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Executive MBA / 3AT A GLANCEQUICKFACTS15MONTHS DURATIONENGLISHLANGUAGE80% 20%INTAKESSEPTEMBER & ACE3COMPULSORYWEEKS ON CAMPUS95%INTERNATIONAL STUDENTBODYOFFICIAL DEGREEOFFICIAL DEGREEStudents must fulfill requirements to be able to request the issuance of the Official University Degree upon completion of the Master Program.More information at: https://www.ie.edu/registrar-office/
Executive MBA / 4THE IE STORY70s90sIn 1973, three visionaryBy the end of the 1990s, IE hadentrepreneurs founded Institutoentered the top 25 businessde Empresa in Madrid and thatschools in the world and hadis when the MBA and Executivepartnerships, such as theMBA programs were born.Sumaq Alliance, with nearly 100prestigious business schools infive continents.80s2000sTen years later, IE inauguratedIn the early 2000s theits International MBA withInternational MBA increased its5% of international students,international student populationand the Entrepreneurshipto 35%, and IE created one ofDepartment was founded tothe world’s first MBA programsfoster entrepreneurial thinkingto apply and innovative Blendedamong all students.Methodology that combinedonline classes and face-to-facelearning.In 2016 IE University waslaunched to train undergraduatesfrom around the world. The LawSchool opened a year later.
Executive MBA / 5todayIE is now a top-ranked hub for international business students and features 31 different Masterprograms. More than 500 international faculty members teach 6,500 students from 90 differentcountries in IE’s undergraduate, Master, Doctoral, and Executive Education courses. IE’s urban campuscomprises 20 buildings in central Madrid, and there are 28 IE country offices around the world. Morethan 50,000 alumni hold management positions in more than 100 countries.
Executive MBA / 6INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONIE has undergone four decades of rapid growth and is now recognized by the international press asone of the world’s leading business schools.3rdin Europe8thWorldwideEuropean Business SchoolsDecember 2017International MBAJanuary 2017October 20174in Europe13thWorldwideExecutive MBA s2ndWorldwideGlobal MBAWorldwideMaster in FinanceJune 2017WorldwideMaster in ManagementJune 2017WorldwideExecutive MBA sWorldwideMaster in Management8thWorldwideNon US MBA’s3thWorldwideNon US MBA’s Schoolsth8th3rd1st11thMarch 2018October 2015June 2017November 2017October 2017IE Business School is fully accredited by the world’s leading accreditation bodies:
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Executive MBA / 8Leadership, strategic thinking andeffective team management are part ofthe requirements of modern businessleaders. Not only do the results matter,but also how you have obtained them.IE’s Executive MBA will enhance yourbusiness acumen and develop the softskills you need to evolve your careerand become a successful manager.At the same time, you will be ableto reconcile your professional andpersonal life while experiencing theenriching journey of studying an MBAin a global environment.
Executive MBA / 9KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MBALEADERSHIP SKILLS: Managers are no longer only expected to possess the technicalknowledge to be great decision makers, but are also required to have developed thenecessary soft skills that will allow them to succeed. The Executive MBA curriculum,combined with the hands-on workshops organized during the Advanced LeadershipWeek, will help you gain an in-depth understanding of your management style andstrenghten you abilities as an innovative leader.INTERNATIONAL VIEW OF BUSINESS: The program brings together professionals fromdiverse cultural backgrounds, drawing on a vast experience across various industries,increasing your awareness of the cultural realities influencing the international contexttoday. The Global Immersion Week, based in a key business hub, aims to prepare youto successfully tackle global challenges.PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Our Career Management Centerhelps you learn how to profit from your professional capacities. You can count on thelifelong, personalized support of a career service that guides you to ultimately achievingyour professional goals. Throughout the program you will also have the opportunityto meet with an expert career coach who will help you clarify your objectives, createa personal brand and establish concrete actions that will allow you to reach the nextlevel in your career.NETWORKING: You will become a part of IE Business School’s 50,000 alumni networkand additionally benefit from the Global Network for Advanced Management. This is aunique exchange week that will allow you to connect with other Executive MBA studentsfrom top business schools across the world.ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Entrepreneurship and innovation are fundamental pillars of IEBusiness School and will be embedded in every course of the Executive MBA Program.You will get an overview of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial processes, learning howto conceive and develop a business idea, as well as transform a company throughinnovation. The final project of your Executive MBA will require you to work in teams,design a business plan, prepare and deliver your pitch.
