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Masters of Science
in Management
Colourful minds. A spectrum of talents. A world of possibilities.
BECOME A SPECIALIST
Focus on your area of interest
and expand your knowledge of
management, business analytics,
finance, marketing, innovation
and entrepreneurship.
GET A GLOBAL MINDSET
Learn alongside classmates
from more than 50 countries and
travel the world through international
study tours and optional overseas
internships.
Do Good. Do Better.
esade.
LEARNING BY DOING
Discover the business world and all
its sectors from within thanks to our
hands-on, experience-based
approach.
MSc Programmes: Why the
Colourful minds. A spectrum of talents.
A world of possibilities Esade MSc?
Esade MSc Programmes in Management help diverse talents shine on a global stage.
Like you, every student is intelligent, curious and hardworking. Like you, they
want to become the best they can be. But they’re also all different. A spectrum of
International Mobility
colourful minds, each with unique strengths and goals.
Esade gives you the knowledge to
adapt to any job, anywhere in the world.
At a world-renowned hub of learning and innovation, you’ll magnify your talents Depending on how long you want to
together. Working as part of a team, you’ll see bigger possibilities and explore the spend abroad during your MSc, you have
two options. You can choose an intensive,
human dimension of business. week-long international study tour
to familiarise yourself with a different
Discover a prism where you’ll focus your ability to Do Good and Do Better culture. Alternatively, you can immerse
yourself fully by spending a second year
– on an international scale. studying a Double Degree at one of our
prestigious partner universities around
Our specialised MSc programmes will help you become a true expert in your the world, graduating with a double
qualification from two of the world’s top
Reputation
Esade is a byword for academic
excellence. It regularly ranks among
the best business schools in the
world and holds the prestigious 'Triple
Crown' international accreditation.
Studying at Esade is a proven
launchpad for future success.
Career Development
Diversity
Whichever MSc programme
you choose, you’ll gain a new outlook
on the world from your international
classmates. With 49 nationalities
across all programmes, your
colleagues will bring to the table not
only different cultural perspectives
but also an incredible breadth of
knowledge from diverse academic and
professional backgrounds. Add an
international study tour and you have a
truly global experience.

chosen field. business schools. Esade Careers offers dedicated

The future is yours to conquer!
Professional
Preparation
Study an Esade MSc programme to
get one step ahead of the rest. It's
the ultimate bridge between academia
and the business world, with highly
focused and professionally oriented
content that is constantly updated to
incorporate relevant global trends.
Learn from experts in your field and
aim not just for immediate success, but
to become someone with the ability,
knowledge and mindset to succeed for
many years to come.
expertise and resources to support
you as your follow your chosen path. Rambla of Innovation
You'll gain valuable experience while
studying and put what you learn into This learning ecosystem comprises
practice, with the chance to undertake
an internship overseas as part of your
six labs that allow projects to be
developed from the first spark of an
Master Project. idea right through to prototyping,
testing and launch. With projects
involving real companies, it gives you
direct experience of the challenges
Hands-on Learning of innovation.
Roll up your sleeves and get involved.
Esade MSc programmes combine
theoretical and case-based study
with practical learning by doing.
It's the best way to explore and
test every option before finding the
winning solution.

