At a Glance
March 2027 in France
Admission Criteria
Professional experience and potential to be an agent of change
The INSEAD Executive Master in Change welcomes diverse backgrounds and experiences. Typically, our participants have at least 10 years of professional experience, we also consider less experienced careers, complemented by a Master's degree, PhD, MD, or JD...
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Interest in psychological approaches to management and self-development
You should demonstrate a desire to understand yourself as a first step towards understanding others. We seek candidates who have a clear motivation for intellectual growth, both in the classroom and beyond.
Ability to contribute to the INSEAD experience
We seek candidates who will contribute proactively and share the insights they have gained throughout their professional and personal experience.
Admission Process: Your Journey Starts Here
All elements of your application will be thoroughly reviewed by the Admissions Team. The selection process will take up to eight weeks from the date of completed application submission.
Step 1
Online ApplicationStep 2
Pre-Interview Conversation with AdmissionsStep 3
Interview with a Programme Director (in person or virtual)Step 4
DecisionApplication deadlines
We operate on a rolling admissions process with four rounds, however, the online application form will remain opened between the deadlines allowing applicants to submit an application at any time. As seats fill quickly, we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. Early places are awarded on individual merit and subsequent applications are considered in the context of the group that is forming. Your application must be complete by the deadline of the round you are applying for.
| Round 1 | 2 February 2026 |
| Round 2 | 6 April 2026 |
| Round 3 | 1 June 2026 |
| Round 4 (Final) | 20 July 2026 |
| Round 1 | 1 June 2026 |
| Round 2 | 1 September 2026 |
| Round 3 | 2 November 2026 |
| Round 4 (Final) | 4 January 2027 |
Please contact us to check availability of upcoming programmes.
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Master Programmes
Inside the EMC Programme | Online
Curious about the INSEAD Executive Master in Change (EMC)?
Join this live online session to hear directly from current participants as they share how they balance a demanding career with this transformative programme. Discover how the EMC blends business insight with psychological depth to help leaders drive meaningful change. The session includes interactive breakout rooms, giving you the chance to connect in smaller groups, ask questions, and engage more personally with current EMC participants.
Speakers:
- Anna Xu | EMC'27
- Denada Stottele Ishmi | EMC'27
- Jennifer Vilmiaire | Assistant Director, Recruitment & Business Development, Executive Master in Change
- Marcelo De Freitas Segalla | EMC'27
- Matthew Dane | EMC'26
- Sunil Rao | EMC'26
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Master Programmes
Open Day with Masterclass | Europe Campus
Curious how a world‑class business education could support your next career step while fitting around your professional life?
This Open Day at the Fontainebleau campus is the simplest and most informal way to experience INSEAD and determine whether one of our Executive Master programmes is right for you.
Designed for experienced professionals considering the Executive MBA, Executive Master in Change, or Executive Master in Finance, the afternoon will give you a real sense of our learning environment, academic approach, and community.
You will engage with INSEAD faculty, hear authentic perspectives from alumni, and connect with the admissions and recruitment team in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
What to Expect
- Welcome coffee and campus tour
- Faculty Masterclass: Agentic AI and the Future of Work, by Professor Anton S. Ovchinnikov
- Programme presentation and Q&A
- Coffee break
- How to prepare your best application
- Alumni panel and Q&A
- Networking cocktail
🚐 Complimentary Shuttle from Paris
A free shuttle will depart from Gare de Lyon and take you directly to the Fontainebleau campus, making it easy to join us after work.
Seats are limited, register here (please make sure to register to the event too).
Register now to secure your place.
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