At a Glance
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 Years3-8 Years
Range of Work Experience75
Work or Home Countries90
Different Nationalities38%
WomenINSEAD 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.
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 Alumni40+
Student Clubs100+
Events Yearly8
Weeks Summer Break/ Internship
INSEAD MBA in Singapore | Where the World Comes Together
The MBA Experience: Lessons in Diversity
The MBA Experience: Transforming Careers
Application Details
Investing In Your Future
Financing and Scholarships
170+
Scholarship funds available41%
Of participants received scholarships24K€
Average scholarship amountAttend an Event
Master Programmes
Afterwork with MBA & EMBA Alumni | Amsterdam
Join us for an intimate afterwork in Amsterdam, connecting a small group of professionals with INSEAD alumni to explore the MBA and Executive MBA. In a relaxed setting, hear first‑hand insights on programme impact, leadership development, and the realities of the MBA and GEMBA journeys.
Meet Claudine Frossard, Assistant Director, EMBA Recruitment, and Maria Reis, Assistant Director, MBA Recruitment, who will be on hand throughout the evening to answer your questions about the programmes, learning experience, and application process.
Register to secure your spot.
Agenda
6:00 pm – Welcome drinks and registration
6:30 pm – Welcome and alumni panel discussion
7:30 pm – Networking with alumni and the INSEAD team
8:30 pm – Closing
Venue: ARCA Amsterdam | Martelaarsgracht 5, 1012 TN Amsterdam, Netherlands (Opposite to Amsterdam central station)
Joining us at the event:
- Geza Laqueur, EMBA'25, Director at Jaski Automaten BV
- Khushbu Anand, MBA'24D, Senior Programme Manager at Uber
- Nicholas Means Parker, MBA'21J, Consultant at Bain & Company
- Pooja Mittal, MBA'24D, Global Senior Program manager at JDE Peet's N.V.
- Soukaina Adnane, EMBA'24, Investment Manager at DeeptechXL
Master Programmes
Alumni Panel Discussion & Networking | Riyadh
You are warmly invited to join our upcoming panel discussion with INSEAD alumni in Riyadh next month.
This exclusive event is a great opportunity to connect with members of the INSEAD community and interact with our alumni, who will be happy to answer your questions about our INSEAD MBA & Global Executive MBA Programmes, including their structure and format, the global network, the admissions process, and more. Please register to confirm your participation.
Joining us at the event:
- Arwa Alhamad, GEMBA'23 | GM of Cybersecurity (CISCO), Confidential
- Zainab Albasha, GEMBA’25 | Internal Audit Committee Member, Confidential
- Ahmed Mansour, GEMBA26 | Chief Financial Officer, Al Rajhi Partners
- Abdulhadi Alghamdi, MBA'22J | Vice President, DI, Public Investment Fund (PIF)
- Emanuele Maniglia, MBA'20J | Special Projects & Corporate Strategy & Value Creation, Confidential
- Howard Yang, MBA'21D | Head of Strategy & KA, KSA, ByteDance
- Marawan Saad Eldin, MBA'21J | Senior Consultant, CAA Portas
- Mobeen Ayub, MBA'24D | Investment Associate, Al Jomaih Holding
- Mohammed Ashgar, MBA'18J | CEO of the Center for Monitoring City Operations
- Taj Xing, MBA'21D | Managing Director, Byte Plus
- Usamah Agha, MBA'18J | Executive Manager - Strategy (CEO Office), DataVolt
Venue: The Stage, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Agenda:
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Welcoming & Registration
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm | Alumni Panel Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:30 pm | Q&A and Networking
8:30 pm | Networking & Event Closing
Master Programmes
MBA Ask us Anything | Online
Would you like to discover more about the INSEAD MBA?
A member of the INSEAD Degree Programmes team, together with current students and alumni, will host an informal online Ask us Anything session.
This session is an opportunity to connect with members of the INSEAD community and learn more about the INSEAD MBA programme.
It will include a Q&A session, so that you can ask any questions you may have about INSEAD to our staff, current students, and alumni ambassadors.
Please register to confirm your participation.
Testimonials
Xueying Wang
INSEAD really enlarged my horizon, opened many doors for me and most importantly, helped me better understand myself.
Mario El Hoyek
All of my expectations were met or surpassed: I came out of the programme ready for bolder moves and larger ambitions.
Isabel Weiner
I’ve consistently witnessed how driven my classmates are to accomplish their goals and make an impact.
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.
Why I Chose INSEAD Over US Schools
That's it, you've completed the GMAT, spent hours on submitting applications, got excited with each interview invitation and now, after all this exhilarating long journey - you are holding offers from multiple b-schools. Good job!
3 Reasons to Select Singapore as Your Starting Campus
Singapore, a vibrant city-state in Asia, offers numerous advantages as a study destination for your MBA. If you’re still deciding which location to choose for your starting campus, here are three compelling reasons that make Singapore stand out as a great place to accelerate your career.
