EXECUTIVE MBA. In a word

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• Business Times Ranking (2023): 1st Worldwide

• Duration: 24 months

• Languages: Arabic, English, and French. (Chinese and English coming soon)

• Intakes: Anytime

• Rhythm: Executive part-time.

• Mode: blended program (face-to-face, live-online, and recorded course).

• Frequency: 2 days per month

• Location: 7 countries & online. No Campuses

• Next: possibility to continue in a doctorate in business administration

ORGANIZATION Your Executive MBA is as andenture around the word.

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Organization

Our Executive MBA program is divided into 4 semesters. Like an adventure around the world, it includes

• an intensive one-week seminar trip

• monthly 2-day online sessions

• face-to-face seminars of 3 days in at least 7 different countries.

• companies visits

• career coaching seminar

• 3 networking events.

The choice of countries is based on the particularities of each cohort, the availability of faculty, and stability in the world.

YOU'VE MADE A NAME. NOW CHANGE THE GAME. Get your Executive MBA

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You've made it. You've made connections, made waves, and made a name for yourself. Now it's time to make a change. Welcome to the Executive MBA program of the prestigious Montblanc Business School, where you'll enjoy the benefits of an internationally-ranked business school without losing any of the career momentum you've already built. It's time to shake things up and shape the world.

BRAND & CAREER MANAGEMENT Career Coaching & Career Management Resources

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Most students earn an Executive MBA to advance their careers. Whether your ultimate goal is to access promotional opportunities with your current employer, seek opportunities with other employers or even start your own business, Montblanc Business School offers a wide range of services and resources tailored to the needs of mid-career professionals with leadership ambitions.

CAREER COACHING. MOUSSEM Business Partner

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We are delighted to offer career guidance and development services to Montblanc Executive MBA students and alumni, drawing on the expertise of MOUSSEM, our business partner and career coach. Moussem specializes in branding, marketing, and communication for companies and individuals ranging from agencies and start-ups to the Fortune 50, and is staffed by certified coaches who are dedicated to helping individuals accomplish greater professional (and personal) growth.

MOUSSEM partners with the Executive MBA students and alumni on a range of career development areas, including:

• Personal brand development

• Elevator pitches

• Cover letters

• Summaries

• Interview preparation

• Networking strategies and materials

• Salary/offer negotiation

• Job search and transition strategies

• career exploration

Available in-person (and ‘virtually’) for EMBA students and alumni, MOUSSEM provides a customized approach, working one-on-one to identify and leverage core competencies and unique value to maximize professional presence, communications and potential.

To schedule an appointment, please email Dr.Claire at claire.iallaten@montblanc-bs.com

CAREER COACHING. MOUSSEM Business Partner

Executive MBA | Overview

MOUSSEM partners with the Executive MBA students and alumni on a range of career development areas, including:

• Personal brand development

• Elevator pitches

• Cover letters

• Summaries

• Interview preparation

• Networking strategies and materials

• Salary/offer negotiation

• Job search and transition strategies

• career exploration

Available in-person (and ‘virtually’) for EMBA students and alumni, MOUSSEM provides a customized approach, working one-on-one to identify and leverage core competencies and unique value to maximize professional presence, communications and potential.

To schedule an appointment, please email Dr.Claire at claire.iallaten@montblanc-bs.com

MOST TO WIN. Companie's Return on Investment

Executive MBA | Overview

You've made it. You've made connections, made waves, and made a name for yourself. Now it's time to make a change. Welcome to the Executive MBA program of the prestigious Montblanc Business School, where you'll enjoy the benefits of an internationally-ranked business school without losing any of the career momentum you've already built. It's time to shake things up and shape the world.

MOST TO WIN. for you, Graduates

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Graduates of the Executive MBA Program :

• become more effective leaders

• learn to make better and more insightful business decisions

• immediately apply new business models and share their knowledge with colleagues

• use their organization as a laboratory for group projects, often resulting in new ways of doing business

• explore the business practices of other companies in a wide range of sectors and geographical areas

• develop a network of business contacts in other organizations.

MOST TO WIN. Executive MBA Network

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Executive MBA Network

When you become a Montblanc Executive MBA student, you gain access to a powerful network of alumni. EMBA students become well acquainted with classmates and members of their study teams and also have multiple opportunities to network with other students and alumni at special events hosted by the program. Whether you want to explore a new career path or land an informational interview with a key employer, the EMBA network will open doors for you.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE. Get into the fascinating world of power and influence . Get friends for life.

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What is the Montblanc Executive MBA Student experience? Exhausting, Exhilarating, Challenging, Transformational, Sleep Deprived, A 2 Year Marathon, Practical, Strategic and so much more. It's not just about taking classes, but rather about bringing your experiences and ideas to the perspectives of your classmates and improving your workplace by applying what you've learned from others in the class.

It is an extraordinary opportunity to engage with a diverse, accomplished large cohort about real-time business and life challenges; to travel outside your country to understand global business; and to hear up close from industry leaders. It is a network of life-long friends.

