Reflective and Responsible Leadership

Join our full-time MBA program, ranked among the best ones in Europe, to develop reflective and responsible leadership skills in an innovative, entrepreneurial and global business environment. A life-changing journey in your career with incredible networking opportunities for those with the ambitions to make a real difference in a complex and rapidly changing world. Join our 1-year Master of Business Administration degree in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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DEFINE CHALLENGES
Based on knowledge proficiency

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CRITICAL THINKING
Develop a holistic approach and an open mindset

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COLLABORATION
Leverage collaboration in order to have impact

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VALUE CREATION
Transform organizations & contribute to society

The Leadership Stream

Our alumni describe leadership at IMD
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Life in the IMD MBA

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Shape your future

Join a select group of responsible, experienced and globally-minded participants who want to make a difference and who typically have the following profile:

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3 - 8
work experience range in years
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40
Nationalities
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27 - 31
Age range (at entry)
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680
Average GMAT

Going through the MBA program was a truly transformative experience. I learned a lot about different business models, organizational behavior and myself. Most importantly, I made some life long friends and a network of professors, classmates and advisors I can still rely on for support.

Defne Saral

MBA 2004, American/Swiss/Turkish
Global Sales Director, Business Group Ingredients, FrieslandCampina, Netherlands

Our goal is to develop reflective and responsible leaders who will transform organizations and contribute to society. We will push you to question assumptions and identify what really drives you, and help you to develop a personalized leadership journey.

Omar Toulan

Dean of MBA Program

Come and meet us
The best way to get a true feeling for our program is to talk to us, our participants and our alumni. Come and take a look at the campus if you are in the area, join as us at one the worldwide events taking place this year, or take part in our monthly virtual visit from the comfort of your home.
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Triple accreditation

The IMD MBA program is internationally recognized by leading accreditation bodies and corresponds to 90 ECTS.*  The program is consistently ranked among the best for Return on Investment.

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*Acceptance of ECTS credits is determined by external authorities.

Disclaimer

IMD complies with applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to international sanctions that may be imposed on individuals and countries. This policy applies to all applications for IMD programs from individuals or organizations, and any commercial or non-commercial partnerships.

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