IMD Programs: MBA and Executive MBA
IMD's MBA and Executive MBA compared by duration, format, tuition, class size and intake.
Programs overview
The IMD MBA is a 12-month full-time program in Lausanne that runs from January to December. The Class of 2026 has 90 participants. Tuition and mandatory fees total CHF 97,500. The next intake is January 2027 (Class of 2027). The IMD Executive MBA is a modular part-time program of at least 20 months for executives aged 35 or older with at least 10 years of work experience. It combines modules on IMD's campuses in Switzerland and Singapore and international modules with online learning. Tuition is CHF 125,000. The next intakes are 25 April 2027 and 19 September 2027, and applications are assessed on a rolling basis.
Program comparison
| Program | Type | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMD MBA | Full-time MBA | 12 months (January to December) | Full-time, on campus in Lausanne | CHF 97,500 including mandatory fees | 90 (Class of 2026) |
| IMD Executive MBA | Executive MBA | From 20 months | Part-time, modular | CHF 125,000 | Not published |
Program details
- IMD MBA: 12 months, January to December. Minimum two years of full-time postgraduate work experience. GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment required. Tuition CHF 80,000 plus mandatory fees CHF 17,500. Next intake January 2027.
- IMD Executive MBA: from 20 months, part-time and modular. Applicants are aged 35 or older with at least 10 years of work experience. Executive Assessment required (IMD considers waivers on request). Tuition CHF 125,000. Intakes 25 April 2027 and 19 September 2027; rolling admissions.
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