The EMBA curriculum will challenge and equip you to understand the “language of business.” A supportive staff will take care of registration, books and class materials, technology to access coursework, help sessions and teammates, along with on-campus parking, class day lunch and snacks! Your experience will culminate all-too-soon with the capstone Business Plan Competition and graduation.

SELECTION CRITERIA. Ability to do it

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Each entering class is approximately 70 students, divided among our Monthly different  Cohorts, who are selected to represent diverse industries, job functions, and companies/organizations. In addition to the Required Qualifications listed above, the admissions committee also evaluates each applicant according to the following criteria:

• Demonstrated potential for executive-level leadership roles

• Ability to successfully complete a graduate management program of study

• Probable contribution to the cohort class discussions

• Ability/willingness to commit the required time and energy

• Demonstrated record as an effective small-team contributor

• Ability to enhance the class’ professional background diversity

Preference for applicants with direct leadership/managerial or entrepreneurship experience (includes formal supervisory responsibility, CSR responsibility, strategy development, cross-functional team leader experience, and/or direct program, project and/or product management experience)

DO YOU...? Executive MBA

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Do you want to understand the language of management, business, and entrepreneurship? Do you want to develop your leadership skills, and contribute in a more strategic role? The Executive MBA (EMBA) program at the Montblanc Business School is a internationally-ranked, work-compatible program that provides a rigorous yet collaborative learning environment with highly experienced professionals from a variety of industries. In this 2years program, coursework is immediately relevant—resulting in better decision-making, improved managerial skills, and enhanced leadership abilities to help solve real-world business and organizational challenges. The powerful combination of a highly experienced cohort of classmates and a team-driven approach to learning allows EMBA students to build diverse networks and friendships that endure.

Executive MBA The Gold Card for mid-career professionals like you

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Are you ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset and global insights?

Are you prepared to navigate the complex challenges in today’s business landscape?

Whether you're looking for the next step, the next career, or the next breakthrough, the Montblanc Executive MBA program will provide you with the tools to change your life and change the world.

At Montblanc Business School, you will strengthen your skills, pursue new opportunities, and make new discoveries that will prepare you for what’s next. Montblanc's Executive MBA is a unique program tailored to mid-career professionals like you who desire accelerated career advancement.

This prestigious degree program combines core business fundamentals with opportunities to customize your coursework to fuel your personal and professional growth.

The Montblanc Executive MBA is one of the best investments you can make. Increase your earning power, expand your network, and connect with companies around the world.

We equip you to face the worst case scenarios What is the "effect of being alone at the top"?

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Most of us often start our careers as trainees and then progress to mid-career working mainly in teams. Everyone's evolution keeps going in different ways! However, when you eventually take the corner office at C-suite level, or another managerial level, you often find yourself in a solitary decision making situation. You often have to make difficult decisions on your own - this is what Dr. Remy Arbaoui calls the " effect of being alone at the top ".

Montblanc Executive MBA students are trained to think pragmatically, realistically, strategically and act. - to think fast and be audacious enough to take quick decisions on their own, if and when they have to.

To foster this, throughout the program, students participate in short exercises where an urgent situation requiring a quick decision is presented to participants.. You play the role of the CEO and have moments to react quickly. There is no team discussion, no coach, no mentor, no internet - this critical decision must be yours and yours alone, and must be made quickly.

Build for you? Build with a psychology Winners

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The Montblanc Executive MBA program is built for experienced, working professionals.

Our participants (executive students) run companies, work 60-plus-hour weeks, endure long commutes and raise families – all at the same time.

Getting your Montblanc EMBA won’t be easy, but with a monthly based program completed in just 2 years, we’ve designed an experience that makes it possible to integrate an advanced exceptionnal degree into your busy life.

The Ultimate Goal "How will today's classroom help tomorrow's Executive MBAs ?"

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The goal of the Montblanc Executive MBA program is to provide and maintain a distinctive, practical, contemporary and relevant approach to business, entrepreneurial, and lifestyle behavioral education.

Whether it's adapting our curriculum in response to industry changes or training you to think on your feet through our "School of Life Cycle" philosophy, our teaching and curriculum are driven by a single question: "How will today's classroom help tomorrow's Executive MBAs at work and life?"

Participant profiles

Our EMBAs are chosen both for their overall abilities, achievements, and the contributions they can bring to the cohort.

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The Montblanc Executive MBA (EMBA) attracts a dynamic group of professionals from a myriad of industries and cultural backgrounds. You will learn alongside other, equally ambitious participants working closely with them throughout the EMBA journey and gaining a distinctive edge that extends far beyond the classroom.

Our EMBAs are chosen both for their overall abilities, achievements, and the contributions they can bring to the class. Each student brings a unique set of skills and experiences and together, they create a collaborative learning environment. The EMBA program is designed to allow opportunities for in-depth discussions with classmates and professors to enhance the overall learning experience.

