Partners & family

The MBA experience for you and your family
Integration
You'll be supported as you find your place on campus and in Lausanne
Community
Make long-lasting friendships and build your network
Growth
Change is in the air - a great time to explore new things
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MBA partners

About half of our MBAs are couples, and whether you both relocate or not, this is a joint journey.

As a partner, we help you to settle in, develop a network and plan for your own transformational year ahead.

You will be a part of the IMD community, welcome to join our partner lunches, with access to workshops, events and guest speakers, and to development opportunities such as the International Dual Career Network, and leadership coaching. You will also be able to join some of our MBA electives. 

FOCUS ON YOUR CAREER
COME WITH CHILDREN
TAKE A SABBATICAL

A year of opportunities - what are you going to make of it?

From practical support as you embark on your journey, to offering a friendly welcome and advice, we will help you integrate into IMD's incredibly diverse community and Lausanne itself. We address topics such as childcare, language, career, daily living and cultural opportunities so that you can make the most of your year from day one. You also have access IMD campus facilities including a fully-equipped partner study room, the information center, gym and cafeteria.

Campus life with kids
“The successful applicant should be committed to pursuing a meaningful career in leadership, and upon graduation will be expected to draw upon her skills to catalyze positive change... Backpack’s aspires to attract women who can become pivotal leaders in their field, acting as role models for others to advance in business or in public life."
The BackPack Foundation Board

Partner and Family Life

See how other partners and families spend their time, take advantage of their year and benefit from the power of a small but global community, where lifetime bonds are created in a world that has opportunities for everyone.

Partner gallery
With all the possibilities and combinations available, it can help to talk to someone. I'm happy to offer advice or put you in touch with past or current partners.
Marcella Rispo
Marcella Rispo
Marcella Rispo
Recruitment and Admissions Advisor
IMD

+41 21 618 0232

[email protected]

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