Executive MBA / 10My classmates were excellent executive professionalscoming from very different business sectors, with highprofiles and relevant experience. Together we could adda multitude of perspectives to the class discussions. Thiswas an incredible and unique added value. An incredibleexperience of teamwork and healthy competition.Fabio Maffei, Executive MBA Alum
Executive MBA / 11CLASS PROFILE27% WOMEN10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE34 YEARS OLD 50% EXPATRIATES 25 NATIONALITES95% INTERNATIONALNATIONALITIES REPRESENTEDANGOLA - AUSTRALIA - BRAZIL - CANADA - CHINA - EGYPT - FRANCE - GERMANY INDIA - ISRAEL ITALY - IVORY COAST - JAPAN - JORDAN - KENYA - LITHUANIA MALAYSIA - NIGERIA - PAKISTAN - PERU- ROMANIA - SAUDI - SPAIN - SUDAN SWITZERLAND - UK - UKRAINE - URUGUAY - USA - VIETNAM
Executive MBA / 12PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND5% NGOS/Foundations5% Industrial Products2% Internet/e-Commerce3% Insurance12% Energy / Mines14% Banking and Finance7% Consumer Products3% Sports4% Science/TechnologyINDUSTRIES13% Professional Services8% Construction & Architecture8% Transportation/Automobile2% Public Administration2% Aerospace2% Pharmaceutical2% Advertisement5% Telecommunications3% Other5% Innovation & Technology2%Architecture6% Business and Management13% Strategy/Business Development8% Finance2% Foreing Trade3% General Management3% Sales and Marketing3% AdministrationFUNCTION15% Professional Services10% Other2% IS & It13% Marketing and Communication15% Operations
Executive MBA / 13LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY57% Senior management2% Senior executive management26% Middle management15% Entrepreneur/ceo
Executive MBA / 14COMPANIES REPRESENTED*ABENGOABBVAAMSTED RAILCOMPANY INCBEST DOCTORSAPPLE INCBAKERHUGHESBANK BONHOLDINGSCARGILLAON RISKSOLUTIONSCITY OF ERSWITZERLANDINCDANONEDEA DEUTSCHEERDOEL AGDEFENCE FORCESIRELANDDELOITTEERMERNST SKITELEKOMINTERNATIONALPHARMACEUTICALFEDERATIONIT TELECOMITALIA SPALAN CARGOLUFTHANSAMARS INCMICROSOFTNICE AGENCYPERENCOPIMCOP&GSTANDARD BANKTHOMSONREUTERSWEFLYMATEWHARTON HILLINVESTMENTADVISORSMACADAMBULGARIAMARATHONOIL CORPNOR CONSULT*These companies change every intakeNOVARTISNOVATELROCHER TWININGAND COMPANYLIMITEDSOCIETY MANAGEMENT B.VWORLDECONOMICFORUMZALANDO
Executive MBA / 15The learning is applied on a real-time basis.The case studies we worked on and the facultyprovided us the inputs on the latest developmentsin particular fields. For me personally, this workedwonderfully as I was able to combine the real-worldbusiness experiences with the theory.Devaratth Nambiearr, Executive MBA Alum
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Executive MBA / 17PROGRAM STRUCTUREThe Executive MBA has a duration of 15 months and is taught predominantly online. With threemandatory one-week periods in Madrid, the rest of the program is imparted through interactive onlineclasses, a combination of online forums and live videoconference sessions.INTAKES: September and g1 weekVideoconferencesForumAdvanced Leadership Week1 weekClosing & Graduation1 weekoptionaloptionalINTERNATIONALINTERNATIONALEMBA Global Network WeekGlobal Inmersion Week
Executive MBA / 18RESIDENTIAL PERIODSThe face-to-face periods allow you to create personal relationships and meaningful bonds with thepeople you will work with throughout the year. You will have three mandatory one-week periods inIE’s Madrid Campus: one at the beginning of the program, one Advanced Leadership week, and onefinal week for the final project presentation and graduation.The residential periods combine workshops, company visits, meals and a number of classes thatrequire physical presence and interaction. They are an essential part of the blended experience,allowing you join networking events that the IE Community offers and at the same time understandthe different angles and viewpoints of your classmates, creating a more fluid virtual interaction forthe following online periods.
