Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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.
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.
Student insights – the Future Lab
“The intimate learning environment fostered deeper connections with professors and peers, enhancing the quality of education and collaboration.”
“Studying at IMD is a life-changing and unique opportunity for an aspiring leader like me. It feels like being handed wet clay to sculpt the capabilities required to pursue my goal.”
“The IMD MBA has been a transformative experience, equipping me with a blend of leadership and financial expertise to lead similar projects in the future.”
“One thing they emphasize a lot at IMD is self-leadership, where you have to work on understanding yourself better in order not to inflict your issues on other people without being aware of it.”
“2010 was the best year of my life in many ways. You have these periods you reflect on as mind-boggling or life-changing. For me, it was a perfect match because I have this thirst for learning.”
