Global
Executive MBA
The Business School
for the World ®
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024–2025 INSEAD.EDU
Celebrating two decades
of redefining leadership
The INSEAD
GEMBA advantage
Multiple
perspectives
As one of the top Executive MBA programmes in the world,
there is a myriad of reasons why INSEAD’s Global Executive
MBA (GEMBA) programme stands out from the rest.
The GEMBA is an unparalleled experience for senior executives
looking to hone their general management skills with a focus on
developing a unique leadership style that helps enable careers
to progress further. Participants learn from each other and build
close-knit yet globally distributed networks that open doors
to professional business opportunities.
World-class faculty & research
Beyond diversity
With a combination of experience and talent,
our faculty creates top-notch programmes
and cutting-edge research that influences
businesses around the world.
Each class has an unparalleled diversity
of nationalities and business backgrounds.
In a GEMBA classroom environment, you
will maximise your learning by challenging
your assumptions and broadening your
perspectives.
Real-time transformation
The GEMBA programme offers a convenient
schedule that allows you to study while you
work. The modular format enables you to
make an immediate impact.
Redefine the leader in you
The unique Leadership Development
Programme (LDP) combines a wide range
of innovative learning methods to help you
develop an authentic leadership style.
Class of 2026
Global community
The bonds fostered with one another during
the programme often translate to lifelong
friendships and business opportunities.
You will join the INSEAD family of over 70,000
influential alumni in more than 180 countries.
Lifelong learning & support
You will be able to participate in electives
and Key Management Challenges (KMCs),
and receive career development support from
INSEAD’s Career Development team even
after graduation.
204
Participants
(across 3 Sections)
GEMBA Flex
INSEAD is expanding its portfolio with the launch of GEMBA Flex –
an innovative addition to our well-established Global Executive MBA
(GEMBA).
GEMBA Flex upholds the same rigorous curriculum, admissions standards,
and transformative learning experiences as our traditional GEMBA.
Designed to meet the evolving needs of senior executives, it combines
in-person modules, live virtual classes, and online learning, providing
an adaptable pathway for personal and professional growth.
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Average years of
work experience
62
39%
Nationalities
Women
Main industry sectors
22%
10%
Financial services
Healthcare
12%
9%
Energy
6%
Retail, consumer
& luxury goods
5%
Consulting
12%
Introducing
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Average age
Technology,
media &
telecommunications
Transportation
7%
5%
Manufacturing/
conglomerates
Public sector &
impact economy
5%
Media,
entertainment
and advertising
2%
Education
1%
Travel & hospitality
1%
E-commerce/
internet
1%
Primary industries
Geographical diversity
15%
Near/Middle East
33%
Asia
Pacific
38%
Europe
1%
South America
7%
North America
6%
Africa
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The INSEAD GEMBA
curriculum
Europe section I 14 MONTHS
1.5 WEEKS
1.5 WEEKS
2 WEEKS
(SGP)
1 WEEK
1 WEEK (SGP)
1 WEEK
Middle East section I 15 MONTHS
1.5 WEEKS
1 WEEK
1 WEEK
1 WEEK
Asia section I 17 MONTHS
1.5 WEEKS
New!
1 WEEK
2 WEEKS
0.5 WEEK
1 WEEK
0.5 WEEK
1 WEEK
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
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Core courses:
Corporate finance
Marketing
Financial accounting
Prices and markets
International political analysis
Process and operations
management
Leading people and
organisations
Strategy
Macroeconomics
Managerial accounting
The GEMBA curriculum is designed to
enhance your core skills and introduce
you to new management areas through
a rigorous and transformative learning
journey.
While the Europe, Asia, and Middle
East sections take place primarily on
INSEAD Campuses, GEMBA Flex offers
a blended format of in-person modules,
live virtual classes, and online learning.
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APRIL
MAY
1 WEEK
2 WEEKS
Uncertainty, data and
judgement
Business and society
In addition, participants across all
sections will have opportunities to
travel to off-campus locations, which
are decided and communicated during
the academic year, enriching the overall
learning experience and fostering
global exposure.
