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We proudly welcome Prof. Gaia Melloni as the new Vice Academic Director of the HEC Lausanne Executive MBA. An Associate Professor in Accounting and Control, Gaia brings extensive expertise in integrated and sustainable reporting, corporate sustainability, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. In addition to her academic achievements, she serves as a company advisor…

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 consecutive year in this highly competitive ranking, where a dozen schools enter and drop out each year. As one of only five Swiss EMBA ranked in the…

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, broaden their networks, and enhance their leadership skills, paving the way for transformative growth. A Mosaic of Diversity and Expertise The EMBA Class of 2025 is a remarkable reflection of…

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 dynamic leaders, fostering innovation in healthcare, and deepening our understanding of the complex health landscape. Unique in a country where one in ten workers is employed in the…

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 Executive MBA proudly sits at the 69th rank globally in the 2023 edition.

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. Thanks to a strong partnership, this study week takes place at the prestigious SDA Bocconi School of Management. Why organise a module abroad? The answer lies in the extraordinary value…

At HEC Lausanne Executive MBA, we celebrate stories of entrepreneurs and professionals who positively impact their companies and industries through their EMBA training and individual projects. Each year, we award a prize for the most impactful Strategy Consulting Project (SCP). In 2022, Nathalie Brandenberg, co-founder of an emerging BioTech startup, received this honor.

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 question we interviewed our 2022 Best Average Grade Award winner, Zsombor Szirmai. 

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 of our programme on one’s career and private life.

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.