The IMD MBA at 40

Past, present and future

The IMD MBA class that graduates on 2 December 2011 will be the 40th since the program began here in 1972.
To mark the anniversary, we present a series of articles assessing how the IMD MBA has helped to develop global business leaders over the years—and how the program might look in the future.

MBA 2051

What might IMD’s MBA program look like in 2051, when the 80th class graduates? IMD Professor Martha Maznevski, the MBA Program Director, takes a look into the future.

Reversing the Tides of De-globalisation

With the world economy looking increasingly fragile, how can threats to globalisation be countered? IMD Professor Jean-Pierre Lehmann says business schools have a crucial role to play.

How can an MBA change the world?

Why do we need people to get MBAs? Nisha Chand, a member of the Class of 2011, Luigi Dusmet, who introduced the MBA program here back in 1972, and Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a member of the Class of 1972, give their views on the benefits an MBA education can bring.