1 WEEK
JULY
CHOICE
OF TWO KMCs
SEPTEMBER
FINAL
KMC
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
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Elective courses take place on
INSEAD’s Europe Campus in
Fontainebleau over two weeks
in July. With a wide selection
of around 20 electives to
choose from, you will be able
to go deeper into some of the
disciplines covered in the core
courses and explore new areas,
depending on your interest.
We recognise that real-life
management does not always
fall neatly into business school
subject departments. This is
why we have devised close to 20
KMCs as innovative courses to
cover broader, multidisciplinary,
company-wide issues.
Every year, GEMBA and TIEMBA
alumni have the opportunity to
return to campus to join in the
elective courses, making the
GEMBA programme a lifelong
learning experience.
AI strategy for startups
& C-suites
In addition to the time spent
on campus, you will need to
allow time for independent
study, preparation for classes,
and writing two essays and
three reflective papers. You
will also have a final project
based on real-life experience
to demonstrate your learning
from the programme. These add
up to about 10 to 12 hours of
homework a week.
Elective
courses
Core
courses
The first half of the
programme comprises
12 core courses covering
the fundamental
disciplines that all
business leaders need:
SINGAPORE
CAMPUS
ABU DHABI or SINGAPORE CAMPUS
ELECTIVE
COURSES
CORE COURSES | IN-PERSON, LIVE VIRTUAL AND ONLINE LEARNING
JUNE
CHOICE OF LOCATIONS
1 WEEK
Flex section I 20 MONTHS
MAY
FONTAINEBLEAU
CAMPUS
Key Management
Challenges (KMCs)
Final project and
independent study time
Sample KMC courses:
Conducting business
across cultures
Entrepreneurial leadership
Sample elective courses:
Blue ocean strategy
Brand management
Data science for executives
Negotiations
Private equity
Psychological issues
in management
COMMENCEMENT | DECEMBER
SUBMISSION OF FINAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
& DEGREE CONFERMENT | JANUARY
Realising entrepreneurial
potential
Programme schedule is subject to change.
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The GEMBA Flex
learning journey
GEMBA Flex offers a flexible format designed to fit
your professional and personal life. This innovative
approach ensures you can pursue your learning
goals without compromising on other priorities.
KICK-OFF
MEET YOUR COHORT
No matter where your learning takes place, you will
immerse yourself in a rich and transformative
experience.
MAY
MODULE 1
JUN-JUL
MODULE 2
On-Campus
in Fontainebleau
Live virtual
Core courses
Core courses
AUG
OFF
RECONNECT
FEB
OFF
JAN
MODULE 4
NOV-DEC
OFF
SEP-OCT
MODULE 3
On-Campus
in Abu Dhabi
Live virtual
Core courses
Core courses
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Meet other Executive Degree cohorts
MAR-MAY
MODULE 5&6
JUL
ELECTIVES
JUN
OFF
Live virtual / online learning
On-Campus
in Fontainebleau
Core courses
4 Electives
AUG
OFF
CELEBRATE
DEC
GRADUATION
On-Campus
in Singapore
Final KMC
& commencement ceremony
NOV
OFF
SEP-OCT
Key Management Challenges (KMCs)
On-Campus
Choose your two KMCs
Selected individuals may be invited to attend an online business foundation course.
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Discover the GEMBA
experience that suits you
The GEMBA offers four distinct sections to meet the diverse
needs of professionals worldwide. You get to choose
the one that best aligns with your career goals and commitments.
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Flex
Programme
duration
14 months
15 months
17 months
20 months
Weeks out
of the office
up to 13 weeks
up to 13 weeks
up to 13 weeks
up to 8 weeks
Classes
on campus
8 times
10 times
11 times
6 times
Learning
format
Regional
access
In-person classes,
2-weeks modules
In-person classes,
1-week modules
In-person classes,
half to 1-week
modules
Blended
In-person,
live virtual and
online modules
Easy access to
Europe's major
financial and business
centers
Rich opportunities
in rapidly growing
markets
Strategic location
in Asia with strong
connection to global
markets
Accessible from
anywhere in the
world
In addition to the time spent on campus, you will also need to allow roughly 5 weeks for independent study.
Tsinghua-INSEAD EMBA
If you would like to pursue an Executive MBA
with a global perspective coupled with a focus
on China, you might want to consider the
Tsinghua-INSEAD EMBA (TIEMBA).
