
How can teams be led and developed effectively?
Which leadership styles are in demand in dynamic organisations?
How do leaders make well-informed decisions?
What role do communication, self-leadership and adaptability to change play?
How can strategy, structure and culture be interconnected?
These questions highlight the growing importance of professional management and leadership skills.
Current developments from practice and applied research
HWZ combines continuing education, practical experience, and applied research in the field of management and leadership. Insights from leadership research, organisational development, and practical projects are continuously integrated into teaching. This ensures that the continuing education programmes remain academically rigorous and closely aligned with professional practice.
Key thematic areas include leadership, organisational development, change management, strategy, self-leadership, and collaboration.
Find the right further education programme in management & leadership
The choice of the right further education programme depends on your professional role and objectives.
A CAS, MAS or EMBA is suitable for an in-depth and structured engagement with management or leadership topics. Seminars offer a concise way to develop specific leadership or management skills in a targeted manner.
HWZ supports you in systematically developing your management and leadership skills and applying them effectively in your professional life.