EPFL EMBA:
HARNESSING INNOVATION

A high impact program focused on innovation management at one of the world’s most vibrant technology institutions

THE EPFL EMBA PROGRAM

The EPFL EMBA is a tailored program designed to provide managers and executives a fully-accredited MBA curriculum while at the same time focusing on how to identify, encourage, and support innovative activity with the intent of generating value for their organizations.

The EPFL EMBA is the longest-running European Executive MBA program specializing in the management of innovation. It focuses on providing a bridge between the technology innovation strength of EPFL and the international business community.

AT A GLANCE

26 “weekends”
Fri+Sat

Every
2 weeks

Duration
16 months

EPFL Campus
Lausanne

KEY FEATURES

Hands On

with concrete, pragmatic approach to teaching

Theory meets Practice

with a combination of academic and industry experts

Innovation Focus

to equip participants with the challenges of leading innovation and technology in the future

High Impact

class sessions with “leveling up” preparation to ensure class sessions are as interactive and valuable as possible.

COURSES & PROJECTS
WHERE THEORY MEETS PRACTICE

The program has 6 building blocks and over 20 courses, starting from idea generation, developing holistic innovation strategies, up until managing and executing sales. It also includes a 2-day innovation sprint – the Business Innovation Challenge – to solve a company’s real-life innovation challenge.

Two projects – the Business Venture Project and the Strategic & Innovative Project – complement the curriculum. The EMBA ends with an international study trip where participants collaborate with local businesses to drive social innovation.

JOIN THE AUGUST 2025 CLASS

Applications for program starting in August 2025 are now open

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