ExecutiveHybrid / blended
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- From 20 months
- CHF 125,000 entire program · All applicants
- No verified deadline
- Location
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Duration
- One year
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 13, 2026 (Round 6)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
A one-year full-time MBA taught entirely in English. The programme includes a one-month Future Lab immersion module in Singapore and exchange-style modules with partner schools. The school states the MBA is a Master of Advanced Studies degree of 90 ECTS.
- Intakes
- January Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- One year Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Lausanne — Lausanne, SwitzerlandCh. de Bellerive 23 P.O. Box 915 CH-1001 Lausanne Switzerland
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | CHF 80,000 Excludes: Value-added or other indirect taxes. Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | program year |
Other published fees
- Additional mandatory fees (program and project-related expenses, campus facilities and services): CHF 17,500 (program year) · mandatory Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Not verified
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Class average 6 years (class profile, not a requirement)Minimum two years of full-time postgraduate experience; typical range 3 to 8 years, average 6Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- If English is not the native language, proficiency is assessed on the assessment daySource: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required1 referenceSource: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredVirtual or in-person assessment day including an interviewSource: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- CHF 150Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- Other test
- One accepted test requiredGMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment score less than 5 years old; a score of 555 or above (or equivalent) is recommendedSource: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- GMAT (classic)
- One accepted test requiredClass average: 615 (scale 200–800)Class of 2026 average GMAT/GMAC scoreSource: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Round 1 | February 3, 2026Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| January 2027 | Round 2 | March 17, 2026Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| January 2027 | Round 3 | May 5, 2026Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| January 2027 | Round 4 | July 14, 2026Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| January 2027 | Round 5 | September 15, 2026Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| January 2027 | Round 6 | October 13, 2026Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
- AMBA (Association of MBAs) — School statementAMBA accredits individual programmes. The school states it holds AMBA accreditation; check which programmes are covered.Source: imd.org · verified October 5, 2026
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