At a Glance
France
Singapore
Abu Dhabi
Blended: Flex
Redefine your leadership
The INSEAD Global Executive MBA programme is designed to fast-track the leadership journey of executives who aspire to lead at the C-Suite level. With a research-driven curriculum covering corporate finance, accounting, international politics, marketing, and operations, the programme equips you with the tools to make strategic, high-level decisions. You’ll also explore how AI is reshaping business and how leaders can use it to create business value for their organisations.
The programme offers four ways to fit your learning around work and personal life. Study in person in the Asia, Middle East or Europe section, or combine live online learning with in-person modules through GEMBA Flex.
Each cohort brings together executives from diverse nationalities and industries, fostering a collaborative learning environment and a global business network. Regardless of your chosen GEMBA journey, you’ll earn the same world-class degree and have rich opportunities to connect with all cohorts across INSEAD's campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi throughout your learning journey.
Lead in an AI-driven world
As AI changes how organisations operate and compete, senior leaders are weighing where to invest and how to measure the impact. Through the INSEAD Global Executive MBA, you’ll develop the strategic understanding and practical experience to lead AI initiatives responsibly. You’ll explore how AI can create business value and what it takes to turn promising ideas into solutions your organisation can use.
Connect AI to business strategy
Explore how AI can address specific business challenges, improve the customer experience and support your organisation’s strategic priorities.
Build a business case for AI
Develop and pitch a real-world use case, explaining the value it could deliver, the resources it would require and how you would measure success.
Lead adoption responsibly
Consider the risks of deploying AI, where human oversight matters and what your teams need to adopt it effectively.
The INSEAD GEMBA Advantage
World-class education
Join a top-ranked Executive MBA, learn from world-class faculty, and connect with an influential global network of over 75K alumni.
Flexible and personalised learning
Experience GEMBA Flex, an innovative, flexible pathway to learn from anywhere while balancing your professional and personal life.
A unique focus on leadership
Our Leadership Development Programme (LDP) runs throughout the journey and helps you develop an authentic leadership style.
Strategic perspective on AI
Develop the business judgement to identify where AI can create value, decide which opportunities to pursue and lead adoption responsibly.
Learning through diversity
Each class has an unparalleled diversity of nationalities and business backgrounds. This enables us to turn diversity into a powerful learning tool.
Lifelong learning and career support
Participate in electives and Key Management Challenges (KMCs), and receive career development support from the INSEAD Career Development team during the programme and after graduation.
Choose your INSEAD GEMBA journey
The GEMBA offers four distinct sections to meet the diverse needs of professionals worldwide. You choose the one that best aligns with your career goals, location and commitments. All sections uphold the same rigorous curriculum, admissions standards and transformative learning experience.
Compare the four sections at a glanceDuration, time out of the office, format and location
Criteria
Europe
In-person
Middle East
In-person
Asia
In-person
Flex
Blended
Programme duration
Europe
15months
Middle East
15months
Asia
15months
Flex
20months
Weeks out of the office
Europe
13weeks
Middle East
13weeks
Asia
13weeks
Flex
9weeks
Classes on campus
Europe
8times
Middle East
10times
Asia
10times
Flex
6times
Learning format
Europe
In-person classes, 1.5 to 2.5-week modules
Middle East
In-person classes, 1 to 2-week modules
Asia
In-person classes, 1 to 2-week modules
Flex
Blended in-person, live virtual and online modules
Regional access
Europe
Easy access to Europe's major financial and business centres
Middle East
Rich opportunities in rapidly growing markets
Asia
Strategic location in Asia with strong connection to global markets
Flex
Accessible from anywhere in the world
In addition to the time spent on campus, you will also need to allow roughly 5 weeks for independent study.
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Europe section
In-person15 months
Immerse yourself in Europe's business and financial ecosystem.
Middle East section
In-person15 months
Experience one of the world's fastest-evolving business regions.
Asia section
In-person15 months
Learn in the heart of Asia's dynamic business landscape.
Flex section
Blended20 months
Designed for leaders who need greater flexibility.
About this section
Study through modular, in-person learning centred at our Europe Campus, with extended residential modules that foster deep engagement with faculty and peers.
