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Dates and fees
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Executive MBA
Dates and fees
Choose your start date
The IMD Executive MBA is a modular program with two starting points each year. The next available intakes:
- September 20, 2026
- April 2027
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis so there is no application deadline. However classes can fill up in advance, so early application is advised. It is recommended to start the application process at least six months before your desired start date.
Fees and expenses
The total tuition fee for the program is CHF 125,000.
Tuition fees* | Amount |
Deposit (upon acceptance, non-refundable) | CHF 10,000 |
Tuition fees (installments available) | CHF 115,000 |
Total | CHF 125,000 |
*Tuition, teaching materials, coffee breaks and weekday lunch while on the IMD Lausanne campus are included in the fees. All fees quoted are exclusive of any value-added or other indirect taxes that may be due in any country. IMD reserves the right to modify the program dates, location, and fee at any time.
Estimated living & travel expenses** | Amount |
Per week in Switzerland | CHF 2,500 |
Per week on Global Immersion modules | CHF 3,000 |
**Based on a reasonable estimate of air fares considering Geneva as the point of departure, but are subject to fluctuations either way, considering standard and class of travel, departure airport and any traveller loyalty arrangements that might apply.
**During global immersion modules all participants must stay in the same hotel as designated by IMD. The EMBA program actively negotiates favorable packages for room rates and the use of the meeting facilities on-site. This is also critically important for the effective delivery of the program.
Scholarship options
IMD offers a limited number of partial scholarships (10% on average) to exceptional candidates based upon merit and financial need. Scholarship awards are deducted from the overall EMBA tuition fee. Scholarships are available in different categories. For each category you will need to demonstrate clear financial need in your application:
How to Apply
Please contact [email protected] for questions about scholarships.
Note that a submitted EMBA program application is a pre-requisite for a scholarship application.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis as long as funds remain available. Please apply as early as possible. We will contact you before the program starting date if your scholarship application has been approved.
Financing options
Find here a list of lenders (by alphabetical order) who consider IMD’s Executive MBA degree program eligible for financing through their student loan options. This information is provided as a service and not as an endorsement of the lender, or indication of any affiliation with these providers. You may explore one of these or any other option of your choice. Each lender will have specific eligibility criteria, lending requirements, and minimum loan amounts.
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