At a Glance
September 2026 in Singapore
INSEAD Executive Master in Change
Leading People and Organisations through Strategic Change
For the past 25 years, the INSEAD Executive Master of Change (EMC) has offered a distinctive and highly practical journey into the deep challenges organisations encounter when navigating change.
Organisations worldwide grapple with the intricate nature of change, driven by numerous forces and enveloped in uncertainty. Addressing these complexities requires approaches as sophisticated and adaptive as the challenges themselves.
INSEAD Executive Master of Change is intended for experienced leaders, consultants and coaches who wish to attain a more profound understanding of, and advanced skill level in, guiding change; A deeper understanding of guiding change within themselves and in-turn, be better equipped to understand the world and people around them to guide others through change.
Featuring a convenient modular schedule taking place over 18 months, the programme curriculum has been designed to cover a broad range of core topics and workshops that integrate deep insights on organisational and interpersonal dynamics with a range of psychological disciplines. In addition, 60 hours of “practicum” help participants apply what they learn in class to real-world situations.
The result at the end of the programme is an enhanced ability to navigate and drive organisational change and transformation and a refined strategic thinking that considers long-term organisational goals and a human-centred focus.
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Participant profile
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- Managers and Leaders transforming organisations
- Industry experts, C-Suite and Senior Professionals
- Coaches and Consultants guiding clients through change
- Senior HR professionals
- Psychotherapists coaching change agents
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How you benefit
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- Sophisticated change leadership. Develop your capability and authority to lead people and execute change management in organisations. Understand yourself as an instrument of change and learn how to empower others to champion change.
- Psychological and systems approach to change. Assimilate knowledge and frameworks to effect behavioural and organisational change, integrating human and system complexity. Gain a deep understanding of the role of emotions, the economy of knowledge and developing human capital.
- Career and personal development. Study in a diverse, global cohort to support your personal development journey through peer and individual coaching. Move from success to significance.
- Real-time transformation and application. Develop effective change leadership and study while you work, enabling you to apply the knowledge and skills you gained to make an immediate impact at work.
- Strong international network and a valuable degree. You will join the INSEAD family of over 66,000 influential alumni across 180 countries with 160+ nationalities and achieve a globally recognised change management degree.
Past Participant Experience
Alumni of the EMC programme share their learning experience, including the impact it has on their career paths and opportunities. Watch the short video below to hear from former EMC students on why they chose INSEAD and the impact they have made after attending the Executive Master in Change programme.
Effective Change Management - The INSEAD Executive Master in Change
Typical EMC Class
Each class has an unparalleled diversity of nationalities and business backgrounds. In an EMC classroom, you will maximise your learning by challenging your assumptions and broadening your perspectives.
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Participants44
Average Age18
Average Years of Work ExperienceAdmission Criteria
All applications go through a rigorous selection process by our Admissions Team, which involves 4 stages and up to 8 weeks from the date of application submission. INSEAD welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and at least 10 years of professional experience. The team will also consider those with less career experience, complemented by a master’s degree, PhD, MD, or JD.
Financial Aid and Scholarship
There is no INSEAD scholarships available for EMC programme, however, there are several options available to help fund you study such as INSEAD global loans. Our experienced Recruitment Team can also help you prepare a strong case to get support from your organisation in the form of company sponsorships.
Learn more about financing options, fees, and expenses
Change Stories
A collection of thought leadership pieces, inspiring testimonials and insightful articles on the topics of change management and leadership complemented by psychological insights.
Read stories from our Participants, Alumni and Faculty and get a feel of the transformative INSEAD Executive Master in Change.
The Executive Master in Change is accreditated Mastère Spécialisé by CGE, Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
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Live Discussion and Q&A with Lee C. White, EMC Programme Director | Online
Discover the INSEAD Executive Master in Change (EMC)
Join us for an interactive online session where you can explore the EMC programme through an open discussion and live Q&A.
Hear directly from Professor Lee C. White, rogramme Director, as he shares key insights into the curriculum and the transformative learning journey. You’ll also meet Katharina Kopf, Assistant Director of EMC Recruitment, who will be on hand to answer your questions.
Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward a transformative journey.
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Open Day with Faculty Masterclass | Asia Campus
Discover INSEAD: Open Day & Faculty Masterclass in Singapore
You're invited to an inspiring evening at INSEAD, where ambition meets opportunity.Join us for our upcoming Open Day featuring a dynamic Faculty Masterclass, and explore how INSEAD’s Master Programmes and Executive Education can elevate your career and transform your future.
Speaker Profile | Pushan Dutt | Professor of Economics & Political Science
Pushan Dutt is a Professor of Economics and Political Science at INSEAD. He has a Ph.D. in Economics from New York University, a Masters in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, and a Bachelors degree in Economics from Presidency College, Calcutta. His research interests lie at the intersection of international trade, economic development, and politics. He has looked at the importance of ideology and inequality for trade policies, the importance of regional trading arrangements and the WTO for trade, and the various impediments to trade. Another stream of research has a developmental focus and examines issues related to governance, political instability, democracy, inequality, microfinance, poverty, and development. A third stream of research examines the role played by international trade and technological change in accelerating inequality between skilled and unskilled workers. Currently, he is working on three projects: 1) the rise of Chinese exports, 2) trade creation vs. trade diversion of various trading arrangements, and 3) asset adjustment decisions of airlines during the Covid-19 health crisis.At INSEAD, he teaches microeconomics (Prices & Markets) and Game Theory to MBA and EMBA audiences. He also teaches modules on Game Theory, Economic Growth, Geopolitical Risks, the Natural Resource Curse, Rise in Inequality, Commodity price volatility, and Financial Crisis to executive audiences in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in the MBA and EMBA programs. He specializes in designing and directing programs for government agencies. He directed the Firefly program for the Economic Development Board of Singapore, a program for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore, and one for Malysian Civil Service. He also co-directed one of the flagship open enrollment programs at INSEAD targeted at senior executives called Leading Business Transformation in Asia. He won the Best Teacher Award for the MBA and EMBA core class multiple times.In addition, he has worked at the World Bank's Latin American and Caribbean Division and the Development Research Group and as a writer for Oxford University Press. He helped Aral/BP in their bid for gas stations in Germany.
What to Expect
· A thought-provoking Masterclass led by our world-class faculty
· Hear from Larry Medina, a leading voice from our Admissions team, as he shares insider tips and guidance on how to craft a standout application.
· Live Q&A with our Recruitment team to answer your burning questions
· Networking reception with alumni and current students—real stories, real connections
Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward an extraordinary journey.
Tentative Agenda:
6:20pm : Guided Campus Tours (Optional)
7:00pm: Faculty Masterclass
8:00pm: Breakout rooms per programme
9:00pm: Networking
We look forward to welcoming you!
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Peter Klugsberger
Throughout the EMC you will learn to identify your own blind spots and maladaptive scripts that stop you from performing on another level.
Motoko Kamada
My learnings at the EMC have changed how I interact with people and how I perceive my emotions and behaviour.
Tareq Alangari
The tools that we are learning are of a great help to any CEO, board member, middle manager and for any person who is keen to understand people better.
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