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    INSEAD

    Master in Global Executive MBA (GEMBA)

    Fontainebleau, France17 monthsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Master in Global Executive MBA (GEMBA)

    For Master in Global Executive MBA (GEMBA), tuition fees are 142,150 EUR for the 17-month program.

    The Global Executive MBA is a modular, part-time programme for experienced executives who continue working while studying, delivered in person across Fontainebleau, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, or in a blended Flex format. The research-driven curriculum covers corporate finance, accounting, international politics, marketing and operations, aimed at equipping senior executives for strategic, high-level decision-making, and includes a Leadership Development Programme running throughout the course. Candidates need a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent, proven leadership experience, and a valid Executive Assessment, GMAT, GRE or INSEAD Executive Test score. Applicants must also demonstrate basic knowledge of a second language in addition to English. The programme runs 14 to 20 months depending on the starting campus, with several intakes a year. Graduates typically move into roles such as C-Suite Executive, Board Member, General Manager, Entrepreneur, Head of Function, drawing on INSEAD's global alumni network across its three campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi.

    About INSEAD

    INSEAD, founded in 1957 and based in Fontainebleau with campuses and hubs across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America, is a compact and intense graduate business school that delivers a truly global management education. Programs include the MBA, Executive MBA, Master in Finance, PhD and extensive executive education offerings, structured to develop leaders who can operate across markets, cultures and industries.

    With around 1,500 students and a focused cohort model, INSEAD emphasizes diversity, collaborative learning and a strong practical orientation. The school lists 22 distinct programs and maintains an active international student presence, providing daily cross-cultural interaction and networking. Faculty combine rigorous scholarship with applied industry insight, while small class sizes and team-based projects ensure personalized mentorship and rapid professional growth.

    Prospective international students should expect a fast-paced curriculum, extensive teamwork and a career services operation tuned to global employers and entrepreneurship. Alumni engagement and company partnerships support placement and venture creation, and campus resources help with relocation and acclimatization. For students seeking an immersive, internationally mobile business education, INSEAD offers concentrated study, diverse peer networks and pathways into leadership roles worldwide.

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    English Test Requirement

    Applicants are assessed for English proficiency as part of the admissions process; a second-language requirement also applies alongside English.

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