Executive MBA / 19 Yo u w i l l h a v e t h r e e The residential weeks will You take part in a seriesmandatory one weektake place in our Madridof classes, workshops,re s id e n t ia l p e ri ods i nCampus from Mondayseminars and networkingMadrid.through Friday, starting atevents. Students cover9:00 hrs until 19:00 hrs CET,travel and accommodationincluding breaks.costs. The school providesyou special discount optionsfor students.ADVANCED LEADERSHIP WEEKThis mandatory week takes place in IE’s Madrid Campus and consists of an intensive training on howto become a more effective leader. You will receive a series of hands-on workshops where you willbe able to assess your management style and develop your leadership skills further.It focuses on strengthening 4 core areasInfluenceHigh PerformingTeamsLeading throughEmotionsLeadershipVision
Executive MBA / 20INTERNATIONAL WEEKSThe Executive MBA gives you the opportunity to have two optional weeks: The Global ImmersionWeek and the Global Network for Advanced Management Week. Each of these experiences willbroaden your international perspective and enhance soft skills such as networking, negotiation,cultural sensitivity and leadership.GLOBAL IMMERSION WEEKThe Global Immersion Week is a unique opportunity to increase your knowledge on internationalbusiness markets. Students will have the option to choose between three different destinations.Previous intakes have visited Shanghai, Miami, San Francisco, Israel and Sao Paulo, where theyhave joined company visits, have had talks with business experts and gained an overview of howbusiness is done in these international nghtenBondsMeetEntrepreneursGLOBAL NETWORK FOR ADVANCED MANAGEMENTThe Global Network for Advanced Management gives MBA students the opportunity to pursueintensive study at another business school in the network, in a focused short-course that leveragesthe perspectives, programs and faculty expertise of that school. Alongside their counterparts fromelsewhere in the network, students attend classes, tour local businesses and meet with expertsfocused on current business problems.The GNW is an optional part of the EMBA and it will take place during a regular class period of theprogram. It is each student’s individual responsibility to manage the assignments and classes of theprogram’s courses that might overlap with the GNW.You can learn more about the GNW at: www.advancedmanagement.net
Executive MBA / 21ONLINE PERIODSThe IE Online Campus is a web platform that allows students to access all of the program’s onlineactivities at any time, from any location. Through the use of innovative technologies, we have beenable to replicate face-to-face teaching techniques and our students are able to enjoy the sameexperience they would have in a traditional classroom. The campus tools are also accessible fromsmartphones and tablets.The online periods will consist of two main parts:VIDEOCONFERENCE SESSIONS:ONLINE FORUM: Two 90 minute long videoconferences everySaturday. Online forums are a tool for open discussionaround the concepts and topics imparted inclass. In between each residential period you willinteract with your classmates through weeklylive videoconferences and online forums. Students are required to participate intwo weekly online forums where they willshare insightful analysis and their particularexperience in applying the knowledge gainedthrougout the MBA directly in their jobs andindustries. Each student has a limited number ofposts, to ensure quality contributions andin-depth discussion. A professor will guidethe discussion and monitor the online forum.Contributions will count as class participation.Two live videoconferencestake place every SaturdayForums take placefrom Monday to ThursdayTime to connect:1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. CETOpen 24 hours a day
Executive MBA / 22THE BLENDED METHODOLOGYIE’s online MBA’s havebeen recognized since2014 among the best in theworld because they bringthe classroom experienceto an interactive onlineenvironment. The Blendedexperience allows you topursue the Executive MBAwithout constant trips toMadrid. Combining livevideoconference classesand forums replicates theexperience of an actualclass and group meetings.It is essentially a campusavailable online 24/7,complemented with face-toface periods.
