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.
INSEAD and Tsinghua SEM renew TIEMBA partnership
We’re proud to announce that INSEAD and Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) have renewed their partnership for the Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA (TIEMBA), continuing a collaboration that has shaped global business leadership since 2007.
The TIEMBA Advantage
Two Degrees from Two Prestigious Business Schools
You will obtain two management degrees from two top institutions in China and in the world.
Gateway to Global Networks
INSEAD provides you access to an international alumni network, while Tsinghua’s alumni community is the key to opening many doors in China.
World Experts as Faculty
Access to truly top faculty who deliver a robust curriculum through a rich variety of learning styles.
Deep Leadership Insights
Our Leadership Development Programme runs throughout the programme, taking leadership skills to the next level.
Learn from Diverse Participants
Learn alongside and from classmates who have a wealth of global experience.
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
Investing In Your Future
Financing and Scholarships
40%
Of participants received scholarships14.7K USD
Average scholarship amountAttend an Event
Master Programmes
INSEAD Faculty Masterclass | Riyadh
We are proud to present Dr. Lite Nartey, Affiliate Professor of Strategy and Academic Director of the INSEAD Africa Initiative, who will be delivering an exclusive Masterclass in Riyadh on Leading through Complexity and Connection.
In this exclusive INSEAD Alumni Masterclass, Dr. Lite will introduce the Strategy Execution Trilogy (SET), an integrated framework for leading in complexity through three executive disciplines: strategic thinking, ecosystem orchestration, and stakeholder engagement.
Rooted in research and real-world practice, the SET approach helps leaders move from clarity to coherence to commitment, equipping them to think strategically in uncertainty, align collaboration across boundaries, and engage stakeholders to translate ambition into sustained impact.
As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 priorities from digital innovation and renewable energy to healthcare, finance, and tourism, this session provides a reflective and practical platform for executives to strengthen their execution capability.
Blending INSEAD’s academic rigor with practitioner insight, the masterclass redefines execution as a strategic discipline. It invites leaders to shape transformation not through control, but through coherence, clarity, and connection, the true architecture of execution.
“Strategy is no longer about control; it is about coherence, clarity, and connection.”
Dr. Lite Nartey
Venue: Kindly hosted by Misk, Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation.
Agenda:
Welcoming & Registration | 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
INSEAD Master Programmes Introduction | 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm
INSEAD Faculty Masterclass | 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Q&A Session | 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Networking & Closing | 8:30 pm onwards
Master Programmes, Master Programmes
Executive MBA In-Person Consultation | Zurich
Master Programmes
Meet our Executive MBA Alumni | Zurich
You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Executive MBA Alumni Panel & Networking Cocktail in Zurich. Jordy Helias, Assistant Director, Recruitment and Business Development 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 networking reception. Please register to confirm your participation.
Agenda :
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm : Alumni Panel
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm : Networking Cocktail with Alumni
Alumni joining us :
Venue : Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Poststrasse 12, Zurich
Event for: prospective candidates
Testimonials
William Chan
The idea of having students take the programme at various locations and develop a stronger understanding of different cultures locally is crucial for leadership.
Elizabeth Kong
The programme far exceeds my expectations and thoroughly debunks any notion that one can obtain equivalent value from self-studying.
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.
Stay Inspired
Ambition Has No Gender
At INSEAD, we strive to create a diverse community where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and pursue their ambitions.
Meet the Class: TIEMBA'26
Learn more about the stories and motivations behind some members of Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA Class of 2026 as they start their journey in Tsinghua campus in Beijing.
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.
