Executive MBA participants in the Class of April 2022, the self-named ‘NewHorizons’ cohort, came together earlier this month for a Startup Accelerator Day to coach and mentor each other on their startup ideas…
- Only 7-9 weeks out of the office
- Discovery expeditions in international locations
Ready for your next big step? Take your business further, grow as a leader and make your contribution to a bigger and better future.
- Master management skills in highly diversified environments
- Become a more reflective, self-aware leader
- Apply learning through personalized business assignments
IMD Executive MBA - your start of a profound transformational journey
The transformative core of the IMD Executive MBA is what makes it truly unique among EMBA programs offered by top business schools. You will go far beyond your current situation, discovering new dimensions of yourself as a reflective leader, powerfully effective, delivering much greater impact at the personal, professional levels and beyond.
Supporting your growth as a leader, passionate faculty will share their knowledge, resources and contacts in discovery modules around the globe. You will build critical skills in entrepreneurship, innovation and much more, experiencing environments that will have the biggest impact on your learning and development. And you will establish lifelong bonds of friendship and support with your peers, faculty and global connections. Welcome to the IMD Executive MBA.

"It's truly transformative"

Who are we looking for?
You are a fast-rising, internationally experienced manager who aspires to lead. You are at least 35 years old with 10 years of business experience, strong management experience, consistent career progression and outstanding leadership potential. Your class is individually put together through a selection process to ensure that you experience the most impactful learning with a truly diverse group of global peers.
You have vision, courage, initiative, maturity, curiosity and self-confidence.
You demonstrate career progression and impact within your organization.
You have international experience, cultural sensitivity and a global outlook.
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Professor Vanina Farber shares her vision

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