At a Glance
A Curriculum Designed Around Your Career Objectives
Delivered by both Tsinghua and INSEAD faculty, the TIEMBA is designed around several essential components: Core Courses, Elective Courses, Key Management Challenges and a Final Thesis. The programme is further strengthened by a distinctive Leadership Development Programme which runs throughout the course of study. Spanning over 22 months, the programme is taught across 4 campuses including in China. Throughout the programme’s courses you will learn business cultures and practices with East and West perspectives.
In addition to your time spent on campus, you will also need to allow time for independent study, pre-course preparation and post-course assignments. The TIEMBA programme’s modular format is specially designed to allow you to put new ideas and techniques straight into practice within your organisation.
Learn More About the Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA Curriculum
Watch the video below to get an overview of the curriculum at Tsinghua INSEAD, key takeaways, and opportunities offered:
Course Curriculum
12 Core Courses
During the first seven modules, you will take compulsory courses covering the breadth of global business. Exams usually take place at the end of each module.
- Corporate Finance
- Data, Models and Decisions
- Financial Accounting
- International Economics
- Macroeconomics and the Chinese Economy
- Managerial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Strategic Marketing
- Process Operations Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Corporate Governance
- Strategy Management
4 Elective Courses
Electives allow you to delve deeper into the topics of your choice – with pass/fail assessment to encourage you to leave your comfort zone. They are held over two weeks during the French summer, when INSEAD’s Fontainebleau campus is at its most idyllic. The module is shared with INSEAD’s Global Executive MBA classes to ensure greater choice – and new networking possibilities. Alumni are also invited to return, further broadening your network and offering you a chance of truly lifelong learning after graduation. Electives currently offered (but varying according to demand) include:
Applied Corporate Finance
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- International Financial Management
Marketing
- Brand Management
- Customer Insight
- Strategic Market Orientation
Strategy
- Industry and Competitive Analysis
- Investments
- (Big) Data Analytics for Business
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
- Private Equity, Growth Equity and Venture Capital
- Realising Entrepreneurial Potential
- Corporate Entrepreneurship: Managing Innovation to Drive Growth
- Social Entrepreneurship: Building Impact Ventures
Organisational Behaviour
- Power and Influence in Organisations
- Psychology of Leadership
Decision Sciences
- Management Decision-making
- Negotiations
9 Key Management Challenges (KMCs)
KMC courses – run before and after the Electives – cover broad, multi-disciplinary, whole-company issues, reflecting the uncertainty, changeability, open-ended problems and incomplete information of real life. You will usually be assessed through written assignments based on your experiences at work. Choices typically include:
- Digital Economy
- Financing Entrepreneurship and Innovation in China
- Frontiers of Chinese Contemporary Issues Research
- Future Thinking
- Humanities and Business
- Sustainability & Innovation for Business
- Techmark Management Simulation
- Winning in Emerging Markets
- China Digital Capstone
Thesis
The final component of the programme is your thesis: a live case study with you as the central character. With support from the faculty, you will write about a real-world project, such as a new venture or corporate innovation – with ample time to work on it after the final module. Following the “defence” of your submission at Tsinghua, your work will also be translated into Chinese and published for all to read.
Personal Leadership Development Programme with individual and group coaching
The Leadership Development Programme (LDP) combines a wide range of innovative learning methods designed to expand your range of effective leadership styles. Its runs throughout the programme with on-campus and off-campus elements.
Programme Schedule
22 Months
Duration of Programme60 Days
Approx. Days Out of the Office4 Countries
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*Programme schedule is subject to change. During the electives modules, TIEMBA participants will have the chance to meet and network with participants of the other GEMBA sections at INSEAD.
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
DeHui Gao
China and Europe play important roles in the global economy and innovation, and Tsinghua University and INSEAD are leading institutions that offer opportunities to learn new knowledge and acquire cutting-edge skills.
Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers
The combination of Tsinghua University and INSEAD Business School offered a unique and enriching learning experience.
Juan Wu
The professors are amazingly passionate and knowledgeable, and the learning is very practical with real cases.
