
Physical, geographical and conceptual growth of INSEAD – and propagation of core values – continued at full speed in the second decade of the young century.
More than five decades since Georges Doriot and his circle of pioneers revolutionised management education in Europe, INSEAD wanted to do the same the world over and in the digital realm.
The academic offering continued to grow in rigour and relevance. A Master in Finance specialised degree opened to all in 2013 and the Executive Master in Change debuted soon after. These degree programmes empower experienced professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers.
Partnerships with top schools in the US and China further strengthened academics and expanded global reach. The Alliance Sorbonne Université connected the school with other leading institutions in France.
After years of recognition as a top-10 or top-five business school, INSEAD garnered the top spot on the important Financial Times global MBA ranking in both 2016 and 2017. And in 2017, a new MBA curriculum debuted following two years of development, a reflection of the school’s relentless pursuit of excellence.
This decade also marks a conceptual watershed for a school that defined disruptive innovation in management education. In the early years of the digital age, INSEAD laid the groundwork to become the world’s foremost provider of online and digital learning.
2010
Launch of MBA Exchange with Kellogg School of Management
Abu Dhabi Centre becomes the Middle East Campus, with new facilities and academic offerings
INSEAD Advisory Council established to develop the school’s strategic thinking and perpetuate its founding principles and values
INSEAD ranked #1 International Business School by Business Insider
2011
Launch of Dual Degree with Johns Hopkins University SAIS
Dipak C. Jain appointed Dean of INSEAD, leading the school into a new fast-moving global economic climate
Launch of Executive Master in Change
2012
INSEAD ranked #1 one-year MBA by Poets & Quants
Olivier Giscard d’Estaing speaks at the launch of the Alliance Sorbonne Université, a partnership with six leading schools in France that promotes equal access to knowledge and shared programmes
Global Executive MBA now offered on all three INSEAD campuses
2013
Executive Master in Finance opens to all
Launch of MBA Exchange with China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
Ilian Mihov appointed Dean of INSEAD, promising to nurture the vibrant intellectual environment, ensure innovation in teaching and enhance the school’s reputation
2014
Launch of Dual Degree with Teachers College, Columbia University
Peter Zemsky appointed first Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation to oversee the school’s digital technology strategy and advance key initiatives
Launch of world’s first two customised online programmes for executives
2015
Financial Times ranks Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA #1
Andreas Jacobs MBA’90D appointed Chairman of the Board, bringing entrepreneurial and global experience needed to ensure continued success
Dr Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board (centre) joins INSEAD leadership to open the Leadership Development Centre on the Asia Campus
2016
First full residential MBA Period on the Middle East Campus
MBA Graduation Ceremony returns to the Château de Fontainebleau
First open online executive education programme launches, educating leaders on strategic responses to new digital possibilities
Financial Times ranks INSEAD #1 in three categories - MBA, EMBA and single-school EMBA
2017
Launch of new MBA curriculum with focus on business and society and digital learning
Financial Times again ranks INSEAD #1 MBA programme in the world
2018
Launch of the Campaign for INSEAD: A Force For Good
Laurence Capron first woman appointed Dean of Faculty, bringing extensive thought leadership and academic excellence to the role
The logo introduces the roundel, representing the world and the school’s global reach, standing and ambitions
The Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society (now the Hoffmann Institute) inaugurated to champion prosperity and positive social impact
LaunchPad at STATION F connects INSEAD to world’s largest business incubator for start-ups
2019