Global Executive MBA

Global EMBA: Leadership & Strategy for Senior Executives

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38th rank

Financial Times Executive MBA Global Ranking 2025

6th rank

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NEOMA’s Global Executive MBA: Lead with impact

The Global Executive MBA prepares experienced managers to lead in an era shaped by AI, data, and sustainability transitions. As digital acceleration and ESG challenges redefine organisations, the programme helps turn complexity into strategic and responsible growth opportunities. 

At what stage in your career? 

You are expanding your responsibilities, moving into leadership roles, leading a strategic transformation, or reflecting on the next step in your professional journey. 

The Global Executive MBA enables you to step back, sharpen your strategic thinking, and make high-impact decisions, without stepping away from your role.  

What our Global EMBA concretely brings you

Upon completing the Global EMBA, you are able to:

  • structure your decisions more effectively,
  • lead complex transformations,
  • create sustainable value.

You also strengthen your leadership posture, your ability to operate in international environments, and your overall career trajectory. You benefit from an active, international, and long-lasting alumni network. 

The key benefits of the Global Executive MBA at a glance 

  • Conduct a comprehensive business diagnosis, design strategy, manage financial decisions, and identify growth opportunities while addressing ESG challenges.

  • Progress in your career and take on new responsibilities

  • Prepare for Business Unit leadership, entrepreneurship, consulting, or interim management roles.

  • Learn from your peers and join a lifelong professional network. 

The Programme Director’s Vision
Prof. Sami ATTAOUI

Distinct features of the Global Executive MBA

2 strategic projects rooted in your real business challenges 
in entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship (Capstone and Social Projects)

1 optional project (Consulting project in partnership with a company)

3 core themes: Innovation, ESG, and Intelligent Technologies & Transformation 
fully integrated into strategic decisions and projects

5 seminars: 2 in Europe, 1 in Middle-East, 1 in Asia and 1 in Africa

1 International alumni network: 
active and engaged, bringing together more than 80,000 NEOMA graduates

NEOMA Business School is Qualiopi certified under the following action categories:

  • Training actions
  • Apprenticeship training actions
  • Actions allowing the validation of acquired experience

The pillars of the Global Executive MBA

Structured around the GROW initiative, NEOMA’s Global Executive MBA develops the key capabilities to enhance self-awareness, build resilience, engage teams, and make decisions in complex environments.

The programme equips you with a comprehensive 360° strategic view of the organisation and enables you to apply your learning through hands-on projects addressing real business challenges. 

Upon completion of the course and following validation of these four skill modules, you will be awarded the Level 7 Global Executive Master of Business Administration qualification, designated as a ‘Senior Executive’ qualification (RNCP entry no. 37645 in the National Register of Professional Qualifications/RNCP).  

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Detailed programme pathway

Acquire 360° View 

  • Finance & economics 

  • Marketing 

  • Strategy 

  • Human Ressources Management 

  • Supply Chain Management 

Drive Change 

  • Innovation 

  • AI & Big Data 

  • ESG and ethics 

Make Impact 

  • Capstone Project 

  • Social Project 

  • Consultancy Project (optional)

Capstone Project

A cornerstone of the programme, the Capstone Project brings together participants’ collective expertise, professional experience and the knowledge acquired during the programme around a real-world project (an existing company, a non-profit organisation, or an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial initiative).

You work on strategic directions and development opportunities, directly connected to your own professional challenges.

Social Project

The Social Project enables you to design innovative solutions to real social challenges, leveraging digital tools while integrating both economic sustainability and measurable impact.

Consultancy Project (optional)

A strategic consulting assignment carried out for a partner company, addressing a real business challenge such as transformation, growth, innovation or performance.

Supervised by an expert, you analyse the situation, develop practical recommendations, and present them to senior decision-makers.

An immersive experience designed to strengthen your leadership posture and deliver tangible strategic impact.