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Programmes Structure
Master in Business
Analytics
Enhance your capability to link
technology with business strategy and
discover the transformational power of
big data.
Work with real coding projects in Python
and R.
Visit Silicon Valley to meet company
leaders.
Prepare for the Amazon Web
Services Certified Solutions Architect
– Associate exam.
Master in Finance
Get the perfect head start to become a
leader with global perspective in the
finance industry.
CFA and Bloomberg Partnerships,
Prepare for the 1st CFA Examination and
do the BAT on campus.
Choose from three specialised tracks:
Corporate Financial Management,
Banking & FinTech and Asset Pricing &
Big Data in Finance.
Have direct contact with CFOs from
leading global companies.
Finance
Business Analytics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
International Management
Marketing Management
Management of Disruption
Global Strategic Management
Master in Innovation
& Entrepreneurship
Take your business ideas from inception
to fruition.
Work on real-life business cases via
different projects such as the Internship
Innovation Project (I2P) alongside
engineers from the UPC.
Visit the co-founders and decision
makers of startups, high-growth
companies and venture capital firms in
Silicon Valley, London and Berlin.
Enrol in our Double Degree programme
with our Finnish partner,
Aalto University: the International Design
Business Management (IDBM).
Master in International
Management
Develop an international outlook, with
all the skills you need to get ahead in a
fast-changing business world.
Learn the art of leadership and discover
ways to deliver the best solution.
Understand global growth strategies
and how the business world will shift and
adapt over the coming decade.
Discover how business and politics differ
around the world.
JULY - SEPT SEPT
Pre-programme
Pre-programme Analytics
Pre-programme Management Welcome
Week
Business integration Path (BIP)
Master Thesis
Master in Management Global Strategic Management
of Disruption
As a STEM degree graduate, develop Study an international programme, dividing Earn two official degrees and a certificate.
management knowledge and skills. it between Lingnan (University) College
in Guangzhou (China); McIntire School of Increase your business network and placement
Design corporate strategies and adapt Commerce, University of Virginia (USA); and potential threefold after graduation.
them to different functional areas and Esade in Barcelona (Spain).
business units in environments of
volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and It's the perfect option for those looking into
ambiguity (VUCA). broadening their horizons and getting ready for This programme cannot be combined with external Double Degrees
a global career in business. or CEMS MIM.
Work in global, diverse and multicultural
business environments.
Organise, integrate and lead
A chance to enhance your experience
multidisciplinary, high-performance,
international teams.
Master in Marketing
CEMS MIM Double Degree
Management
Choose a cluster concentration
CEMS is a global affiliation of only the top 30 management
schools in the world.
External: Follow your Esade MSc in Management year
in Barcelona by spending 12 more months at one of our
in marketing in sports, fashion, or prestigious partner institutions in Brazil, Canada, Finland, The
e-commerce and technology. Esade is the only CEMS partner school in Spain. Netherlands, Italy or Switzerland. You’ll gain two qualifications
from two top business schools.
Immerse yourself in specific areas within CEMS has an alliance with more than 60 corporate partners.
marketing: brand/communication, sales, This option is not available for the MSc in Global Strategic Management.
or research/consulting. The CEMS MIM is studied in conjunction with one of our MSc
programmes. Internal: Study another of our highly specialised MSc
Experience Profession in Action: an programmes, completing both in 18 months or two academic
intensive week visiting companies in Discover the world from every perspective to build the know- years. Check our website to see how you can combine them.
different sectors as well as the creative how you need to succeed in international business negotiations.
agencies who are their key providers
and/or partners. PiA is aimed at
students aiming to develop a career in
brand/communication or sales.
SEPT - DEC JAN FEB - APR APR - JUN JUN JUL -SEPT OCT 2ND YEAR
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 SUMMER TERM
2nd period Master project defence
2nd period Master project defence
Optional CEMS and Double
Study
Tours
& Skills
Seminar Theory into practice or
Degree
specialisation 1st period
Washington
Electives Master Internship
Silicon Valley
Understanding the Context Cuba
project (Optional)
Colombia
São Paulo Master project defence
Chile beginning
Cape Town
Hong Kong
Shanghai - Storytelling, Storydoing
London
- Advanced New Business Models (Electives)
Global Strategic Management Global Financing & Operations Global Innovation Master Thesis
(McIntire – USA) (Lingnan – China) & Alliances (Esade – Spain) Defense &
Graduation (JUN)
Esade Careers Employment by Function Employment by Sector

What Do We Offer You? 30 %

20 %
Consulting

Marketing/Sales
29 %
26 %
Consulting Services

Telecom, Media and Technology, (TMT)

We will inspire you to become the best you can be. We'll help you to define your 18 % Finance 25 % Industry

career goals, and our experienced career advisers will guide and support you 12 % Business/Data Analytics 20 % Financial Services
in your job search. Additionally, throughout your MSc year, you'll have the
opportunity to attend on-campus career events and gain direct access to 7 % General Management

recruiters from consulting, finance and industry. 6 % Operations/Logistics/Production

7 %
96 % 44 %
Other
HIGHLIGHTS of students found a job
employed within outside
2019 Class Overall 3 months of their home
graduation country Employment by Region

Recruitment Activities Some of the companies that choose Esade

→ Recruitment Fairs – Accenture – Google – Pepsico

→ Career Path Training Sessions

– Amazon – Inditex – Procter&Gamble
3 % 62 %Western Europe
– Bank of America / – J.P Morgan – PwC
North America 3 % Central & Eastern Europe
25 % Spain
→ Company Presentations Merrill Lynch – Johnson&Johnson – Roland Berger

