International Institute for Management Development
Lausanne, Switzerland
Full-Time | In-Person
January
12 months
The full-time MBA program at IMD is highly regarded by top employers for its rigorous academic standards, innovative teaching methods, and focus on developing responsible and ethical leaders capable of delivering global, sustainable impact. It has been consistently ranked among the best in the world by leading publications, specifically for its high return-on-investment and close alignment with business realities.
Evaluation criteria
The Hinrich Foundation Guide is informed by input from an advisory panel of academics and business leaders who have highlighted six key trade course content areas and eight program attributes necessary for a quality master's-level trade education.
Trade course content
Trade course content is critical to a quality master's education that will prepare you for success in your international business and trade career.
Based on publicly available information, this program makes available the following trade content areas:
Trade program attributes
Trade program attributes reflected in the Hinrich Foundation Guide highlight the critical importance of how subjects are taught and by whom.
Based on publicly available information, this program reflects the following trade program attributes:
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Key highlights
Experiential learning and real-world application
The program emphasizes experiential learning, with over 40% of the curriculum involving hands-on company engagement projects, real-world case studies and international consulting projects where students work on strategic challenges for global companies across different countries.
Developing leadership
There is a strong focus on developing reflective and responsible leadership skills through personalized coaching, leadership labs, and exposure to business leaders from various sectors, preparing students to drive inclusive and sustainable growth.
Practical global exposure and immersive experiences
The program provides extensive hands-on international experience through global immersions, consulting projects, and collaborations with industry leaders worldwide. This helps students to gain insights into navigating diverse cultural contexts and tackling global business challenges.
Personal and professional transformation
The MBA is described as a transformative journey designed for personal and professional development, going beyond a traditional degree to amplify students' leadership trajectories through self-reflection, peer evaluations and holistic growth opportunities.
Extensive alumni network and corporate connections
IMD provides access to a dynamic global alumni network of over 100,000 business leaders across industries, along with long-standing corporate relationships facilitated by the Career Development Center to aid student recruitment and build connections with top employers.
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