Programme Overview

Our programme has been designed to address the needs of managers and companies today, by helping you acquire key multidisciplinary competencies. Our curriculum consists of core business concept modules, complemented by your chosen focus area.

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CURRICULUM

The MBA programme at the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne (HEC Lausanne) has been running for over 35 years, and the Executive MBA programme has run for over a decade. Our internationally recognised Executive MBA offers professionals the chance to transform their career and ambitions, whilst specializing in Healthcare Management or Financial Management.

16 core business module spread over 16 months and complemented by modules of the focus area of your choice.

During the course you can also expect to complete a week’s residential course abroad as part of a study tour, a one week introductory full-time course, and three multi-disciplinary projects.

Key learning objectives of our Executive MBA programme:
  • Developing effective management strategies and leading their implementation
  • Leveraging key management concepts and tools to boost your organisation’s competitiveness
  • Learning and applying the latest leadership principles
  • Enhancing your soft skills and interpersonal aptitudes
  • Re-thinking entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship to generate new business opportunities 

PROGRAMME FORMAT

END OF AUG.
Introductory week

Strategy & Sustainability

Project

SEPT. - JAN.
Block 1

Core Business Concepts

Focus Area

Strategy Consulting

Project

FEB. - JUNE
Block 2

Core Business Concepts

Focus Area

Entrepreneurship Group

Project

JULY
Module Abroad

Study Tour

AUG. - DEC.
Block 3

Core Business Concepts

Focus Area

DEC.
Graduation

FOCUS AREAS

 Financial Management 

The focus is designed to improve executives' and entrepreneurs' understanding of the fundamental concepts of finance.

>> Focus in Finance

 

 HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

Oriented toward the needs of this dynamic industry, the focus in Healthcare Management provides participants with the necessary tools to meet future challenges in this fast-changing environment.

>> Focus in Healthcare

EMBA HEC Lausanne - Programme Overview

 

CORE MODULES

 CORE BUSINESS CONCEPT 

Our core curriculum will give you an in-depth understanding of business analytics, strategic management and leadership. 

 

 MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECTS 

You will get the chance to test your skills by applying the knowledge and tools learned in class as you engage in three major multi-disciplinary projects. 

  • Strategy & Sustainability Project
  • Entrepreneurship Project
  • Strategy Consulting Project

ESSENTIAL SKILLS 

Throughout the programme you will follow a personal and professional development programme. You will work with professional and executive coaches to develop your talents, optimise your methodologies and strengthen your interpersonal skills. 


 MODULE ABROAD 

As a part of the Executive MBA and thanks to our longstanding partnerships, you will spend one week studying at a renowned institution in a foreign country, visiting local companies selected for their outstanding business principles and practices. 

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>> Download Course Timetable

>> Core Business Concept - Download PDF of  full course details

>> Essential Skills - Download PDF of full course details

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