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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

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20 May '26

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

EMC, GEMBA, MBA, EMFin, TIEMBA
Dubai United Arab Emirates
20 May 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to Public
EMC, GEMBA, MBA, EMFin, TIEMBA
Dubai United Arab Emirates
20 May 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Open to Public
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20 May '26

Master Programmes

MBA Ask us Anything | Online

MBA
Online
20 May 2026, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm (GMT+2)
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20 May 2026, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm (GMT+2)
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23 May '26

Master Programmes

100 INSEAD Alumni - Career Growth Beyond the First Job | Online

Note: This session will be conducted in Chinese.

In today’s evolving job market, shaped by technological disruption, shifting talent demands, and increasing career mobility, many professionals are reflecting on how to build sustainable, long-term careers.

At INSEAD, we recognise that while short-term outcomes often draw focus, it is long-term career growth, particularly how individuals evolve, adapt, and lead over time, that ultimately defines lasting impact. With this in mind, INSEAD is launching the 100 INSEAD Alumni series, bringing together accomplished alumni across industries, geographies, and career stages to share their experiences and perspectives on how careers develop, and the role that formative experiences, including global education, can play in supporting sustained growth.

In this inaugural session, we are pleased to welcome Jason Jia, Global Partner at Egon Zehnder and an INSEAD MBA alumnus from the Class of 2004, alongside Jennifer Luo from INSEAD. Together, they will reflect on how careers evolve beyond the early stages, what differentiates sustained professional growth, and how experiences such as a global MBA or Master’s programme may contribute to long-term career development.

Date: 23 May 2026, Saturday

Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (GMT+8) | Click here for time zones

Venue: Online via Zoom

This session will explore:

  • How the value of an MBA is viewed in today’s hiring landscape
  • How careers typically evolve beyond the first role
  • What contributes to long-term career progression and leadership development
  • The role of global exposure, networks, and structured learning in supporting career growth over time
  • How to approach career decisions with a long-term perspective


MBA, MIM, MIF
Online
23 May 2026. 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (GMT+8)
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MBA, MIM, MIF
Online
23 May 2026. 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (GMT+8)
Open to Public
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