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Executive MBA graduates in caps and gowns applauding during the 2024 graduation ceremony

HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Re-Accredited by AMBA for Five Years

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA has been re-accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) for five years, the maximum period available. This result confirms the continued quality, …
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How to Choose an EMBA: A Practical Decision Guide in 10 Criteria

With many options available, each boasting unique features and benefits, making a well-informed decision is challenging. Here are ten factors to help you select the EMBA that’s …
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Giannina Iannotti, EMBA Class of 2025, wearing her graduation cap

Applying EMBA Learning to Build Sustainable Care for Traumatic Brain Injury

Each year, the BCV Sustainability Award recognises the Strategic Consulting Project (SCP) from the HEC Lausanne Executive MBA that demonstrates the strongest positive impact on …
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The EMBA Class of 2022 throwing their caps in the air after graduation

HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Achieves Its Best-Ever Ranking in the 2025 Financial Times Top 100

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA has secured the 62nd place worldwide in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025, an eight-place rise from last year. Our renowned EMBA …
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The EMBA Class of 2021 throwing their caps in the air after graduation

HEC Lausanne EMBA Shines in 2024 Financial Times Ranking with Strong Diversity and Alumni Impact

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA maintains a stable position in the 2024 Financial Times EMBA ranking, securing 70th place globally. We are proud to be featured for the 13th …
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Group photo of the EMBA Class of 2025 outdoors on the UNIL campus

Let’s Welcome the EMBA Class of 2025

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Class of 2025, composed of 42 outstanding professionals, has started their journey. Our 16-month EMBA programme will challenge their perspectives, …
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Alumni panel discussion on stage at the 10th anniversary of the Healthcare Management Focus

Healthcare Management: Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership and Impact

This year marks the 10th anniversary of HEC Lausanne Executive MBA’s Healthcare Management Focus. Over the last decade, our EMBA programme has been at the forefront, cultivating …
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HEC Lausanne Executive MBA graduates throwing their caps in the air

HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Continues to Climb the Financial Times Ranking

For the 12th consecutive year, we’re elated to share our placement in the prestigious Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA ranking. Moving up the ladder, the HEC Lausanne …
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EMBA participants walking on the SDA Bocconi campus in Milan

Why an EMBA Module Abroad? Nurturing Leaders through Immersive Experiences

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA programme provides its participants a unique opportunity to broaden their horizons and enrich their learning experience through a module abroad, at …
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EMBA participants exchanging ideas around a table during the introduction week

Why pursue an EMBA as a doctor or health professional? Interview with Dr. Vanessa Kraege

To answer the question why an Executive MBA has become an essential resource for medical doctors and health professionals, we sat down with Dr. Vanessa Kraege, recently appointed …
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Nathalie Brandenberg receiving her award at the EMBA 2022 graduation ceremony

Alumna & MedTech Entrepreneur Wins Award for Tackling Startup Challenges

Each year, we award a prize for the most impactful Strategy Consulting Project (SCP). In 2022, Nathalie Brandenberg, co-founder of an emerging Bio/MedTech startup, received this …
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Zsombor Szirmai receiving the Best Average Grade Award at the EMBA 2022 graduation ceremony

Achieving Excellence: Insights from our EMBA Top Grade Award Winner

We’ve previously discussed the qualities and requirements of an Executive MBA student, but we haven’t explored what it takes to be “The best Executive MBA student”. To answer this …
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EMBA participants in discussion around tables during a class session

What’s the Executive MBA’s impact on your professional and personal life?

There are several ways to evaluate the impact of an Executive MBA on one’s life. In contrast to traditional rankings, this article seeks to highlight the non-quantifiable effects …
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The EMBA Class of 2019 throwing their caps in the air at graduation

HEC Lausanne EMBA moves up 20 places in Financial Times Top 100

Moving up 20 places, we have reached the 70th position in the 2022 edition of the highly anticipated Financial Times Top 100 Executive MBA ranking. For the 11th consecutive year, …
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Participants of the Class of 2023 working together during the Introductory Week

Welcome Class of 2023: Let the inspiring journey begin!

The quality of an Executive MBA programme lies in its curriculum, the professors, the network, the institution’s reputation… but also the quality and diversity of its …
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EMBA participants attending a lecture at SDA Bocconi in Milan

HEC Lausanne Executive MBA on tour! Next stop: Milan!

Our Class of 2022 recently came back from Milan after a week studying at SDA Bocconi. An intense week full of interesting lectures and courses, company visits and enriching …
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It’s International Women’s Day. Where are we on gender equality?

All over the world, the percentage of female participants in EMBAs increases. However, there is still work to be done. Can Universities and EMBA programs make the change? Where do …
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François Ventura receiving the Strategy & Sustainability Award at the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony

And the Award goes to… François Ventura! Strategy Consulting Project and Abionic: a perfect Executive MBA story!

On the 10th of December 2021, during the Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony, François won the Strategy & Sustainability Award for his Strategy Consulting Project. His story and his …
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EMBA participants laughing together during the introduction week

Congratulations! EMBA HEC Lausanne has been FT ranked 10 years in a row!

Consistent quality is essential and the Executive MBA HEC Lausanne is one of only 47 programmes worldwide, and one of only 4 in Switzerland, that have been FT-100 ranked 10 years …
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Smiling EMBA participants chatting during the introduction week

Two thumbs up! Our EMBA awarded the AMBA accreditation, once again, for 5 years!

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA programme has been re-accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) until 2026! Recognized as the gold standard in postgraduate business education, …
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EMBA participants listening to a presentation during the introduction week

HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Focus at the top in Eduniversal rankings!

Ranked since 2013, the Focus in Healthcare and in Management & Corporate Finance made it top in the 2021 Eduniversal Best Masters & MBAs ranking, each taking the number 1 position …
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