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Master in Business Administration

Designed for early-to mid-career professionals who wish to develop their full potential and open doors to global career opportunities.

At a Glance
Full-time
One Year
Two Intakes
January and August
Starting Campus
France or Singapore

Challenge your perspectives and empower your future

Programme overview

Consistently ranked amongst the top MBA programmes in the world by the Financial Times, INSEAD’s full-time one-year MBA curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities.

Students enrolled in our MBA programme have the flexibility to start their academic journey either in France or in Singapore, followed by an optional exchange across INSEAD's campuses, or partner schools in the United States or China. 

This programme is ideal for professionals and entrepreneurs with 3-8 years of experience who want to solidify their core business foundations in finance, operational management, leadership, and strategy, with flexibility to specialise among 75 diverse electives.With around 90 different nationalities in a typical class, you will be exposed to a world of new perspectives that will enrich your professional and personal journey. 

Typical MBA Class

900-950

Students (Two intakes: January and August)

29

Average Age; Range: 23-35 Years

3-8 Years

Range of Work Experience

75

Work or Home Countries

90

Different Nationalities

38%

Women

INSEAD MBA students come with diverse background, most notably management consulting, financial services, corporate sectors, and technology, media, and telecom.

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Benefits of the INSEAD MBA

An INSEAD MBA is an investment in your future – and it pays off in more ways than you might imagine.

It inculcates a problem-solving mindset, fosters resilience and entrepreneurial readiness, connects you to a powerful global alumni network and much more.

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MBA students graduating in 2024

The INSEAD MBA Experience

Work hard, play hard

At INSEAD, we have a strong “work hard, play hard” MBA life ethic on our campuses. Through our world-class MBA programme, you get to experience both an intense and rewarding collaborative learning environment with one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the world.​ Get an inside look at how student life unfolds during the MBA programme.

72k+

Influential  Alumni

40+

Student Clubs

100+

Events Yearly

8

Weeks Summer Break/ Internship

Application Details

Investing In Your Future

Financing and Scholarships

170+

Scholarship funds available

41%

Of participants received scholarships

24K€

Average scholarship amount
Duration
1 Year

Attend an Event

10 Sep '26

Master Programmes

Meet Our Alumni | Munich

Join us for an intimate afterwork in Munich to explore the INSEAD Executive MBA & MBA alongside a small group of alumni and fellow professionals. This informal gathering offers a rare opportunity to hear first‑hand experiences, gain clarity on the programme’s impact, and engage openly about leadership development, admissions, and the realities of the GEMBA & MBA journeys. You will also have the chance to meet Marina Zafra, Assistant Director Business Development and Recruitment for INSEAD MBA, who will be there throughout the evening to answer any questions you may have about the programme, the learning experience, or the application process.

Venue : Platzl Hotel München - Sparkassenstrasse 10, 80331 München

Places are limited to ensure a high‑quality discussion. We look forward to welcoming you in Munich.

GEMBA, MBA
Munich Germany
10 September 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open to Public
GEMBA, MBA
Munich Germany
10 September 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open to Public
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11 Sep '26

Master Programmes

Friday Campus Tour | Europe Campus

Come and discover our INSEAD Europe Campus!​

You are warmly invited to visit us, join a campus tour led by a student ambassador, and attend a live Q&A session to learn more about the INSEAD MBA programme and MIM Programme. You can ask any questions you may have about INSEAD to our staff representative or student ambassador(s). Please register to confirm your participation. We look forward to seeing you there.​

Practical information

INSEAD Europe Campus is located on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau and just a stone's throw away from the town centre. It lies within easy reach of all major airports and rail systems connecting Paris with the rest of the world.​

To reach out the INSEAD Fontainebleau campus from Paris:​

 From Paris Gare de Lyon: check train times on Ligne R | Transilien and stop at station “Fontainebleau-Avon”​

 From Fontainebleau-Avon train station :​

You can catch the city bus line 1 from platform n°1 and stop at DUNANT or SOUS PREFECTURE then walk just a few minutes to reach INSEAD main reception or you can book a taxi in advance from this taxi list

 Europe Campus

Boulevard de Constance, 77305 Fontainebleau, France​

MBA, MIM, MIF
Fontainebleau France
11 September 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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MBA, MIM, MIF
Fontainebleau France
11 September 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Open to Public
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11 Sep '26

Master Programmes

Friday Campus Tour | Asia Campus

You are warmly invited to visit our campus, where you will be welcomed with an introduction by an INSEAD representative, followed by a guided tour led by a student ambassador. The visit will include Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions directly to our staff and student ambassadors. Please register to confirm your participation - we look forward to welcoming you.

Date: 11 September 2026, Friday

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: INSEAD Asia Campus , 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, 138676

MBA, MIM, MIF
Singapore Singapore
11 September 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Open to Public
MBA, MIM, MIF
Singapore Singapore
11 September 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Open to Public
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