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IMD

Quick Stats

  • Average GMAT
    524
  • Program Cost
    $160,000
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Program Enrollment
    38
  • Yield
    100%
  • Selectivity
    95%
Contact Information
Chemin de Bellerive 23
PO Box 915
Lausanne, 1001, Switzerland
Website
405x225

IMD

About IMD

On the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, IMD is a world pioneer in executive education. More than a business school, IMD collaborates with individuals, teams and organizations to resolve business issues, build capabilities and prepare for the future. The school offers a unique Real World, Real Learning approach, which stems from partnerships with leading international companies. IMD’s top-ranking programs combine practical experience, thought leadership and a global mindset. In an open and inspiring environment IMD will challenge your perspectives, expand your horizons and unlock your full potential.

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Admissions: Can I get in?

Post-Grad Work Experience
  • Average 161
  • Middle 80% 108 to 240
Admissions Selectivity
95% IMD 74% Average Across All Schools
524 Average GMAT Score
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 76
95% 95
100% 100
Re-Applicants
0%
0%
Wait-listed
100% 3
Pre-MBA Careers
General Management
37% 37
Marketing / Sales
18% 18
Operations
13% 13
Consulting
8% 8
Finance / Accounting
8% 8
Management
8% 8
Other
5% 5
Human Resources
3% 3
Financial Services
26% 26
Consumer Products
16% 16
Consulting
11% 11
Manufacturing
11% 11
Other
11% 11
Petroleum / Energy
8% 8
Pharma / Health Care
8% 8
Technology
5% 5
Real Estate
3% 3
Government
3% 3
$244,000 Applicant Average Base Salary
Top 5 Feeder Companies
  • EDF - ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE
  • MEDTRONIC
  • NESTLE
  • NOVARTIS
  • AP MOLLER MAERSK

Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$160,000
Total Program Cost
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
Total Program Cost
Basic scholarships awarded
Loans
Loan guarantee policy No
0 Full Tuition Scholarships Awarded
0% Percent that received aid

What Recent Grads Say See All 10 Comments >

-I was very pleased with the process and quality of the EMBA. Sure, there are always improvements to be made, but at IMD suggestions are constantly collected from the participants during the year and included where possible or incorporated in the future courses where applicable.

Academics: What will I learn?

Faculty
  • Faculty from Full-Time program
  • Faculty with at least 5 years corporate experience
75% 75
100% 100
Students in Core Classes
55 IMD 34 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
Case study
20% 20
Distance learning
20% 20
Experiential learning
20% 20
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Joint Degree Programs
Top Areas of Study
  • Entrepreneurship
  • General Management
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Strategy
Requirements for Graduation
  • 0
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • Write a complete business plan
  • Present final company-specific project results to relevant parties
Program Logistics
  • Program length (in months) 14
  • Distance learning Yes
  • Out of country or special trip/project Yes
Technology Improvements
  • Using iPads for paperless programs, web conferencing integrated in programs, integrated 2.0 technologies, plasma screens in auditoriums & study rooms, new building with latest generation technology, new learning platform with increased connectivity, new Tandberg video conferencing system with plasmas.

Students: Who are my classmates?

38 Average age of student 92% International Students
8% Female Students
Ethnicity of Students
Student Citizenship
Europe Free Trade Zone
61% 61
Non-Europe Free Trade Zone
18% 18
Asia
11% 11
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Campus
  • Campus distance from airport 37 miles
  • Pre-program Orientation Yes
  • Types of housing
  • Temporary housing available

Alumni: How strong is my network?

3,116 Living MBA Alumni 36 Countries where alumni clubs exist
45 Active alumni clubs
No Individual alumni gift in excess of $10 Million in the last 12 months

Employer data includes graduates and current students.