Executive MBA / 23Program objectives are reached by using the following diverse didactic methodologies:PRACTICAL CASE DISCUSSIONGROUP WORKThis is the main methodologyIn order to analyze cases thatused. Before the session is held,will be later discussed in class,students receive a practicalparticipants are divided intocase where a specific businessworking groups that changesituation is described. In theevery term. Discussions aregeneral session, students areenriched via the differing opinionsexpected to share their point ofof the various individuals in theview, the decisions they wouldgroup. This in turn aids discussionmake and the analysis theyin the general sessions. An onlinehave conducted to reach saidworkroom within the IE onlineconclusion. Likewise, the studentscampus is available for thisare provided with complementarypurpose, however each team istechnical case notes that facilitatefree to use the platform of theirunderstanding by introducing andchoice.developing key concepts.STUDYFINAL PROJECTThe Executive MBA is designedStudents will work on a businessto be compatible with students’plan as the final project of theprofessional commitmentsMBA. Throughout the final term,throughoutprogram.students will work in groups toNevertheless, students must beardesign an end-to-end businessin mind that maximum benefitplan. The final exam consists ofof the program demands bothpitching the business plan to apersonal study time and grouppanel of professors.work.the
Executive MBA / 24THE CURRICULUMThe curriculum of the Executive MBA directly addresses the needs of companies today. Designedto help you acquire the necessary multidisciplinary knowledge you will need to successfullymanage at a senior executive level, it boasts a strong academic business-oriented contentfocused on strengthening your hard skills, complemented with top leadership practical training.Entrepreneurship, humanities, social innovation and diversity are the IE core values that underliethe program’s content and practical approach. You will become a well-rounded manager with anentrepreneurial mindset.1STTERM2NDTERM3RDTERMOnline Tools WorkshopTechnology and InnovationManagementEntrepreneurial VenturingFinancial Reporting andAnalysisCompetitive and CorporatestrategyStrategy ImplementationEconomic Environment andCountry AnalysisMarketing Strategy and PlanCorporate FinanceEntrepreneurial ManagementManaging People at WorkManagement ControlLeading People inOrganizationsManagerial AccountingSupply Chain ManagementSales and MarketingManagementCreating Value ThroughOperationsPersonal BrandingFinancial Reporting andanalysisYou will gain an in-depth understanding of the different key areas to succeed in today’s fastpaced business climate, learning from practical cases that analyze real organizational challenges.Additionally, you will engage in an enriching debate with your classmates and faculty, which willchallenge your thinking around a broad range of key concepts and allow you to understand differentperspectives from your colleagues’ roles and industry experiences.You can check out the Executive MBA Course Descriptions and details in the program's website.
I enjoyed the blended experience a lot. Theflexibility of the program, the multiculturalperspectives and the chance to bond during theface-to-face periods enhances the teamworkexperience.Suzette Flores, Executive MBA Alum
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Executive MBA / 27FACULTYA VITAL INGREDIENTIE’s international faculty are experts in their fields. They come from diverse professional and academicbackgrounds and will help you grow and maximize your potential.To learn more about your future faculty, please w.theotherside.blogs.ie.edu93 % PH. D47 % International33 % WomenStrengthening our faculty is an ongoing activity that leads us to continuously incorporate new teacherswhose dedication to the students, passion for teaching and personal qualities stand out. Currentlywe have more than 500 teachers from over 30 nationalities.For us, faculty members, it is always a privilege to engage with suchknowledgeable and motivated students. As participants progress throughout theprogram, I personally enjoy seeing how they thrive on sharing their professionaland personal experiences learning from each other. Many of them graduatefrom our programs with new perspectives on their most pressing