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Global Executive MBA

Designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their leadership skills while they continue to advance their current careers. Now available in a new flexible option of both in-person and online modules.  

At a Glance
Modular
14 to 20 Months
Four Intakes
In Person:
France
Singapore
Abu Dhabi

Blended: Flex

Programme Schedule

The programme takes place in modular format on the Europe Campus, Asia Campus and Middle East Campus depending on the section you join. Most people opt to start on the campus that’s closest to home, but some decide to build their business travel around modules on the other side of the world. The campuses are equally diverse with world-class faculty. Whichever route you select, you will study on all three campuses and come together as a single class for the second half of the programme. The class graduates together in Singapore. For those who prefer greater flexibility, the GEMBA Flex combines live virtual and online learning with in-person modules, allowing you to purse the programme from anywhere in the world. 

 

Asia Section
15-months duration
Middle East Section
15-months duration
Europe Section
15-months duration
Flex Section
20-months duration

Days Out of Office: 
Approximately 60-65 working days* for Asia, Middle East and Europe | Approximately 39 working days* for Flex

Campus / Learning Format: 
12 weeks of classes on campus for Asia, Middle East and Europe | Blended in-person, live virtual and asynchronous learning for Flex

Starts in October

Core Courses
Format: Six modules in Singapore each lasting 1 to 2 weeks

Starts in October

Core Courses
Format: Six modules in Abu Dhabi, each lasting 1 to 2 weeks.

Starts in October

Core Courses
Format: Four modules in Fontainebleau, each lasting 1.5 to 2.5 weeks. 

Starts in May

Core Courses
Format: Two in-person modules in Fontainebleau and Abu Dhabi, combined with live virtual classes and self-paced online learning. 

Electives:
July - Format: 1 Module of two weeks - Europe Campus

Key Management Challenges:
August - October - 2 Modules of one week - Choice of different locations

Final Module:
Final KMC and Capstone business simulation - December - 1 Module of nine days - Asia Campus

Submission of Final Degree Requirements & Degree Conferment – January

Asia Section
  • Module 1: 12 - 23 Oct 2027 (opening on 12th)
  • Module 2: 24 - 28 Nov 2027
  • Module 3: 11 - 21 Jan 2028
  • Module 4: 16 - 24 Feb 2028
  • Module 5: 22 - 26 Mar 2028
  • Module 6: 01 - 07 May 2028
Middle East Section
  • Module 1: 05 - 15 Oct 2027 (opening on 5th)
  • Module 2: 15 - 20 Nov 2027
  • Module 3: 05 - 16 Jan 2028
  • Module 4: 12 - 19 Feb 2028
  • Module 5: 15 - 19 Mar 2028
  • ​Module 6: 25 Apr - 30 Apr 2028
Europe Section
  • Module 1: 20 Oct - 06 Nov 2027 (opening on 20th)
  • Module 2: 10 - 21 Jan 2028
  • Module 3: 06 - 18 March 2028
  • Module 4: 09 - 17 May 2028

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Electives:

03 - 14 Jul 2028 in Fontainebleau

Key Management Challenges:

Sep 2028, Fontainebleau (exact dates to be confirmed)

Sep 2028, Singapore (exact dates to be confirmed)

Oct 2028: Abu Dhabi (exact dates to be confirmed)

FINAL MODULE

Dec 2028: Singapore

Commencement Ceremony –  Dec 2028

Dates. are correct as of 28 Sep 2026. Please note that all dates are subject to change.
Whilst the length of the modules may be different due to scheduling, the total time spent in class is the same across all sections.

Flex Section
  • Module 1: 17 - 31 May 2027 (Fontainebleau)
  • Module 2: 04 Jun - 03 Jul 2027 (Live virtual, followed by self-paced online learning in Jul to Aug 2027)
  • Module 3: 01 Sep - 30 Oct 2027 (Live virtual)
  • Module 4: 29 Oct - 03 Dec 2027 (Live virtual)
  • Module 5: 17 - 26 January 2028 (Abu Dhabi, followed by self-paced online learning in Feb 2028)
  • ​Module 6: 25 Feb - 29 Apr 2028 (Live virtual)
  • ​Module 7: 28 Apr - 27 May 2028 (Live virtual)

2 hours Live-virtual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursday, and exams on the last Saturday of the month. 

Electives:

5 - 16 Jul 2027 in Fontainebleau

Key Management Challenges:

Sep 2027, Fontainebleau (exact dates to be confirmed)

Sep 2027, Singapore (exact dates to be confirmed)

Oct 2026: Abu Dhabi (exact dates to be confirmed)

FINAL MODULE

06 – 15 Dec 2027: Singapore

Commencement Ceremony –  16 Dec 2027

Dates. are correct as of 15 Jan 2026. Please note that all dates are subject to change.
Whilst the length of the modules may be different due to scheduling, the total time spent in class is the same across all sections.

Independent study time

In addition to the time spent on campus, equivalent to 12 working weeks, you will also need to allow roughly 5 weeks in total for independent study: preparation, writing 2 implementation essays and 3 reflection papers, your final project and optional peer work-shadowing. This adds up to about 10 or 12 hours of homework a week.