IE Business School

IE's International MBA is a full-time MBA which lasts 13 months to minimize time away from your professional career while offering you far more than just the average Master in Business Administration. One of the top MBA programs in international rankings in Europe and the world, the International MBA is held on our central-Madrid campus in Spain, giving you the chance to earn your MBA diploma in one of Europe’s great cities. In addition to the strong academic core, there are many additional ways to enhance and personalize your experience in a truly international environment.

IE Business School’s International MBA curriculum, which was named the “most innovative curriculum” of any international MBA program by BusinessWeek, combines proven techniques with cutting-edge insights. Each of the three core periods is preceded by a short “change module” that progressively transforms participants into genuine leaders and change agents.

The International MBA offers a host of options which allow you to personalize your MBA to maximize its benefit based on your interests, needs, and aspirations. The International MBA offers Exchange Programs, a large selection of Elective options, entrepreneurial projects within the Venture Lab, Dual Degree Programs with Tufts and MIT, an international partnership with Wharton, the International MBA in Practice.

Diversity at IE Business School is eye catching! It is definitely one of the traits directly noticed upon visiting the campus. Well, actually not only on campus, but in all of the events organized worldwide and virtually! Join us in our next Virtual session and experience the IE Diversity!

The class mix is perfectly designed to provide the students with the most enriching experience bringing together their previous experiences, international exposure and personal, professional & academic backgrounds.

IE Business School is considered one of Europe's leading business schools by international journals such as Business Week, Financial Times, The Economist, Wall Street Journal or América Economía. These publications recognize IE Business School as a leader in academic areas like entrepreneurship, or in the field of learning technologies.

IE Business School is fully accredited by three top accreditation agencies AACSB (USA) EQUIS (Europe) and AMBA (UK), ensuring the quality and academic rigor of our programs.

A 1-year MBA at a Top Business School in the center of Europe where you can learn a new language and live an international experience with students from all over the world in a dynamic city – Madrid - a cultural and professional epicenter!

Studying an MBA is an investment in your future. IE Business School graduates are exceptional people with exceptional skills and are in great demand by companies, consulting firms and financial institutions around the world. IE Business School's International MBA is the next step along your successful career path, with the Careers Management Center partnering to provide life-long services.

Being part of the IE Community is more than just being an alumnus; it's being a part of a global network of people sharing a set of common goals and ethical values. You will build a network of contacts with your classmates, professors, and associations and clubs, as well as benefit from the corporate relationships that IE has fostered over the years.

IE Business School’s faculty is our greatest asset, providing a quality base for our different training program and activities. The faculty at IE is comprised of exceptional individuals with highly diverse personal and professional profiles, who all know how to help our students develop their full potential from different angles and perspectives.

To be considered for the International MBA program, you will need to have completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent and have demonstrated previous professional experience. Throughout the admissions process, you will need to submit a series of documents to be evaluated for the program.

The IE Business School admissions process is composed of a series of interactions with different members of the IE Community to ensure candidate suitability, commitment to professional and personal development within the changing context of innovation and a willingness and capacity to embrace multicultural management. The demanding nature of the International MBA means that the large numbers of candidates are subject to a rigorous selection process. The main objective of the admissions process is to select students with the highest potential.

Take your time drawing up your financial plan as an MBA is an important investment. The tuition fees for the November 2010 and April 2011 intakes of the International MBA program amount to €53,200, including the contribution to the IE Foundation. In addition to this you must also consider the accommodation and living costs while studying the International MBA in Madrid.

IE Business School’s Financial Aid Department currently offers a host of loan agreements, scholarships and other financial aid options to help you fund your studies of the International MBA. We definitely recommend you apply for financing options as early as possible, as financial resources are limited and competition is high!

Once enrolled, IE’s Student Office is at your disposal to help you with all aspects of your move to Spain; from immigration and housing issues, to social events and support for your family or partner if they are joining you. The Student Office works towards making your IE Experience a smoother and an altogether more enjoyable one.

Your main point of contact with all the different departments part of your IE experience will be the Campus Online where all announcements from the Academic Department, the Student Office and other departments will be posted. Once you have access, don’t forget to check it regularly!