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 – usually demonstrated by a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised college or university, and the GMAT, EA, INSEAD Assessment or the Tsinghua Test. ...
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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.
Important update: The final application deadline has changed. Round 5, now on 18 March 2026, is the last round.
September 2026 Intake | Deadline to complete the application |
| Round 1 | 02 July 2025 |
| Round 2 | 03 September 2025 |
| Round 3 | 08 October 2025 Last round for China passport holders |
| Round 4 | 03 December 2025 Last round for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan passport holders |
| Round 5 | 20 April 2026 |
Attend an Event
Master Programmes, Master Programmes
Executive MBA Coffee Chat | Tokyo
Master Programmes
Open Day with Faculty Masterclass | Asia Campus
You are warmly invited to experience the learning environment at INSEAD! Join us for a masterclass led by a renowned INSEAD faculty member and discover more about INSEAD Programmes. Our team and students will also share advice and personal journeys through a panel discussion, followed by a networking reception.
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 6:15 pm – 10:00 pm
Venue: INSEAD Asia Campus, 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, 138676
What to Expect
- An immersive masterclass with INSEAD Professor Henrik Bresman on leading high‑performing teams
- Career acceleration insights from the Career Development Centre
- Networking with INSEAD alumni and the recruitment team
- A guided campus tour to discover life at INSEAD
Masterclass by Professor Henrik Bresman
Topic: How Leaders Mobilize Team Talent for Breakthrough Performance
Synopsis: Today’s most successful leaders are not just decision makers. They are architects of high performing teams. In this masterclass, INSEAD Professor Henrik Bresman will share the science behind what makes teams excel. Through research, case studies, and practical leadership insights, participants will explore how leaders mobilize talent, overcome collaboration barriers, and build teams capable of delivering extraordinary outcomes. Participants will also discover how effective leaders unlock collective intelligence and why mastering team leadership is a critical capability for future global business leaders.
Agenda
6:15 pm – 6:50 pm: Optional Campus Tours (20 mins per session) + Refreshments
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm: Masterclass by Professor Henrik Bresman
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Career Development Centre insights by Kevin Kan
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Programme Breakouts
9:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Networking Reception & Close
Joining us at the event:
- Jed Oukmal | MBA’23D | Head of Investment & Strategy – Solar Energy | TotalEnergies
- Yuki Feng | MBA’25J | Global Project Management Officer | NTT DATA
- Ikshvakoo Vaid | GEMBA’25 | Global Digital Solutions Sales Leader | ABB
- Fabrice Ancey | GEMBA’20 | Co‑Founder & CEO | Tahiti Marine Singapore
- Samantha Xu | GEMBA’19 | CFO | BW LPG
- Carmen Schwender | EMC’23 | Founder En Pointe Institute | APAC Director, Research Marketing | Bank of America
- Mike See | EMC’23 | Co‑Founder | Stealth Startup
- Valerie Liu | EMFin’21 | Vice President – AI and Data Risk Governance | UOB
- Simpson Yong | EMFin’27 | Associate Director, Treasury Investments | Standard Chartered Bank
- Chris Huang | MIM'23 | Analyst | PrimeMoversEquity
- Calvin Nguyen | MIM’27 | Current Student
Master Programmes
Discover Resilient Leadership with INSEAD Alumni | Dubai
Leading Through Uncertainty: Leadership and Resilience in Practice
Leadership is not truly tested in moments of stability, but in times of uncertainty and change.
Join us for an intimate panel discussion featuring distinguished INSEAD alumni as they share real‑world leadership experiences shaped by uncertainty, transition, and growth. Moderated by Professor Mark Mortensen, the Associate Dean for the Middle East Campus and Professor of Organizational Behavior.
The conversation will offer an honest and insightful perspective on what it means to lead with resilience in practice.
Drawing on personal journeys and lessons learned across the region, panelists will explore how leaders remain grounded, support and motivate their teams, and make thoughtful decisions in complex and evolving environments.
The discussion will also reflect on INSEAD’s approach to leadership development, and how it cultivates self‑aware, adaptable leaders capable of navigating uncertainty across industries, cultures, and career stages.
Attendees will leave with practical insights, candid reflections, and renewed perspectives on leading through change.
Venue: Slate The Space
Joining us at the event:
Mark Mortensen, Professor of Organizational Behavior - Associate Dean, Middle East Campus (INSEAD)
Alexandre Salem, MBA'14D | Co - Founder & President, Arcade
Mustafa Dada, GEMBA’25 | Senior Director, Middle East Campus, INSEAD
Ritesh Tilani, MBA’05J | Founding Partner, Enhance Ventures
Stefanus Nel, EMBA’25 | Manager, Arthur D. Little
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.
