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Master in Business Administration

Designed for early-to mid-career professionals who wish to develop their full potential and open doors to global career opportunities.

At a Glance
Full-time
One Year
Two Intakes
January and August
Starting Campus
France or Singapore

Challenge your perspectives and empower your future

Programme overview

Consistently ranked amongst the top MBA programmes in the world by the Financial Times, INSEAD’s full-time one-year MBA curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities.

Students enrolled in our MBA programme have the flexibility to start their academic journey either in France or in Singapore, followed by an optional exchange across INSEAD's campuses, or partner schools in the United States or China. 

This programme is ideal for professionals and entrepreneurs with 3-8 years of experience who want to solidify their core business foundations in finance, operational management, leadership, and strategy, with flexibility to specialise among 75 diverse electives.With around 90 different nationalities in a typical class, you will be exposed to a world of new perspectives that will enrich your professional and personal journey. 

Typical MBA Class

900-950

Students (Two intakes: January and August)

29

Average Age; Range: 23-35 Years

3-8 Years

Range of Work Experience

75

Work or Home Countries

90

Different Nationalities

38%

Women

INSEAD MBA students come with diverse background, most notably management consulting, financial services, corporate sectors, and technology, media, and telecom.

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Benefits of the INSEAD MBA

An INSEAD MBA is an investment in your future – and it pays off in more ways than you might imagine.

It inculcates a problem-solving mindset, fosters resilience and entrepreneurial readiness, connects you to a powerful global alumni network and much more.

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MBA students graduating in 2024

The INSEAD MBA Experience

Work hard, play hard

At INSEAD, we have a strong “work hard, play hard” MBA life ethic on our campuses. Through our world-class MBA programme, you get to experience both an intense and rewarding collaborative learning environment with one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the world.​ Get an inside look at how student life unfolds during the MBA programme.

72k+

Influential  Alumni

40+

Student Clubs

100+

Events Yearly

8

Weeks Summer Break/ Internship

Application Details

Investing In Your Future

Financing and Scholarships

170+

Scholarship funds available

41%

Of participants received scholarships

24K€

Average scholarship amount
Duration
1 Year

Attend an Event

16 Apr '26

Master Programmes

MBA Meetup | Paris

You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming "MBA Meetup" in Paris to learn more about the INSEAD MBA Programme. In addition to attending the event, Maria Reis, Assistant Director of MBA Marketing and Recruitment , will provide insights into the curriculum and admissions process. You will also have the opportunity to have your questions answered during the Q&A session and interact with alumni during a roundtable. Please register to confirm your participation.


Explore INSEAD’s master programmes and learn how we develop leaders who transform business and society across cultures and industries: insead.edu/master-programmes

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Paris France
16 April, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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MBA
Paris France
16 April, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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20-22 Apr '26

Master Programmes, Master Programmes, Master Programmes

MBA, MIM & MIF Coffee Chats | Bangkok

MBA, MIM, MIF
Bangkok Thailand
20 - 22 April 2026, multiple slots available
Open to Public
MBA, MIM, MIF
Bangkok Thailand
20 - 22 April 2026, multiple slots available
Open to Public
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23 Apr '26

Master Programmes

MBA & GEMBA Alumni Panel Discussion | Madrid

You are warmly invited to join our upcoming panel discussion with MBA & GEMBA alumni in Madrid this month.

This exclusive event is a great opportunity to connect with members of the INSEAD community and interact with our alumni, who will be happy to answer your questions about our INSEAD MBA & Global Executive MBA Programmes, including their structure and format, the global network, the admissions process, and more. Please register to confirm your participation.

Venue: Only You Hotel, Madrid, Spain

Agenda:

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcoming & Registration

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm | MBA & GEMBA Alumni Panel Discussion

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Q&A and Networking

8:00 pm | Event Closing

GEMBA, MBA
Madrid Spain
23 April 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Open to Public
GEMBA, MBA
Madrid Spain
23 April 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Open to Public
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