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Master in Business Administration

Designed for early-to mid-career professionals who wish to develop their full potential and open doors to global career opportunities.

At a Glance
Full-time
One Year
Two Intakes
January and August
Starting Campus
France or Singapore

Challenge your perspectives and empower your future

Programme overview

Consistently ranked amongst the top MBA programmes in the world by the Financial Times, INSEAD’s full-time one-year MBA curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities.

Students enrolled in our MBA programme have the flexibility to start their academic journey either in France or in Singapore, followed by an optional exchange across INSEAD's campuses, or partner schools in the United States or China. 

This programme is ideal for professionals and entrepreneurs with 3-8 years of experience who want to solidify their core business foundations in finance, operational management, leadership, and strategy, with flexibility to specialise among 75 diverse electives.With around 90 different nationalities in a typical class, you will be exposed to a world of new perspectives that will enrich your professional and personal journey. 

Typical MBA Class

900-950

Students (Two intakes: January and August)

29

Average Age; Range: 23-35 Years

3-8 Years

Range of Work Experience

75

Work or Home Countries

90

Different Nationalities

38%

Women

INSEAD MBA students come with diverse background, most notably management consulting, financial services, corporate sectors, and technology, media, and telecom.

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Benefits of the INSEAD MBA

An INSEAD MBA is an investment in your future – and it pays off in more ways than you might imagine.

It inculcates a problem-solving mindset, fosters resilience and entrepreneurial readiness, connects you to a powerful global alumni network and much more.

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MBA students graduating in 2024

The INSEAD MBA Experience

Work hard, play hard

At INSEAD, we have a strong “work hard, play hard” MBA life ethic on our campuses. Through our world-class MBA programme, you get to experience both an intense and rewarding collaborative learning environment with one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the world.​ Get an inside look at how student life unfolds during the MBA programme.

72k+

Influential  Alumni

40+

Student Clubs

100+

Events Yearly

8

Weeks Summer Break/ Internship

Application Details

Investing In Your Future

Financing and Scholarships

170+

Scholarship funds available

41%

Of participants received scholarships

24K€

Average scholarship amount
Duration
1 Year

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20 Jun '26

Master Programmes

100 INSEAD Alumni - Building a Long-Term Professional Edge | Online

Note: This session will be conducted in Chinese.

As part of the second session of the "100 INSEAD Alumni" series, this dialogue will continue to explore:

Building a Long-Term Professional Edge in an Era of Global Industrial Transformation

We are honored to welcome INSEAD alumnus Haixing Li , MBA'11J.

Haixing has spent more than fourteen years with Shell and currently serves as General Manager of Shell’s Petrochemical Joint Venture Business, where he oversees strategic coordination, business governance, and long-term development across complex industrial and energy-related operations.

He brings a uniquely international and cross-functional career perspective spanning global marketing, B2B business management, frontline commercial leadership, strategic consulting, as well as venture capital and investment-related experience.

Haixing graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and later completed his master’s degree in Germany. Over the course of his career, he has studied and worked across five countries for more than eight years and travelled to over thirty countries worldwide. His professional journey reflects the cross-cultural adaptability, industrial insight, and continuous evolution increasingly required of global talent today.

Date: 20 June 2026, Saturday

Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (GMT+8) | Click here for time zones

Venue: Online via Zoom

This session will explore:

  • How global industrial shifts are reshaping career trajectories
  • What capabilities remain valuable across industry cycles and changing environments
  • How cross-cultural experiences influence leadership and business judgment
  • How the relationship between technical expertise, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking is evolving
  • How professionals can build a truly sustainable long-term professional edge in an increasingly uncertain world
MBA, MIM, PgFin
Online
20 June 2026, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (GMT+8)
Open to Public
MBA, MIM, PgFin
Online
20 June 2026, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (GMT+8)
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22 Jun '26

Master Programmes

Spotlight on Europe - Women demystify the GMAT with INSEAD panel | Online

You are warmly invited to our online session, INSEAD Women Demystify the GMAT, featuring INSEAD students, Whitney Garner, Founder and CEO of Engage Prep, and Maria Reis, Assistant Director, MBA Marketing and Recruitment at INSEAD. Gain MBA insights, GMAT strategies, and join a live Q&A.

Please register to confirm your participation.

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MBA
Online
22 June 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (GMT+2)
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MBA
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22 June 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (GMT+2)
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24 Jun '26

Master Programmes

MBA Ask us Anything | Online

Would you like to discover more about the INSEAD MBA?


A member of the INSEAD Degree Programmes team, together with current students and alumni, will host an informal online Ask us Anything session.

This session is an opportunity to connect with members of the INSEAD community and learn more about the INSEAD MBA programme. 

It will include a Q&A session, so that you can ask any questions you may have about INSEAD to our staff, current students, and alumni ambassadors.

Please register to confirm your participation.


MBA
Online Online
24 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm (GMT+2)
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24 June 2026, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm (GMT+2)
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