INSEAD Student Life: During And Post-MBA

INSEAD MBA offers a life which one has always dreamt of and wants to live, whether it is in terms of academics, extracurriculars, socially, globally, or whatsoever.

This article will give you a good insight into the INSEAD student life, INSEAD MBA curriculum, INSEAD culture and clubs, intensity and speed of the INSEAD MBA program, career facilities at INSEAD, and INSEAD post-mba jobs and salaries, and provide clarity if this business school of the world is a good fit for you.

INSEAD STUDENT LIFE: OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE NEW CULTURES

GLOBAL DIVERSITY AT INSEAD:

People from around the world study in INSEAD. INSEAD MBA has 90% of its students international, from over 94 countries spanning a wide range of sectors. There are more than 90 nationalities at INSEAD MBA working together, and this unparalleled diversity always helps an individual to learn about different cultures at INSEAD, to explore different people and their ideology, and to finally grow as an individual!

INSEAD MBA CLUBS:

INSEAD offers a wide variety of student clubs that cater to the diverse interests and career aspirations of its MBA students. These clubs provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and personal growth.

Professional Clubs

Club Name	Description
Consulting Club	Helps students prepare for careers in consulting with workshops, case studies, and networking events.
Finance Club	Focuses on careers in investment banking, private equity, and other finance sectors.
Entrepreneurship Club	Supports students interested in starting their own businesses through events, mentorship, and resources.
Technology, Media & Telecom Club	Connects students with careers in the tech and telecom industries.
Healthcare Club	Provides insights and networking opportunities for students interested in healthcare management and consulting.

Social and Cultural Clubs

Club Name	Description
Asia Club	Promotes Asian culture and facilitates professional networking in Asia.
INDEVOR (Social Impact Club)	Focuses on social impact and sustainable business practices.
OutSEAD (LGBTQ+ Club)	Fosters an inclusive atmosphere for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
Wine & Spirits Club	Explores the business and culture of the wine and spirits industry.
Dance Club	Provides an outlet for students to learn and enjoy various dance styles.

Interest-Based Clubs

Club Name	Description
Energy Club	Focuses on the energy sector, including renewable energy and sustainability.
Retail, Consumer & Luxury Goods Club	Connects students with careers in the retail and luxury goods sectors.
Women in Business Club	Supports female MBA students and promotes gender equality in the business world.
Private Equity Club	Provides resources and networking opportunities for those interested in private equity.
Family Business Club	Supports students from family businesses and those interested in family business dynamics.

These clubs are student-led and organize various activities, including speaker events, workshops, networking sessions, and conferences, to enrich the MBA experience and support career development.

INSEAD MBA CURRICULUM :

INSEAD business school is one of the most elite business schools in the world offering excellent MBA academic life to their students under the mentorship of some of the best professors in the world! Insead broke its own record in 2018- 91% of INSEAD MBA students got offers within three months of graduation, joining a total of 322 organizations across 65 countries. 

INSEAD’s MBA curriculum comprises five terms of eight weeks each, with 14 core courses in the initial period and 12 electives from a pool of over 75 choices in the later period.

INSEAD’s intensive MBA core curriculum gives an individual a foundation in the fundamental practices of business including finance, accounting, marketing, economics, leadership, strategy, business ethics, etc, and also helps the student to learn management skills needed to succeed in any career.

INSEAD MBA: MULTI-CAMPUS APPROACH

INSEAD has campuses at prime locations across the world. Europe(France), Asia (Singapore), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and now in North America (San Francisco). Its original campus is in Fontainebleau, which offers a quintessential french village experience whereas Singapore is a multicultural place, cosmopolitan city so one can get the flavour of both city and town!

INSEAD is among the first business schools to set up a multi-campus approach for its MBA curriculum. During the MBA elective period, INSEAD allows its students to switch among the campuses, say, from Singapore to Fontainebleau, or vice-versa. 

Moreover, INSEAD MBA students have the opportunity to participate in campus exchange programs during the curriculum. They can take electives at Wharton, Kellogg, or CEIBS.

INSEAD CDC: 4CS MODEL:

INSEAD CDC follows a unique approach, working with students known as The Personalised Career Model: 4Cs.

4Cs is a framework that informs all INSEAD CDC interactions: Celebration, Chaos, Curiosity, Clarity with students to ensure that engagement is on an individual level with the students and to encourage information gathering, testing to find the right industry, function, and company culture fit!

