At a Glance
France
Singapore
Abu Dhabi
Blended: Flex
Further your potential. Redefine the leader in you.
The INSEAD Global Executive MBA programme is designed to fast-track the leadership journey of executives who aspire to lead at the C-Suite level. With a research-driven curriculum covering corporate finance, accounting, international politics, marketing, and operations, the programme equips you with the tools to make strategic, high-level decisions.
The newly launched GEMBA Flex offers you the flexibility to choose the learning format that best aligns with your personal and professional goals.
Each cohort brings together executives from diverse nationalities and industries, fostering a collaborative learning environment and a global business network. Regardless of your chosen GEMBA journey, you’ll earn the same world-class degree and have rich opportunities to connect with all cohorts across INSEAD's campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi throughout your learning journey.
Choose Your INSEAD GEMBA Journey
Campus-based
Begin your journey at INSEAD's world-class campuses in Singapore, Fontainebleau, or Abu Dhabi.
Flexible Learning
Explore a new era of flexible learning with the freedom to study from anywhere in the world.

Discover the Experience That Suits You
The INSEAD Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) offers four distinct sections designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals worldwide. Choose the one that best aligns with your career goals, location, and commitments.
Why INSEAD Global Executive MBA?
Entrepreneurs and business executives on or nearing C-suite level and senior professionals shared their thoughts about the Executive MBA programme and how it has impacted their leadership development. Watch the video to gain valuable insights from past participants as they share the transformative impact the programme has had on their professional perspectives:
The INSEAD GEMBA Advantage
Typical GEMBA Class
235
Participants38
Average Age14 Yrs
Average Years of Work Experience55%
Working Outside Home Country61
Nationalities32%
WomenEach GEMBA class has an unparalleled diversity of nationalities and professional backgrounds, enabling participants to learn from each other and build a close-knit yet globally distributed network.
GEMBA Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The INSEAD Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) is recognised today as one of the foremost and most prestigious senior leadership development programmes worldwide. As we celebrate two decades of redefining leadership and look forward to the future, we invite you to become part of this extraordinary journey.

Career Opportunities
Our global team at the Career Development Centre is dedicated to Executive MBA careers and addresses both your “internal-career” needs (making the most of your career within your present organisation) and your “external-career” needs (making a change outside your organisation).
5-point%
Shift in seniority towards C-suite roles
49%
Changed sector, function or geography
16%
Created or returned
to their own company
Find out how our Career Development Centre works with you during the programme.
Admission Criteria
All applications go through a rigorous selection process by our Admissions Team, which involves 5 stages and up to 6 weeks from the date of application submission. Essential criteria include academic background such as GMAT/GMAT Focus/GRE or INSEAD assessment, past international exposure, proven leadership experience, among other factors.

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Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA)
The dual-degree Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) provides an additional option for experienced executives. In partnership with one of the world's great universities in Beijing, Tsinghua University, this modular dual-degree programme (ranked third in the Financial Times Global Executive MBA rankings in 2018) develops an in-depth understanding of business in China, from both international and domestic perspectives, which can be applied to other emerging markets across the world.
Bringing together one of China's most elite universities (Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management) and one of the world's top business schools (INSEAD), this partnership provides participants with a unique learning experience and access to two of the world's strongest alumni networks.
Application Details
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Financing and Scholarships
15.4K SGD
Average scholarship amount for Asia Section16.4K USD
Average scholarship amount for Middle East Section11.6K EUR
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Master Programmes, Master Programmes
Executive MBA In-Person Consultation | Riyadh

Master Programmes
EMBA Coffee Chat with Alumni | Riyadh
You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Coffee Chat in Riyadh to learn more about our Global Executive MBA Programme. Ahmed Ali, Assistant Director, Recruitment and Business Development, will provide insights into the curriculum and the admissions process. This session is geared towards prospective candidates who would like to learn more about the INSEAD programmes through the eyes of our Alumni. You will have the opportunity to ask all your questions to our alumni and network with like-minded individuals. Please register to confirm your participation as seats are limited.
Joining us at the event:
Arwa AlHamad, GEMBA'23 | Data and Cybersecurity Executive, Confidential
Wesam Abu Znadah, GEMBA'24 | Founder & CEO, Pulse Innovation Consulting and Governor, American College of Surgeons, Saudi Arabia Chapter
Venue: The Stage, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Master Programmes
How to Submit A Successful TIEMBA Application? | Online
Are you preparing to submit your Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) application? Do you still have questions regarding the application process, supporting documents or admissions criteria in general? You are warmly invited to attend our exclusive Online Application Workshop to get your questions answered. This event will give you the opportunity to meet with Antony Widjaja, Associate Director, Recruitment and Business Development, Degree Programmes, who can advise you on your application preparations and offer you insights in building a strong application. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A chat with our alumni following the presentation. Please register to confirm your participation.
Date: 17 February 2025, Monday
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (GMT+8) | Click here to view other time zones
Venue: Online via Zoom Webinar
Joining us at the event:
Senior Manager, EMBA Education, Tsinghua University
Director, Prep Zone Academy
TIEMBA'23 | General Manager - Middle East, Africa and CIS, The Manitowoc Company
TIEMBA'26 | President, Thai E-Commerce Association

Testimonials

Sanita Pukite
I believe the common thread in GEMBA programme is that everyone is evaluating their career choices and looking to make a more significant impact for the rest of their professional lives.

Andy Bushell
I am now a much well-rounded leader with the mindset of a CEO.

Wincel Kaufmann
INSEAD is not just a business school, it is the place where strong and good leaders with integrity and self-awareness are developed. A good leader is what you can expect to become at the end of the EMBA programme.
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