Program Overview

Executive MBA Program

Overview

The Geneva Executive MBA (EMBA) provides executives with a first-class management education without interrupting their careers. This EMBA is designed to balance theory and practical application, with a focus on building a global advantage, leading responsibly, and managing transformation.

Objectives

• Develop and execute effective and responsible management strategies
• Develop critical and analytical thinking in organizational decision-making
• Acquire leadership and management skills to guide an organization's transformation
• Enhance soft and interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Acquire strategic skills for managing organizations successfully in a global context

Audience

The program is designed for business leaders and professionals from diverse industry backgrounds, including the public or private sectors, wishing to build foundational skills and/or update their knowledge, or seeking career change and/or professional development opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

• Sensible and responsible leadership skills to help build team confidence and motivation
• Efficient communication skills to help minimize conflicts and to better manage team dynamics
• Foster emotional & social intelligence skills to enhance interpersonal relationships with peers and employees
• Implement and renew efficient processes and operations within the organization
• Acquire the skills necessary to develop strategic thinking in a global context and learn from leading businesses in Geneva how they encounter and overcome international management challenges

Program Structure

The EMBA is a part-time 2-year program including 90 ECTS credits. The program consists of:

• Year 1: Leadership Launch + 12 core courses (36 ECTS)
• Year 2: 12 Advanced-level courses (36 ECTS) + EMBA Capstone Project (18 ECTS)

Courses

Year 1:

• Leadership Launch (mandatory): Leadership, Teamwork and Communication
• Strategic Thinking, Decision Making and Communication (3 ECTS)
• Business Economics (3 ECTS)
• Strategic Management (3 ECTS)
• Financial Accounting (3 ECTS)
• Organization Design (3 ECTS)
• Team Engagement (3 ECTS)
• Managing with Emotional Intelligence (3 ECTS)
• Human Resource Management (3 ECTS)
• Corporate Finance (3 ECTS)
• Positioning Companies and Brands (3 ECTS)
• Supply Chain Management (3 ECTS)
• Self-Leadership (3 ECTS)

Year 2:

• Organizational Responsibility and Ethics (3 ECTS)
• Managerial Decision-Making (3 ECTS)
• Mastering Business Challenges (3 ECTS)
• Digitalization and Smart Data (3 ECTS)
• Disruptive Technologies and Innovation (3 ECTS)
• Managing Stakeholders Across Cultures (3 ECTS)
• Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 ECTS)
• International Negotiation and Conflict Management (3 ECTS)
• Creating Shared Value in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 ECTS)
• Business Analytics (3 ECTS)
• Global Strategy (3 ECTS)
• Responsible Leadership (3 ECTS)
• EMBA Capstone Project (18 ECTS)

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor Degree, or equivalent
• Pertinent work experience: 3 years minimum in a managerial role
• Strong command of English (written & spoken)
• Required Skills:
  • Computer office tools (spreadsheet, word processor, presentation tools)
  • Basic Accounting understanding (balance sheets / income statement, P&N, EBITDA) or ability to assimilate numbers and concepts

Fees

• Total fee: CHF 42'500.-
  • CHF 5'000.- matriculation / registration fee (non-refundable)
  • CHF 18'750.- 1st year tuition
  • CHF 18'750.- 2nd year tuition
• Early Bird applications received before February 1, 2026 will benefit from a reduction upon acceptance: CHF 34'000.-

Registration

• Early bird deadline: 31 January 2026
• Registration deadline: 30 June 2026

Location and Schedule

• Location: Uni Mail, University of Geneva
• Schedule: Courses are held mainly Friday (2:15 pm - 9 pm) & Saturday (8:15 am - 1 pm), every other week. Some modules are scheduled on 3 consecutive full days (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Accreditation

The Geneva EMBA has been accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) since 2006, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education.

Testimonials

Various testimonials from EMBA alumni highlight the program's impact on their careers and personal development, emphasizing the acquisition of valuable skills, confidence, and networking opportunities.