Controlling & Consulting

Benefit from the structured modules of this in-service training course in controlling.

Module 1: «Planning and Reporting»

• Management reporting and planning processes
• Project management / project controlling
• Value-based management / balanced scorecard

Module 2: «Functional Controlling»

• Marketing Controlling
• Quality Controlling
• Productivity Controlling
• R&D Controlling
• Logistics Controlling
• Legal Controlling
• IT Controlling
• International transfer pricing

Module 3: «Consulting»

• Controllers as consultants
• Consultation process
• In-house consulting / coach in the company
• Six Sigma Seminar (Yellow Belt Certification)

• Introduction and quality assurance:
  On the introduction day, you will develop a common understanding of the applicable rules with the CAS study management and define the practical application. You will evaluate the lessons by means of online surveys and in direct exchange with your Director of Studies. We will gladly take time for you.
• Teaching:
  In class, you will deal in depth with the various topics and the most important questions. Take an active part in input lectures, individual and group work, presentations and plenary discussions. 
• Transfer-oriented post-processing:
  You will carry out a thorough post-processing of the lessons. In doing so, you always focus on the transfer of practical experience. Your resulting transfer reports must meet the quality standards of Bern University of Applied Sciences.

MS Teams is available as a complementary tool, allowing access to documents, messages and information as well as a chat function within the class.

Regular attendance in class and passing the listed exams are prerequisites for the successful completion of the CAS:

• Transfer report. A transfer report is an in-depth, structured examination of your own practice, either individually or in relation to the company/institution in which you work. This is a written report.
• Written examination on the topics mentioned above.

Conditions of admission

University degree

To be admitted to the programme you must already have a degree from either a university or university of applied sciences, a university of teacher education, a Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent foreign university, plus at least two years of professional experience.

Professional education and training (PET) diploma

If you have diploma from a professional education and training institution (PET college diploma, Federal PET diploma, or advanced Federal PET diploma) you will also need several years of work experience for admission to the study programme. In any case, you will have to attend an Introduction to Academic Study course before your first CAS. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for admission to the CAS programme.

Exceptions

The Director of Studies decides on admission based on a portfolio analysis and an assessment of your current situation. Please contact us.

Introduction to academic study (in German)

Friday and Saturday, every two weeks

The timetable is published six months before the start of the programme.

The registration deadline for the programme is three weeks before it begins. If places are available, later registration is possible.

CHF 8,500

All compulsory literature, course materials and assessments are included in the price. An additional flat rate of CHF 300 (on departure) is charged for the Six Sigma seminar, as the event is held in a seminar hotel (including overnight stay and full board).