The Executive MBA programme is designed for leaders who want to prepare for greater responsibility and the next step in an increasingly complex world. Through evidence-based research, academic rigour, and exchange of experiences with other seasoned leaders, you will strengthen your judgement, broaden your perspectives, and develop the decision-making ability required to lead at the next level.
The programme challenges established ways of thinking and provides you with a deeper understanding of business, leadership and strategic decision-making. You will engage with the latest research and learn to apply new insights to decisions and challenges within your own organisation.
The Executive MBA is aimed at leaders who are prepared to invest time, commitment, and reflection to develop their leadership, increase their impact, and create long-term value for both their organisation and their own future development.
At IIM Bangalore, academic perspectives meet company visits and direct insights into one of the world's fastest-changing markets.
Company visits and meetings with local experts provide a deeper understanding of business, culture, and change in South Korea.
Five days at Yonsei University offer new perspectives on business, culture, and decision-making in one of Asia's most dynamic economies.
Experienced leaders bring real-world challenges into the classroom – testing research, ideas, and assumptions against practice.
Diverse industries, roles, and perspectives make the group an integral part of the learning – challenging how you think, decide, and lead.
Executive MBA in brief
The Executive MBA at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, is a part-time programme delivered over 21 months. The programme makes it possible to combine professional responsibilities with structured, research-based learning. Classes are held, on average, every third week.
During the program, you will meet international faculty members, experienced fellow participants, and real organisational challenges. Throughout, the latest evidence-based research is linked to practical application, providing new perspectives on leadership, business development, and strategic decision-making. New insights are continuously applied within your own organisation, creating direct relevance and long-term value for both you as a participant and the business.
In Seoul, participants encounter new perspectives on leadership and business – in an environment where global competition, innovation, and rapid change are part of everyday life.
Why Executive MBA?
The Executive MBA programme is designed to strengthen your ability to understand complex contexts, broaden your perspectives, and make well-founded decisions in situations where answers are not obvious.
Through evidence-based research, academic rigour, and practical relevance, you are challenged to re-evaluate established ways of thinking and apply new perspectives within your own organisation. Learning is enhanced through the exchange of experiences with other seasoned leaders from various industries and organisations, where new insights are continuously tested, challenged, and developed.
The programme not only provides you with new knowledge but also a valuable network of leaders who share experiences, perspectives, and challenges long after the programme concludes.
Accreditations
The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. This Triple Crown accreditation places the school among the world’s absolute top business schools. The accreditations confirm the programme’s academic quality, international relevance, and continuous development. They also ensure that the Executive MBA programme meets internationally recognized quality standards.
Seoul is a modern megacity with 10 million inhabitants where much of the commerce, entertainment, and cafes are open around the clock.
International experience
Perspectives beyond your own market and context.
The international residencies provide perspectives that cannot be gained in the classroom.
The programme includes two international residency periods at leading universities in Asia.
This provides valuable insights into different economic systems, business environments, and cultural contexts – perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of today’s global business landscape.
International residency periods
Programme structure
The programme is designed to progressively take you from fundamental perspectives to advanced decision-making in complex contexts. Each term builds upon the previous one, gradually developing your ability to analyse complex situations, integrate diverse perspectives, and act with greater clarity and confidence. You will move between different disciplines, challenge established ways of thinking, and continuously connect new insights to your professional reality.
Term 1
Strategy and organisation
Understand how organisation are structured, positioned, and led.
Term 2
Leading the business
In-depth study of economics, marketing, development, and digitalisation.
Term 3
Organisational renewal and development
Innovation, sustainability, and transformation.
Term 4
Leadership and Master’s thesis
Apply the programme’s knowledge to real strategic challenges.
How do you want to develop as a leader – and what could it mean for your organisation? An Executive MBA is a joint commitment that begins with your ambitions and your employer’s support. Here you can find out what is required to apply, how the admission process works, and what opportunities exist to finance your participation.
Faculty
The Executive MBA programme is led by lecturers and researchers from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, together with internationally recognized academics and experienced leaders from business and society. The teaching is based on current research and is designed to be relevant to the challenges organisations face today.
Instead of simplifying complex issues, the faculty introduces perspectives that challenge assumptions, deepen understanding, and strengthen participants’ ability to make well-founded decisions in uncertain and changing environments.
Professor of Management and organisation Studies School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Ass. Prof. of Logistics and Transportation Economics School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Asst. Prof. in Business Administration School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Florintree Chair Professor of Private Equity and Venture Capital Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India
Professor of Economics Babson College, USA
For employers and organisations.
Investing in an Executive MBA is about more than developing an individual employee. It is a strategic investment in theorganisation’s future leadership capacity, change capability, and long-term competitiveness.
In a world characterized by increased complexity, rapid technological development, and changing market conditions, leaders are increasingly required to understand connections, make well-founded decisions, and translate strategy into action. The Executive MBA programme develops the perspectives, judgement, and decision-making ability required to lead organisations through change and uncertainty.
For many organisations, the Executive MBA is part of a long-term strategy for leadership supply, talent development, and succession planning. The investment not only strengthens the individual but also contributes to increased adaptability, stronger strategic thinking, and a broader network that creates value long after the programme’s conclusion.
Alumni network
Participants in the Executive MBA programme come from diverse industries, roles, and backgrounds. Together, they contribute experiences and perspectives that enrich the learning. This creates an environment where ideas, assumptions, and experiences are continuously tested, challenged, and developed.
After graduation, you become part of an international alumni network of experienced leaders. The relationships built during the programme often extend far beyond the classroom, providing continued exchange of experience, support, and new opportunities throughout your professional life.
Class of 2024
“It has been a fantastic journey, professionally as well as personally and I have truly enjoyed the (very) hard work and all the fun we’ve had! I’m very grateful for all new insights and experiences but what I bring back most of all is the amazing network of people and all the perspectives you have shared along the way!”
Sandya Lang, Nudie Jeans
Executive MBA 2022–2024
Class of 2024
“The graduation ceremony marked the culmination of a transformative 21 month journey characterized by hard work, outstanding lectures, and enriching exchange programmes at universities in Asia. This experience has been nothing short of life changing.”
Lars Johnson, Transocean
Executive MBA 2022–2024
Application
The Executive MBA is designed for experienced professionals with ambitions to take on greater responsibility and develop their leadership. Admission is based on academic background, professional experience, and your potential to both contribute to and benefit from the programmes. The process includes a review of the application and relevant documents, as well as an interview in English.
Fees and scholarships
An Executive MBA involves a significant investment of time, commitment, and financial resources.
The return is not just about new knowledge, but about a strengthened ability to make decisions, lead organisation, and create long-term value. Many participants are financed by their employers, who see the programme as a strategic investment in both the individual and the business. A limited number of scholarships are also available.
If you are considering an Executive MBA or another executive education option, we are happy to help you explore what best suits your role, your organisation, and the challenges you face. Fill in your details, and we will contact you to tell you more about your opportunities.
