Master’s in Management: Q&A with programme director

At INSEAD, students are treated like the professionals and business leaders we want them to become. The INSEAD MiM program is centred around action and application of knowledge: pertinent business cases, lively class discussions, and group assignments that let students work on real business issues. Each period concludes with a practical where they put into practice everything learned thus far.  

Learning at INSEAD is not only about what you know, it’s also about what you can do and will do with that knowledge. Beyond classes, the clubs and centres of excellence constantly enrich the experience and vary the perspectives offered to students. The diversity of the student body itself contributes frequently to making their classmates experience more meaningful. 

INSEAD is one of the leading schools in educating young responsible leaders with the purpose of transforming society. Studying at INSEAD exposes students to actual research trying to make sense of the complexity of global challenges, making it the best place to gain a deep understanding of how to tackle climate change, corporate social responsibility and inclusion. 

INSEAD student clubs are run by students and supported by the school. They play a vital role in the student experience.  Our clubs cover a broad range of topics and a large proportion of the student population are honing their leadership skills by being in the management team of these clubs.  

A wide range of student-run professional clubs work closely with INSEAD Student Life department and the INSEAD Career Development Centre. They organise regular networking and speaker events on campus, as well as webinars, competitions or "career treks" further afield.  

Some of the larger clubs also organise prominent annual forums and conferences, like the Private Equity Conference, the Women in Business Conference or the Global Luxury Forum not to mention the Hoffmann Institute. 

The INSEAD MiM is an excellent stepping stone to go into consulting but not only that! It also prepares students for a wide range of career choices across different industry sectors, including financial services, technology, consumer and luxury goods, and healthcare.   

The Career Development Centre is a global team of about 40 professionals representing over 20 nationalities, based across INSEAD’s three campuses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It consists of personal career coaches, employer engagement specialists and operations team members with expertise in events management, digital resources and data analytics.  

Together, they engage with students enrolled in various programmes, through career core courses, electives, workshops and individual sessions, and develop partnerships with alumni and recruiters across multiple regional economies. They host hundreds of companies on campus and organise treks in various locations throughout the year.