IMD business school for management and leadership courses
3 February
Lausanne, Switzerland
1 year full time
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.
Get hands-on with your MBA; tackle actual business challenges through projects, labs, trips and internships that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
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.
Equip yourself with the skills that top employers value most, from finance to marketing, problem-solving to strategic decision-making.
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 change that lasts; learn to integrate sustainability into your leadership practice and business strategies, preparing you to lead responsibly.
When you become an IMD MBA student, you step into a new role for a year, joining a team of driven, diverse professionals.
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“You get amazing access to senior level executives”
Over 40% of the program is experiential, ensuring hands-on experience in applying new skills. The IMD MBA includes real-world business challenges, international consulting projects, an immersion module in Singapore, and optional internships.
Where can the IMD MBA take you?
IMD MBA class of 2024 career progression shows:
Received at least one job offer within 3 months of graduation
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Changed function, industry and/or country
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MBA 2024
Brazil
“While the workload is intense, prioritization and balance make it possible to explore passions, build deep relationships, and have fun along the way.”
MBA 2024
Italy
“IMD’s personalized coaching and family-like atmosphere made it the ideal choice for my career transition and personal growth. Coming from a background with no prior business experience, this tailored approach was particularly important to me.”
MBA 2024
Spain
“Professors bring actionable insights from their work with global companies. This keeps us in sync with the fast-paced business world, allowing us to understand global challenges, and network with top executives who frequently visit our campus.”
MBA 2024
Canada
“I like the hands-on learning opportunities in the curriculum. Our integrative exercises, the startup project, the International Consulting Project, and our several group assignments are all chances for me to apply the hard and soft skills I have learned.“
MBA 2022
Denmark
IMD offers an eminent focus on leadership, digital competencies, entrepreneurship, and a strong global outlook to equip future leaders who want to make a difference for the world’s challenges.
MBA 2021
South Africa
The biggest take-away for me from the MBA was the personal growth journey it took me on. It was an opportunity for me to really understand who I am as a person and what value I bring to a team.
MBA 2020
India
Unlike any other program. IMD’s leadership stream builds awareness of self and others through continuous feedback. Having found what I was looking for, I chose not to apply to any other school.
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