professionalchallenges, a state of the art toolkit for analyzing new business situations, butmost importantly with a network of friends around the globe.Matthias Tietz, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Executive MBA / 28CORPORATE FUNDINGAround 40% of our students receive company support. This is because part-time programs deliverfast returns on investment for yourself and your company. Your coworkers and directors will noticeyour professional development and sharpened business skills from day one.Through our Corporate Relations Department, a partnership between IE Business School and yourcompany may be established, with possibilities of recruiting from our talent pool of IE students, accessto our executive education programs and presence in IE’s international network.DON’T STOP YOUR CAREERIE’s unique Blended Methodologyallows our students to continuebuilding their professionalfoundations and careers whileparticipating in our top-rankedMBAs. This innovative learningapproach brings together diverseprofessionals from all around theworld who engage in an active andcurrent debate.BRING ADDED VALUE TO YOURCOMPANY FROM DAY ONEThe Executive MBA requires youto apply the concepts imparted inclass directly to your professionallife, something that will bring valueto your company from day one. Thecurriculum and coursework has beendesigned to provide you with thelatest theories and innovations, aswell as the newest practical caseswhich will prepare you to tacklefuture challenges in your job with astrategic approach.CONVEY A GLOBAL VIEWTO YOUR COMPANYINCREASE ENGAGEMENT INYOUR TEAMOur international network, togetherwith the Global Immersion Week,will provide you with a keycomprehension of innovationin the global business arena.Through these experiences, youwill constantly bring in refreshingideas and key insights from yourindustry and other sectors.When you apply the new conceptsyou learn in class to your day-to-dayjob, you will also be sharing yourexpertise with your colleagues ona daily basis. In addition, throughthe program’s soft skills trainingyou will become a more effectiveleader and learn how to increaseengagement in the teams you aremanaging.
Executive MBA / 29BECOME AN INTRAPRENEUR BY DEVELOPING PROJECTS FOR YOUR OWNCOMPANYYou will have several opportunities to apply coursework projects to your job andcompany, getting the guidance and feedback from our faculty.
Executive MBA / 30PROFESSIONAL CAREERSIE’s Career Management Center is committed to boosting the professional visibility of students andalumni, as well as giving international recruiters access to the profiles that best fit their requirements.You will get lifelong access to IE’s strong international Job Bank, as well as to a training and advisoryservice from our Career Experts. Additionally, the Career Management Center prepares CorporatePresentations and organizes Career Recruitment Fairs with over 150 international companies.PLACEMENT 3 months after graduation more than 90% of our students find work. More than 20% find work outside their country of origin.ADVISING Get advice from our Career Experts on how to brand yourself better, improveyour curriculum vitae, and get insights on how to tackle upcoming jobinterviews.RECRUITING We manage over 6,000 job offers and work with more than 3,500 recruitersworldwide. Career fairs are organized periodically, attended by more than 3,000students and alumni, with more than 150 recruiters from internationalcompanies.
Executive MBA / 31ACCESS THE IE NETWORKALUMNIASSOCIATIONA UNIQUE NETWORKOF CONTACTSCONTINUOUSTRAININGMore than 50,000 alumni areIE organizes various eventsAfter finishing your MBA, youpart of the IE Community inaround–will be able to continue yourover 100 countries. As an IEmasterclasses, networkingeducation with both class-student you will gain lifelongevents, international clubroom and online activitiesaccess to IE’s network andchapter meetings, amongavailable. Some examplesthe opportunities that comeothers. Alumni also have theare: business updates, wor-with it.chance to become a part ofkshops, conferences, semi-our geographical clubsnars, book presentations,located in different countriestechnical management andworldwide and to participatecommunication trainings.theworldin sectorial and functionalclubs ).Ourcommunity is also accessiblefrom the major social medianetworks.
