Program Overview

EPFL EMBA Program Overview

The EPFL EMBA is a high-impact program in innovation management, offered at one of the world’s most vibrant tech institutions. The program combines academic expertise with practical industry knowledge, providing a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

Program Structure

The program consists of 6 building blocks and over 20 courses, covering topics such as:

• Entrepreneurial Innovation
• Leadership
• Innovation Strategy
• Business Model Innovation
• Corporate Innovation
• Principles of Accounting
• Strategic Marketing
• Managerial Finance
• Intellectual Property Strategy
• Presentation Skills
• Digital Transformation & New Technologies
• Global Economics
• IT Strategy
• Change Management
• Data and AI Workshop
• Sustainable Innovation
• Commercial to Personal Branding
• Responsible Supply Chain & Operations
• Strategic Decision Making
• Organizing for Innovation
• CSR & Organizational Ethics
• Sales & Negotiations

Projects and Challenges

The program includes several projects and challenges designed to provide hands-on experience, including:

• Business Venture Project: Participants develop a realistic and detailed multi-year action plan, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Strategic & Innovative Project: An individual thesis work, usually conducted at and for the company where each participant is employed, analyzing a new process, product, or service.
• Business Innovation Challenge: An intensive innovation sprint working on real-life cases of a company facing an innovation challenge.
• Global Immersion Study Trip: A practical setting where participants apply their learnings, understanding how diverse cultural influences impact businesses.

Curriculum Review

The program’s curriculum is reviewed every year to ensure continuous improvement and relevance. As such, courses and projects (including timing) may vary slightly from year to year.

Program Highlights

The EPFL EMBA program is designed to equip participants with the skills to lead a tech-oriented workforce, foster a culture of innovation, and lead businesses from ideas to impact. The program includes a hands-on approach, combining innovative thinking with strategic management skills.