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Core
courses
Elective
courses
Key Management
Challenges (KMC)
Final KMC
and graduation
Europe section15 months
Middle East section15 months
Asia section15 months
Flex section20 months
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Fontainebleau
campus
Choice of INSEAD campusesor selected global locations
Singapore
campus
2 weeks
1 week
1 week
2 weeks
Commencement
Submission of final degree requirements & degree conferment
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
July
September
October
December
January
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Europe15 months
Middle East15 months
Asia15 months
Flex20 months
Core courses
May
2 weeksFBL
Jun
8 daysLive virtual
Jul
AsyncOnline
Aug
AsyncOnline
Sep
8 daysLive virtual
Oct
2.5 weeksFBL
1.5 weeksAD
2 weeksSGP
8 daysLive virtual
Nov
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
8 daysLive virtual
Dec
Jan
2 weeksFBL
2 weeksAD
1.5 weeksSGP
2 weeksAD
Feb
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
AsyncOnline
Mar
2 weeksFBL
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
8 daysLive virtual
Apr
1 weekAD
8 daysLive virtual
May
1.5 weeksFBL
1 weekSGP
8 daysLive virtual
All sections together
Jul
Elective coursesFontainebleau campus · 2 weeks
Sep
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Oct
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Dec
Final KMC and graduationSingapore campus · 2 weeks · commencement
Jan
Degree confermentSubmission of final degree requirements
In-person module
Online (Flex)
No classes
All sections together
FBL: Europe Campus, Fontainebleau, France · AD: Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE · SGP: Asia Campus, Singapore
Online: 2-hour live virtual sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with exams on the last Saturday of the month.
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About this section
Experience modular, in-person learning in our Middle East Campus, connecting with executives across one of the world's fastest-growing and most dynamic regions.
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Core
courses
Elective
courses
Key Management
Challenges (KMC)
Final KMC
and graduation
Middle East section15 months
Europe section15 months
Asia section15 months
Flex section20 months
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Fontainebleau
campus
Choice of INSEAD campusesor selected global locations
Singapore
campus
2 weeks
1 week
1 week
2 weeks
Commencement
Submission of final degree requirements & degree conferment
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
July
September
October
December
January
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Middle East15 months
Europe15 months
Asia15 months
Flex20 months
Core courses
May
2 weeksFBL
Jun
8 daysLive virtual
Jul
AsyncOnline
Aug
AsyncOnline
Sep
8 daysLive virtual
Oct
1.5 weeksAD
2.5 weeksFBL
2 weeksSGP
8 daysLive virtual
Nov
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
8 daysLive virtual
Dec
Jan
2 weeksAD
2 weeksFBL
1.5 weeksSGP
2 weeksAD
Feb
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
AsyncOnline
Mar
1 weekAD
2 weeksFBL
1.5 weeksSGP
8 daysLive virtual
Apr
1 weekAD
8 daysLive virtual
May
1.5 weeksFBL
1 weekSGP
8 daysLive virtual
All sections together
Jul
Elective coursesFontainebleau campus · 2 weeks
Sep
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Oct
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Dec
Final KMC and graduationSingapore campus · 2 weeks · commencement
Jan
Degree confermentSubmission of final degree requirements
In-person module
Online (Flex)
No classes
All sections together
FBL: Europe Campus, Fontainebleau, France · AD: Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE · SGP: Asia Campus, Singapore
Online: 2-hour live virtual sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with exams on the last Saturday of the month.
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About this section
Study through modular, in-person learning at our Asia Campus, placing you at the centre of one of the world's most vibrant business and innovation hubs.
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Core
courses
Elective
courses
Key Management
Challenges (KMC)
Final KMC
and graduation
Asia section15 months
Europe section15 months
Middle East section15 months
Flex section20 months
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Fontainebleau
campus
Choice of INSEAD campusesor selected global locations
Singapore
campus
2 weeks
1 week
1 week
2 weeks
Commencement
Submission of final degree requirements & degree conferment
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
July
September
October
December
January
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Asia15 months
Europe15 months
Middle East15 months
Flex20 months
Core courses
May
2 weeksFBL
Jun
8 daysLive virtual
Jul
AsyncOnline
Aug
AsyncOnline
Sep
8 daysLive virtual
Oct
2 weeksSGP
2.5 weeksFBL
1.5 weeksAD
8 daysLive virtual
Nov
1.5 weeksSGP
1 weekAD
8 daysLive virtual
Dec
Jan
1.5 weeksSGP
2 weeksFBL
2 weeksAD
2 weeksAD
Feb
1.5 weeksSGP
1 weekAD
AsyncOnline
Mar
1.5 weeksSGP
2 weeksFBL
1 weekAD
8 daysLive virtual
Apr
1 weekAD
8 daysLive virtual
May
1 weekSGP
1.5 weeksFBL
8 daysLive virtual
All sections together
Jul
Elective coursesFontainebleau campus · 2 weeks
Sep
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Oct
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Dec
Final KMC and graduationSingapore campus · 2 weeks · commencement
Jan
Degree confermentSubmission of final degree requirements
In-person module
Online (Flex)
No classes
All sections together
FBL: Europe Campus, Fontainebleau, France · AD: Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE · SGP: Asia Campus, Singapore
Online: 2-hour live virtual sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with exams on the last Saturday of the month.
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See when and where each module takes place in the full programme schedule.
About this section
Combine online learning with immersive in-person modules across INSEAD campuses, enabling you to continue leading globally while earning the same INSEAD Global Executive MBA.