Choose your intake between October and March

2 international seminars: 1 in Asia 1 in Africa  

You will benefit from exchanges with leading European academic partners, including Porto Business School, POLIMI and University of Bath to broaden your perspective and develop your international network.

The Global Executive MBA brings together internationally recognised faculty and experts, engaged both in academic research and in the most demanding management practices.

They teach at leading institutions such as Harvard Business School, MIT, Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Imperial College London, INSEAD, HEC and Surrey Business School, bringing rigorous analytical frameworks closely aligned with today’s organisational challenges. 

The Global Executive MBA develops 4 core competency areas

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These competencies correspond to 4 RNCP-certified blocks. 
They may be completed individually or as part of the full programme leading to the “Senior Executive” qualification. 

Assessment methods in the Global EMBA

Competencies are assessed throughout the programme through:

  • individual and group case studies
  • applied assignments and reports
  • managerial simulations and practical exercises

The successful completion of the programme also requires the submission and defence of the Capstone Project before a panel of experts. 

Evaluation results of NEOMA’s Global Executive MBA

100%

percentage of students present in final examinations*:

100%

Graduation rate*:

Source: *2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Juries 

A Multicultural Experience with Real Impact

Alongside the programme’s courses and projects, the Global Executive MBA offers a hands-on multicultural experience designed for executives and senior professionals operating in international environments.

In France and abroad, you will explore major contemporary challenges such as social entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development and leadership under pressure through on-site courses, expert talks, immersive learning experiences, meetings with local business leaders and company visits.

A unique opportunity to challenge your perspectives alongside international peers and strengthen your ability to act and make decisions effectively in complex, global environments. 

 

 

Social Entrepreneurship and Development 

International Learning Experience  

Understanding how entrepreneurial ventures develop within a high-growth ecosystem, through direct exposure to investors, entrepreneurs, and projects in the acceleration phase. → Explore the Experience

Innovation and Business Model Transformation 

International Learning Experience  

Analyse how organisations innovate — in products, services and processes — by leveraging technology, creativity and corporate culture to respond to new market entrants and seize growth opportunities. → Discover the Experience

Innovation, Sustainability and Organisational Design in Europe

Partnerships with prestigious business schools

Place the challenges of innovation, sustainability and organisational design into perspective through academic and professional exchanges at the heart of European ecosystems. → View the Symposium Highlights

Leadership and Decision-Making Under Crisis Conditions

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Immersive Experience EXCLUSIVE FOR NEOMA

NEOMA is the only Business school to offer this innovative and unique experience. Explore the drivers of leadership and decision-making under pressure through a collective experience designed to strengthen team cohesion and executive posture. 
You have the opportunity to take part in this seminar in Chamonix or Dammam. 

Who joins NEOMA’s Global Executive MBA?  

Join an international cohort

Experienced Executives and Senior Managers

Multicultural cohorts composed of experienced professionals from diverse sectors, functions and countries, united by a shared ambition: to step back, learn from their peers and exchange high-level experiences. 

 

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Current Cohort 2025–2026

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Functions and Responsibilities Represented

89%

of participants hold a Master’s degree or higher

11%

of the class are PhD holders in specialized fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, and Telecommunications

Diverse Educational Backgrounds:

Including Engineering, Law, IT, Political, Science, Theology, and Business Management

The Global Executive MBA supports professionals at key stages of their careers:

  • Taking on new responsibilities
  • Moving into executive leadership roles
  • Leading a strategic transformation
  • Entrepreneurial ventures, consulting or interim management 

The programme enables you to:

  • Diagnose an organisation and design a clear strategy
  • Lead structuring financial decisions
  • Identify development opportunities that integrate ESG challenges
  • Strengthen your ability to decide and act in complex environments

You strengthen your role, open up new professional opportunities, and develop an executive posture aligned with today’s challenges. 

