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The INSEAD MBA AdvantageConsistently ranked within the top three MBA programmes in the world by the Financial Times, thereis a myriad of reasons why INSEAD’s accelerated full-time 10-month MBA programme stands outfrom every other programme in the world:Multiple PerspectivesBeyondDiversityAgility &ResilienceAt INSEAD, everyone is a minority.With no dominant nationality in theclass, you will open up to a world ofnew perspectives.The intensity of a 10-monthprogramme equips our studentswith the ability to multitask,respond to changes and tacklecomplex situations.Class of 2019101826–32yrs90350Students(two intakes: Jan & Sep)NationalitiesAverage age y & ResearchThe bonds fostered with oneanother during the programme oftentranslate to lifelong friendships andbusiness opportunities. You will jointhe INSEAD family of over 58,000influential alumni in more than170 countries.With a wealth of experienceand talent, our faculty createstop-notch programmes andcutting-edge research thatinfluences businessesaround the world.Geographical DiversityEuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaSouth AmericaMiddle EastAfrica38%33%13%6%6%4%From Aspirationsto RealityResponsibleLeadershipBe it a career switch,advancement or new businessventure, the INSEAD MBA helpsour graduates realise theirprofessional aspirations.Through the PersonalLeadership DevelopmentProgramme, we empowerstudents with the right expertiseand mindset to go out into theirrespective fields and create apositive impact on society, drivingbusiness as a force for good.MBA programmeAverage range ofwork experience02

One Year to Challenge Your PerspectivesTwo classes per year:Starting in January (graduating in December the same year) & September (graduating in July the following year)Two months per periodPeriod0Pre-MBA Elements:BusinessFoundations WeekExploringManagementChallenges:BlaBlaCar (online)Period1Language ClassesWebinarsFinancial AccountingFinancial Markets& ValuationIntroduction toStrategyOrganisationalBehaviour IPeriod2Corporate anagerialAccountingPrices & MarketsManagingCustomer ValueUncertainty, Data& JudgementOrganisationalBehaviour IIProcess & OperationsManagementPeriod3PeriodBusiness & Society:Period4 Ethics* Political Environment Public PolicyMacroeconomics in theGlobal Economy4 Electives54 ElectivesCapstone:Your First 100 Days 3 Electives* Conducted in Period 2 forthe September intake.An average of 90 electives to choose from in these areas: Accounting & ControlDecision SciencesEconomics & Political ScienceEntrepreneurship & FamilyEnterprise FinanceMarketingOrganisational BehaviourStrategy Technology & OperationsManagement Others (Courses in areas such asnegotiations and communication)Periods 3 - 5: Take advantage of the campus exchange (optional)Internship/summer experience in July & August for January intake (optional)Personal Leadership Development Programmewith individual and group coaching03Personal Leadership DevelopmentProgramme (PLDP)Customise Your Programme:Elective Courses and Field TripsThroughout the curriculum, you will also go throughthe PLDP, designed to guide you towards heightenedself-awareness through personalised coaching,interpersonal skills and effective communication.You will need to prepare a Personal and ProfessionalIdentity Narrative essay and complete your 360-degreebefore Period 1 starts.From Period 3, INSEAD offers you an average of 90electives. A number of electives take learning beyondthe classroom. Courses such as “Building Businessesin China” or “Building Businesses in Silicon Valley” areexamples of field trips that give you the opportunity tomeet a variety of alumni, entrepreneurs and executives indifferent countries, creating a unique hands-on experience.Campus Selection & ExchangeYou will have the opportunity to spend at least onePeriod on another INSEAD campus from Period 3onwards. Depending on your intake (January or September),you may also choose to spend Period 4 or 5 at one of ourpartner schools (Wharton, Kellogg or CEIBS).CEIBS – available only to January starters – offersan inside view of the world’s most dynamic economyand a head start for anyone looking to do businessin China. For September starters, you can choose to do anexchange on our Abu Dhabi campus during Period 3.Wharton and Kellogg will be of particular interest to thoseseeking to build network in North America – or simply toexperience a top U.S. business school.Please note that campus exchange is managed through abidding process and is subject to specific requirements.MBA programmeMBA programmePersonalised Career Development04

Excellent Career OpportunitiesThe global team at the INSEAD Career Development Centre(CDC) is committed to helping MBA students find their truecareer passions or maximise their pre-determined goals.The CDC is comprised of personal career coaches, employerengagement specialists, and events and data managementPERIOD 0Class of 2018US 109,800Median annual salary post-graduationUS 27,000Median sign-on bonus65Countries of employment post-graduation78%Changed one dimensionafter graduation: country ofwork, sector or job functionVisit our website to download the EmploymentStatistics Report:www.insead.edu/employment-statisticsCAREERS CORE1Period3CAREERS ELECTIVESPeriod5Period 0Careers CoreCareers ElectivesPrior to your arrival, you will havean opportunity to engage with CDCthrough a series of live webinarscovering CDC basics, CV creation,and relationship building fundamentals.These webinars best position you toarrive at INSEAD ready to engage withCDC and take ownership of the worldof opportunities that INSEAD provides.During Period 1 and Period 2, CDCoffers six core courses, eight industryoverviews, and Practice & Perfectsessions to equip you with the skillsand competencies to find your firstpost-MBA job, capitalise on yourcurrent employment status, andmanage your long-term career.Over the remaining three periods,CDC offers a variety of careerelectives covering a range of subjectsfrom interview preparation to salarynegotiation. Students have the freedomand flexibility to pick and choose whatis most relevant to their career pathsand job search focuses.Top 3 Recruiters in Each SectorCorporate SectorsFinancial ServicesDanaherCredit SuisseGSKGoldman SachsRestaurant Brands InternationalMorgan StanleyManagement ConsultingTechnology, Media & TelecommunicationsBain & CompanyAmazonBoston Consulting GroupAppleMcKinsey & CompanyMicrosoftJob LocationsOur 2018 graduates went to 65 countries of employment post-graduation where no single country accounted for more than17% of jobs accepted.Northern / Western Europe38%Asia Pacific26%Africa/Middle East11%Southern Europe8%North America7%Latin AmericaCentral / Eastern Europe6%4%MBA programmeEmployment StatisticsPeriodexperts. CDC partners with students in their career searches,offering support from self-assessment to relationship building with employers. Students are able to customise theircareer development experience with our unique approach:06

