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 an 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
27 “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 in-class time is 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 the Global Immersion Study Trip where participants collaborate with local businesses to drive social innovation.
JOIN THE AUGUST 2026 CLASS
Applications for program starting in August 2026 opening soon.
Note: Applications for August 2025 are now closed.