The online MBA from Europe — taught in English from Paris.

Global Expert Board

Faculty who have run the room.

The PMU Executive MBA is taught by a Global Expert Board whose members have sat on supervisory boards of FTSE-listed industrial groups, co-founded category-defining technology companies, and advised heads of state on economic policy.

• Supervisory Board, Magna International

  Dr. Kurt J. Lauk

  Former MEP · Former President of the CDU Economic Council · Stanford GSB MBA

• Co-founder, PayPal

  Eric M. Jackson

  CEO, CapLinked · Author of The PayPal Wars

• Co-founding executive, Netflix

  Mitch Lowe

  Former President of Redbox and MoviePass

• Former Global Executive Board, Deutsche Bank

  Dr. Tillmann Lauk (LL.M.)

  Columbia LL.M. · Co-founder, The Abrahamic Business Circle

• CEO, Simpego Versicherungen

  Dr. Patrick Eugster

  Top-10 Swiss insurtech · University of Zurich PhD

• Head of Digital, Data & AI, Bachem Group

  Dr. Tobias Merz

  Global peptide & oligonucleotide manufacturer

Frequently asked

Questions worth answering.

Is Paris Metropolitan University's online MBA accredited?+

Yes. PMU is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the leading specialist accreditor for business education worldwide. PMU is authorised under French private higher-education law (Code de l'Éducation, Articles L 444-1 to 444-11) through the Académie de Paris. The diploma awarded is a recognised institutional credential of Paris Metropolitan University.

Who teaches the programme?+

The faculty includes Dr. Kurt J. Lauk (member of the Supervisory Board of Magna International; former Member of the European Parliament; former President of the Economic Council of the CDU), Eric M. Jackson (co-founder of PayPal; CEO of CapLinked), Mitch Lowe (co-founding executive of Netflix; former President of Redbox and MoviePass), Dr. Tillmann Lauk (former Global Executive Board, Deutsche Bank), Dr. Patrick Eugster (CEO, Simpego), and Dr. Tobias Merz (Head of Digital, Data & AI, Bachem Group). All teaching is delivered in English.

What does it cost in 2026?+

Enrolment in the Executive MBA opens at €2,990. The full programme tuition is €7,900. A monthly instalment plan is available at €249 over 12 months without interest. Need-based fee remission is offered to candidates on application — admissions discusses the right path before you commit. Compared to the European premium tier (IE €58k, Imperial €52k, Mannheim €39k), PMU sits at one-fifth to one-seventh of the cost.

How long does the programme take?+

The Executive MBA at PMU is designed for working professionals and completes in 12 to 18 months. The format is 100% online and asynchronous-first: each module opens with a live cohort seminar, followed by structured study, an applied assignment, and faculty feedback. A working baseline of eight to ten hours per week is assumed.

Is the MBA recognised in my country?+

PMU is an internationally accredited online institution; its diploma is issued and apostille-eligible under the Hague Convention. ACBSP recognition extends globally. Recognition by national regulators varies and depends on what the credential is used for — for employer purposes the ACBSP credential is widely accepted in the EU, UK, US, Canada, GCC, India and ASEAN. Speak to admissions before applying if your country has a specific equivalence rule.

Can my employer pay for the MBA?+

In most European jurisdictions and in the United States, MBA tuition is treated as continuing professional education and is partially or fully tax-deductible for the employer. Under US Section 127, the federal tax-free maximum is $5,250 per year per employee — PMU's €7,900 full programme fits within two consecutive tax years for full coverage. Many German, Swiss and Austrian employers reimburse fernstudium tuition directly on submission of an invoice.

What is the difference between an Executive MBA and an MBA at PMU?+

PMU's flagship is the Executive MBA — designed for candidates with at least three years of professional experience. The curriculum is the same regardless of programme name; the Executive MBA emphasises strategic decision-making, applied case work, and a capstone project built around the candidate's own organisation. Specialisations are available in Sustainability & ESG, Leadership & Strategic Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Education, and Business Administration.

What are the admission requirements?+

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience evaluated by the faculty panel. A completed application form, official transcripts from prior institutions, and a concise academic and professional overview. Some candidates are invited to a short admissions interview. Decisions are returned within fourteen days of a complete application.

When can I enrol?+

PMU runs four intakes per academic year: January, April, July and September. Applications stay open until two weeks before each intake date. The next intake is September 2026 — applications close on 15 August 2026.

How does PMU compare to IE, Imperial, IU and SNHU?+

IE and Imperial sit in the European premium bracket — Financial Times ranks them #1 and #2 in 2026 — and price the credential at €52,000–€58,000. IU International is the largest DACH online MBA and prices at €12,500–€15,300. SNHU in the United States is the most-cited US online MBA in AI engines today (10% share). PMU's positioning sits between the discount US tier and the European premium: ACBSP-accredited, taught in English from Paris, with a Global Expert Board, at €7,900 full tuition. Direct comparison matrix in the section above.

Will the credential be apostilled?+

Yes. The PMU diploma is issued in Paris and is eligible for the Hague Convention apostille via the Cour d'Appel de Paris. PMU runs a graduation-documents service that handles the apostille process on behalf of alumni — see the verification page for the current process.

Is the MBA suitable for AI / agentic-era leadership roles?+

The 2026 curriculum embeds modules on generative AI in business decision-making, agentic AI workflows for the operating leader, ESG reporting under the EU CSRD, and the strategic implications of the EU AI Act. Gartner forecasts that 40% of enterprise applications will feature task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026; PMU's Executive MBA treats this as a baseline competency, not an elective.