Executive Master
in Change
Together, we transform
The Business School Academic Year
for the World® 2023-24
The INSEAD EMC Advantage Multiple Perspectives
The INSEAD Executive Master in Change (EMC) takes you Each class has an unparalleled diversity of nationalities and
deep into the basic drivers of human behaviour and the hidden business backgrounds. In an EMC classroom, you will maximise
dynamics of organisations. There is a myriad of reasons why your learning by challenging your assumptions and broadening
the EMC programme stands out from the rest. your perspectives.
Sophisticated Change Leadership
Develop your capability and authority to lead people and organisations A Typical Class
through transformation. Understand yourself as an instrument of change
and learn how to empower others to champion change.
Psychological & Systems Approach to Change
Assimilate knowledge and frameworks to effect behavioural and
organisational change, integrating human and system complexity. Gain a
deep understanding of the role of emotions, the economy of knowledge 80 44 18 18 49%
and developing human capital. Participants Average Age Average Years of Nationalities Women
(Across 3 Work Experience
intakes)
Career & Personal Development
Study in a diverse, global cohort to support your personal development
journey through peer and individual coaching. Move from success Main Industry Sectors
to significance.
14%
Technology, Media & Telecom
Real-time Transformation
The EMC programme offers a convenient schedule that allows you
to study while you work. The modular format enables you to make an
immediate impact at work.
10%
Consulting
19%
World-class Faculty & Research Financial 57%
With a combination of experience and talent, our faculty creates top-notch Services Corporate Sectors
programmes and cutting-edge research that influences businesses around
the world.
Global Community
The bonds fostered with one another during the programme often translate
into lifelong friendships and business opportunities. You will join the INSEAD
family of over 67,000 influential alumni in more than 180 countries.
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Your Course Timeline
CURRICULUM
18 MONTHS
RECEIVE MASTER THESIS SUPPORT
Module Module Module Module Module Module
1 2 3 4 5 6
CURRICULUM
18 MONTHS
RECEIVE MASTER THESIS SUPPORT
Building Foundations Interpersonal Perspectives Practicum: Executive Practicum: Organisational Intergroup Dynamics Organisational Change
Learn to use psychodynamic and Make sense of your inner theatre Exchange Observation
Increase your understanding
Address the challenges of
other psychological concepts to hadowing a classmate
S Conducting an organisational of group decision-making, diagnosing and changing
explore the hidden dimensions of Learn to understand both your influencing processes and multi- behaviour in organisations
own and others’ emotions at their place of work observation/diagnosis in an
yourself and organisations and being shadowed organisation other than your own party team dynamics through an
experiential learning simulation Gain insights into change from
Open the door to exploring Increase your ability to recognise both classical and system-
the unknown and diagnose key behaviours Leadership Dynamics Organisational Groups and Learn to increase cohesiveness psychodynamic perspectives
Discover techniques to regulate ngage in comprehensive
E Family Systems and effectiveness regarding tasks
Engage in an in-depth case
your emotions 360-degree feedback exercises evelop your ability to apply
D Understand the roles you play in a consultation by presenting your
that examine your professional family-systemic thinking in team – practise team coaching change management study
and personal leadership style, coaching and consulting
and undertake a personality audit Master Thesis
Build your appreciation of the
Use these insights to develop influence that your family has on
Receive advice about choosing
a personal leadership you and your work your thesis topic. It should be
development plan meaningful for you, interesting to
Gain an understanding of
Understand the nuances a wider audience and applicable
the unique business and
between effective and to real-life practice.
interpersonal challenges
ineffective leadership styles of advising family-
Create high-performance teams owned businesses
A Reflective Learning Journey
The EMC is a programme about human relations will also have 60 hours of “practicum” (supervised
and behaviour applied to management and draws diagnosis and practitioner exercises), a Master
on a broad range of academic disciplines. The Thesis of up to 50 pages as well as written work,
programme is conducted across 18 months and readings and group calls between modules.
allows participants the opportunity to attend at
To support participants on their individual
either the Fontainebleau or Singapore campus.
career journey, INSEAD's Career Development
Consisting of eight on-campus modules of three to Centre offers EMC participants two career
four days each (including weekends), participants coaching sessions as well as CV advice.
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CURRICULUM
18 MONTHS
Your Course Timeline RECEIVE MASTER THESIS SUPPORT
CURRICULUM
18 MONTHS
RECEIVE MASTER THESIS SUPPORT
Module Module Submit Master Thesis
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Practicum: Designing an Intervention Human Behaviour Dynamics from the Transforming Self and Society You will need to write and submit your thesis within four
months of the end of the final module.
