Fall 2025 Course

Ready to take your startup expertise to the global stage? This dynamic course equips students with the strategic insight and practical tools needed to drive international expansion in early-stage ventures.

Course Highlights

  • Gain a solid foundation in international growth strategies and strategic analysis tools.

  • Explore key frameworks tailored to the realities of startups and entrepreneurial environments.

  • Develop critical analytical skills through real-world applications and case studies.

  • Work hands-on with actual startup cases aiming to expand internationally.

  • Sharpen your strategic thinking and presentation capabilities by pitching directly to startup founders.

Whether you're aspiring to lead a venture or advise one, this course empowers you with the mindset, methods, and confidence to navigate global markets with impact.

Ready to apply? Click here to know more.

Startups

The participating company for this year will soon be announced.

Preliminary Program

Introduction Day

Wednesday, 24.09.2025, 15:00-19:00

Briefing by Startup

Thursday, 25.09.2025, 08:00-17:00 

Lecture Day Wednesday, 15.10.2025, 10:00-17:00 
First group discussion Thursday, 16.10.2025, 08:00-16:00 (90 minutes per group)
Second group discussion Thursday, 06.11.2025, 08:00-16:00 (90 minutes per group)
Third group discussion Wednesday, 26.11.2025, 08:00-16:00 (120 minutes per group)
Final group presentations with Startup's top management Thursday, 11.12.2025, 09:00-16:00

Impressions from 2024

Lecture day with professor Jenisch 

at the University of Fribourg 

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Geberit CEO, Christian Buhl, presents Geberit strategy to the students 

at Geberit headquarters, Rapperswil-Jona 

2/10

Final student presentation 

at Geberit headquarters, Rapperswil-Jona 

3/10

Final student presentation 

at Geberit headquarters, Rapperswil-Jona 

4/10

Final student presentation 

at Geberit headquarters, Rapperswil-Jona 

5/10

Final student presentation 

at Geberit headquarters, Rapperswil-Jona 

6/10

Students tour production site visit 

at Geberit, Rapperswil-Jona 

7/10

Student at the main training center for plumbers  

at Geberit, Rapperswil-Jona 

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Group photo with Geberit Executive team, Professor Jenisch and students 

at Geberit, Rapperswil-Jona 

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Group dinner with Professor Jenisch and students 

in Fribourg 

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