DRRS ETH CAS#2 Beyond Systems Thinking 2026

A transformative journey of creating a positive impact in complex systems through the next module of the full Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Regenerative Systems: CAS#2: Beyond Systems Thinking.

We are delighted to invite you to a transformative journey of creating a positive impact in complex systems through the next module of the full Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Regenerative Systems: CAS#2: Beyond Systems Thinking.

The entire MAS executive programme offers a learning-to-unlearn-to-relearn journey with your individual transformative design project, the QUEST, on how to navigate complexity for designing resilient regenerative systems. We deep-dive into regeneration on various systems types and nested governance scales; we embrace worldviews and learn to design as nature; we flourish mind through movement and practice circular design for resilience building in living systems labs. We provide reflected access to quantitative methods and to understanding their relational value with qualitative methods, designerly iteration, AI, embodied practice, and inner development.

Living systems, non-linearity, emergence, interbeing – the upcoming second CAS module “Beyond systems thinking” deep-dives into complexity and develops a critical understanding of systems. You will learn what systems thinking entails, and how it can become a helpful habit. The program’s field design trip will take you to exciting real-world practices. Through physical embodiment, you will connect with place, community and your inner self.

CAS#2 application window: 
15 Dec 2025 – 15 Mar 2026  

CAS#2 course dates: 
1 May 2026 – 30 Sep 2026

Field design trip: 
June 2026, considered locations: Venice Lagoon, Italy and/or Norway
The exact dates and locations to be announced

Precondition: 
MOOC#1 Worldviews: From Sustainability to Regeneration and MOOC#2 Beyond Systems Thinking have to be taken or at least advanced as a precondition to this CAS. 

Application link: here

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: drrs@ethz.ch