NEOMA Business School
Paris, France
The Global Executive MBA at NEOMA Business School is designed for experienced managers, senior professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives who want to strengthen their leadership, broaden their strategic vision, and accelerate their professional growth while continuing to work full-time.
The program is aimed at professionals who are already managing teams, projects, business units, or strategic responsibilities, and who want to:
move into higher leadership positions,
gain more legitimacy in strategic discussions,
develop a stronger global business perspective,
manage complexity and transformation more effectively,
or prepare for career acceleration, international mobility, or career transition.
The program is delivered entirely in English and takes place over 12 months in a part-time format, allowing participants to continue their professional activities during the year.
Format & Schedule
Duration: 12 months
Format: Part-time Executive MBA
Campus: Paris (Place d’Italie Campus)
Rhythm: 4 days per month, from Wednesday to Saturday
Teaching hours + personal work: approximately 1000–1300 hours over the year
Some sessions can exceptionally be attended remotely if needed
Certain modules can be rescheduled depending on availability
The format is specifically designed for professionals with demanding schedules and leadership responsibilities.
Academic & Strategic Learning
The Global EMBA provides a 360° understanding of business and leadership.
Participants work on:
Finance and financial decision-making
Business strategy and growth strategy
Marketing and customer development
Organisational management and HR challenges
Supply chain and operational performance
Business development and strategic partnerships
Innovation and transformation
Data, AI, and digital transformation
ESG and sustainability strategy
Geopolitical and economic challenges impacting organisations
The objective is not only to understand these topics academically, but to apply them directly to real business situations, strategic decision-making, and leadership contexts.
Learning methods include:
Executive lectures
Real business cases
Group projects
Strategic simulations
Workshops
Peer learning
International immersion experiences
Executive coaching
Leadership Development – GROW Leadership Initiative
Leadership development is a central component of the program.
The Global EMBA includes the GROW Leadership Initiative, structured around four key leadership dimensions:
Grounded – Self-awareness & Emotional Intelligence
Participants work on:
emotional intelligence,
leadership style awareness,
cognitive clarity,
self-regulation,
executive presence.
Resilient – Leadership Under Pressure
Participants develop:
decision-making under uncertainty,
stress management,
crisis leadership,
emotional regulation,
resilience in high-stakes environments.
Outreach – Leadership Across Diversity
Participants strengthen:
communication and persuasion,
stakeholder management,
influence without authority,
cross-cultural collaboration,
trust-building across teams and functions.
Willpower – Sustaining Team Performance
Participants work on:
team dynamics,
conflict management,
long-term collective performance,
alignment and cohesion,
leadership consistency.
Leadership development includes:
individual coaching,
leadership workshops,
peer feedback,
mentor support,
practical leadership exercises.
Examples of leadership workshops and courses:
Managing People: Key Concepts for Leaders
Leading with Impact
Communication & Persuasion
Leadership Pathway
Team Dynamics & Conflict Resolution
Each participant also benefits from:
an individual executive coach,
and a mentor who is an alumni of the program and understands the realities of balancing leadership responsibilities with an Executive MBA.
Cohort Experience
The cohort is intentionally limited to approximately 25–30 participants.
Participants come from diverse industries, functions, and nationalities, creating a highly interactive and multicultural learning environment.
The program typically includes:
experienced managers,
directors,
entrepreneurs,
international professionals,
transformation leaders,
business unit managers.
The small cohort format encourages:
deeper discussions,
peer learning,
direct feedback,
networking,
exchange of leadership practices,
long-term professional relationships.
International Immersive Experiences
The program includes several immersive international modules designed to develop leadership in real and complex environments.
Chamonix – Crisis Leadership Experience
Participants are placed in simulated crisis situations where they must:
make decisions with incomplete information,
communicate under pressure,
manage uncertainty,
maintain team engagement,
lead collectively in stressful situations.
This module focuses on:
crisis leadership,
emotional management,
leadership communication,
decision-making under pressure.
International Learning Expeditions – Asia & Africa
Participants travel internationally to discover how companies in different regions address complex business challenges through innovation and transformation.
The objective is to:
understand different business cultures,
analyse international business practices,
explore innovation models,
reflect on transferable ideas for participants’ own organisations.
Norway – ESG & Sustainability Module
A dedicated module focused on:
ESG strategy,
sustainability transformation,
responsible leadership,
financing sustainability initiatives,
stakeholder communication,
ESG implementation within organisations.
The module combines:
lectures,
company visits,
group work,
practical projects,
and occasionally hackathons based on real business situations.
Career Impact & Professional Outcomes
The program is designed to support:
leadership progression,
career acceleration,
increased strategic responsibilities,
stronger executive presence,
international career opportunities,
and broader business influence.
Graduates often report:
increased confidence in strategic decision-making,
stronger leadership posture,
expanded professional networks,
improved ability to manage transformation and complexity.
According to program data:
graduates report an average salary increase of approximately 35% within 12 months after graduation,
with average salary levels around €130K depending on geography, sector, and role.
School Recognition & Network
NEOMA Business School is:
a Top 10 French Business School,
triple accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA),
internationally recognised,
and connected to a global alumni network of more than 80,000 graduates in 94 countries.
Participants benefit from:
academic excellence,
executive-level faculty,
practitioner perspectives,
alumni support,
international recognition,
and long-term career connections.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants generally need:
a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
minimum 5 years of professional experience,
B2 English level or equivalent.
Application documents include:
CV in English,
diploma copy,
motivation questions,
two recommendation letters.
The admissions process includes:
a one-hour interview with the Program Director,
discussion of career objectives and leadership experience,
and a business case presentation.
Admissions decisions are generally communicated within 48 hours after the interview.
Funding & Scholarships
Program tuition:
€40,000
Possible funding options include:
CPF (for eligible candidates in France),
NEOMA scholarships (up to €18,000),
Transition Pro funding,
payment instalments over 13–18 months.
Additional travel expenses for immersive modules:
approximately €2,000–€5,000 depending on travel conditions and options chosen.
