What you must have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• GMAT (average score 670)
• Minimum three years full-time work experience (average is seven years)
• Strong command of written and spoken English (TOEFL not required)
• One language in addition to English

What we look for

• Solid intellectual ability 
  You must have the ability to grasp complex concepts and synthesize new knowledge rapidly.
• Strong career progression
  More important than the length of your career is the quality of your experience: how your responsibility has increased, the breadth and depth of the knowledge you have acquired, and the impact you have made on your organization.
• Demonstrated leadership potential
  You need to possess the foundation for strong leadership: knowledge, vision and courage; integrity and high ethics; empathy with, and understanding of others; the ability to motivate and orchestrate teams and individuals.
• Far-reaching international outlook
  We look at the time you have spent living outside your country of origin, the international scope of your career and your knowledge of foreign languages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  Both in the classroom and out, the ability to work well in diverse teams is key to staying on top.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn and contribute
  Our program is highly interactive and we look for participants who will contribute to the learning of the entire class.
• Strong values and unwavering integrity
  

Assess your chances
If you are still unsure whether your profile fits the IMD MBA program, complete our questionnaire to assess your chances and receive feedback from our admissions team. Assess your chances

Admissions tips
Lisa Piguet, Associate Director MBA Admissions & Marketing gives some tips on the IMD MBA admissions process.
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