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ADMISSION CRITERIAPulling together a powerful group of executives who are keen to learn |
Our admissions policies aim at securing the highest caliber of participants. There is no ‘ideal’ profile of an Executive MBA candidate, since we strive for diversity in the class.
The program is designed for those 35 and older, with a minimum of 10 years business experience (typically participants have an average of 15 years). We look for talented men and women with strong management experience, steady and rapid career progression and outstanding leadership potential.
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| Professional achievement | Career progression, with a strong preference for global experience and responsibility. We look at how your responsibility has increased, the breadth and depth of the knowledge you have acquired in the workplace, and the impact you have made on your organization. |
| Leadership potential | Are you an effective leader? Do you have what it takes to become one? We look for:
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| Intellectual ability | You must have demonstrated intellectual ability through both of the following:
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| International outlook | In order to maintain the Executive MBA's highly international outlook, we look for candidates with:
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| English language proficiency | English is the language of instruction. You must have a strong command of both written and spoken English.
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| The support of your company | The Executive MBA program requires a serious commitment from you and your sponsoring organization, which must be willing to become a ‘laboratory’ for your learning. Our sponsor's guide will help you and your company understand the benefits and commitments of joining our Executive MBA program. The financial support of your organization is a matter to be resolved between you and your company. |
The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test, measures language, quantitative and writing skills. It is designed to help predict academic performance in graduate management school. The test is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council. You can schedule your test in most countries by telephone, fax or mail. There is comprehensive information, including preparatory courses for the test, available on the Internet at http://www.mba.com. What is the minimum acceptable GMAT score for admission? For how long is the GMAT score valid? IMD GMAT report code |
More questions?
In our FAQ section, you will find answers to questions about admissions.
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Call program advisors: +41 (0)21 618 0700 |