ALEKSANDER LEONOV

Russian
Head of Commercial
Operation (Sales Director)
Kazakhstan at Philip Morris
International

EXECUTIVE MBA

LEADERSHIP & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

The Executive MBA from
IE Business School is designed
to empower you and create
a transformative business
education experience so
you can become the next
best you, stay ahead of the
curve and be the leader a
changing world needs. In
our Executive MBA, you’ll
acquire the competencies of a
C-suite leader and prepare for
your future in today’s rapidly
evolving business world. And
all on your own terms, with
flexible format, language and
duration options.
 ABOUT THE
PROGRAM
Your program overview

“IE BUSINESS
Mode of Study Part-time
SCHOOL AND
GLOBAL Format Blended or in-person
IMMERSION
WEEK HAVE Intake September and April
GIVEN ME THE
UNIMAGINABLE, Duration 16 months or 20 months
WONDERFUL
OPPORTUNITY Language English or Spanish
TO MEET AND
Location Online and Madrid
GREET SO
or 100% Madrid
MANY INDUSTRY
EXPERTS AND
REPUTED
PERSONALITIES,
AS WELL AS
PROVIDED Our Executive MBA is a transformational
MANY FUN WAYS program, a journey tailored for you
TO CONNECT and designed to help you achieve your
WITH OTHER professional goals without putting your
LIKE-MINDED career on hold. You’ll have the support of
STUDENTS. a personal executive coach to guide you
throughout the program and assist with
your personalized development plan based
on your unique career and life objectives.

Divya Jain
Executive MBA, India
Industry Solutions Specialist,
Microsoft
IGNITE
THE NEXT
BEST YOU

Your educational experience

should be a transformative
journey that focuses on your
future and what is most
suitable for you.

We are here to support

you in understanding your
current self, including your
goals, strengths, areas for
improvement, and your overall
purpose. Once we have gained
this insight, we will serve as
your trusted companion to
assist you in defining and
pursuing the best version of
yourself.

At IE Business School, we necessary to become a

embrace positive change and responsible and purpose-
personal growth. Our learning driven professional.
environment is a global
Our practical programs are
mosaic, composed of students
centered around critical
who bring a wide variety of
aspects of global business
cultural experiences and
in the 21st century. They will
perspectives from around the
position you perfectly to not
world, making the educational
only conquer the business
journey rich and diverse.
world but also become the
Through engaging in real- next best you.
world challenges, you will
develop the skills and mindset
TRANSFORM YOUR
CAREER AND
UNLEASH YOUR
POTENTIAL

YOUR CAREER

Developing your professional footprint

can be a daunting prospect. But you
know that with the right tools and
guidance, your career will thrive. IE
Business School offers a tailored,
transformational path that builds on
your own unique set of skills and goals,
helping you reach your career's peak by
leveraging your abilities, experiences, and
objectives. The highly practical learning
programs are expertly designed to push
you out of your comfort zone while
experiencing life-changing moments
that optimize your talents to make you
stand out professionally.

YOUR IMPACT YOUR PURPOSE

Creating an impact is more than A long, successful, and meaningful

conjuring up transformative business
ideas – it is about making them happen
while influencing future decision-making.
At IE Business School, students sharpen
their problem-solving, critical reasoning,
and creative thinking skills, while honing
their influence, persuasion, and digital
expertise. Students will be pushed to
achieve their best while tackling real-life
problems and situations, receiving the
tools they need to become boardroom-
ready and capable of not just leading the
C-Suite but mobilizing it.
profession is built on purpose. IE Business
School will support you as you clarify and
integrate your understanding of what
is important to you. All while aligning
this with your professional goals. We will
also help you grow professionally and
foster a spirit of cooperation in support
of "business for a purpose." This will
inspire you to become a future leader
in the C-Suite while leaving a legacy
that outlives your own career. It entails
obligations not only to the team but
also to the environment, society, and the
welfare of others.
WHO IS THE EXECUTIVE
MBA RIGHT FOR?​
The perfect fit

The Executive MBA is for ▶ Want to realize their c-suite

experienced professionals who
aim to become leaders with
purpose and real impact. If
you want to gain the thinking,
behavioral and digital skills
required of C-suite executives
and lead organizational
transformation, this is a chance
to push your boundaries even
further, scale up your already
solid professional footprint
and prepare yourself to drive
excellence.
ambitions
Through cutting-edge teaching
with practical experience, we
give you vital exposure to the
inner workings of a company
board.
▶ Want to expand their global
network
Abundant networking
opportunities and lifetime
access to a 70,000-strong
alumni community create the
ideal environment to broaden
your professional footprint.​