The TIEMBA is a 22-month dual degree
programme designed by INSEAD and China’s
prestigious Tsinghua University in Beijing.
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The programme is delivered across five locations
(Beijing, Shenzhen, Singapore, Fontainebleau,
Abu Dhabi), providing you global exposure as well
as deepening your understanding of emerging
markets such as China.
For more information, visit: tsinghua.insead.edu
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Develop an authentic
leadership style
Today’s leaders must strike a balance
between self-reflection and action
to help their organisations adapt to
the unknown. Just as importantly,
they must know themselves and
understand their impact on others.
INSEAD offers the Leadership Development
Programme (LDP) to help shape your
personal and professional development.
Delivered by the INSEAD Global Leadership
Centre, the LDP runs parallel to your
academics throughout your time as a GEMBA
participant, and combines a wide range of
innovative learning methods designed to
expand your range of effective leadership
styles. With the support of a digital holding
space, the LDP accompanies you on your
lifelong development journey both during and
after the GEMBA programme.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ELEMENTS
Academic content
Experiential learning
Leading people and organisations
Other leadership-related courses
eam-building experiences
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and simulations
Leadership labs with live cases
Communication workshops
Peer exchanges and circles
Leadership coaching
Individual, peer and group coaching
360-degree progress feedback
Live forums
Meet inspiring leaders
Meet the alumni
The Leadership Development Programme has
really opened my eyes to my potential, but also
to the things that sometimes prevent me from
moving forward.”
Claire Guilhot
French
Public Affairs and Government
Relations Manager
GEMBA’24
The GEMBA has provided me with a promotion
and created personal brand value that has
attracted a Venture Capital firm to name me
a Venture Partner, and another to put me on
their investment committee."
Nader Albastaki
Emirati
Acting Chief of Strategy
GEMBA'23
I've always wanted to do an MBA, but I didn't
want to take a year off from work, so doing
a GEMBA was the best solution. I stopped
doubting my return on investment (ROI)
since I sat in my first class of Financial
Accounting at INSEAD.”
Linda Lin
Singaporean
Senior Manager
Global Procurement
GEMBA’23
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Employment statistics
Recognised by companies worldwide as a key source of talent
and career development, participants leveraged their GEMBA
to achieve an internal promotion, make a career change or
create their own venture(s).
Overall career change
18%
Changed
sector
35%
Changed
function
16%
49%
Changed
country
Changed sector or
country or function
1%
Changed
3 dimensions
Top functions
12%
Finance
13%
5%
Engineering
Sales & marketing
5%
Consulting
15%
Business development
& corporate
planning
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General
Management
Compensation trends
Participants from the GEMBA/TIEMBA programmes
increased their annual compensation by an average of
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2%
46%
1%
1%
Project
management
Manufacturing/
Operations
I believe the common thread in the GEMBA
programme is that everyone is evaluating
their career choices and looking to make a
more significant impact for the rest of their
professional lives.”
Sanita Pukite
The professors pushed me to see
my blind spots, to understand my implicit
and unconscious biases, and to challenge
my assumptions. I was taught how to identify
my strengths and non-negotiables,
to understand my weaknesses, and to see
new opportunities.”
GEMBA’24
Michael Summers
Latvian
Regional Strategic Marketing
30%
Australian
Defence & Security Director,
(Southeast Asia)
GEMBA’21
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Customised career
development
Maximise your career potential
INSEAD’s Career Development for Working Professionals (CDWP) team
understands the diverse career needs of GEMBA participants. Whether you are
looking for career advancement or exploring opportunities for career progression
outside of your current organisation, our team of professional coaches partners
with you to guide and support you throughout your personalised journey.
Our career development offering consists of a welldeveloped number of programmes and curriculum options
customised to each participant’s needs. The curriculum
follows a three-stage approach:
Reflect – Develop – Execute, with components under each
stage offering one-to-one support, one-to-many resources
and bringing-the-market-closer events.
We offer a wide range of services, from individual career
coaching sessions to online skill development classes and
networking events. Throughout your programme, you will
have several opportunities to develop your skills in career
planning, CV and LinkedIn writing, interviewing techniques,
networking and negotiation skills, and many more.