Our EMBAs came from different Industries: Aerospace, Automotive, Banking & Finance, Construction and Property, Education, Energy, Oil and Gas, Engineering, FMCG, Insurance, IT, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Media, Medical/Pharma, Research, Retail, Security, Services, Shipping, Statutory Board, Transport and logistics, Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality.

The Montblanc EMBA has admitted professionals from many organizations across various industries ranging from SMEs to government statutory boards, government-linked companies, and MNCs.

What is an Executive MBA, or EMBA? I Want I Will: Challenge Yourself & Win the Life

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The Montblanc Executive MBA (Executive Master of Business Administration Degree) is an exceptional experience of two-year program. We designed it to be with one of the best Executive MBAs in the world for mid-career executives poised at pivotal junctures in their careers.

We meet for two intensive days once a month in-person at in 7 countries and live-online. Our EMBA program is a true opportunity to join an elite forum for innovation and leadership, management, business, and entrepreneurship, in which you will develop an edge in your management capabilities and build a network that lasts a lifetime. We prepare for the the environment to make deep connections with the diverse and talented leaders.

You will go through advanced management practices and applied learning projects, you will emerge with a broader perspective and the tools needed to increase your impact.

Typical EMBA students come with a wide array of backgrounds and management experience, and most bring more than 10 years of professional experience as chief officers, managers, and business owners.

Executive MBA vs. MBA. What's the difference between the traditional MBA and the famous Executive MBA?

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A lot of people considering an MBA program may not know the difference between an Executive MBA versus a traditional MBA program. It is a common misconception that the name “Executive” MBA is just a marketing gimmick to promote MBA programs. In reality, EMBAs and MBAs (full-time or part-time) are fundamentally different. Below are a few points to illustrate their differences that can help you determine which program you suits you better.

Unlike the traditional full-time Master of Business Administration programs that ambitious young professionals often choose, executive MBA programs tend to focus less on business basics and more on the nuances of business. While a conventional MBA may prepare someone to enter a management career, an EMBA is intended to teach a current leader how to be a more effective manager. An important distinction between a traditional MBA and an EMBA is that the classroom discussions sound and feel different, Dr. Claire Iallaten notes. "The level of discussion, when it comes to business cases, tends to be at a higher level (in EMBA courses)," Dr. Remy Arbaoui says. "People just have more real-world experience.".  He  affirms that the primary difference between executive and traditional MBA programs is the cohort of students in the programs. One advantage of an EMBA, Dr. Mohamed Younis adds, is that students can immediately apply the lessons learned in class at their workplaces.

Admission. Students from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds

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Our objective is to bring together the best possible class so that our students can have the best possible experience. We work closely with students both during the application process and throughout the program to ensure they fit well within this collaborative and rigorous academic environment. Each cohort, the Montblanc Executive MBA program accepts an exclusive group of students from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. The criteria for selection include on the one hand the applicant’s potential for success at senior management levels, business and entrepreneurship, ... and on the other hand the ability and motivation to participate in a rigorous course of study while being employed.

The Executive MBA program is open to candidates holding one of the following degrees:

• Doctorate or equivalent with a project in a business or the will to be an entrepreneur in your sector.

• or  a Master's degree (including MBA or another Executive MBA)

• or Bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited university;

In order to allow students to benefit from optimal learning conditions, the number of places available in each session of the program is limited. Space availability is reviewed after each intake session. When a cohort is full, admissions for the program are closed.

For Regular Admission
Applicants should meet the following admissions standards.

You do not meet the requirements for regular admission. Don't panic, there is always a solution for you at Montblanc Business School. You can benefit from a waiver of certain entry requirements for the Executive DBA at Montblanc Business School. If you are in one of the following situations, the Montblanc Business School will do its utmost to make it easier for you to enter the Executive MBA program. Just pick a number from 1 to 13 and call us:

1. If you have outstanding international professional experience

2. or you demonstrate significant professional achievements and expertise recognized by your peers around the world.

3. or you have a degree with professional experience. It will be considered if you have at least 7 years of experience ;).

4. or you are a candidate with a high level of responsibility and international experience will be considered, that will be considered.

5. or your qualifications are your experiences of life, you have a high level of maturity and a strong motivation to succeed in the EMBA program.

6. Exceptionally, candidates with other academic/professional qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

7. or if you have an equivalent professional qualification with the potential to meet the learning and research requirements of the program.

8. or if you are a mother or father of at least three children,

9. or alternatively,  you are a top athlete,

10. or if you suffer from certain illnesses such as multiple sclerosis,

11. persons with certain disabilities can have an admission by exception,

12. or if you are a military member (active or retired and their immediate family), or a veteran,

13. or you are medical and health personnel who served during the covid-19 pandemic.....

All of these exemptions are subject to two interviews to gain admission to the EMBA  program.

Admission by exception
We break down barriers to education and training on a case-by-case basis...