At a Glance
Two degrees. Two prestigious schools. Two alumni networks.
Programme Overview
The Tsinghua – INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA) programme is a unique partnership between INSEAD, one of the world's leading business schools, and Tsinghua, one of China’s most prestigious universities. The executive master degree programme takes place across INSEAD’s three campuses in Singapore, Abu Dhabi (UAE), and Fontainebleau (France), and Tsinghua’s university campus in Beijing (China).
The 22-month programme, consisting of 12 core courses, 4 elective courses, Key Management Challenges courses, and a thesis, is designed for senior executives who want to learn the practical knowledge and soft skills required to excel in both East and West. You will exchange perspectives within an elite, dynamic, culturally diverse class of experienced managers and be part of two powerful alumni networks. The TIEMBA is where life-changing leadership development meets technical mastery of key business disciplines. And both make an immediate impact in your organisation. It is the best of East and West, learning and working, technical knowledge and soft skills — in a single programme.
Master’s Degree in Tsinghua University China
Each student will spend approximately 12 weeks of on-campus classes. Among which, half will be spent in China (6 weeks) in the prestigious Tsinghua University.
The TIEMBA Advantage
Typical TIEMBA Class
Explore the TIEMBA experience through the eyes of our participants and alumni. Our students come from diverse sectors, from financial sector, technology and media, manufacturing, retail, energy, and consulting.
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Participants39
Average Age15
Average Years of Work Experience15
Nationalities41%
FemaleCareer Opportunities
Our global team at the Career Development Centre is dedicated to supporting you on your career journey through targeted career plan and guided self-discovery. You can tap on both the INSEAD and Tsinghua network for opportunities. Learn more about career development.
Admission Criteria
All applications go through rigorous selection process, which varies depending on your nationality , and is determined by academic and professional qualifications.
Application Details
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Financing and Scholarships
40%
Of participants received scholarships14.7K USD
Average scholarship amountAttend an Event
Master Programmes, Master Programmes
Executive MBA In-Person Consultation | Abu Dhabi

Master Programmes
Ambidextrous Leadership - Managing Contradictions in Business Life | Online
Join Professor Charles Galunic in this exclusive GEMBA 20th Anniversary Signature Masterclass as he explores this paradox and introduces a powerful framework to help you reconcile these competing demands. Discover actionable strategies that will empower you to navigate the contradictions of business and sharpen your strategic decision-making skills for both immediate and future success.
This session will be moderated by Christine Manipur, Associate Director, Product Marketing.
This is an online webinar and will be available on-demand post the session.
Date & Time: 18 February 2025, 12:00 pm- 1:00pm (CET). View other timezones here.
Masterclass Topic: Ambidextrous Leadership - Managing Contradictions in Business Life
Masterclass Synopsis:
In the complex world of global business, senior executives often face the challenge of balancing the immediate demands of today with the long-term goals of tomorrow. How can you effectively manage short-term priorities while ensuring the future is just as successful?
Charles Galunic is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour and the Aviva Chaired Professor of Leadership and Responsibility at INSEAD. He works within the fields of organisation behaviour and strategy. His research mostly concerns the micro-foundations of strategic advantage (e.g., networks and culture) within organisations, and the role of leaders in shaping the environment within organisations. He also explores leadership transitions, that is how managers develop their leadership skills and identity.
He has published in top academic and practitioner-oriented journals, including the Journal of Managerial and Decision Economics, Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Organisation Science, Strategic Management Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Research in Organisational Behaviour. He has served on the editorial board of Strategic Organisation and the Strategic Management Journal, as well as a former associate editor of the Academy of Management Annals and departmental editor for the Journal of International Business Studies.
He has been a pioneer of several courses at INSEAD, including the core MBA course in Managing Organisations and the core EMBA course in Leading People and Organisations. He also served as the second Dean of the EMBA program, launching the programme in the Chinese market (TIEMBA), which has become one of the highest FT-ranked Global EMBA’s in the world. He has won best case awards and was amongst the top 50 best-selling case authors in the 50 year history of the European Case Clearing House. He also teaches in a variety of INSEAD executive programmes, both in Fontainebleau, Middle East, and Asia, and is a programme director for one of INSEAD's flagship programmes, the Transition to General Management. He has received multiple teaching awards at INSEAD, in the EMBA and EDP teaching and direction, including the INSEAD Excellence Award in Executive Education at INSEAD.
Professor Galunic holds a Ph.D. in Organisational Behaviour/Industrial Engineering Stanford University, California; a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from Oxford University (Canadian Rhodes Scholar); and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University, Canada. He was also a visiting Fellow of Cambridge University (Judge Business School).

Master Programmes
Global Executive MBA & TIEMBA Information Session with Alumni Panel | Tokyo
We will be in Tokyo for an Global Executive MBA & TIEMBA Information Session with Alumni Panel. Antony Widjaja, Associate Director of EMBA Recruitment, will present an overview of the programmes. Our alumni will be sharing their fascinating EMBA journeys, offering insights and inspiration. Join us for a discussion where we can address your specific inquiries and connect you with like-minded individuals.
Venue: The Executive Centre, World Trade Center Building South Tower, Click here for map
Level 17, World Trade Center Building South Tower
2-4-1 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-5117, Japan
Agenda:
6:00 pm : Registration
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm : EMBA Information Session
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm : Cocktail Networking Session
Alumni joining us:
Nozomi(Mizuno)Witherspoon | GEMBA'19 | Director of Sustainability Relations | Coca Cola Bottles Japan Inc
Thomas Zybulski | GEMBA'19 | Head of APAC, Business Insights & Technical Solutions, Global Partnerships | Google Japan
Matthias Soreau | TIEMBA'23 | Head of Trading Japan | EDF Trading
If you cannot make it for the above event, but would still want to learn about the programme, register here for a 1-1 in person on 19th February and the venue will be shared closer to the event. A copy of your CV or LinkedIn profile will help us understand more about you. Do send it beforehand to [email protected].

Testimonials

Sungchan Chu
The TIEMBA has given me a high-level view of business management, the smartest classmates, and networks from both Tsinghua and INSEAD.

Deyi Wu
The experience has enlightened me to learn about the Chinese culture, and in particular taught me more about doing business in China.

Christoph Maier
The life paths of the participants intersect in the course and as a result, each individual gains insights into other cultures and ways of working.
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Meet the Class: TIEMBA'25
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Success Stories: Career Change for Senior Professionals
Two of our Tsinghua-INSEAD EMBA (TIEMBA) alumni share how they took bold steps in transforming their mid-life careers and how the INSEAD Career Development Centre (CDC) supported them throughout this journey.

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