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Programme overview

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA is designed for experienced professionals seeking real transformation. Our EMBA programme equips managers and executives with essential tools, multidisciplinary knowledge and the leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s complex business environment.

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About ourcurriculum

The Executive MBA programme at HEC Lausanne, the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne, has empowered professionals for decades. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current field or pivot to new challenges, our EMBA provides the practical tools, essential skills and network to help you achieve your professional goals.

Our world-class Executive MBA is composed of 16 core modules spread over 16 months, complemented by modules of a chosen focus in either Healthcare Management or Financial Management.

What are the key learning objectives of the HEC Lausanne Executive MBA programme:

  • Developing effective management strategies and leading their implementation
  • Leveraging key management concepts and tools to boost your organisation’s competitiveness
  • Learning and applying the latest leadership principles
  • Enhancing your leadership skills and interpersonal aptitudes
  • Re-thinking entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship to generate new business opportunities

Programmeformat

  1. End of August

    Introductory week

    • Strategy & Sustainability Project
  2. September to January

    Block 1

    • Core Business Concepts
    • Focus area
    • Strategy Consulting Project
  3. February to June

    Block 2

    • Core Business Concepts
    • Focus area
    • Entrepreneurship Group Project
  4. July

    Module abroad

    • Study tour
  5. August to December

    Block 3

    • Core Business Concepts
    • Focus area
  6. Mid-December

    Graduation

2 focusareas

Focus area

Financial Management

Designed for leaders across industries, the focus in Financial Management demystifies complex financial concepts. Leveraging HEC Lausanne’s internationally acclaimed finance research and education, this focus equips participants to better understand and optimise financial strategies for organisational growth.

Focus area

Healthcare Management

Oriented toward the needs of the dynamic health sector, the focus in Healthcare Management provides participants with the necessary tools to meet future challenges in this fast-changing environment. The curriculum benefits from the expertise of multidisciplinary faculty and professionals, including therapeutic innovation and health economics.

Coursesand modules

01Core Business Concepts

Core Business Concepts modules ensure you grasp essential business methodologies, fostering your analytical thinking and honing your leadership capabilities for real-world application.

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02Essential Skills

Throughout the programme you will follow a personal and professional development programme. You will work with professional and executive coaches to develop your talents and strengthen your interpersonal skills.

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03Multi-disciplinary projects

You will get the chance to test your skills by applying the knowledge and tools learned in class as you engage in three major multi-disciplinary projects.

  • Strategy & Sustainability Project
  • Entrepreneurship Project
  • Strategy Consulting Project
04Module abroad

As a part of the Executive MBA, you will spend one week abroad studying at a renowned partner institution and visiting local companies selected for their outstanding business practices. To complement the HEC Lausanne curriculum and expertise, the areas of Sales Management and Procurement Management will be covered and exemplified.

Executive MBA participants in conversation at HEC Lausanne

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Should you have any question, make sure you check out our FAQ section or get in touch with us. We’d be more than happy to answer all of your questions!