2 %
– Barclays
→ On-Campus Interviews
– Citi
– KPMG
– L’Oréal
– Societé Générale
– The Boston Consulting Middle East
3 % Asia
→ Career Workshops and Training – Credit Suisse – McKinsey & Company Group
– Deloitte – UBS
1 % 1 %
→ Case Competitions – Microsoft
– Deutsche Bank – Nike – Unilever
→ Exclusive Online Tools – EY Latin America Africa
– Oracle
→ Job Postings
Student Life
Clubs and Events
Esade offers much more than an academic experience. There are always plenty
of enjoyable social and career-development events in between classes and
coursework deadlines.
Attend business and social events such as
Euro-Esade, our Campus Party, Innovation
Quest, or The E3 Initiative, a proactive group
that organises unmissable events such as
TEDxEsade.
You can also have a positive impact on the world
by participating in one of our social initiatives.
These include the SUD programme, which
aims to improve living conditions in developing
countries; the 180 Degrees Consulting club,
which helps non-profits and social enterprises
achieve their full potential and maximise their
social impact; and the Momentum Project, led by
Esade and BBVA, which helps contribute to the
development of social entrepreneurship in Spain
and Portugal.
Hult Prize at Esade
Barcelona, the best quality of life in Europe
Experience Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona – one of the world’s greatest cities
to live, work and study
LIVING AND WORKING IN BARCELONA
Barcelona Business
Barcelona has a global reputation for
doing things differently. It attracts
disruptive thinkers and doers who
create new paradigms.
In tech, fashion, design, media, industry
and sport, Barcelona leads the way.
Powered by Creativity
Welcome Week
The city is built on free thinking. It was
founded as a multicultural port city
with a tradition of trading. Today, it
is home to multinationals, large family
firms and pioneering microbusinesses.
Past, present and future: the city
prides itself on creating its own rules.
Outdoor activity
Campus party
An Entrepreneurial
Ecosystem
Barcelona is one of Europe’s
most dynamic start-up hubs. Its
entrepreneurial ecosystem buzzes
with innovation. From the 22@ district,
home to a growing international
community of entrepreneurs, to Pier
01, the largest tech meeting point
and ideas space in Europe, Barcelona
opens its arms to new ideas.
World-class Events
GSMA MOBILE WORD CONGRESS
The world’s premier mobile event.
Esade students are active participants
in this get-together of start-ups and
entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators,
incubators and corporations from
across the globe.
080 BARCELONA FASHION
Creativity, innovation and design
converge in this major fashion industry
event.
IoT SOLUTIONS WORLD
CONGRESS
A fast-growing event that’s already
the world’s biggest showcase for
Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain
and AI.
SMART CITY EXPO WORLD
CONGRESS
The world’s leading event for cities,
sharing smart solutions to improve
innovation and sustainability.
Rambla of Innovation
Six unique spaces in which to inspire and be inspired
Where faculty and researchers
explore the decision-making
process.
A multidisciplinary thinking
space where curious minds
meet: business students
from Esade, engineering
students from the Polytechnic
University of Catalonia (UPC)
and design students from the
European Design Institute (IED).
Share ideas, access
entrepreneurship resources
and plan your next step.
Manufacture prototypes and
test new products to transform
your ideas into reality.
Where ideas and projects
become a reality as
entrepreneurs get to work.
An innovative space where you
can master real-time market
trading and analysis tools.
You will have full access to
worldwide equity, fixed income,
options, FX, accounting and
macroeconomics data provided
by Bloomberg, Thomson
Reuters Eikon, Wharton
Research Data Services
(WRDS) and SDC Platinum.
Where To Go
From Here?
Application Requirements Financial Aid QUICK REVIEW
TUITION FEES
— Bachelor’s degree. Preferably Bachelor’s Esade Business School is committed to
€29,100
degree in Business Administration or helping you finance your MSc.
business-related programmes accepted
for the MSc in Global Strategic Financial aid options:
Management. (except Finance and Global
— To apply for the MSc in Management of Scholarships and Student loan programmes Strategic Management)
Disruptions, students must hold higher
€31,100
degree in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics Esade New Venture Challenge (ENVC):
— Proficiency in English (certification). challenge for graduate students with talent,
— GMAT or GRE. initiative, and a business idea that can serve (Finance)
— No previous work experience or as the foundation for a key opportunity. First
knowledge of Spanish is required. prize is 100% of your tuition fees and second
€33,100
prize 50%.
Admissions Tips Only for MSc in Innovation &
Entrepreneurship applicants. (Global Strategic Management)
You can complete your application form
€12,750
without a final GMAT/GRE/ English exam
result - simply include the date you plan to sit Marketing Professional Competition (MarPro):
your test. real-life marketing challenge where students
need to present a creative, coherent and (CEMS - additional to the MSc
You don’t have to wait to have all the required comprehensive solution. First prize is 100% of tuition fees)
documentation before completing your online your tuition fees and second prize 50%.
application form.
Only for MSc in Marketing Management Fees include teaching,
academic material and
We accept copies of official documentation applicants. language courses. They
(university transcripts and degree) during do not include expenses
the admission process. Once you have incurred during the study
tour/exchange programme.
been admitted, you will be asked to provide
originals or certified copies.
START DATE
Who will you be studying alongside? (Class of 2019) September 2021
525 36% 64%
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
62 % Management
FORMAT
Women Men Full time,
17 % Economics
12 months
Students
All MSc Programmes
10 % Engineering & Mathematics (extendable for a second year
with CEMS or
52 23 5 %
internal / external Double
Other
Degree programmes)
Nationalities Average age 3 % Humanities Classes taught in English,
3 %
(years) with the option to study
Social Sciences Spanish, German and
French.
 "I gained a lot of technical know-how
but, most importantly, I really developed
my soft skills, such as public speaking.
I also gained a slightly more relaxed
attitude towards work compared with my
undergraduate time. The diversity in the
programme broadened my horizons and I
learned a lot about other cultures."

" Iand
attended the different events
I found my current job at
BCG Dubai due to Esade Career
Services." Jan Peter Betzing
Associate, The Boston Consulting Group,
Dubai

Master in Finance 2017 and CEMS 2018

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