Accelerate your career with the IMD EMBA
Everyone has different career aspirations and the path to achieving yours is unique to you. That’s why at IMD we put you in the driver seat of a journey that is tailored to your needs and goals. Whether you plan to change employment or accelerate your career within your current organization, the IMD EMBA includes the Executive Career Development track to help you clarify your goals, define your strategy, and articulate your next steps. With the support of a personal coach and a career strategist, you’ll pro-actively leverage your resources and plan the path to your career success.
What does progress look like? For our EMBA graduates, it’s more responsibility, higher pay, and a seat at the table. The numbers speak for themselves.
*EMBA class of 2022, surveyed 2 years after graduation / **Financial Times Business School Rankings 2025
The Executive Career Development track empowers you to take ownership of your career with clarity and strategic intent. Across three integrated phases, you move from Professional Awareness to Marketing Strategy to confident Execution – supported by expert guidance and a trusted peer group.
Your three-phase journey begins with the past – exploring your professional history. Combined with a Future Readiness assessment, this sets the stage for reviewing the present, where you develop a focused career strategy by applying proven business frameworks to position your unique value and identify aligned opportunities. In the final execution phase, you put strategy into practice through strategic networking, discovery conversations, and real-world validation.
Dive deep into your professional journey – identify your skills, strengths, and achievements, to clearly express your career story.
Define your target market, craft a focused marketing strategy, and identify the most effective channels and partners.
Bring your strategy to life – refine your pitch, engage in discovery interviews, and gather real-world insights.
At every stage, you’re supported by IMD’s Career Development Center via expert-led webinars and one-to-one and small-group coaching.
Running alongside your three-phase journey, Expert Insight Sessions offer a complementary stream of focused, 90-minute virtual discussions where external guest speakers share strategic perspectives, industry insights, and practical tools. The result is a rigorous, personalized experience that gives you the clarity, tools, and momentum to advance your career on your terms.
“My key learning was that I really take ownership of my career. I can be purposeful about what I do and how it impacts in my career.”
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Co-owner & Business Developer
Switzerland
EMBA 2026
“This journey has been truly transformative, enriched by immersive global experiences, outstanding professors, and talented colleagues in the cohort.”
Director Operational Excellence
Novartis, Switzerland
EMBA 2025
“The IMD EMBA is intense, fast-paced, and thought provoking. But what makes it truly transformational is the exceptional cohort – an inspiring group of people that are a constant source of challenge, perspective, and support.”
Manufacturing project Lead
Unilever, Côte d’Ivoire
EMBA 2024
“This journey has broadened my understanding of business challenges and innovative solutions, and the true essence of leadership.”
Head of Financial Reporting & Tax
Zurich Insurance, Switzerland
EMBA 2024
“Our class was characterized by a diverse array of backgrounds and expertise, and I cherished the chance to learn from every one of my classmates.”
Team Lead of Rollouts
Google, Switzerland
EMBA 2024
“I truly believe that the EMBA radically changed what I do and how I do it; it definitely changes you as a person.”
Head of Private Wealth Management
Goldman Sachs, Switzerland
EMBA 2024
“The Leadership stream has a psychological angle which helped me change my leadership style and adapt to different team members in a much more effective way.”
Founder, CEO
Aurora Retail Chain, Ukraine
EMBA 2023
“The assignments were based on my cases and my business. I can confidently say that every subject and every experience gained has been useful to me in real business.”
Deputy CEO
VICAT, Brazil
EMBA 2023
“From the classrooms of IMD to the corporate boardrooms, the lessons from my EMBA continue to guide my decisions. It’s not just about solving problems – it’s about understanding that behind every challenge lies an opportunity for innovation and growth.”
Vice President
GEA Digital Hub, Germany
EMBA 2023
It’s not just a graduation, it’s a transformation – a journey of intense learning, invaluable insights, and cherished memories.
COO & CMO
Adequasys, Switzerland
EMBA 2023
“I’ve integrated the teachings of the EMBA into our strategies, championing a human-centric leadership approach, bolstering our team dynamics, and sparking innovative approaches that have driven our global initiatives forward.”
Sustainability Manager
International Petroleum Corp, Switzerland
EMBA 2023
“It’s a privilege to learn from unique and inspiring IMD professors. And the 55 amazing people in my cohort – all incredible individuals who have become true allies.”
Commercial Projects Leader
Shell, United States
EMBA 2023
“It’s dream come true to graduate with an Executive MBA from IMD. Thank you for inspiring me to push the boundaries in my ambition to become a better person and leader.”
CEO and founder
Smart Biotech, South Africa
EMBA 2023
“The quality and diversity of class members – both in terms of culture and industry – was truly exceptional. Together, we shared an amazing wealth of experience. And each of us was always ready to push the boundaries.”
Regional Marketing Manager – Poultry & Dates categories, GCC
Almarai, Saudi Arabia
EMBA 2023
“After graduating from IMD, I was offered a more strategic leadership role in a business expansion project within my company. The knowledge and frameworks I acquired have proven to be invaluable.”
Chief Executive Officer
WislaCode Solutions, Russia
EMBA 2023
“While hard skills are essential, my time at IMD reminded me that effective leadership goes beyond technical acumen. It’s also about the inner journey — understanding your life path, strategy, and goals.”
Group Vice President
ABB, Switzerland
EMBA 2023
“The program offered me the opportunity to interact with people outside my domain. Such insights helped me question and reassess practices within my organization, challenging my biases and assumptions.”
Senior Director
Emirates National Oil Company, Saudi Arabia
EMBA 2021
“The IMD EMBA learning journey ignited in me the power of curiosity, reflection and pragmatic thinking. This translated in clarity, confidence and drive of continuous growth and more importantly being part of a life-time well-trusted community.”