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Core
courses
Elective
courses
Key Management
Challenges (KMC)
Final KMC
and graduation
Flex section20 months
Europe section15 months
Middle East section15 months
Asia section15 months
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Fontainebleau
campus
Choice of INSEAD campusesor selected global locations
Singapore
campus
2 weeks
1 week
1 week
2 weeks
Commencement
Submission of final degree requirements & degree conferment
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
July
September
October
December
January
Leadership Development ProgrammeOngoing
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Leadership Development ProgrammeOngoing
Flex20 months
Europe15 months
Middle East15 months
Asia15 months
Core courses
May
2 weeksFBL
Jun
8 daysLive virtual
Jul
AsyncOnline
Aug
AsyncOnline
Sep
8 daysLive virtual
Oct
8 daysLive virtual
2.5 weeksFBL
1.5 weeksAD
2 weeksSGP
Nov
8 daysLive virtual
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
Dec
Jan
2 weeksAD
2 weeksFBL
2 weeksAD
1.5 weeksSGP
Feb
AsyncOnline
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
Mar
8 daysLive virtual
2 weeksFBL
1 weekAD
1.5 weeksSGP
Apr
8 daysLive virtual
1 weekAD
May
8 daysLive virtual
1.5 weeksFBL
1 weekSGP
All sections together
Jul
Elective coursesFontainebleau campus · 2 weeks
Sep
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Oct
Key Management ChallengesINSEAD campus or selected global location · 1 week
Dec
Final KMC and graduationSingapore campus · 2 weeks · commencement
Jan
Degree confermentSubmission of final degree requirements
In-person module
Online (Flex)
No classes
All sections together
FBL: Europe Campus, Fontainebleau, France · AD: Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE · SGP: Asia Campus, Singapore
Online: 2-hour live virtual sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with exams on the last Saturday of the month.
Explore the module dates for your next intake
See when and where each module takes place in the full programme schedule.
Why INSEAD Global Executive MBA?
Entrepreneurs and business executives on or nearing C-suite level and senior professionals shared their thoughts about the Executive MBA programme and how it has shaped their leadership. The recent graduation highlights how the programme culminates in a powerful and transformative milestone for our executive participants.
Leadership on Earth and beyond
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet on leading high-stakes missions.
New launch: GEMBA Flex
Live virtual learning combined with immersive in-person modules.
The ascent to C-suite
Claudius Steinhoff, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
Inside the C-suite
How the GEMBA shapes leaders who drive impact in every industry.
Graduation: GEMBA’25 and TIEMBA’24
Highlights from the joint graduation ceremony in Singapore.
Why I chose GEMBA Flex
Trish Kalombola Atia on why she chose the Flex format.
Step into the heart of Asia’s innovation
The Asia section, at the heart of the region’s business.
Expanding leadership beyond healthcare
Rena Dharmawan on growing her leadership beyond healthcare.
Why I chose GEMBA Flex
Tetsuaki Takahashi on why he chose the Flex format.
Why I chose GEMBA Flex
Sally Kellaway on why she chose the Flex format.
Opening of the inaugural cohort
The first GEMBA Flex cohort begins its journey together.
Typical GEMBA class
Each GEMBA class has an unparalleled diversity of nationalities and professional backgrounds, enabling participants to learn from each other and build a close-knit yet globally distributed network. Read more about GEMBA classes
Career impact
Whether you want to advance within your current organisation or make a change, our dedicated career coaches offer guidance tailored to your experience and ambitions, helping you navigate a dynamic global job market. Find out how the Career Development Centre works with you during the programme.
Employment statistics
GEMBA participants use the programme to move into senior leadership roles, broaden their career options and pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.
Scholarships
50%+ of the class receives a scholarship
Scholarships are awarded across all sections. Besides INSEAD scholarships, a number of global and national funding schemes are also available.
Ready to start?
Take the next step towards the INSEAD Global Executive MBA. Download the brochure, talk to our team or begin your application today.
Dual degree
Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA
Two degrees. Two prestigious schools. Two alumni networks.
A modular dual-degree programme for experienced executives, run with Tsinghua University in Beijing. Build an in-depth understanding of business in China, from both international and domestic perspectives, that you can apply to other emerging markets.
Inside the Tsinghua-INSEAD EMBA
An overview of the dual-degree programme run with Tsinghua University.
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Testimonials
Sanita Pukite
I believe the common thread in GEMBA programme is that everyone is evaluating their career choices and looking to make a more significant impact for the rest of their professional lives.
Andy Bushell
I am now a much well-rounded leader with the mindset of a CEO.
Wincel Kaufmann
INSEAD is not just a business school, it is the place where strong and good leaders with integrity and self-awareness are developed. A good leader is what you can expect to become at the end of the EMBA programme.
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