Program Overview

EPFL EMBA Program Overview

The EPFL EMBA is a tailored program designed to provide managers and executives with a fully-accredited MBA curriculum, focusing on how to identify, encourage, and support innovative activity with the intent of generating value for their organizations.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 6 building blocks and over 20 courses, starting from idea generation, developing holistic innovation strategies, up until managing and executing sales.
• It includes a 2-day innovation sprint – the Business Innovation Challenge – to solve a company’s real-life innovation challenge.
• Two projects – the Business Venture Project and the Strategic & Innovative Project – complement the curriculum.
• The EMBA ends with the Global Immersion Study Trip where participants collaborate with local businesses to drive social innovation.

Key Features

• Hands On: with concrete, pragmatic approach to teaching
• Theory meets Practice: with a combination of academic and industry experts
• Innovation Focus: to equip participants with the challenges of leading innovation and technology in the future
• High Impact: class sessions with “leveling up” preparation to ensure in-class time is as interactive and valuable as possible.

Program Details

• Duration: 16 months
• Format: 27 “weekends” (Fri+Sat) every 2 weeks
• Location: EPFL Campus, Lausanne

Accreditation

The program is fully accredited, combining innovative thinking with strategic management skills to equip participants to lead a tech-oriented workforce, foster a culture of innovation, and lead businesses from ideas to impact.