Introducing Vlerick’s new Global Executive MBA programme

The MBA for international business leaders

Vlerick is excited to announce the launch of its Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) programme.

The GEMBA takes participants on a transformative journey through business culture and practice, across up to four continents. Over five international visits, they’ll be immersed in international business – and make important contacts in multiple global organisations.

The blended format of the programme has been designed to be supremely flexible, to accommodate the needs of high-achieving executives. And it allows participants to specialise – as well as get returns on their investment in the programme – from day one.

Ever evolving to meet the needs of international leaders

Our new GEMBA programme is a natural evolution of our Financial Times award-winning European Executive MBA (EEMBA). It builds on the EEMBA’s strengths to provide an innovative and highly relevant platform for ambitious global leaders who want to take their next leap.

The programme is packed with international opportunities, learning and access to Vlerick’s high-quality international network.

Alongside the core curriculum, participants take part in three longer-term tracks: Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship and a consultancy project – the Knowledge-in-Action Project. Throughout the programme, participants join five international study courses, with each designed to enrich the core curriculum and support the longer-term tracks.

For example, participants initially focus on leadership – with key courses held in either South Africa or Singapore. Later they move into entrepreneurship and innovation, including a study course in the USA, with the opportunity to meet with start-ups, entrepreneurs, and venture capital. Finally, participants undertake their Knowledge-in-Action project. This can be for their employer, their own start-up – or for a completely different organisation.

Marion Debruyne

Dean, Vlerick Business School

“The GEMBA programme is a significant step forward in our commitment to providing a truly global and impactful education for business leaders. We are excited to offer an MBA that combines flexibility, international exposure and a focus on real-world impact.”

Bjorn Cumps

GEMBA programme coordinator

“Our new GEMBA programme is designed to meet the needs of today’s executives, providing them with the tools and experiences they need to succeed in a global business environment.”

Eighteen months that change the game…

Vlerick’s GEMBA takes participants on a unique journey – expanding horizons across the world and in mindset. Graduates will emerge as globally-connected, international leaders with the tools, approaches, thinking and ideas to make a real impact.z

About Vlerick Business School

Vlerick is a leading institution based in Brussels – the heart of Europe. It has additional campuses in Ghent and Leuven. And its 25,000-strong alumni network is making an impact in almost 100 countries worldwide.

The school’s international reputation has been built on the high quality of the education it provides, its research – and its relentlessly hands-on approach to tackling the most pressing challenges facing business today.

We’re accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA – and we enjoy high rankings across the board.