Organisations that support their executives in the Global EMBA aim to: 

  • Support high-potential leaders
  • Develop managerial and strategic capabilities
  • Structure a business plan around a key project
  • Benefit from international exposure to high-growth economic regions 

NEOMA’s Global Executive MBA in Numbers

98%

Recommendation rate1

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9,05/10

Satisfaction rate2

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27th Worldwide

Career progress rank2

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160 000$

Salary increase (3-years post-graduation)3

100%

Percentage of graduates entering targeted professions1

Sources: 1 Graduate Employment Survey - Graduates of 2023 & 2024 | 2 Financial Times 2025 Ranking | 3 Graduate Employment Survey 2025 statistic (class of 2022)

Entry requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, minimum three years of higher education) or above 

  • A minimum of five years of professional experience 

  • English level B2 (CEFR): test required 

    • Accepted tests: TOEIC or TOEFL (taken within the last two years) 

    • Exceptions: native English speakers and/or professionals who have been working in English for more than five years

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Admissions process

 

Application (1 hour) online

  • CV: Your resume/CV in English (PDF format).
  • English language test: A test score obtained within the last two years.
  • References: Two referees' contact details.
  • Motivation: Answer the motivation questions in English.
  • Degree certificate(s): Copies of your degree certificate(s) in English or French (PDF or image format, maximum 8 MB).

Submit your application (application fee: €100)

Interview (1 hour)

Admission decision (within 72 hours)

Administrative enrolment (30 minutes)

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Global Executive MBA Funding Options 

  • Global Executive MBA fee: €40,000 (net of tax)
  • Application fee: €100  
  • Intakes: October and March
  • Early bird*: Up to €5,000*
  • Scholarships*: Excellence & Impact*, Women in Leadership*

*Some scholarships may be combined. Please contact us for further information

Dedicated solutions to finance and successfully complete your EMBA 

At NEOMA Business School, we understand that joining a Global Executive MBA is a significant personal and professional commitment. We are available to support you and answer all your practical questions: 

  • How can you best prepare to discuss sponsorship with your employer? 

  • Which organisations can help finance your training project? 

Contact Yann to benefit from dedicated support, both regarding funding options and the alignment of your training project with your professional career path. 
 

Phone. : +33(0)6 99 05 52 03

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The Global Executive MBA is eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding for professionals working or who have worked in France. 

The programme is a degree-awarding programme: Global Executive Master of Business Administration, registered as a Level 7 certification under the title “Cadre Dirigeant” (Senior Executive) in the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP), registration number RNCP 37645. 
Registration date: 31 May 2023 – NEOMA.

Participant testimonials

4 Voices, 4 Journeys: The EMBA Experience in Their Own Words

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Marina MORALES

Product Support Manager – TRACE ONE

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Jules BELPOMME

General Manager France – BALLUFF EMEA

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“This experience gave me the strategic framework and confidence to lead complex energy projects and operate effectively in demanding international environments.”




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Rex YEE FONG TAN

CEO – Tide Power

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“It gave me the confidence to reinvent my career internationally and embrace opportunities I had never planned.”




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Nikko CHO

International Strategic Acount Manager – MAGNA-TILES

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"The Global EMBA helped me develop my sense of boldness and implement a growth plan that continues to drive our development."



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Kouassi Fabrice KRA

Projects Manager – SOCITEC (Société Ivoirienne de la Terre Cuite)

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Practical information

Programme format:

France: 4 days per month with 3 business days - From Wednesday to Saturday 
China: 1 weekend in 3 

Programme duration:

500 hours - 90 ECTS Credits

Tuition & fees:

€40,000

Location:

Paris, Shanghai

Language of instruction:

English

Next intake date:

October
March 
 

Entry requirements:

  • Three-year Bachelor’s or higher
  • Five years of professional experience
  • B2 level in English (CEFR) 

Degree awarded:

Global Executive Master of Business Administration / Level 7 Qualification on the RNCP (French Register of Professional Certifications) / RNCP sheet No. 37645, Executive Manager 
Registration date: 31/05/2023 - NEOMA

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