Degree programme

EMBA - Executive MBA

Location

Global

Next intake

October 2025

Duration

24 months

#1 EMBA programme in the Nordics

Henley's unique transformative EMBA Global is made for engaged, experienced managers and leaders who have the desire to shape the business and society around them. 

This two-year degree supports your growth as an influential leader, who can make a greater impact on the challenges of our fast pace global economy. 

In addition to growing your business acumen and knowledge, you will gain a lifetime of experiences and new friends from around the world. 

Your abilities, knowledge and skills combined with resilience, responsibility and proactivity will give you a foundation for impactful, sustainable leadership. 

Henley is triple accredited and has been ranked the #1 EMBA programme in the Nordic countries for many consecutive years by both Financial Times and the Economist.

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Henley is the place for unparalleled personal and professional growth, supporting responsible leaders to discover their purpose in a complex global world.

#1 EMBA in the Nordics

EMBA at a Glance

  • Highly practical: Strengthen your business performance by applying practical learnings to your organisation
  • Focus on personal growth: Increase your leadership capability and personal growth
  • Real-life cases: Solve real life business challenges in global immersion study visits
  • International degree: Receive a university-level master's degree from a triple-accredited, international business school* 

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*Recognition a master’s degree in Finland can be applied from the Finnish National Agency for Education, e.g. if needed in a regulated profession.

Key facts

Next start

October

Course lenght

24 months

Location

Helsinki, Copenhagen, the UK, study trips to South Africa and Singapore

ECTS Credits

90

Fee

€53,000 (+VAT), ~425 000 DKK (+VAT) *Ask for scholarship options.

Suitable for

managers, leaders, executives and entrepreneurs

Henley's EMBA has an average score of 9.26/10 based on alumni's experience and how they felt their goals were fulfilled. (FT Rankings 2024)

EMBA online info 8-25

Executive MBA online info

Join us on 5 August 2025 for an online session where Minna Wickholm and Matti Katara, Business Directors for EMBA, will walk you through the programme that kicks off in October 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and explore the structure, content, and benefits of the Henley EMBA – Global.

Minna and Matti will be joined by our EMBA alumnus Matti Takovaara, Strategic Client Executive at Microsoft,  who will share his study journey and how the EMBA fuelled her career path.

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Content & Schedule

Henley EMBA is a part-time master's degree that offers a truly international experience. 

Most of the classes and workshops are held in Helsinki and Copenhagen, however, some workshops are organised at our UK campus. In addition, you will get to participate in immersion trips to other countries (South Africa and Singapore), experiences that will develop your global outlook and expand your knowledge of other markets. 

You will study with an international diverse group of leaders, who represent different sectors and industries. The degree is studied over a period of 2 years and it includes 50 workshop days altogether.

The full schedule of next year's intake, once ready, will be available here.

You can download the brochure for the programme or take a virtual tour of the stunning Greenlands campus here: hly.ac/greenlands-tour

 

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Henley EMBA Global consists of three stages:

Stage 1

Managing the Organisation

You will learn about the basic business aspects of managing an organisation, such as managing people, operations and finance. This stage is all about developing a strong foundation across a range of business functions.

Stage 2

Making Choices – Context & Stakeholders

In this stage, you will gain a greater knowledge of stakeholder management and the context around business decisions that are needed to form a robust strategy.

Stage 3

Making an Impact 

You will examine the complexities of change within organisations, and how to influence and lead a company through change.

You also have the choice of taking additional taught and online modules.

Taught and online elective Modules*
MNM3G015: Managing International Human Resource Management
MNM3G017: Brand Strategy
MNM3G018: Corporate Finance
MNM3G019: Corporate Responsibility
MNM3G020: Digital Marketing
MNM3G021: Financial Technologies (FINTECH)
MNM3G022: Scenario Analysis
MNM3G023: Sustainability
MNM3G024: Relationship Marketing

*The module or course content descriptions set out on this page are correct for those being taught in the current academic year. Modules or course content marked as optional are indicative and may be subject to change. Please note, constraints in timetable scheduling may mean you are unable to take some optional modules at the same time as others.

It's now becoming clear to me how much I've grown as a person and as a leader.

- Petra Havu, CEO at Museoliitto

Graduates 2024

Learning Experience

The emphasis is on practical applied learning with the aim to make business concepts come alive whilst ensuring a thorough and well-rounded learning experience. 

The learning journey involves

  • a high level of face-to-face interaction with academics and peers
  • individual contribution
  • group collaboration
  • personal development
  • leadership and professional development
  • coaching.

The knowledge and skills you develop in our highly practical programme can be immediately applied in the workplace. 

During your studies, you will be supported by your close-knit learning group and our Academic Tutors. Your tutor can support you in every aspect of your learning and personal development efforts, and help you progress through the programme.

