About IMD
IMD
Developing global leaders through high-impact executive education
- 100,000 active alumni in 40 clubs around the world
- 120 companies collaborate with IMD each year for customized programs.
- Ranked by Financial Times 1st worldwide in open programs 2012-2017, and top 3 worldwide in Executive Education 2012-2017.
- Offers two top-ranked degree programs, the full-time MBA and the Executive MBA.
IMD is a top-ranked business school based in Switzerland and also operating out of key locations worldwide including the Executive Learning Center in Singapore. IMD shares its host nation's commitment to excellence while offering a unique global experience. Without the constraints of traditional university structures and academic processes, IMD is agile and responsive. Run like a business, not only as an academic institution, the school is reputed for adopting a relentlessly problem-solving approach to create lasting value and impact. This is accomplished via a flexible, customized and effective approach. IMD is constantly innovating to give its clients the programs they need, where and how they need them to accelerate real world company and career success. Financial Times refers to IMD as the “experts in executive education”, true to the mission of IMD in developing global leaders through high-impact executive education.
About IMD
IMD
Developing global leaders through high-impact executive education
- 100,000 active alumni in 40 clubs around the world
- 120 companies collaborate with IMD each year for customized programs.
- Ranked by Financial Times 1st worldwide in open programs 2012-2017, and top 3 worldwide in Executive Education 2012-2017.
- Offers two top-ranked degree programs, the full-time MBA and the Executive MBA.
IMD is a top-ranked business school based in Switzerland and also operating out of key locations worldwide including the Executive Learning Center in Singapore. IMD shares its host nation's commitment to excellence while offering a unique global experience. Without the constraints of traditional university structures and academic processes, IMD is agile and responsive. Run like a business, not only as an academic institution, the school is reputed for adopting a relentlessly problem-solving approach to create lasting value and impact. This is accomplished via a flexible, customized and effective approach. IMD is constantly innovating to give its clients the programs they need, where and how they need them to accelerate real world company and career success. Financial Times refers to IMD as the “experts in executive education”, true to the mission of IMD in developing global leaders through high-impact executive education.
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Value
$ 50,000
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
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Rankings & Ratings
IMD is one of the top universities in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is ranked #99 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- 2020#51-100
- 2021#73
- 2022#72
- 2023#91
- 2024#=108
- 2025#127
- 2025#551-700
- 2026#451-500
- 2026#99
- 2026#551-700
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- 2020#51-100
- 2021#73
- 2022#72
- 2023#91
- 2024#=108
- 2025#127
- 2025#551-700
- 2026#451-500
- 2026#99
- 2026#551-700
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Frequently Asked Questions
- MBA: CHF 97,500
- EMBA: CHF 125,000
For both programs these fees cover:
- All learning materials and business simulations
- Leadership and career coaching
- Access to IMD's world-class facilities
- Lunch and coffee breaks on the Lausanne campus during class days
The MBA is a full-time, one-year program designed for professionals with between 2-10 years of post-graduate work experience (average in a typical class is 6 years).
The EMBA is designed for more senior executives with a minimum of 10 years of work experience (typical class average is 16+ years). It offers a blended learning format (on campus, online, and international modules) in two flexible formats (18-48 months), allowing you to pursue your studies while continuing to work full-time.

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