The IMD MBA is a highly selective one year MBA program that combines innovation, relevance to business, and a unique blend of intensity and dedication to the individual.

IMD, "International Institute for Management Development," has a long history of providing executive education. Today, it is a global meeting place, delivering the best in "real world" learning. IMD is not only dedicated to delivering top-notch educational programs, they also spend a considerable amount of resources on developing networks and research activities. The IMD MBA class comprises 90 participants of over 35 nationalities, committed to an intensive 11-month learning experience. IMD prepares its graduates not only to tackle the complex business challenges of the future but also to exercise the leadership needed to obtain results through others. The large number of companies that recruit at IMD confirms that IMD graduates are among the most sought-after.

Summary

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Duration: 11 months

Fees: CHF 79,500

2008 MBA Ranking (FT): 14

2008 MBA Ranking (BW, non-U.S.): 7

Website: http://www.imd.ch

Essay Questions

Programme beginning: January 2009

1. Two situations of importance to you:

Situation 1 (1,230 characters)

Situation 2 (1,230 characters)

2. Failure to reach objective: Please comment on a situation where you failed to reach an objective and what you learned from it. (1,230 characters)

3. Leadership: Describe a situation where you had to demonstrate strong leadership skills. Explain how effective you were and what you learned. (1,230 characters)

4. Describe yourself: How do you imagine your superior would describe your strengths and weaknesses to someone who does not know you? (1,230 characters)

5. International Exposure: Describe a situation where you sucessfully worked across cultures and/or nations. (1,230 characters)

6. Differentiators: IMD receives numerous applications per year. Give us four bullet points that clearly differentiate you from this applicant pool. (1,230 characters)

7. Alternatives: If you are not admitted, what alternatives will you consider? (1,230 characters)

8. Finance: Please explain how you intend to finance your studies at IMD. What would be your budget? (1,230 characters)

9. Disability / illness: Do you have a disability or illness that could affect your performance at IMD? If so, please explain. (1,230 characters)

10. Additional Information: (Optional question) Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee to know which has not been covered elsewhere in this application? (1,230 characters)