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Do you have the right profile for Transition to Business Leadership?

Find out about the admission requirements for this program.

Do you have the right profile for Transition to Business Leadership?

Find out about the admission requirements for this program.

Is this program for me?

The program is ideal if you are an experienced manager who has recently transitioned or will soon transition into a business leadership/general management position. You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant management experience. Some of you already have country or multiple country responsibilities, or are in charge of multiple functions. You are looking to boost your leadership capabilities and be able to lead organizational change.

You must already have a reasonable knowledge of core business functions such as accounting, finance, marketing, HR, and operations. This prerequisite functional knowledge can come from a variety of means such as experience, previous development programs, or independent study.

If you feel that you need to further develop your skills before joining the Transition to Business Leadership program you can discuss your needs with an IMD Program Advisor and find the most appropriate path for your learning journey.

Benefit from a complimentary profile assessment to see if this is the right program for you.

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Detailed schedule

Program takes place over four total weeks, separated as 2 x 2 weeks on campus. Between the two program sessions, you will receive support from Professional Learning Coaches who will work with you to help frame your learning.

Module	Date	Location
Face to Face	March 17 to March 28	At IMD Lausanne
Face to Face	May 12 to May 23	At IMD Lausanne

Module	Date	Location
Mod. 1 Face-to-face	Aug 18 to Aug 29	IMD Lausanne
Mod. 2 Face-to-face	Oct 27 to Nov 7	IMD Lausanne

Module	Date	Location
Mod. 1 Face-to-face	Sept 29 to Oct 10	IMD Lausanne
Mod. 2 Face-to-face	Dec 01 to Dec 12	IMD Lausanne

Next start & fee

Length: 2 x 2 weeks on campus.

Dates

17 Mar – 23 May 2025

Location

Lausanne

Length

2 x 2 weeks on campus, plus 3 liVe virtual modules

Price

CHF 32,500

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Dates

18 Aug – 7 Nov 2025

Location

Lausanne

Length

2 x 2 weeks on campus, plus 3 liVe virtual modules

Price

CHF 32,500

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Dates

29 Sep – 12 Dec 2025

Location

Lausanne

Length

2 x 2 weeks on campus, plus 3 liVe virtual modules

Price

CHF 32,500

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Tuition, teaching materials, and lunch are included.
All fees quoted are exclusive of any value-added or other indirect taxes that may be due in any country.
IMD reserves the right to modify the program dates, location, and fee at any time.

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Schedule a call with a Program Advisor to discuss your professional development and see if this is the program for you.

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Join online and experience a walkthrough of the General Management programs, how they work, what you can expect, and how it will impact your career.

Become the 360° business leader

Transition to Business Leadership is the second stage of IMD’s Program for Executive Development Diploma, certifying your professional development in business management and leadership.

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On successful completion of this program, you become part of IMD’s powerful alumni network.

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