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Executive MBA - Europe (Geneva)

To drive truly sustainable business growth, today's global leaders need not only world-class management practices, but also cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills, the ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and a keen understanding of the political and economic factors that shape the global business landscape. Thunderbird’s Executive MBA-Europe program in Geneva develops these skills in convenient format for busy working professionals from across Europe and the Middle East. The program design includes:

  • A world-class management curriculum delivered from a global perspective
  • Renowned faculty experts and influential alumni from across the region
  • Twelve 1-week modules spread over 20 months
  • Global rotations to emerging markets (options among "BRIC" nations and Middle East) and to the United States
  • Joint modules with Executive MBA participants from a parallel, sister cohort that studies in the United States

New Executive Certificate in International Economic Relations  An optional Executive Certificate in International Economic Relations from Thunderbird's partner school, the Graduate Institute of International &  Development Studies (The Graduate Institute | Geneva)


Executive MBA - MBA Europe Students

Global Students. Global Alumni.

The common bond among Thunderbird students and alumni is a global mindset and a sense of global citizenship. There is a remarkable diversity within each cohort, providing powerful networking and learning opportunities. Like many of our alumni, Executive MBA participants are often positioned in expatriate assignments, or have previously worked in cross-border initiatives, while others are seeking the Executive MBA in Europe experience in order to open doors to global career opportunities.
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Europe Executive MBA Curriculum

Truly Global Curriculum

Develop a sophisticated global understanding of global management and leadership.  Delivered in a series of twelve modules (one-week each) spread over 20 months, the EMBA modules are primarily in Geneva, with global Field Seminar options in emerging BRIC markets and the Middle East, with two rotations for modules in the United States).  Thunderbird full-time faculty travel to Geneva to deliver the program, with the support of faculty from our local partner, The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.
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Europe Executive MBA Admissions

Admissions Procedures

To earn admission to the Executive MBA-Europe program, you will be asked to demonstrate your aptitude and leadership potential during admissions interviews with faculty and staff. If you have  a passion for global business, an appreciation for the nuances of cross-cultural interaction, and aspire to senior leadership in your organization or industry--and if you are prepared to succeed in a rigorous, executive-level degree program--we encourage you to contact our staff in Geneva or begin the application process online.
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