Global Executive MBA in General Management

The Omnium Global Executive MBA is a 18-month-long part-time program that combines the curriculum strengths of a traditional MBA in general management with the added advantage of a global approach. The University of St Gallen, in collaboration with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, offers students from around the world this opportunity to come together for a unique experience that spans four continents over six intensive, two-to three-week modules. The program’s learning experience is enhanced by the heterogeneity of participants, with each class being represented by an average of 14 different nationalities.

Each residential module combines in-class work, company visits, workshops, and guest speakers, to create a unique learning experience for students. The course integrates a flexible format with residential modules in Brazil, India, China, North America and Europe as well as the use of advanced distance-learning technologies to enhance student pre- and post-residency learning. Participants can live and work anywhere while completing the Omnium program, and can continue on a fast track career path at home.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates earn a dual MBA degree from two exceptional, internationally recognized universities.


What makes Omnium unique?  
- Study 18 months part-time and remain in full-time employment
- Enhance your general management skills and leadership abilities
- Meet outstanding faculty and local experts in Brazil, India, China, North America and Europe
- Build up a global network of valuable contacts
- Earn a dual MBA degree from two internationally acclaimed business schools
- Be part of a truly Global Executive Education Experience!

The program has been designed for managers from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds who have aspirations to move into a global management role. Participants will be learning from well-known professors and business leaders on four continents. Students thereby gain the opportunity to explore business practices in both established and emerging economies through  individual and group project work. Company visits in Brazil, India, China, North America and Europe give students the opportunity to enhance their management and leadership skills and to build up a strong international network of valuable contacts. Furthermore, students learn from their international peer group.

Profile of the Class of 2010
Average Work Experience: 11 Years
Average Management Experience: 7 Years
Average Age: 35
Number of Nationalities: 12

Learn more about our modular program structure!
Omnium Class of 2013
Foundation Module 1: Canada, Toronto (Aug 22-Sept 2, 2011 - two weeks)
Module 2: Brazil, São Paolo (Nov 20-Dec 2, 2011 - two weeks)
Module 3: China, Hong Kong and Shanghai (Feb 26-Mar 9, 2012 - two weeks)
Module 4: Europe, St. Gallen and Budapest (Jun 17-Jul 6, 2012 - three weeks)
Module 5: India, Hyderabad and New Delhi (Oct 7-19, 2012 - two weeks)
Module 6: Canada, Toronto (Jan 13-25, 2013 - two weeks)

You visit eight key centres of international business
Above all, Omnium is mobile. You learn about the world by going into the world. A series of six short-term international residencies takes you to eight key centres of international business on four continents.

You learn from local managers
Omnium is a general management MBA addressing core business disciplines from a global perspective. Courses are taught by faculty from the two lead universities and from local partner institutions. Faculty teaching is supplemented with presentations by guest speakers and with extensive fieldwork.

You learn from your peers
An essential feature of the Omnium experience is learning from your peers. Drawn from countries around the world and all walk of professional businesslife, your classmates make crucial contributions to understanding important business challenges and issues.

You remain in post and place
Omnium is designed to be completed part-time while participants continue their work as managers. There are no geographical limits to participation.

Admission Criteria for the Omnium Global Executive MBA Program

Work Experience
Five years of work experience with a minimum of three years at the management level.

Degree Requirement
Recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent. A GMAT test with a minimum score of 500 is required for applicants without an undergraduate degree.

English Proficiency
Candidates with degrees from institutions where the primary language of instruction is not English are required to pass an English proficiency test (TOEFL test with a minimum score of 93 on the iBT including a minimum score of 22 on the writing and speaking sections and 580 if paper-based. Alternatively, the minimum score required on an IELTS test is 7.0).

EDT Test
Successful completion of the Executive MBA Diagnostic Test (EDT) if the candidate has not successfully completed a GMAT. Sample questions can be found on the Omnium homepage.

Leadership Skills
Experience working in teams, working internationally and demonstrated leadership skills (to be assessed during the interview).

How to apply
If you meet the admission criteria mentioned above, please complete and submit the online pre-application form which is hosted on our international partnerwebsite www.omniumgemba.com (note: this is an external link).

Step 1: Pre-Application
Complete and submit the online pre-application form

Step 2: Telephone Interview
All candidates will be contacted within two business days of receipt of the pre-application form. Eligible candidates only will be asked to schedule a telephone interview. This interview provides an opportunity for the candidate and a program director to discuss the candidate’s fit with the program and for the candidate to ask questions.

Step 3: Application Form
Eligible candidates only will then be asked to complete and submit a formal application including resume, references, self-evaluation questions, university transcripts, etc.

Step 4: Final Assessment
Once candidates submit a completed formal application including a $300 CAD application fee, the admissions committee will perform a final assessment for your participation in the Omnium program.

Dual MBA Degree
Graduates of the program will receive an MBA degree from the University of Toronto and a Global Executive MBA degree from the University of St.Gallen.