At a Glance
Are You Ready for the Challenge?
The TIEMBA is not simply an intensive business course. It is designed for experienced executives with intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn and challenge themselves in a rigorous academic programme. We welcome applications from around the world regardless of race, religion, gender or financial status and our aim is to build a top quality, exciting, dynamic and diverse class.
Explore the programme’s application requirements and pre-requisites below.
Admission Criteria
Work Experience and Leadership Potential
We look for people with both management experience and leadership potential. Members of our current class have an average of 14 years of work experience (with a minimum of eight years post-graduate work experience), including at least five years of managi...
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Academic Eligibility
The TIEMBA is intensive, rigorous and challenging. So we insist on a solid academic foundation – requiring a bachelor’s degree or above, and the GMAT, GRE, EA, INSEAD Assessment or the Tsinghua Test. If you are preparing for the GMAT, try our online prac...
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International Outlook
Our participants are expected to share cross-cultural experiences that others can learn from. That is why we look for people who have lived, worked or studied abroad – or who work for international companies with clients, suppliers or other stakeholders o...
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Asia Focus
The programme is designed for people with a strong interest or experience in Asian business. It is best suited to people living and working in the region (or planning to) – or whose work has a particular focus on Asia.
Admission Process
The admission process differs depending on the nationalities due to regulations in China. You can learn more about the application process for the different nationalities below.
The INSEAD Assessment is now available online. Once you have submitted your application, your admissions officer will share available assessment dates with you.
Application Deadlines
There are five application rounds in total, but the final application date may differ for different nationalities due to regulations in China. Please review the dates in the table as well as the information for Chinese applicants from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan below and contact us if you would like to clarify further.
September 2027 Intake | Deadline to complete the application |
| Round 1 | 01 July 2026 |
| Round 2 | 02 September 2026 |
| Round 3 | 07 October 2026 Last round for China passport holders |
| Round 4 | 16 December 2026 Last round for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan passport holders |
| Round 5 | 17 February 2027 |
| Final Round | 31 March 2027 |
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Choosing Your Next Chapter: The Decisions and Negotiations That Matter Most
"Many of life's biggest decisions are shaped by a series of conversations, involving a myriad of factors, constraints, and wants. Pursuing a top business school programme often involves navigating complex questions around career progression, financial investment, tuition sponsorship, employer support, hiring potential, family priorities, geographical preferences, and several long-term professional goals."
Join Professor Horacio Falcão for a conversation about the negotiations and decisions that help you choose the best programme to shape your career and life in the direction you want.
Drawing on empirical evidence and real-life scenarios, including his own experience as an INSEAD graduate, Horacio will explore how we can approach this life-changing decision more thoughtfully, engage key stakeholders more effectively, and create opportunities with greater clarity and confidence. Rather than focusing on business negotiations, this session will examine situations that many candidates face today, including career transitions, family considerations, financial concerns, sponsorship discussions, and decisions about where and how to build a global future. Whether you are exploring options, preparing to start your INSEAD journey, or planning your next career step, this session will help you navigate competing priorities and make decisions that align with your goals.
Along the way, you'll experience the type of thinking, reflection, and practical frameworks that characterise the INSEAD learning experience.
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Testimonials
Andrew Youssef
My advice would be, if you are interested in pursuing an INSEAD Masters programme, do it for yourself.
Deyi Wu
The experience has enlightened me to learn about the Chinese culture, and in particular taught me more about doing business in China.
Werner Koestler
The dual degree setup fitted in perfectly.
