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Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
80,000 CHF
Duration
12 months
Class Size
87
Intakes
January
Language
English
Average GMAT
680
Avg. Work Exp.
6.0 yrs
Avg. Salary
126,236
Woman
36%
IMD Business School
Ch. de Bellerive 23
P.O. Box 915
CH-1001 Lausanne / Switzerland

www.imd.org

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Programs at IMD
  • Full-Time
  • Executive MBA
MBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
80,000 CHF
Intakes
January
Deadline
October 15
Average GMAT
680
Class Size
87
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.0
Avg. Salary
126,236
Features
  • Students must choose a minimum of 4 electives and can select up to 5:
  • Leadership
  • Sustainability
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation
  • Operations
  • Finance
  • Strategy
Placement Industries
Consulting 39%, Manufacturing 13%, Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 11%, Financial Services 10%, Technology 8%, Retail & Consumer Goods 4%, Non-Profit 4%, Other 4%, Public Sector Management / Government 3%, Energy 3%
Placement Functions
Consulting 46%, General Management 17%, Marketing 15%, Finance 13%, Other 7%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 1%, Human Resources 1%
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Executive MBA
Duration
15 months
Language
English
Tuition
115,000 CHF
Intakes
January, March, April, August, November, December
Avg. Work Exp (years)
16.0
Features
  • Locations: Switzerland, Silicon Valley, China, Estonia, India, Peru, Israel, and Kenya.
  • Program can be completed in 15 to 19 months.
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Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
1
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
3
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
27
FT EMBA 2022
32
FT Global MBA 2023
36
FT Global MBA 2024
42
Economist MBA 2022
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Ranked
1
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
3
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
27
FT EMBA 2022
32
FT Global MBA 2023
36
FT Global MBA 2024
42
Economist MBA 2022
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  • Top European MBAs for Employability
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  • Top MBAs for Global Mobility
  • Top MBAs in Europe
School Discussions
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4 Replies
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Gut check
where44 started Nov 11, 2024 | where44 replied Nov 11
School Choice
I'm trying to choose between MBA programs. I have 20 years experience, and a decade in FAANG as a software engineer and manager. I'm from the USA, but I'm currently in Switzerland. I could end up in either country in the long run. I already have a pretty good network but I'm looking to add a pile of...
Gut check
where44 started Nov 11, 2024 | where44 replied Nov 11
School Choice
4 Replies
119 Views
I'm trying to choose between MBA programs. I have 20 years experience, and a decade in FAANG as a software engineer and manager. I'm from the USA, but I'm currently in Switzerland. I could end up in either country in the long run. I already have a pretty good network but I'm looking to add a pile of...
1 Replies
75 Views
The PPP Paradox: Why EMBA Rankings May Mislead Prospective S...
Duncan started Oct 18, 2024 | Duncan replied Oct 18
Executive MBA (EMBA)
This week's release of the Financial Times annual ranking of Executive MBA (EMBA) programs is big news for business schools. Rankings play a crucial role in attracting students and shaping perceptions of program quality. However, a closer look at the methodology behind these rankings, particularly t...
The PPP Paradox: Why EMBA Rankings May Mislead Prospective S...
Duncan started Oct 18, 2024 | Duncan replied Oct 18
Executive MBA (EMBA)
1 Replies
75 Views
This week's release of the Financial Times annual ranking of Executive MBA (EMBA) programs is big news for business schools. Rankings play a crucial role in attracting students and shaping perceptions of program quality. However, a closer look at the methodology behind these rankings, particularly t...
2 Replies
172 Views
MBA in Germany / Switzerland (safe, target choice)
Maria-Madalina Ifrim started Oct 17, 2024 | Maria-Madalina Ifrim replied Oct 17
Funding/Financial Aid
School Choice
Hi, I’m planning to apply for the 2025 intake for an MBA in a German-speaking country, ideally Germany or Switzerland. My background is in marketing and product launches, and I’d like to transition into a role in product or strategy within the country where I study. My goal is to further my educati...
MBA in Germany / Switzerland (safe, target choice)
Maria-Madalina Ifrim started Oct 17, 2024 | Maria-Madalina Ifrim replied Oct 17
Funding/Financial Aid
School Choice
2 Replies
172 Views
Hi, I’m planning to apply for the 2025 intake for an MBA in a German-speaking country, ideally Germany or Switzerland. My background is in marketing and product launches, and I’d like to transition into a role in product or strategy within the country where I study. My goal is to further my educati...