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Reflect
Develop
Execute
Individualised career coaching
plan
Career skills development
webinars and workshops
Job search resources CV book
Digital career coaching course
Peer-to-peer connections
Employer engagement and
networking events
Dedicated in-house advisor
Self-paced digital career courses
Learn from experts
Geo-sector advising session
with one of our 13 geo-sector
specialists
On-demand resources
iLink peer-to-peer expert
advising and mentoring
Online “peer power” career
coaching groups
Bi-weekly newsletters with resources, career events, reports and job opportunities
INSEAD is acknowledged by companies looking for top
talent. Additionally, the extensive INSEAD alumni base
is represented globally in a wide range of industries and
fields. Whether through the INSEAD career platform, the
alumni directory, networking events and panels, or guided
individual outreach, there will be plenty of opportunities
for gaining market insights and developing strong
connections throughout and beyond your programme.
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Connecting the world’s
professionals
An ecosystem
that nurtures success:
Our mission is to bring together people, cultures and ideas to develop
responsible leaders who transform business and society.
Be part of a global network that embodies
our five founding values:
World-class faculty
159 world-leading experts from 40+ nationalities
cholars and practitioners who conduct research that pushes the frontiers
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of business knowledge
Frequently named on the prestigious Thinkers50 list
Strong alliances & partnerships
Independence
CEIBS
Rigour &
relevance
INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
Kellogg
Sorbonne University
Tsinghua University
Yale’s Global Network for Advanced Management
Enriching student life
Launch week/cultural festivals
Diversity
Over 40 student clubs
Student-led conferences
INSEAD partners community
Centres & initiatives
INSEAD conducts research and provides insights that shape management
practice in 19 centres and initiatives, including:
The Hoffmann Institute
The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre for Entrepreneurship
The Gender Initiative
The Blue Ocean Strategy Institute
Entrepreneurial
spirit
INSEAD launchpad
Closeness
to business
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An accelerator initiative for alumni start-ups to:
Receive advice and funding
Receive support to scale and extend their reach
Join events where successful entrepreneurs share insights
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Your journey
starts here
Financing
and scholarships
Admissions process
Tuition fees
Scholarships
The admissions process takes up to six weeks upon
submission of a complete application.
Tuition fees* for the current intake are as
follows:
More than half of the class receives a
scholarship. Scholarships are awarded across
all sections (Asia, Middle East, Europe). To find
out more, please refer to GEMBA scholarships
on our INSEAD website.
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Online
application
Pre-selection
decision
Alumni interview
or INSEAD
assessment
Admissions
committee
Final
decision
Asia: SG$ 208,000 (GST inclusive)
Europe: €142,000 (VAT exempt)
Middle East: US$ 146,000 (VAT inclusive)
Flex: €142,000 (VAT exempt)
*Fees are subject to change.
Please refer to the INSEAD website for the latest updates.
International funding options such as
Lendwise, Prodigy, US Federal Direct Loans
and Private Sallie Mae E/MBA Loans are
available. GI Bill and bank loans (subject to
country of residence) are also available.
Admissions criteria
Ability to contribute
Academic capacity
International Outlook
Proven leadership
Contribute proactively
from both professional
and personal experience.
Undergraduate degree and
Executive Assessment,
GMAT Exam, GRE or the
INSEAD Assessment.
Adaptability and
flexibility in multicultural
environments, having lived,
worked or studied abroad
or having vast exposure in
an international context.
Professional experience
and performance that
demonstrates potential
as a leader.
Application rounds
We operate a rolling process within
each round, which means that
the earlier you apply, the earlier
you will get a final decision.
The application deadlines for the
Flex Section will be announced soon.
Register your interest to receive
exclusive updates on GEMBA Flex:
Round
Asia
section
Middle East
section
Europe
section
1
17 Dec 2024
11 Feb 2025
11 Mar 2025
2
18 Feb 2025
29 Apr 2025
06 May 2025
3
22 Apr 2025
17 Jun 2025
08 Jul 2025
Final
10 Jun 2025
05 Aug 2025
09 Sep 2025
Admitted students are also eligible to apply for tuition financing from the following:
lendwise.com
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prodigyfinance.com
*Prodigy is applicable for GEMBA Europe and GEMBA Asia only.
joinjuno.com
mbaforwomen.ch
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