
IE Business School
Spain

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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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:
- Online application form & Supporting Documents
- Admission Test (GMAT or our ieGAT)
- Personal Interview ((in person or via Skype)
- Final Committee Decision
At IE, networking begins in the classroom, strengthens through participation in clubs and activities, and later continues to grow throughout life. Your network stays alive as long as you stay connected with those that share in this episode of your life story. Our approximately 60,000 alumni hold management positions in over 100 countries worldwide in various sectors and continue to benefit from IE´s networking and lifelong learning opportunities.
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Events
- East Coast USA Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 8, 2021
- Central USA Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 9, 2021
- Toronto And Western Canada Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 11, 2021
- West Coast USA Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 13, 2021
- Montreal Ottawa And Eastern Canada Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 15, 2021
- UAE Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 26, 2021
- Kuwait Qatar Bahrain Saudi Arabia Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 28, 2021
- Lebanon/Jordan Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 30, 2021
- Morocco Egypt Tunisia Algeria Online Event Mar._2021 - Mar 31, 2021
- Nigeria/Ghana Online Event Apr._2021 - Apr 7, 2021
- Cote Divoire Senegal Online Event Apr._2021 - Apr 10, 2021
- Asia India Premier EMBA Online Apr._2021 - Apr 13, 2021
- South Africa Kenya Online Event Apr._2021 - Apr 14, 2021
- Turkey Serbia Albania North Macedonia Online Event May._2021 - May 12, 2021
- Bulgaria Romania Croatia Greece Online Event May._2021 - May 15, 2021
- Access MBA Tour in Paris - Jun 12, 2021