308 Replies
80701 Views
Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan started Sep 17, 2024 | Duncan replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data) Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...
Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan started Sep 17, 2024 | Duncan replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
308 Replies
80701 Views
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data) Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...
9 Replies
1193 Views
Which Executive program to choose - IESE, INSEAD, IMD?
Egor started Sep 09, 2024 | Egor replied Sep 9
Dear all, hello! I am in the process of choosing a post-grad Executive program from the leading universities in Europe. I have short-listed: IESE - PMD program (https://www.iese.edu/executive-education/program-management-development/) INSEAD - https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/general-man...
Which Executive program to choose - IESE, INSEAD, IMD?
Egor started Sep 09, 2024 | Egor replied Sep 9
9 Replies
1193 Views
Dear all, hello! I am in the process of choosing a post-grad Executive program from the leading universities in Europe. I have short-listed: IESE - PMD program (https://www.iese.edu/executive-education/program-management-development/) INSEAD - https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/general-man...
3 Replies
380 Views
EMBA - IMD vs HEC Paris vs Cambridge Judge
V Giri started May 02, 2024 | Duncan replied May 2
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Hi all, I am looking for some suggestions from this group to help address the dilemma of choosing institutions. I am 38-year-old with over 15+ years of experience in finance and strategy in oil and gas sector. I am currently based in Netherlands. I am looking to pursue EMBA to continue my learning a...
EMBA - IMD vs HEC Paris vs Cambridge Judge
V Giri started May 02, 2024 | Duncan replied May 2
Executive MBA (EMBA)
3 Replies
380 Views
Hi all, I am looking for some suggestions from this group to help address the dilemma of choosing institutions. I am 38-year-old with over 15+ years of experience in finance and strategy in oil and gas sector. I am currently based in Netherlands. I am looking to pursue EMBA to continue my learning a...
1 Replies
480 Views
IMD vs Oxford Saïd vs Cambridge. How to choose?
Alfons Porro Martorell started Feb 21, 2024 | Duncan replied Feb 21
Application
Hi all, I hope this finds you well. I was writing because I have serious doubts between what school to choose, and more importantly how to choose them. Background info would be the following. I have about 6 years professional experience in business service providers for the life science industry...
IMD vs Oxford Saïd vs Cambridge. How to choose?
Alfons Porro Martorell started Feb 21, 2024 | Duncan replied Feb 21
Application
1 Replies
480 Views
Hi all, I hope this finds you well. I was writing because I have serious doubts between what school to choose, and more importantly how to choose them. Background info would be the following. I have about 6 years professional experience in business service providers for the life science industry...
2 Replies
253 Views
IMD and SBS gain Swiss accreditation
Duncan started Feb 15, 2024 | Duncan replied Feb 15
I found out today that IMD has won full accreditation as a Swiss university. On the website of the accreditor, I was also surprised to see that the Swiss Business School has accreditation. See https://akkreditierungsrat.ch/en/decisions/ However, comparing the reports, there's a huge difference. Th...
IMD and SBS gain Swiss accreditation
Duncan started Feb 15, 2024 | Duncan replied Feb 15
2 Replies
253 Views
I found out today that IMD has won full accreditation as a Swiss university. On the website of the accreditor, I was also surprised to see that the Swiss Business School has accreditation. See https://akkreditierungsrat.ch/en/decisions/ However, comparing the reports, there's a huge difference. Th...
189 Replies
133073 Views
GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan started Dec 23, 2023 | Duncan replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015]. If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan started Dec 23, 2023 | Duncan replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189 Replies
133073 Views
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015]. If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
16 Replies
667 Views
Best choice of eMBA to transition to General Management in E...
ReMBA started Jul 10, 2023 | ReMBA replied Jul 10
Hi All, I would kindly need your advise and opinion to support my choice of eMBA program. My background: - Engineering degree - Total of 15+ experience with 10 years in a Group Function in which i have grown up from manager to Global VP position (global team of 20+ ) - No particular inter...
Best choice of eMBA to transition to General Management in E...
ReMBA started Jul 10, 2023 | ReMBA replied Jul 10
16 Replies
667 Views
Hi All, I would kindly need your advise and opinion to support my choice of eMBA program. My background: - Engineering degree - Total of 15+ experience with 10 years in a Group Function in which i have grown up from manager to Global VP position (global team of 20+ ) - No particular inter...
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