INSEAD WomenThe case for empowering women has never been stronger,not just because it is the right thing to do but because it isthe smart thing to do. A growing body of empirical workshows that improving gender balance in the workplaceboosts employee retention and organisational performance.It encourages economic growth and benefits society morebroadly. Education plays a critical role in developing genderbalance in leadership. INSEAD is committed to being a keyplayer in this space.INSEAD develops the next generation of female and malebusiness leaders inspired and equipped to address genderbalance throughout their careers in an integrated way throughthe INSEAD Gender Initiative (IGI). We are evidence-based,rigorous and innovative. The IGI engages faculty, staffand alumni -- male and female alike -- to positively impacteducation, businesses and society.Leading by example: To walk the talk, we are workingtowards gender balance within our own organisation,leveraging academic insights and investigating best practicesacross diverse cultures.Developing Pedagogy: We are developing our faculty toteach in a gender-balanced way across all programmesand educating students on the benefits of and the tools todevelop an inclusive environment.Engaging Alumni: To maximise our reach, we are raisingawareness and providing practical knowledge that enablesINSEAD alumni to become effective champions for genderdiversity and inclusion.Partnering with business and society: Through knowledgecreation and sharing, we are supporting organisations torealise the benefits of improved gender balance with effectiveprogrammes and policies.Find out more about Women at INSEAD at www.insead.edu/centres/gender-initiativeINSEAD is the top 3 provider of MBA female talent in the worldMBA programmeSome of our MBA Alumnae07CarolynFairbairnKarien r-GeneralConfederation ofBritish IndustryMBA‘88JCEOING FranceMBA‘95DManaging DirectorThe BostonConsulting GroupMBA‘03JFounderEya Naturals Ltd.MBA’11JCEOStyleSageMBA‘13J“Having moved four countries inthe last five years, I experiencedfirst-hand, the lack of communitysupport available for youngimmigrant women. This motivatedme to bring women from differentbackgrounds together andempower them with resourcesto help them reintegrate into theworkforce, and find a renewedsense of purpose in what they do.”Jeanne KirwanDigital Management Consultant,Active Volunteer, Biking & Yoga EnthusiastINSEAD MBA’14D

Your Journey Starts HereOur MissionAdmissions CriteriaABILITY TO CONTRIBUTEACADEMIC CAPACITYHow you can contribute to the communityduring and after the programmeGMAT/GRE & University degreeINTERNATIONAL MOTIVATIONLEADERSHIP POTENTIALAdaptability and flexibility inmulticultural environmentsWork experience and qualityof your achievementsAdmissions Process13Online Applicationand Video ewswith AlumniWe bring together people,cultures and ideas to developresponsible leaders whotransform business and society.AdmissionsCommittee6FinalDecisionLanguage PolicyOur MBA programme is taught exclusively in English. If English is neither your mother tongue nor the language in whichyour university degree was taught, you will need a certification of proficiency in English such as the TOFEL, IELTS orPTE Academics. If English is your mother tongue, you will instead need to provide proof of intermediate-level ability inone other official language. By graduation, all students will have to demonstrate basic-level ability in a third language.Application DeadlinesFinancing and ScholarshipsWe operate a staged admissions process, with four deadlinesfor each of the two intakes per year. Competition for each ofthe rounds is equal, but the earlier you gain admission, themore time you have to secure financing and arrange logistics.The application form typically opens two months before thefirst application deadline (Round 1) for each intake.Tuition fees for the January 2020 intake are 87,000.The fees are payable by instalments.MBA programmeRound09Sep 2020 intakeJan 2021 intake118 Sep 201911 Mar 2020206 Nov 201906 May 2020315 Jan 202024 June 2020426 Feb 202028 July 2020NorthAmericaEuropeMiddle EastAsiaINSEAD distributed over 5.7 million in scholarshipfunding to the 2019 graduating classes and 30% ofstudents received awards – averaging 18,700.Of those graduating in 2019, 15% receivedcompany sponsorship and 24% received loans fromProdigy Finance: www.prodigyfinance.com.Admitted students are also eligible to apply for tuitionfinancing from Brain Capital: www.braincapital.deOnce you have been shortlisted for an interview, you canapply for an INSEAD scholarship.INSEAD does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or infirmity.INSEAD Registration Number 199901016K CPE Registration 21 June 2017 to 20 June 2023