MBA
Global Executive MBA (Hybrid)
Leadership and strategy for senior executives — in a hybrid format that combines online sessions with key in-person experiences, so you can stay fully in your role.
Format
Hybrid · 1–2 weekends a month
Duration
15–20 months · 500 contact hours
Intakes
Spring and autumn
Tuition
US$45,000 · application fee US$500
Language
100% in English
25th
worldwide · 6th in France · FT Executive MBA 2026
6th
worldwide for ESG · FT Executive MBA 2025
9th
in France · QS Executive MBA France 2025
Participants
9.42/10
satisfaction rate
Overview
A programme for leaders who drive change
The Global Executive MBA (Hybrid) gives you the keys to lead responsible change and innovation, with a global perspective on how to adapt to complex environments. International learning tours and exchanges on companies’ best practices help you become a transformative, impactful leader — and you join a lifelong network of more than 80,000 NEOMA alumni in 127 countries.
- Understand finance, marketing, supply chain and human resources — and how they interact — to make the right decisions in a complex economy
- Refine your leadership style, emotional intelligence, communication and influence
- Build the strategic vision to anticipate market shifts and lead complex transitions
- Graduate with a degree registered at Level 7 of the French national framework (RNCP) — master’s level
Key strengths
What makes it stand out
1–2 weekends a month
Classes are scheduled on one or two weekends a month, so you can keep working full time.
2 International Learning Experiences
Two one-week modules abroad, visiting companies that have answered a business issue through innovation — in destinations such as New York, Seoul, Milan, London and Bangalore.
Innovation Symposium
A multidisciplinary forum with Politecnico di Milano and BI Norwegian Business School, looking at innovation through finance, marketing, strategy and organisation.
Sustainability Transition Forum
Explore how to integrate sustainability into business strategy, balancing economic, social and environmental impact.
A truly international cohort
92% of participants are international. The cohort is kept human-sized for close interaction and tailored learning.
Curriculum
Three core areas, three themes that run through them
The core builds your leadership and strategy skills on a solid 360° foundation. Sustainability, innovation and technology run through every course and project.
Acquiring a 360° view of the firm
Develop a deep understanding of finance, marketing, supply chain and human resources by analysing how they interact, to make relevant decisions in a complex economic environment.
Embodying leadership
Refine your leadership style, develop emotional intelligence, and master communication and influence. Learn to foster collaboration and lead high-performing teams.
Envisioning strategies to drive change
Develop the strategic vision to anticipate market shifts, leverage emerging trends and navigate complex transitions with a long-term perspective.
Projects
Apply what you learn to real challenges
Capstone Project
Intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial
Work on a real problem in your own company and design innovative solutions — or develop and launch a viable business concept, from market analysis to strategy execution.
Social Project
Core
Design innovative solutions to real social challenges, balancing economic sustainability and measurable impact.
Your ambition
Whatever drives you to the EMBA
Grow within your company
A one-to-one mentoring programme pairs you with a Global Executive MBA alumnus for guidance, advice and experience feedback.
Set up your own business
NEOMA Start Up Lab gives you privileged access to mentors, sector experts and high-level events during your EMBA.
Rethink your career path
CV coaching and career-transition support help you clarify your goals and present your experience strategically.
Alumni voices
In their words
Christian Epo
Global Executive MBA alumnus, 2022 · Founder, AfriqPnB
“Thanks to the comprehensive training I received at NEOMA, I gained essential skills in management, digital marketing, and strategic thinking, which were critical in driving my business forward.”
Pierre Plouzennec
Global Executive MBA alumnus, 2024
“One of the most valuable parts of the programme has been collaborating with peers from diverse backgrounds.”
Alexandre Maugendre
Global Executive MBA alumnus, 2024
“Pursuing the Global Executive MBA was both an investment in my future and a strategic step to secure an internationally recognized MBA credential.”
Faculty
An internationally renowned faculty
78%
international faculty members
86%
of research published in leading international journals
Professors research topics such as managerial adaptation and leadership, the use of Big Data in managerial decision-making, and the strategic deployment of renewable energies.
Prof. Sami Attaoui
Global Executive MBA Director
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years of higher education) or above
- At least 5 years of management experience
- English at B2 level (CEFR): TOEIC or TOEFL taken within the last two years. Native English speakers, or professionals who have worked in English for more than five years, are exempt.
Degree awarded
Global Executive Master of Business Administration — registered at Level 7 of the French national qualifications framework (RNCP 37645), the same level as a master’s degree.
How to apply
Apply through AreteUp, step by step
- 1
Apply through AreteUp
Send your up-to-date CV, two reference contacts and scans of your diplomas to AreteUp Education, which operates NEOMA’s Middle East Admission Office.
- 2
Review and submission to NEOMA
AreteUp checks that your file is complete and submits it to NEOMA Business School.
- 3
Case study and interview
Present a case study and meet NEOMA’s admissions team for an interview.
- 4
Admission committee
NEOMA’s admission committee gives its decision within a week.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to stop working?
No. Classes take place on one or two weekends a month, so you can continue in your role.
What language is the programme taught in?
The programme is taught 100% in English.
Do I need to travel?
Yes. The programme includes two one-week International Learning Experiences abroad, as well as in-person seminars.
When does the next intake start?
There are two intakes a year, in spring and autumn. Contact our admissions team for the next start date.
How much does the programme cost?
Tuition is US$45,000 and the application fee is US$500. Tuition includes all teaching, course materials and online resources, and accommodation for the two international seminars. Travel and living expenses are not included.
How do I apply from the Middle East?
Apply through the NEOMA Business School Middle East Admission Office, operated by AreteUp Education. An advisor will guide you through each step.
Ready to lead the change?
Talk to an admissions advisor about the Global Executive MBA (Hybrid).