Design an individual, team or organisational Organisational and Macro Perspective Navigate career transition
intervention Successful completion of the Master Thesis is necessary
Learn about macro and organisational dynamics Implement the new perspectives you have gained to in order to graduate.
such as power and politics, social networks, and develop a unified and integrated change process
organisational culture
Keep up-to-date with the most recent research, new
trends and perspectives through INSEAD faculty and
visiting professors
Use the skills and knowledge that you have gained
over the previous modules to better understand the
process of human and organisational development
Meet the Programme Directors
Changes bring on tension but also We live in a fast-moving and ever- Developing the capacity to remain By exploring system psychodynamics through The EMC combines experiential and
give you the feeling that you are changing world where we cannot active and effective in the whirl of a variety of conceptual and experiential traditional teaching methods to develop
alive. There is something about always choose our destinies. But daily life requires the paradoxical methods and practical application, EMC helps participants' awareness, ability, and agency
the combination of the cognitive how we respond, calming the mind ability to observe ourselves from leaders to refine their understanding and for working with people and the complex
content of the programme and and developing the capacity to think an external perspective. One of handling of challenging business situations. systems they inhabit. These capabilities are
the intensive group setting that rather than just react, will certainly the goals of the programme is to Ultimately, the resulting shift in awareness and essential for individuals and organisations
creates tipping points in our help oneself and others. It’s one of foster the development of both the ability to work with human and system in today's changing, dynamic environment."
participants’ lives and work." the aspirations of this programme." perspectives – in the game and complexity helps leaders to drive purpose
on ‘the balcony’ at the same time." and business." Lee White
Erik Van de Loo Michael Jarrett Adjunct Professor of
Affiliate Professor of Professor of Management Michael Shiel Saskia de Maat Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Behaviour Practice in Organisational Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor of
Behaviour of Strategy Organisational Behaviour
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Connecting the World’s Professionals
Our mission is to bring together people, An Ecosystem That Nurtures Success:
cultures and ideas to develop responsible leaders
who transform business and society. World-class Faculty
165 world-leading experts from 40+ nationalities
Scholars and practitioners who conduct research that pushes the
Be part of a global network that embodies frontiers of business knowledge
our five founding values: Frequently named on the prestigious Thinkers50 list
Rigour and Strong Alliances & Partnerships
Relevance CEIBS
INSEAD-Wharton Alliance
Kellogg
Sorbonne University
Independence Tsinghua University
Yale’s Global Network for Advanced Management
Enriching Student Life
Launch Week/Cultural Festivals
Over 40 Student Clubs
Diversity Student-led Conferences
INSEAD Partners Community
Centres & Initiatives
INSEAD conducts research and provides insights that shape management
practice in 19 centres and initiatives, including:
The Hoffmann Global Institute for Business & Society
Entrepreneurial The Rudolf and Valeria Maag INSEAD Centre
Spirit for Entrepreneurship
The Gender Initiative
The Blue Ocean Strategy Institute
Closeness
to Business INSEAD Launchpad
An accelerator initiative for alumni start-ups to:
Receive advice and funding
Receive support to scale and extend their reach
Join events where successful entrepreneurs share insights
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Your Journey
Starts Here
The diversity in the EMC is second to none. Participants from a wide
range of backgrounds are drawn to this programme by a perception
of being at a crossroads in their lives and wanting to build on their
experiences towards an even greater sense of meaning.
Admissions Process
All elements of your application will be thoroughly reviewed by the Admissions Team.
The selection process will take up to eight weeks from the date of completed application submission.
1Online
2
Pre-Interview Conversation
3
Interview with a
4
Decision
Application with Admissions Programme Director
(in person or virtual)
Admissions Criteria
The EMC Admissions Team is looking for candidates with intellectual curiosity, who have the ability to self-reflect and
the desire to learn from others and challenge themselves.
Financing
Professional experience Interest in Psychological Ability to Contribute to the
and potential to be an Approaches to Management INSEAD Experience
agent of change and Self-Development We seek candidates who will
We welcome participants with You should demonstrate a desire to contribute proactively and share
Tuition fees:
at least 10 years of professional understand yourself as a first step the insights they have gained
experience, and we also consider less towards understanding others. We throughout their professional Fontainebleau: €62,500 excl. VAT / €75,000 incl. VAT
experienced careers, complemented seek candidates who have a clear and personal experience. Singapore: SG$ 88,900 GST inclusive
by a Master's degree, PhD, MD, or JD. motivation for intellectual growth, Fees are subject to change. Please refer to the
Aside of your qualifications, we value both in the classroom and beyond. INSEAD website for the latest updates.
the quality of your achievements,
the motivation that has driven you
throughout your career, your self-
reflection ability and your drive to
becoming a catalyst for change. Admitted students are also eligible to apply for tuition financing from the following:
Programme Start Dates
Fontainebleau Session: Singapore Session:
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