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Oct 23, 2024

Meet Gaia Melloni: A Vice Academic Director Committed to Embedding Sustainability at the Core of our EMBA

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…
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Oct 14, 2024

HEC Lausanne EMBA Shines in 2024 Financial Times Ranking with Strong Diversity and Alumni Impact

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…
By HEC Lausanne
Aug 29, 2024

Let’s Welcome the EMBA Class of 2025

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…
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Alumni Panel Discussion happening on stage.
Alumni Panel Discussion happening on stage.
Nov 22, 2023

Healthcare Management Focus: Celebrating 10 Years of Leadership and Impact

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…
By HEC Lausanne
EMBA in the Financial Times
EMBA in the Financial Times
Oct 16, 2023

HEC Lausanne Executive MBA Continues to Climb the Financial Times Ranking

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.
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Participants in front of Bocconi for the module abroad.
Participants in front of Bocconi for the module abroad.
Jul 18, 2023

Why an EMBA Module Abroad? Nurturing Leaders through Immersive Experiences

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…
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Participants talking to each other during the introduction week.
Participants talking to each other during the introduction week.
May 10, 2023

Why pursue an EMBA as a doctor or health professional? — Interview with Dr. Vanessa Kraege

To answer the question why an Executive MBA has become an essential resource for medical doctors and health professionals, we sat down with Dr. Vanessa Kraege, recently appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer at CHUV (Lausanne University Hospital), who completed an EMBA with a focus on Healthcare Management at HEC Lausanne. She shares her personal experience…
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EMBA 2022 Graduation
EMBA 2022 Graduation
Feb 23, 2023

Alumna & MedTech Entrepreneur Wins Award for Tackling Startup Challenges

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.
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EMBA 2022 Graduation
EMBA 2022 Graduation
Jan 17, 2023

Achieving Excellence: Insights from our EMBA Top Grade Award Winner

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. 
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Executive MBA Participants having classes interactions.
Executive MBA Participants having classes interactions.
Nov 17, 2022

What’s the Executive MBA’s impact on your professional and personal life?

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.
By HEC Lausanne

Tue. 10th December – 6:30 pm

Alumni Q&A: Meet EMBA Graduates

Join our Q&A with EMBA alumni! Get real-time insights, ask direct questions, and hear genuine stories about balancing life, work, and studies. Discover through their testimony how the EMBA transformed their careers and aligned with their life goals!

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