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Executive MBA · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$246,523
Program Info
duration18 months
tuition$63,000
formatPart-time
teachingBlended learning combining face-to-face and distance learning, centered on the 'Learning by Doing' pedagogy and the Action Learning Project (ALP)
Class Profile
class size100
avg age38
avg work experience13 years
women %35%
international %30%
Rankings
FT rank#39
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 2024 (Approximate, check official website)
round2November 2024 (Approximate, check official website)
round3January 2025 (Approximate, check official website)
round4March 2025 (Approximate, check official website)
round5May 2025 (Approximate, check official website)
Curriculum
Core Courses
Strategic ManagementMarketing ManagementAccounting & ControlCorporate FinanceOperations & Supply Chain ManagementLeading People & OrganizationsSustainability & CSR
Elective Areas
Luxury ManagementLife SciencesCorporate FinanceBusiness DevelopmentDigital TransformationEntrepreneurship
Concentrations
Business DevelopmentCorporate FinanceDigital TransformationEntrepreneurshipLife Sciences ManagementLuxury Management
Top Recruiters
L'OréalSchneider ElectricVolvo GroupbioMérieuxCapgeminiSanofi
Top Industries
Manufacturing (23%)Services (19%)Health & Social Work (13%)Consulting (10%)Finance & Insurance (7%)
Exchange Programs
East China Normal University (Shanghai)Aalto University (Helsinki)Duke University (Durham)Indian Institute of Management (Mumbai)
Program Highlights
  • -Multi-campus experience (France, China, Morocco)
  • -Personalized leadership development
  • -Strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation
ROI
total cost$63,000
program typeEMBA
EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Executive MBA
deadline:
Sep 1, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 1, 2025 (-458 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 1, 2025 (-428 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 1, 2025 (-428 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Executive MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)