Geneva Graduate Institute | Executive Education

What Geneva Graduate Institute | Executive Education does

Geneva Graduate Institute Executive Education is the executive education division of the Geneva Graduate Institute, a Swiss institution of higher education accredited by the Swiss Confederation and a member of the Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs (APSIA). The division operates from the Institute's main campus at Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A in Geneva, Switzerland, and is staffed by a lean team of 21 employees. Its core products are degree-granting programmes — Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), and Master of Advanced Studies (MAS, including LLM specialisations) — covering international relations, diplomacy and negotiation, project management and social impact, and gender and development, alongside shorter executive programmes that lead to a certificate of attendance. It also designs tailor-made executive programmes for organisations.

The division runs on a dedicated teaching platform and supports virtual programme delivery, with participants able to register directly through the public course catalogue. Revenue is generated through three streams: tuition fees for degree-granting programmes (covering teaching, materials, logistical support, and facility access), fees for executive programmes and customised organisational engagements, and non-refundable application fees. Pricing is denominated in Swiss francs and listed on each programme's webpage; payment plans are available on request. The offering is anchored in the Institute's research and faculty, with the global Geneva location positioned as a draw for international affairs professionals.

The business is operated by the Foundation for the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies under a non-profit foundation structure, with no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership. The division also operates joint programmes with the University of Geneva through a joint centre, and pursues a sales-led go-to-market targeting both individual professionals and organisations through direct programme registration, enterprise outreach, an online course catalogue, newsletter, events, and social media channels.

Name

Geneva Graduate Institute | Executive Education

Legal name

The Foundation for the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies

Website

https://executive.graduateinstitute.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geneva Graduate Institute Executive Education provides degree-granting programmes (CAS, DAS, MAS) and tailor-made executive courses in international affairs, diplomacy, project management, and development, serving senior professionals and organisations globally from Geneva.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Executive education
• International relations
• Professional development
• Degree-granting programmes
• Customised corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree-Granting Programme Tuition: Tuition fees for Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), and Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programmes covering teaching costs, course materials, logistical programme support and access to Geneva Graduate Institute facilities
2. Executive Programme Fees: Fees for specialised courses leading to a certificate of attendance, and tailor-made executive programmes designed for organisations
3. Application Fees: Application fees for programme admission (non-refundable and not deducted from tuition)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Geneva Graduate Institute Executive Education designs and delivers degree-granting programmes (CAS, DAS, MAS including LLM) and specialised executive programmes in international affairs, diplomacy, negotiation, project management, and gender and development. It also designs tailor-made executive programmes developed directly for organisations to meet specific workforce and strategic objectives. Programmes are anchored in the Institute's research output and faculty, and delivered through a dedicated teaching platform with virtual capability.

Product overview

Geneva Graduate Institute | Executive Education offers a portfolio of degree-granting programmes and executive programmes. The degree-granting portfolio includes Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), and Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) programmes covering international relations, diplomacy, project management, and gender and development. Named programmes include MAS International Relations, Diplomacy Negotiation Policy, Project Management and Social Impact, and Genre et Développement. Additionally, the institute provides executive programmes including specialized courses leading to certificates of attendance and customized tailor-made programmes designed specifically for organisational clients. The programmes are anchored in cutting-edge research and designed to help executives anticipate impacts on international affairs and development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Executive Education: The Executive Education division of the Geneva Graduate Institute offering professional development programmes in international relations, diplomacy, project management, and development studies.

Products and services

• MAS International Relations Master of Advanced Studies in International Relations, a flagship degree-granting programme for senior executives seeking practical expertise and academic rigor in international affairs.
• Diplomacy Negotiation Policy A specialised programme focusing on diplomacy, negotiation, and policy development within international affairs, designed for executives and practitioners.
• Project Management and Social Impact A programme designed for executives to develop expertise in project management with a focus on social impact outcomes.
• Genre et Développement A programme addressing gender studies and development, focusing on gender equality perspectives in international affairs.
• Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) A university-level certificate programme forming part of the degree-granting portfolio of Executive Education.
• Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) A diploma-level programme within the degree-granting portfolio, representing a higher achievement than CAS.
• Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) The highest level of degree-granting programmes offered, including potential Master of Laws (LLM) specializations.
• Executive Programmes - Certificate of Attendance Specialised courses leading to a certificate of attendance for professional development in international affairs and related fields.
• Customised/Tailor-made Executive Programmes Organisation-specific programmes developed to meet the particular objectives and needs of corporate and institutional clients.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of GenevaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint degree-granting programmes and executive programmes may be offered by the Geneva Graduate Institute and the University of Geneva through a joint centre. Note: Joint programmes are not subject to the standard Executive Education General Terms and Conditions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sciences Po Executive Education: Paris-based APSIA peer school offering executive and customised programmes in international affairs, policy, and governance — directly comparable APSIA membership, degree-granting structure, and bespoke-organisation track.
• SAIS Johns Hopkins Europe Executive Education: APSIA peer school with a Bologna-based European campus delivering executive and certificate programmes in international economics, policy, and global risk — directly comparable target market and modular format.
• Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education: Named APSIA peer alongside Geneva, offering CAS-equivalent and senior-executive programmes in policy, negotiation, and leadership — comparable niche positioning in international affairs and high-touch delivery.
• IMD Business School Executive Education: Swiss-based executive education competitor with a strong custom-programme franchise for organisations; competes directly for the same B2B buyer and senior-executive cohort in a similar Swiss ecosystem.
• Columbia SIPA Executive Education: APSIA co-member with professional school focus on international and public affairs, offering tailored corporate and open-enrolment executive programmes targeting similar senior practitioner cohorts.
• London School of Economics Executive Education: Europe-based executive education offering customised and open programmes in public policy, management, and international relations — closely overlaps target buyer (senior professionals and government-affiliated organisations).

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris Executive Education: European incumbent with a substantial custom-programme franchise and a wider management portfolio; overlaps with Geneva on the corporate-tailored client base and senior-executive target persona.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Larger, global incumbent in executive education offering open-enrolment and custom programmes across management, leadership, and policy; competes on the senior-executive buyer segment though broader disciplinary scope.

Emerging players

• Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP): Geneva-based niche executive education and executive certificate provider focused on security policy; complementary rather than direct but shares the International Geneva ecosystem and target audience of policy practitioners.

Regional players

• European University Institute (EUI) Executive Education: Florence-based European intergovernmental postgraduate institute offering executive and policy training; competes for EU-affiliated and policy-practitioner cohorts that may overlap with Geneva's European participant base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVV5cKFH1NiEmSpZbODUBlA
• Facebookfacebook.com/graduateinstituteexecutive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/geneva-graduate-institute-executive-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/graduateinstitute_executive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Geneva Graduate Institute | Executive Education