INTENSITY OF INSEAD CURRICULUM: THE  ‘S FACTOR’

INSEAD MBA students’ whole 10-month experience can be said to be a trade-off between three S’ SLEEP, STUDY, and SOCIALIZE throughout their MBA curriculum.  One needs to always sacrifice one for the other two! Because of the pace and intensity of the INSEAD curriculum, you always need to decide two among the three to lead a peaceful time at the school and it’s important to keep trading off, you can not forget one for the other two!

INSEAD POST- MBA EMPLOYMENT: CAREERS, JOBS, SALARIES

INSEAD, as one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, brings together people, cultures, and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. INSEAD research, teaching, and partnerships reflect this global perspective and cultural diversity.

In 2023, INSEAD MBA graduates accepted employment offers in various regions, with the following distribution:

• 35% in Western Europe
• 20% in the Asia Pacific
• 18% in Africa/Middle East
• 9% in Southern Europe
• 8% in North America

These placements reflect INSEAD’s diverse and global footprint, with graduates joining organizations in multiple regions worldwide

Know more about INSEAD post-MBA job prospects.

INSEAD RECRUITMENT: ADVANTAGE OVER OTHER BUSINESS SCHOOLS

INSEAD, because of its campuses in different continents, can be an advantage in getting in with companies that might not be typical on-campus recruiters post-MBA.  For example, if you’re looking for a single job position in Kenya, you can study at the INSEAD Abu Dhabi Campus through January intake and through internships and networking with different alums, can get an opportunity to be interviewed for your targeted company and position. INSEAD is interested in facilitating those kinds of small-scale recruitment efforts, rather than simply attracting the major firms and companies to facilitate better employment opportunities for its students post-MBA.

INSEAD CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The INSEAD Career Development Centre supports students’ many initiatives to learn and gain exposure to its alumni and recruiting partners who see “business as a force for good”. A group of students is also sent on the Summer Start-up Tour to visit tech-for-good businesses from various sectors including education, energy, fintech, food, and healthcare.

INSEAD MBA GRADUATES: PROFILE OF 2024 MBA STUDENTS

Class Demographics and Diversity

Metric	Value
Total Students	~1,000
Average Age	29
Age Range	23-35
Women	34%
Nationalities Represented	90+

Professional Backgrounds

Sector	Percentage of Students
Consulting	35%
Technology	27%
Finance	15%
Healthcare	10%
Other	13%

Work Experience

Metric	Value
Average Years of Experience	3-8 years

Employment Outcomes (Within 3 Months of Graduation)

Region	Percentage of Graduates
Western Europe	35%
Asia Pacific	20%
Africa/Middle East	18%
Southern Europe	9%
North America	8%

Top Employers

Company	Number of Graduates Employed
McKinsey & Company	124
Boston Consulting Group	83
Bain & Company	71
Amazon	6
Roche Diagnostics	6

Salaries and Bonuses

Metric	Value
Mean Annual Salary	€113,400
Median Annual Salary	€109,600
Median Sign-On Bonus	€25,100

Career Changes Post-MBA

Type of Change	Percentage of Graduates
Changed Sector	49%
Changed Country	50%
Changed Function	57%
Changed All Three	25%

Entrepreneurship

Metric	Value
Percentage Pursuing Entrepreneurship	3%
Creating Startups	59%
Acquiring Companies	27%
Returning to Own Venture	14%
Regional Distribution	Western Europe (54%), Asia Pacific (25%), Africa/Middle East (8%), North America (4%), South America (4%), Eastern Europe (4%)

INSEAD MBA: FINAL TAKEAWAY

INSEAD continues to conduct cutting-edge research and innovate across all programs providing business leaders with the knowledge and awareness to operate anywhere. Its core values truly drive academic excellence and serve the global community as The Business School for the World.

Overall, INSEAD is known as the “Business School of the world” and it truly means it! No one culture or country is overwhelming there and it provides space and opportunities for everybody, no matter where you’ve come from! 

If you’re interested in getting into such a prestigious school and want to know your chances to INSEAD MBA, we are here to hold your hand and help you in every bit. Feel free to connect with us and know directly from an INSEAD alum who is here with a vision to help candidates have clarity in their life around their vision, purpose, and goals.