The INSEAD Global Executive MBA programme - as any INSEAD learning experience - is aimed at a wide range of executives from many different countries, industries, academic and business backgrounds. The diversity in INSEAD classes truly enriches the learning experience, as each student contributes with his or her own culture, perspective and mindset to the issues studied. Moreover, one of the cornerstones of our GEMBA programme is our emphasis on group work and virtual teams and the importance of sharing best practices. Executive MBA participants are an important source of support to each other, developing close friendships and international professional network.

The INSEAD GEMBA programme requires a significant time commitment. This translates to 12 weeks of on-campus modules, and in addition, there is an equivalent of 10 to 12 hours of homework a week.

We look for participants who will contribute proactively and share the insights they have gained throughout their professional and personal experience. A competitive applicant manages to demonstrate a clear desire for intellectual growth, both in the classroom and through working on group projects. We select participants who demonstrate cross-cultural understanding and an international outlook. Finally, admitted candidates have demonstrated their academic capacity to address the intensive, rigorous and challenging EMBA curriculum. We accept the GMAT, the Executive Assessment (EA) and the INSEAD EMBA Assessment, all of which provide a uniform and standardised way of evaluating candidates to that effect.

The INSEAD Assessment comprises of 4 sections: Data analysis, data interpretation, communication analysis and critical thinking. Essentially there are math problems that test your fluency with numbers and ability to perform business mathematics as part of your job, and verbal problems that test your ability to zero in on the relevant content in logical and opinion pieces. If you do not use mathematics in work frequently, this will be indicated in your resume as well, and INSEAD will make recommendations for pre-EMBA preparation. You should not feel like you have to hit a particular target. The class will be balanced by people of different strengths, the test simply aids the admissions committee to understand your profile better.

On any of our campuses in Fontainebleau, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, on test dates approximately once a month. The test dates are available on the INSEAD website. Please note that you need to submit your application to the programme at least 2 weeks before your chosen Assessment date. Once your application has passed pre-screening, you will be able to confirm your place and issue online payment for the Assessment. The cost to take the INSEAD Assessment is €185 globally (subject to change).