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IMD

Quick Stats

  • Average GMAT
    670
  • Program Cost
    $91,588
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Program Enrollment
    90
  • Yield
    80%
  • Selectivity
    33%
  • Job Offers
    86%
  • Average Salary
    $142,412
  • Top Industry
    Manufacturing
Contact Information
Chemin de Bellerive 23
P.O.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 86
  • Median 86
  • Middle 80% 60 to 120
Admissions Selectivity
33% IMD 48% Average Across All Schools
670 Average GMAT Score
  • Applied
  • Accepted
Average Score
83% 660
84% 670
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 0
33% 33.0
80% 80.0
Female
23% 23
International
97% 97
Re-Applicants
6% 6
2% 2
Top Undergrad Majors
  • Accepted
  • International Business
  • Economics
  • Engineering
Top 5 Feeder Colleges for Accepted
Importance of Application Elements
  • Interviews Very Important
  • Resume / Work Experience Very Important
  • Application Essay Very Important
  • Recommendations Very Important
  • GMAT Scores Important
  • GPA / Undergrad Transcripts Considered
$76,948 Applicant Average Base Salary
Top 5 Feeder Companies
  • Shell
  • Ernst & Young
  • Rolls Royce
  • Toyota
  • GE
GMAT Scores
  • All Applicants
  • Accepted
770 to 800
0%
1% 1
740 to 769
0%
10% 10
710 to 739
0%
14% 14
680 to 709
0%
22% 22
650 to 679
0%
27% 27
620 to 649
0%
14% 14
590 to 619
0%
9% 9
560 to 589
0%
3% 3
530 to 559
0%
0% 0
500 to 529
0%
0% 0
Under 500
0%
0% 0
English Language Requirements
English Proficiency Required: Yes
Minimum English Proficiency Score: No
Accepted Tests

Careers: Will I find a job?

Manufacturing 26%
Top Industry
  • Consulting 20%
  • Consumer Products 17%
  • Pharma/Biotech/Health Care 15%
BCG 12%
Top Employer
  • Samsung Global Strategy Group 9%
  • Borealis 9%
  • Schindler Group 9%
Job offers within 3 months after graduation
91% IMD 82% Average Across All Schools
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Job Offers Received and Accepted
  • This School
  • All Schools
By Graduation
78% 78
60% 59.90775862068965
78% Receive Offers
52% 52
56% 55.94857923497267
52% Accept Offers
After graduation, but within 3 months
13% 13
22% 22.276036585365855
13% Receive Offers
31% 31
25% 25.176799999999997
31% Accept Offers
More than 3 Months after graduation
1% 1
5% 5.4188983050847455
1% Receive Offers
11% 11
6% 6.143524590163933
11% Accept Offers
89% Graduates seeking full-time employment
11% Graduates not seeking employment
Top Employers / Number Hired
  • BCG 4
  • Samsung Global Strategy Group 3
  • Borealis 3
  • Schindler Group 3
  • Royal Dutch Shell 3
Salaries and Percentages of Job Accepting Graduates
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Consulting
27% 27
$133,975.00 Data not provided
Finance/Accounting
16% 16
$157,733.00 Data not provided
General Management
23% 23
$132,840.00 Data not provided
Human Resources
3% 3
Data not provided
Marketing/Sales
20% 20
$95,751.00 Data not provided
Information Technology
2% 2
Data not provided
Operations/Logistics
9% 9
$153,143.00 Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Consulting
20% 20
Data not provided
Consumer Products
17% 17
Data not provided
Financial Services
5% 5
Data not provided
Manufacturing
26% 26
Data not provided
Petroleum/Energy
15% 15
Data not provided
Pharma/Biotech/Health Care
15% 15
Data not provided
Technology
9% 9
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Asia
23% 23
Data not provided
European Free Trade Zone
63% 63
Data not provided
Middle East & North Africa
8% 8
Data not provided
North America
4% 4
Data not provided
South America
2% 2
Data not provided
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Average Signing Bonus for Most Recent Graduates
Top Companies with Interns / Hired
Internship Services
  • Companies that recruit interns on campus
  • Companies that posted internships on school message board
  • Average intern length in weeks
  • Percentage of internships that are paid
Annual Job Searching Trips by the School
  • Singapore
  • Dubai

Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$190,042
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $91,588
  • Budget $130,370
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$190,042
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $91,588
  • Budget $130,370
0 Full Tuition Scholarships
$34,967 Average Scholarship Amount 30% of Students Receive Aid
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Financial Aid
  • Apply for Aid
  • Receive Aid
Students applying for financial aid
71% 71
30% 30
Scholarships
$ $ $ $ $
$1,423,592
Total aid distributed for the upcoming year
Basic scholarships awarded
  • Financial Need
  • Academic Merit
  • A Combination Of Need And Merit
Loans
  • Loan guarantee policy Yes
  • Max loan guarantee per year $70,367
  • Average post-graduation debt

What Recent Grads Say See All 9 Comments >

IMD is very unique in many ways. The small number of students: 90, their vast work experience: average 7 years. The international student body: 45 different nationalities. The emphasis on leadership: leadership stream throughout the program with a personal psycho analyst.

Academics: What will I learn?

Students in Core Classes
90 IMD 42 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
Team project
36% 36
Case study
32% 32
Lectures
18% 18
Top Areas of Study
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Entrepreneurship
  • General Management
  • International Business
  • Leadership
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Concentrations and Specializations
  • Entrepreneurship
  • General Management
  • International Business
  • Leadership
Master Degree Programs
Joint Degree Programs
Requirements for Graduation
  • Students are required to be fluent in more than one language by graduation
  • Students are required to complete international experience
  • Students must complete a company-specific project and present results to relevant parties
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • Students must write a complete business plan
Program Logistics
  • Program length (in months) 11
  • Distance learning No
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?

35% Married Students 98% International Students
28% Female Students
Ethnicity of Students
Student Citizenship
Europe Free Trade Zone
33% 33
Asia
28% 28
Dual Citizen
18% 18
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Activities
Active Professional Clubs
Active Networking Clubs
  • Partners/Family

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.