INSEAD is one of the world’s largest graduate business schools with campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and Abu Dhabi. Currently ranked number 4 by Financial Times 2015, INSEAD became a pioneer of international business education with the first MBA class graduating on the Fontainebleau campus in Europe in 1960. In 2000, INSEAD opened its campus in Singapore and in 2007 another campus was opened in Abu Dhabi. While the campuses at France and Singapore are full fledged, the Abu Dhabi campus is now a module open to selected MBA students for undergoing electives. Every year INSEAD admits two classes, each comprising 500 students from more than 80 nationalities. Such is the school’s global presence and diversity that a Harvard Business School case study is dedicated towards the INSEAD’s approach to business education in a global context and how it functions with a multi-campus setting
The INSEAD MBA
INSEAD is regarded as one of the best places to develop one’s international career. With over 80 nationalities and campus in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi and optional study trip to USA, INSEAD is a truly international one. The duration of the full time MBA at INSEAD is of one year. Tuition fees for the graduating classes of 2016 are €65,800. Wide scholarship opportunities are available for different categories such as women, country-wise, merit based, need based, etc. Select your campus at the time of application. INSEAD Singapore is popular among MBA Abroad aspirants in India due to its close proximity to their home country.
Two Admission Intakes
INSEAD offers two MBA intakes every year – January (12 months) and September (10 months). Students joining the September intake finish the program in 10 months whereas students joining the January intake get an opportunity to complete a summer internship and complete the program in 12 months. Admissions are open and limited time left for those planning for January intake. Here are the deadlines
Deadlines for January 2016 intake (class of December 2016)
Final Round: August 4, 2015
Deadlines for September 2016 intake (class of July 2017)
1st Round: September 16, 2015
2nd Round: October 14, 2015
3rd Round: January 13, 2016
4th Round: February 24, 2016
Deadlines for January 2017 intake (class of December 2017)
Round 1: March 2, 2016
Round 2: April 20, 2016
Round 3: June 15, 2016
Round 4: July 27, 2016
MBA Class Profile
Average Work Experience: 6 years
Average GMAT: 701 (range of 610 to 780)
Nationalities: 90
Female: 32%
Average Age: 29 years
Programme Structure - ‘Group Experience’ the most distinctive feature
14 core courses irrespective of the campus are common to all, 11 electives to be chosen from 75 courses (offered across both the campuses). All courses at INSEAD are taught from an international perspective. The distinct feature of the program is the “group experience” where study groups are created consisting of 5 to 6 students each having a different nationality and professional background. This helps students to learn new things and exchange their ideas to and from a new set of people. Wide variety of teaching methods is employed to yield maximum results.
Campus Exchange – Flexibility to choose campuses
MBA participants are offered with the opportunity to follow the MBA's core courses at either of or both its France and Singapore campuses plus an elective MBA module at its Middle East campus. Students are given the choice to select their starting campus at the time of application and 6 weeks after the programme starts you will be asked to choose the campus preference for pursuing the electives. There is also an US exchange programme.
Partnerships
INSEAD has exchange partnerships with the following
- Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (MBA exchange program)
- Kellogg School of Management (MBA exchange program)
- Johns Hopkins University SAIS in Washington, D.C. (Dual-Degree MBA/MA program)
- CEIBS (China Europe International Business School) (MBA exchange program)
- Teacher ‘s College, Columbia University (Dual-Degree MBA/MA program)
- INSEAD MBA + Yale MA in advanced management programme
Latest MBA Placement Statistics
95% had a job offer within 3 months of graduation with an average salary of €86,600
Geographical Positions
49% accepted jobs in Europe, 27% accepted jobs in Asia Pacific, 9% accepted jobs in Africa/Middle East, 4% accepted jobs in Latin America. Major Recruiters are McKinsey & Co., The Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Amazon and many more.
If you have leadership qualities, substantial work experience, sound academic foundation and international exposure then INSEAD is the top most choice. Complete the MBA in one year without staying from the market and too long and get a quick ROI.
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