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Degree program
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Real learning for real leaders

Degree program

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Real learning for real leaders

Application deadline
Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Duration

1 year full time, Jan-Dec

Tuition Fees

CHF 97’500

Relevant. Practical. Impactful. Real.

You’re ambitious, driven, and ready to accelerate your career to the next level. You want a hands-on, practical program that empowers you to make a positive impact. You aim to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose, gaining skills that are directly applicable to real-world challenges. And you’re looking to join a connected global community that will expand your perspectives and increase your opportunities

At IMD, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals. Our new future-oriented MBA curriculum combines renowned leadership development with the latest award-winning AI technology and hands-on experiential learning that bridges theory with practice. You’ll go beyond functional business knowledge to be equipped with the transversal skills and experience that are needed to navigate and thrive in this changing world.

During this intensive 12-month program you’ll tackle real business challenges, collaborate on projects with top companies, work with personal coaches, expand your global awareness during an immersive month at our Future Lab in Singapore, and develop in-demand skills like critical thinking, effective problem-solving, and confident decision-making

When you graduate, you’ll be positioned to become a real leader. Guided by integrity and driven by purpose, you’ll be ready for leadership that inspires teams and organizations to shape the future of business and make a real impact.

#1 MBA in Europe

IMD’s MBA program has been recognized as the Best European MBA Program for 2024-2025 by Bloomberg Businessweek. Based on the insights of graduating students, alumni, and leading employers, the evaluation covers key areas such as job placement, the quality of education, and real-world impact.

Program of the Year

Our  MBA program has been awarded the coveted title of Program of the Year by Poets&Quants, the renowned media outlet for business education.

#1
MBA in Europe

(Bloomberg Businessweek

2024-25 ranking)

#1
International students and faculty

(FT 2024 ranking)

#2
in the world for international mobility

(FT 2024 ranking)

$172K
average weighted salary

(FT 2024 ranking)

100%
average salary increase within 3 years of graduation

(class of 2021)

Where can the IMD MBA take you?

Whether you aspire to change function, industry, or geography, the IMD MBA Career Development Center will help you craft a personal career strategy in line with your career goals.

  • Personalized attention: benefit from individual coaching and career counseling to help design your future.
  • Go global: Tap into international job markets with our worldwide alumni network and global business insights.
  • Increase your earning potential: On average, our students double their salary within 3 years of graduation.
Experience real-world learning

Get hands-on with your MBA; tackle actual business challenges through projects, labs, trips and internships that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Cultivate real leadership

Transform into a leader who makes a difference; refine your leadership skills through personalized coaching, real-world challenges, and labs designed to bring out your best.

Build in-demand skills

Equip yourself with the skills that top employers value most, from finance to marketing, problem-solving to strategic decision-making.

Develop your career

Tailor your career path with dedicated support from our team, connecting you with global opportunities and coaching you to stand-out in the job market.

Drive sustainable impact

Drive change that lasts; learn to integrate sustainability into your leadership practice and business strategies, preparing you to lead responsibly.

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The world in your classroom: a typical MBA cohort

When you become an IMD MBA student, you step into a new role for a year, joining a team of driven, diverse professionals.

90-100

students

44

nationalities

6

average years of work experience

36%

female

29.9

average age

585-755

typical GMAT range

Harness the power of our award-winning AI+ and customize your learning journey.

IMD is the first business school to embed AI throughout the MBA curriculum, both as a topic and as a tool. Learn to navigate a world of data-proliferation, ask the right questions, draw the right inferences and formulate effective strategies.

Webinar: Admissions insights – looking forward
Join us on 17 December 2024

Join this webinar hosted by Marcella Rispo, Recruitment and Admissions Manager and Anna Farrus, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to get the very latest admissions insights for our new future-oriented MBA curriculum. Don’t miss this opportunity and also get all your questions answered at 15:00 (CET).

Webinar: Admissions insights – looking forward

Join us on 17 December 2024

Join this webinar hosted by Marcella Rispo, Recruitment and Admissions Manager and Anna Farrus, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to get the very latest admissions insights for our new future-oriented MBA curriculum. Don’t miss this opportunity and also get all your questions answered at 15:00 (CET).

Real Leaders: See how MBA alumni are making an impact