Business is undergoing major transformations, as AI and digital innovations reshape industries rapidly, while environmental challenges require a shift to more sustainable business models. But leaders who possess both deep technical know-how and the ability to drive enterprise-wide transformation are in scarce supply.
Flexible future-proofing
To meet this need, and in recognition of the fact that today’s executives want more control over their learning journey, IMD has launched two new master’s degrees: the Executive Master in AI & Digital Business Transformation and the Executive Master in Sustainable Business Transformation. The degrees are “stackable”, offering participants an unprecedented amount of choice over both what and when they study.
The typical participants will be specialists who wish to connect their strong domain expertise to broader business strategy and leadership; mid-level executives aiming for senior, decision-making roles; and/or leaders who want to future-proof their careers by gaining the knowledge, global perspective, and credibility to lead change at scale.
Personalized learning journey
Participants will tailor their learning journey to suit their personal and professional needs, choosing core courses and electives from IMD’s leading executive education portfolio and completing the degree in anywhere from 18 months to five years. As well as academic assessments throughout, they will work on a faculty-guided capstone project, developing a solution to a real business challenge and creating tangible value for their organization.
“These Executive Master degrees are the first new degree programs IMD has launched in 25 years, and we have crafted them true to what has always set IMD apart – practical, applied, flexible, learner-centric, and with a strong emphasis on leadership, change, and transformation,” said David Bach, IMD President and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy.
“We are addressing critical skill and capability gaps by enabling professionals to pivot their careers into these high-demand areas.” – David Bach, President of IMD
“We know that professionals are looking to expand their impact by combining the best of degree and executive education. They want control over their learning, they want to deliver results quickly for their organization and they want a powerful credential. An Executive Master positions them for the most coveted roles shaping the future,” said Misiek Piskorski, IMD Professor of Digital Strategy, Analytics, and Innovation and Dean of Executive Education.
Enhanced peer-to-peer learning and networking
An additional advantage of being able to take the Executive Master degrees as and when it suits is enhanced peer-to-peer learning. Rather than joining a single cohort for the duration of the program, participants will join a different group of leading industry practitioners for each module. They will emerge with an exceptional network of professionals from diverse industries and locations, opening doors to global opportunities.
Find out more about the new Executive Master degrees, including how to enroll:
Executive Master in AI & Digital Business Transformation
Executive Master in Sustainable Business Transformation
