The know-how of financial information and the understanding of finance are crucial for successful decision making in a changing business. All modules of the CAS Financial Decision-Making have an integrated view and are organized around central subject areas, the development of which has been identified by employers and economic experts as the basis for a successful management.

Objectives

The CAS Financial Decision-Making provides you with all financial tools for management decisions, performance measurement and risk management in a fast changing environment.

Target audience

The CAS Financial Decision-Making is designed for managers and employees working in companies of the private or public sector who want to get a solid understanding about finance and accounting.

Prerequisites

Candidates for the CAS, DAS and the EMBA must have obtained work experience (three to five years) and one of the following qualifications:

1. BA or MA degree from a University or University of Applied Sciences

2. or other diploma recognised as equivalent.

Extraordinary admissions are under certain conditions possible.

Responsibles and speakers

Direction

• Nüesch Stephan, Professor of University of Fribourg and Director of international institute of management in technology (iimt)

Responsibles

• Burkert Michael,   Professor of University of Fribourg

Speakers

Prof. Dr. Michael Burkert, University of Fribourg

Dr. Matthias Klein, La Mobilière

Prof. Dr. Franck Missonier-Piera, University of Fribourg

Prof. Dr. Martin Wallmeier, University of Fribourg

Prof. Dr. Martin Messner, University of Innsbruck

Prof. Dr. Florian Weigert, University of Neuchâtel

Modules

• Basics of Accounting

  Speakers	Burkert Michael,   Professor of University of Fribourg
  Date(s)	19.01.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg 20.01.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg

• Financial Statement Analysis

  Speakers	Burkert Michael,   Professor of University of Fribourg
  Date(s)	09.02.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg 10.02.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg

• Managerial Finance

  Speakers	Burkert Michael,   Professor of University of Fribourg
  Date(s)	16.03.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg 17.03.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg

• Management Control Systems

  Speakers	Burkert Michael,   Professor of University of Fribourg
  Date(s)	13.04.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg 14.04.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg

• Monte Carlo Simulations for Enhanced Financial Decision-Making

  Speakers	Burkert Michael,   Professor of University of Fribourg
  Date(s)	11.05.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg 12.05.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg

• Fin Tech & Risk Management

  Speakers	Burkert Michael,   Professor of University of Fribourg
  Date(s)	15.06.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg 16.06.2026 from 08:45 to 16:45 Centre de Formation continue, Rue de Rome 6, Fribourg