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Benefits

Our Executive MBA programme provides multiple benefits for you and your organisation:

For you

  • Transformative journey designed to help you reach your personal and career goals
  • University-level master’s degree from #1 EMBA provider in the Nordics
  • Highly international experience, including study content, teaching faculty and students as well as workshops and study visits to the UK, US and Singapore
  • Access to a worldwide alumni network with more than 100,000 people in over 165 countries from day one of your studies

For your organisation

  • Assignments creating a valuable contribution to your organisation 
  • Highly practical programme, enabling you to apply the developed knowledge and skills immediately in the workplace
  • Improved leadership and management skills giving tools, frameworks and practical knowledge of leading both operational and strategical changes in the organisation
EMBA SCHOLARSHIPS

EMBA Scholarships

To encourage participation and diversity in our Executive MBA programme, we offer three scholarships for our Nordic EMBA candidates.

1.Sustainable Business Scholarship
2.Women in Leadership Scholarship
3.Global Reach Scholarship

The applications for these scholarships close 22.6.2025. 

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Executive MBA experiences

Learn from our graduates how they experienced the Henley EMBA

The highlight of my EMBA journey has been the personal growth I’ve achieved as both a leader and an individual. Graduation day has made me realise just how far I've come.

Executive MBA

Petra Havu
Petra Havu CEO, Finnish Museums Association

The EMBA degree really helped me find like-minded individuals and a sense of community. It reminded me that even though our careers evolve in different ways, we’re not alone on this journey.

Executive MBA

Guido Giunti
Guido Giunti Adjunct Professor of Digital Health Design and Development

The Responsibility module of the EMBA, along with the unique study trip to South Africa, had a profound impact on me and left a lasting impression.

Executive MBA

Anna Litonius
Anna Litonius CEO, Folkhälsan Välfärd Ab

Tuition Fee

An EMBA is a major investment in yourself and your career. The Henley EMBA is designed to help you achieve the best possible outcomes in business and in life. The benefits can be clearly measured, offering a substantial ROI to you personally and, more broadly, to your company.

We work with you to help you identify how the degree can deliver benefits to your employer. We can also help you prepare a detailed business case with which you can approach your employer to request their support, both in terms of finance and time.

See also our range of scholarships in the Nordics: open scholarship page.

Stage 1: 18,000€
Stage 2: 19,000€
Stage 3: 16,000€

In total: 53,000€ (+ VAT) (~425 000 DKK +VAT) 1, including tuition, assessments, and coaching, two Global Immersion Study visits abroad, two workshops at Henley Campus UK, study materials and online services.

Henley alumni are eligible for a 10% discount for the EMBA tuition fee.2 

You may also benefit from Denmark’s “bruttolønsordning” (gross salary deduction), which can reduce the cost through tax savings: Read more here.

1Section 40 of the Finnish Value Added Tax Act will be amended as of 1 May 2022 so that education services provided by a foreign university in Finland will be subject to VAT 25,5 %. Following the amendment, Henley Business School Finland must alongside with other foreign universities operating in Finland add a VAT 25,5 % on its sales invoices.
2 This offer is only valid for applications to the Henley Executive MBA – Global in Finland and cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or discount.

Entry requirements

Please consider our minimum entry requirements:

  • Relevant leadership or management work experience
  • Bachelor or master’s degree*
  • Evidence of competence in English, if English is not your native language

* We do welcome applications from candidates with exceptional management experience who may not meet all the formal criteria for admission (no degree). If you have a minimum of five years’ experience at a senior or strategic level, we would be happy to consider an application.

Application process

 Start your application process by contacting us to receive further information about the Henley EMBA programme and to discuss your career development plans. We are happy to assist you through the application process.

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FAQ

An Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is a graduate-level business degree program designed for experienced professionals and executives who are already working in the business world.

Although both MBA and EMBA programs provide advanced business education, their primary distinction lies in the target audience and program adaptability to individuals at varying career stages. The MBA attracts a more diverse group in terms of participant backgrounds and work experience, whereas the EMBA is specifically designed for experienced professionals aiming to strengthen their leadership skills while concurrently managing their professional responsibilities.

Various different aspects affect the prestige of an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme. These factors include the reputation of the business school offering the program, the expertise of the faculty, the success achieved by programme alumni, the global recognition and rankings of the programme, the incorporation of innovative features in the curriculum, and accreditation from respected bodies such as AACSB or EQUIS. 

MBA Executive stands for "Master of Business Administration Executive." It is a graduate-level business degree programme designed for experienced professionals and executives who are already working in the business world. The "Executive" designation indicates that the programme is tailored to individuals with significant work experience and is often offered in a format that allows participants to continue working while pursuing advanced education. The programme typically focuses on advanced leadership, strategic management, and executive-level skills.

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is unequivocally worth pursuing for seasoned professionals aiming for leadership roles. Tailored for extensive work experience, it accelerates career growth and builds adept leaders. Exclusive networking opportunities, a global perspective, and a focus on personal development ensure a measurable return on investment through increased earning potential and rapid career advancement. With a flexible structure for working professionals, the EMBA is an invaluable investment in executive excellence, offering transformative experiences and a powerful network of accomplished peers, faculty, and alumni.

Are you interested in our EMBA degree? Reach out!

Minna Wickholm

Minna Wickholm

Business Director, EMBA & Executive Programmes
Mobile: +358 50 5839514
minna.wickholm@henleynordic.com
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