Hanken Executive MBA (EMBA)
A flexible, part-time Executive MBA for experienced professionals who want to broaden their perspective, strengthen their strategic decision-making and create sustainable impact.
The Triple Crown accredited Hanken EMBA brings together different business disciplines, perspectives and experiences to help you navigate complexity and create long-term value for the organisation and society.
The purpose of the Hanken EMBA
Leadership challenges rarely fit neatly within a single discipline. The Hanken EMBA is designed to help you understand how different dimensions of business connect and influence one another, while developing the judgement and leadership capabilities to act on that understanding.
Throughout the programme, you challenge your thinking, explore perspectives beyond your own area of expertise and strengthen your ability to lead through complexity and change.
Internationally recognised quality
What makes the Hanken EMBA different?
Strategic Leadership for Sustainable Impact. An integrated approach connecting strategy, finance, AI, governance, sustainability and leadership.
A carefully curated learning experience. A shared learning journey designed to help leaders understand how different dimensions of business connect.
Broaden your perspective. Move beyond your own area of expertise and develop a broader understanding of today's business environment.
A strong finance foundation. Connect strategic ambition with financial feasibility and sustainable impact.
From insight to action. Develop the self-awareness, leadership capabilities and confidence needed to create change.
We live in a world where things are changing very fast, and you need to adapt your leadership style to the continuous change. The different modules of the programme have been really helpful in my daily life. I would recommend doing an EMBA at Hanken to actually anyone who would like to excel in their profession.
I think that the practical side of the programme is really suitable for people who are rather experienced already and want to expand their horizons. I feel more open-minded about what I want or can do in the future, and I also see more opportunities now.
Who the EMBA programme is for
Designed for experienced professionals. The Hanken Executive MBA is designed for professionals who want to broaden their perspective, strengthen their strategic decision-making and develop as leaders.
A broad range of leadership backgrounds. Participants come from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and may be CEOs, directors, entrepreneurs, managers, senior experts or high-potential professionals preparing for broader leadership responsibilities.
Diverse perspectives enrich learning. Participants come from different industries, functions and backgrounds, creating richer discussions and helping one another see business challenges through new lenses.
A cohort where everyone has a voice. The relatively small cohort size enables active participation, meaningful dialogue and valuable peer learning throughout the programme.
Typical EMBA participant profile
Hanken EMBA experiences
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Four themes, one shared journey
The Hanken EMBA is designed as a shared learning experience, guiding participants through a carefully curated curriculum that connects strategy, finance, AI, sustainability, governance and leadership.
Because participants continue working throughout the programme, insights and tools can be applied directly to real organisational challenges and opportunities, creating immediate relevance and impact throughout the learning journey.
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You expect the top-notch quality of the know-how of the learning, but I didn’t expect that excellent and amazing co- hort which I was with and I could call them friends now after those couple of years. It gave me the feeling that now after time has passed, to be able to make a change in this world.
Too often in Finland, we aim to look only from our own box and from our own industry perspective. So definitely the value comes from learning from others. I would definitely encourage companies to always send two to three people to this programme. It’s much more likely that the organisations will actually take the change journey when they have more people bringing the message and taking the change and starting the journey together.
The Hanken EMBA takes a lot of effort but it also gives a lot. It gives you a very broad, good look at many aspects of business life. You will not become an expert in one topic, but you will see a lot of different things. You will also understand which parts of business you need to concentrate more on or learn more about.
Leadership development beyond the classroom
The Hanken EMBA is designed to develop not only business expertise, but also the self-awareness, judgement and leadership capabilities needed to create lasting impact.
Through individual coaching, reflection and leadership development, participants gain new perspectives on their own leadership, communication style and ability to mobilise change.
Coaching sessions provide an opportunity to discuss challenges and ambitions with an experienced coach, helping participants translate programme insights into their own leadership context.
Expand your perspective internationally
International modules are designed to help participants:
- Experience business challenges and opportunities in different contexts
- Gain perspectives beyond their own industry, organisation and market
- Explore how global trends shape organisations and decision-making
- Connect programme themes with real-world examples from outside the Nordic context
- Broaden their understanding through a shared international learning experience
Triple Crown accredited — globally benchmarked quality
The Hanken Executive MBA is backed by Hanken School of Economics’ Triple Crown accreditation: AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. Together, these are the three most respected international accreditations for business schools, awarded only after rigorous external review of quality, relevance and continuous development.
Fewer than one per cent of business schools worldwide hold all three accreditations. For you as a Hanken EMBA participant, this means joining a programme that is internationally benchmarked, academically strong and designed to create insight, renewal and measurable impact.
When I joined Hanken EMBA programme, I came here with an aspiration that I’m going to become a better business leader. I never for a moment thought that it is going to have such a powerful impact on my entire life. It has been a life- changing EMBA programme, I fully recommend it!
What does the Hanken EMBA cost?
The fee for the Hanken Executive MBA is 46,000 € + VAT. The programme fee includes all modules, programme materials, coaching and international modules, excluding travel and accommodation costs. As a part-time programme completed alongside a professional role, participants apply insights directly to their own organisations throughout the learning journey.
What are the EMBA admission requirements?
Professional background
You may be a good fit for the programme if you recognise yourself in at least one of the following:
- You work in a leadership role and are responsible for leading people, projects or larger entities.
- You are an experienced specialist with responsibility for significant areas or entities.
- You are an entrepreneur with an established business.
- You have demonstrated exceptional performance, for example in your career or studies, and have strong recommendations.
If you are unsure whether your professional background meets the admission criteria, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to discuss your situation and whether the Hanken EMBA could be a good fit for you.
How to secure a seat in the Hanken EMBA?
We have crafted a checklist to guide prospective candidates through a seamless application experience. This article introduces you to the essential steps and considerations outlined in the Hanken EMBA Checklist.
How to apply to the Hanken EMBA
Frequently asked questions
The Hanken Executive MBA is a 90 ECTS programme consisting of 45 courses across four connected themes: Strategic Leadership, Finance and AI, Sustainability and Governance, and Personal Leadership.
The programme combines in-person and online learning, international modules (Boston, USA and Reykjavík, Iceland), coaching and applied assignments. Because participants continue working throughout the programme, learning can be applied directly to real organisational challenges and opportunities.
The Hanken Executive MBA is a 90 ECTS programme.
The main study track is designed to be completed in approximately two years while working full-time. For participants who need greater flexibility, the programme can be personalised and completed over a longer period. The maximum completion time is four years.
Yes. The programme is specifically designed for executives working full‑time, with a part‑time structure, concentrated module days, and predictable scheduling.
Organisations benefit through the immediate application of new knowledge, perspectives and tools. Participants strengthen their strategic thinking and leadership capabilities while bringing fresh ideas, broader business insight and practical solutions back to their organisations throughout the programme.
A sample of the Hanken EMBA faculty
Organisations represented in the Hanken EMBA community
Ready to explore whether the Hanken EMBA is right for you?
The Hanken Executive MBA is designed for experienced professionals who want to broaden their perspective, strengthen their strategic decision-making and create sustainable impact.
Whether you are actively considering an Executive MBA or simply exploring your options, we would be happy to discuss your goals, answer your questions and help you determine whether the Hanken EMBA is the right next step for you.
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