IE Business School MBA
IE Business School is one of the world's leading higher education institutions. A pioneer in business education, IE educates tomorrow's business leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit which is inherent throughout our institution. As we were founded by entrepreneurs in 1973, we value the importance of creating and promoting new business ideas.
Through Master Programs in a variety of areas, IE shapes leaders who drive innovation and change in organizations, providing a learning environment where technologies and diversity play a key role in fostering a global vision, an entrepreneurial mindset and a humanistic approach.
The MBA and Executive MBA programs, including the International MBA, Global MBA, Executive MBA, Global Executive MBA and IE Brown Executive MBA, have been met with worldwide acclaim, and have been featured at the top industry recognized rankings. Catering to the real needs of the real world, IE offers a range of formats (full-time, part-time, and blended) to ensure utmost flexibility in its Programs.
Complimenting IE's extensive portfolio of MBA Programs, the Executive Education division offers training courses for executives through its seminars, conferences, forums, in-company training Programs and consulting; building on IE's commitment to providing outstanding education and training across the various phases of your career.
With more than 130 nationalities represented on our central Madrid campus, as well as a global network of over 60,000 alumni, the IE Experience is a truly international one. Being part of the IE Community is more than just being an alumnus; it's a way of life. Members of our community hold firm ethical values and recognize their responsibility to the environment in which they operate, as well as to the wider community.
Programme Info
International MBA
Global Online MBA
Executive MBA
Executive MBA (español)
Global Executive MBA
IE Brown Executive MBA
TECH MBA
• Language: English or Spanish
• Intake: September and January
• Duration: 1 year
• Location: Madrid
• Class Profile: Unconventional thinkers with 5 years of experience on average
Click here to learn more about this programme Global Online MBA The Global MBA is geared toward professionals seeking to strengthen their business acumen and expand their network in a class forged by diversity and ambition.Fully aware of companies' needs, we provide professionals with multidisciplinary knowledge and skills to become successful managers. You will stand out not only because of your knowledge, but also because of your interpersonal skills and international perspective that the market demands.
• Format: Blended (80% online sessions / 20% face-to-face periods)
• Language: English
• Intake: September and February
• Duration: 17 or 24 months
• Location: Online and Madrid (2 mandatory weeks in Madrid + 1 optional international week)
• Class Profile: 3 minimun years of professional experience
Click here to learn more about this programme Executive MBA Aware of the needs of companies today, we want to help you acquire the necessary multidisciplinary knowledge you will need to successfully manage at a senior executive level. This MBA not only seeks to increase your business acumen but also foster the interpersonal skills and the international perspective that the market demands.
• Format: Blended (80% online sessions / 20% face-to-face periods)
• Language: English
• Intake: September and April
• Duration: 15 months
• Location: Online and Madrid (3 mandatory weeks in Madrid + 2 optional international weeks)
• Class Profile: 5 minimun years of professional experience
Click here to learn more about this programme Executive MBA (español) Durante 10 meses, el programa se comporta como un ecosistema de aprendizaje continuo e innovador que te brinda la formación y las herramientas necesarias para poder afrontar los retos del futuro empresarial con éxito y desarrollar tus habilidades de liderazgo.Te reinventarás como profesional y líder. Una oportunidad única de impulsar tu desarrollo profesional en un espacio académico en constante actualización y formado por una potente red de contactos profesionales que te acompañarán a lo largo de toda tu carrera.
• Formato: Presencial en fines de semana - Viernes (16:00-22:00) y Sábados (8:30-16:30)
• Idioma: Español
• Intake: Octubre y Febrero
• Duración: 10 meses
• Localización: Madrid
• Perfil: +5 años de experiencia profesional
Click here to learn more about this programme Global Executive MBA The Global Executive MBA is a top ranked programme that provides a deep understanding of how to manage business globally to high-level executives who seek transnational responsibilities.The Global Executive MBA structure allows students to learn from a glocal approach, gaining valuable insight on the most important economic regions - the Americas, Europe, and Asia, entrepreneurship, innovation and key interpersonal skills needed to run global teams.
• Format: Blended (combines face-to-face and online interactive periods)
• Language: English
• Intake: April and September
• Duration: 15 months
• Location: Madrid, Singapore, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, and Online.
• Class Profile: Senior executive managers with strategic decision making responsibilities at market, regional or global level
Click here to learn more about this programme IE Brown Executive MBA IE Business School and Brown University have forged a unique alliance to offer a joint programme that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional education for top managers.The 15-month programme is designed for executives seeking to disrupt the future of business by developing a multi-faceted perspective. The aim is to go beyond conventional thinking and develop a more holistic view of the world. • Format: Blended (combines face-to-face and online interactive periods)
• Language: English
• Intake: March
• Duration: 15 months
• Location: Madrid, Cape Town, Providence, and Online
• Class Profile: Executives with a minimum of 10+ years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a management position
Click here to learn more about this programme TECH MBA This unique, cutting-edge Tech MBA was designed to provide a learning journey in the areas of technology, management and transformational leadership, creating professionals who can adapt to the fast and continuous pace of technological evolution. The Tech MBA focuses one hundred percent on business for tech and, from the very beginning, immerses you in tech-rich business challenges through experiential learning courses and field projects. • Format: Full Time • Language: English
• Intake: September
• Duration: 1 year
• Location: Madrid
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Rankings
Global MBA | Ranked 4th in Europe and 8th worldwide by the Financial Times (2017), and 8th worldwide by QS (2018)
Executive MBAs | Ranked 12th worldwide by the Financial Times (2018)
Online MBA | Ranked 2nd worldwide by the Financial Times (2018)
Distance Online MBA | Ranked 1st worlwide by QS (2018)
Non-US MBA Schools | Ranked 8th worldwide by Bloomberg Businessweek (2017)
Non-US MBAs | Ranked 8th worldwide by Forbes (2017)
Global MBA for Latin Americans | Ranked 6th worldwide by América Economía (2017)
Non-US MBAs | Ranked 8th worldwide by Forbes (2017)
Business Schools | Ranked 1st in Europe and 3rd worldwide by The Aspen Institute (2011)
Student Body
Percentage of international students: 90%
Nationalities present on campus each year: 130
Graduates employed: 93%
Students who start their own business: 25%
Alumni network: over 60,000 alumni worldwide
Although the profile of our students is very diverse all of them do have several things in common:
- They want to stand out from the rest
- They aspire to improve their interpersonal skills and acquire better knowledge in a practical and innovative way
- They wish to develop an international network of contacts
- They expect to experience an unparalleled personal and academic experience that will push their career forward or allow them to access a specific industry
Admission
University degree: Bachelor Degree or equivalent (transcripts and diploma)
Tests required (for certain programs): ieGAT (IE Global Admissions Test), GMAT, GRE or LSAT
References: A complete application for evaluation by the Admissions Committee, including all supporting documents.
Years of work experience : 0-10 years of work experience depending on programme.
Scholarships availability: There are many scholarships available to students studying at IE as well as other financial aid options, for more information please visit ie.edu/financial-aid/
The admission process usually takes between 3 and 4 weeks and is divided into 4 main phases:
Contacts
IE Madrid, Spain
Address: Maria de Molina 11
28006 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: +34 91 568 9610
Website: www.ie.edu
Email: admissions@ie.edu
Upcoming IE events around the world: events.ie.edu
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