Executive MBA / 32FINANCIAL AIDPursuing higher education is an important personal and financial decision, and our Financial AidOffice offers assistance to identify resources that can help you invest in your education. Financialaid is made available to qualified students to assist them in paying for their education at IE. Formore information regarding specific options including scholarships, loans, and fellowships, pleasevisit www.ie.edu/financial-aid
Executive MBA / 33ADMISSIONS STEPSREQUIREMENTS8 yearsminimumexperienceUniversitydegreeIE GlobalAdmissionsTest, GMAT,or ormThe IE Admissions Department has a rigorous selection process. We seek motivated, creative andhigh-potential candidates who stand out for their academic and/or professional achievements, aswell as interpersonal skills. We take a holistic approach when evaluating each candidate in order tobring in the most talented people into our international classrooms.HOW TO APPLYONLINE APPLICATION FORMENTRANCE EXAMAt www.ie.edu/app, candidates shouldcomplete the sections that appear in theonline application form. Visit the programwebsite for a full list of documentationrequired to complete your onlineapplication. Please note that possibleadditional legalization and/or translationrequirements might be applicable.Students are required to take either theGMAT, GRE or IEGAT (IE Global AdmissionsTest: ome programs are exempt of an entranceexam, please visit the program website formore information on specific requirementsof your program of interest.PERSONAL INTERVIEWADMISSIONS COMMITTEE FINAL DECISIONYou will have a personal interview (faceto-face or via Skype) with and AssociateDirector of the Admissions Team.After the interview, your entire applicationwill be evaluated holistically by ourAdmissions Committee. This is the last stepof your application and it will take roughly1-2 weeks for the Admissions Committeeto get back to you with a final decision.Admissions are valid for the intake youapply to and the following one.OFFICIAL DEGREEStudents must fulfill requirements to be able to request the issuance of the Official University Degree upon completion of the Master Program.More information at: https://www.ie.edu/registrar-office/
Executive MBA / 34Students fulfilling the following requirements, will be entitled to request the issuance ofthe Official University Degree upon completion of the Master Program
Executive MBA / 35IE’s Global Presencewww.ie.edu/officesContact the office in your region for additional information on our programs, and the dates for the latestevents of the IE Community happening all over the world.EUROPELATIN AMERICAASIA-PACIFICFrance - Parisfrance@ie.eduArgentina & Uruguay - BuenosAiresargentina@ie.eduuruguay@ie.eduAustralia & New Zealand Sydneyaustralia@ie.edueurope@ie.eduGermany, Switzerland& Austria - Munichdach@ie.eduItaly, Croatia & Slovenia - Milanitalia@ie.eduPortugal - Lisbonportugal@ie.eduEastern Europe & Central Asia- Moscoweeca@ie.eduSpain - Madrid & Segoviaiespain@ie.eduTurkey - Istanbulturkey@ie.eduUK & Ireland - Londonuk@ie.eduNORTH AMERICAUSA & Canadalatam@ie.eduBrazil - Sao Paulobrasil@ie.eduChile - Santiago de Chilechile@ie.eduColombia - fic@ie.eduChina - Shanghaichina@ie.eduIndia & South Asia - Mumbaiindia@ie.eduJapan - Tokyojapan@ie.eduEcuador - Quitoecuador@ie.eduSingapore & Southeast Asia o City - Mexicomexico@ie.eduSouth Korea - Seoulkorea@ie.eduPeru, Bolivia & Paraguay ela - Caracasvenezuela@ie.eduWest & Midwest USA - LosAngeleswestcoast@ie.eduMIDDLE EAST/AFRICAmea@ie.eduSaudi Arabia - Riyadhsaudi@ie.eduUAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait,Iran & Oman - Dubaiuae@ie.eduWest Africa - Lagosnigeria@ie.eduSouth USA & Caribbean Miamisouthusa@ie.eduSudáfrica - Johannesburgsouthernafrica@ie.eduNortheast USA - New Yorknortheast@ie.eduCanada - Torontocanada@ie.eduADMISSIONS DEPARTMENTMaría de Molina 11exmba.admissions@ie.eduOTHER WAYS TO GET IN TOUCH:T: 34 915 689 610Madrid, SpainPlease Note: The information contained in this brochure is subject to change. IE reserves the right to modify program content, regulations and policies when deemed appropriateand in the best interest of the IE community. Please contact the program management team should you have any queries.
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IE’s Executive MBA will enhance your business acumen and develop the soft skills you need to evolve your career and become a successful manager. At the same time, you will be able to reconcile your professional and personal life while experiencing the enriching journey of studying an MBA in
