CAS Family Governance & Family Office Excellence
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Overview
The CAS program prepares professionals, advisors and family members for the complex task of advising and supporting family businesses and wealthy families. Participants gain comprehensive expertise and practical skills to develop and implement professional strategies across the four governance dimensions – Family, Ownership, Business and Wealth Governance. All content is taught through real-life case studies to foster hands-on advisory competence in addition to theoretical knowledge.
Programme CAS Family Governance & Family Office Excellence
Lecturers
The Lecturers include distinguished academics and practitioners covering all governance areas: Family, Ownership, Business and Wealth Governance.
Key Facts
Format
Primarily Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Duration
Mid-September to early February (subject to change; aligned with Zurich school holidays and public holidays).
Language
English
Venue
Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich
Lagerstrasse 2
CH-8090 Zürich
Website:www.phzh.ch
Tuition Fee
CHF 9,800 (includes digital materials, examination fees and graduation event).
Exams
| Module | Exam |
| Module 1: Foundations of Family Governance - Family & Ownership, Family Constitution, and Strategy | Group project |
| Module 2: Specific Business Topics | Presentation |
| Module 3: Family Office Excellence | Oral exam |
Attendance
Minimum attendance of 80% required to be admitted to the exams.
Degree awarded
CAS Certificate of Advanced Studies UZH in Family Governance & Family Office Excellence (15 ECTS credits)
Tuition Fee
Tuition Fee
CHF 9,800 (includes digital materials, examination fees and graduation event).
Admission and Application
To submit your application, please use the following ApplicationForm
Applicants must hold a university degree and possess relevant professional experience. Exceptionally, candidates with equivalent qualifications and specific practical experience may be admitted sur dossier. Admission may also depend on a successful interview with the program committee.
We look forward to receiving your application for the program by June 30, 2026.
Personal Consultation
In case of any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Daniela Eichholzer:eiz@eiz.uzh.ch or +41 44 974 04 00.
