MBA Executive MBA 2026
Geneva EMBA Webinar — 13 janvier 2026, 12:30
Thinking of pursuing an EMBA?
Join us for an informational webinar hosted by Jean-Yves Mercier, Director of the Geneva EMBA programme at the University of Geneva. Gain valuable insights into the transformative power of an EMBA in today's dynamic business landscape.
Webinar topics:
• Why an EMBA is needed more than ever, in today’s business world
• Discover the unique advantages of studying an EMBA in Geneva
• Transformation & responsible leadership: what makes the Geneva EMBA different?
• Insights into the application process
• Engage in a live Q&A with us
Register here for the webinar.
The Geneva 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. For more information, see our dedicated website: emba-unige.ch
Information
Period
August 2026 - June 2028Language
EnglishFormat
On-siteContact
Location
Uni Mail, University of GenevaRegistration
Early bird deadline
31 January 2026Registration deadline
30 June 2026Fees:
CHF 42'500.-
This includes:
- 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.-. Limited places, the applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.
Contribution to the SDGs
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
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 relationship 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
Programme
The EMBA is a part-time 2-year program including 90 ECTS
Course format : Friday (14:15-21:00) & Saturday (08:15-13:00) every other week (some modules are scheduled on 3 consecutive full days)
Year 1: Leadership Launch + 12 core courses (36 ECTS) *
- 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: 12 Advanced-level courses (36 ECTS) + EMBA Castone Project (18 ECTS)
- 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)
* Subject to modification
Director(s)
Dr Jean-Yves MERCIER, Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Accreditation
Location
Fee
Description
The 1st year of the EMBA includes a mandatory workshop + 12 core modules (36 ECTS):
Leadership, Teamwork and Communication (mandatory workshop) | Business Economics | Corporate Finance | Financial Accounting | Human Resource Management | Managing with Emotional Intelligence | Organization Design | Positioning Companies and Brands | Self-Leadership | Strategic Management | Strategic Thinking, Decision Making & Communication | Supply Chain Management | Team Engagement
Location
Fee
Description
The 2nd year of the EMBA includes 12 advanced-level modules (36 ECTS) and a capstone project (18 ECTS)
Business Analytics | International Negotiation and Conflict Management | Creating Shared Value in the Fourth Industrial Revolution | Organizational Responsibility and Ethics | Digitalization & Smart Data | Disruptive Technologies and Innovation | Global Strategy | Managing Stakehlolders Across Cultures | Mastering Business Challenges | Responsible Leadership | Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Managerial Decision-Making
EMBA Capstone project
Assessment
Individual in-class exam | take-home assignment | individual or group in-class presentation | individual or group Online quiz or assignment
100% attendance in class, and active participation are expected to validate the modules.
Pedagogical method
The students' learning experience is enhanced by corporate work projects, in-class discussions, and presentations that build on their previous experience. The EMBA program encourages lively interaction between students and professors and stimulates the sharing of knowledge through group work.
Diploma awarded
Admission criteria
Because of its reputation for excellence, admission to the EMBA Program is highly selective. Acceptance is based on the following criteria:
- Bachelor Degree, or equivalent (i.e. Bac+3, ...)
- 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
Steering committee
- Dr Jean-Yves MERCIER, GSEM, University of Geneva (Director)
Number of participants
Detailed fees
Total Program Cost: CHF 42'500.-
This includes:
- Matriculation / Enrollment fee (CHF 5'000.-) +
- 1st year program tuition (CHF 18'750.-) +
- 2nd year program tuition (CHF 18'750.-)
Early Bird – applications received before January 31, 2026 will benefit from a reduction upon acceptance: CHF 34'000.-
Online application: 4-step selection process
Schedule
Course format: face-to-face & a few blended learning
Courses are held mainly Friday & Saturday, every other week:
- Fridays: 2:15 pm - 9 pm
- Saturdays: 8:15 am - 1 pm
Some modules are scheduled on 3 consecutive full days (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm.
100% attendance is required in order to validate a course.
"The EMBA provided me with greater insights that proved critical in areas such as economics, HR, finance, and change management. The perception I gained enabled me to transition effortlessly into my current role as a digital workplace program manager. [...] It really came from the EMBA, from learning a valuable ideology that whatever you touch, you can learn from it and grow." Isis GOUEDARD - EMBA alumnae 2015
Read the interview here.
"I choose UNIGE thanks to its academic excellence. [...] UNIGE was a life changing experience for me where you have the opportunity to learn about business practices and how to develop a strong business network. I had the opportunity to interact with people from different backgrounds, culture exposure and mindsets had helped me develop team-work. I was able to find the right balance between work and study where it took me good time management, setting the right priorities and good planning to achieve my MBA." Yassine EL CHARKAOUI - EMBA alumnus 2017
Read the interview here.
"The program provided the confidence and the ability to manage the financial and strategic facets of my career [...] My decision with UNIGE was a culmination of choosing high-quality education, prestige, recognition and being closely connected with the business communities. The EMBA program offered me access to state-of-the-art research constituents, great panel of professors, a flexible study schedule to balance my private and professional life, and the price of the course was right for me. The support I received from the beginning till the end, supported my ambitions and got me through the program." Alain KOLLY, Deputy General Director at the University Hospital of Geneva and EMBA alumnus 2009
Read the interview here.
" EMBA gave me the ability and confidence to easily find the answers to many pressing matters in my workspace and life in general. [...] What EMBA does for professionals like myself, is that it provides us the confidence to tackle any challenging situation at any level in our careers, and fearlessly approach the solution with the right mindset. [...] You develop not only the Hard skills which are essential, but also sharpen your soft skills and transversal competencies that are practical in your daily interactions with your team, and assertiveness in doing complex activities. " Sandra NOBRE, EMBA alumnae 2010
Read the interview here.
Visit our Geneva EMBA website for further testimonials.
Contribution to the SDGs
