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IMD has Triple Crown accreditation and its programmes emphasise personal development, leadership and general management skills.
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IMD MBAs are on average 31 years old, have an average of seven years of experience and represent more than 40 nationalities.
Potential EMBA students are expected to have at least 10 years of business experience. Alumni include Mark Rutte, prime minister of 바카라사이트 Ne바카라사이트rlands since 2010.
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