Leaders who... ▶ Seek personalized career

transformation
▶ Want to drive change
You’ll have a personal executive
Become an executive driven coach, individual development
by purpose with the tools and plan and a faculty to guide
impact skills to drive change. you on your curated learning
▶ Want to evolve to stay ahead experience.
of the curve
Continuous self-transformation
is the only way to futureproof
your career–and that’s the ethos
that underpins our mission.
WHY CHOOSE
THIS PROGRAM?
Reasons you should join
01 02
A TRANSFORMATIVE
PROGRAM TAILORED
TO YOUR GOALS
Throughout the program, you’ll
work with a personal executive
coach where you’ll first convert
your objectives into a Personal
Development Plan. Your executive
coach will then oversee your journey
through regular one-to-one sessions,
ensuring that the plan is working for
you and strategizing the best steps
you can take to further heighten
your impact. A career coach with
expertise in your field will also guide
you through the program, offering
personalized, industry-specific advice.
PROPEL YOUR
CAREER TO THE
C-SUITE AND BEYOND
The Executive MBA is expertly
designed to push you out of your
comfort zone and experience
transformative moments that optimize
the thinking, behavioral and digital
skills that will make you stand out
professionally. In addition, we will help
equip you with the ambidexterity to
simultaneously manage present and
future business demands, ensuring
you and your organization are built for
enduring success.
.
 03
EMBRACE TECH AND
INDUSTRY TRENDS TO
PROPEL GROWTH
As technology becomes more and
more prominent in our daily lives
and in business, we’ll teach you how
to balance the competing demands
of the present and future. We’ll look
at how to tackle the most pressing
challenges facing your business in the
now, and how to utilize technology to
plan and execute maximum growth
opportunities. We’ll help you maintain
a forward-looking perspective that
enables you to develop creative,
responsive strategies and harness
the potential of technology in today’s
business world.
PREPARE TO DRIVE
EXCELLENCE AND
LEAD WITH PURPOSE
By enabling you to expand your
professional footprint, we’ll ensure
you develop your collaborative spirit in
service of a broader company purpose
as well. Forming connections with a
wide network of potential collaborators
04
BECOME A LEADER
WHO INSPIRES TEAMS
FOR IMPACT
The Executive MBA is for business
leaders who want to make a positive
impact in the business world. Through
experiential, skills-based, integrated
learning, you’ll practice in real-time
contextual business scenarios where
you’ll apply the learned concepts,
tools and methodologies into tangible
deliverables for internal and external
stakeholders, as well as lead by
example for your teams. Whether
you’re improving leadership skills or
changing your career trajectory, the
Executive MBA will equip you with the
technical and interpersonal skills to
generate change.
05
serves as the basis for long-lasting
professional relationships, and we’ll
teach you the key concepts that will
empower you to lead that change in
your own organization and beyond.
“AFTER COMPLETING THE MBA I HAVE
DEVELOPED INDISPENSABLE SKILLS
THAT HAVE TRULY ENHANCED MY
PROFILE, INCREASING MY VALUE IN THE
COMPANY AND THE MARKET.

Luis Baladia Balduque, Executive MBA, Spain

​​Commercial Director at L’Oreal
PROGRAM
STRUCTURE
Your learning journey

SIXTEEN OR TWENTY
MONTHS
The Executive MBA is a unique
combination of lectures, forums and
activities, blended seamlessly to fit
your needs. It is available in English or
Spanish, as well as in a blended format
or in-person classes. Providing cutting-
edge business intelligence in two
different formats, it’s a program curated
to inspire you to lead transformational
change. This is a truly global vision of
business.

For those who choose the Blended

format, we also offer three face-to-
face periods* known as Bootcamps
residential weeks. Some of these
periods include the Global Immersion
Week, the Global Network for Advanced

65%
Management Week and a final week in
Madrid. These periods will allow you to
broaden your learning experience and
develop a global vision of the business of recruiters list leadership
world through professional contacts development and
that will accompany you throughout succession management as
your life. You’ll gain a solid business their top priority.
foundation before going on to focus on
your chosen niche. McKinsey
BUSINESS
FOUNDATIONS
This module kicks off the program by
covering critical foundational concepts to
provide a rounded understanding of key
aspects of business for leaders in a variety
of roles. With a focus on the necessary
tools, concepts and methodologies for
effective decision-making, topics covered
include strategy, financial and accounting
insights, economic environment and
country analysis.
BUSINESS SPRINTS
Confront a variety of scenarios to
apply the knowledge, concepts and
methodologies that you’ve studied to
real-life business challenges, with the
task of securing tangible deliverables in
real time. Each Business Sprint covers
key functional areas, with specific
organizational scenarios and defined
objectives for relevant stakeholders both
internal (CEO, CIO, CFO etc.) and external
(investors, media, unions).
IMPACT SKILLS
BOOTCAMPS
After an initial 360° discovery assessment,
you’ll construct your personal
development plan, which will evolve
throughout the program with the
guidance of an assigned coach. In two
Impact Skills Bootcamps you’ll develop
essential skills such as problem-solving,
critical thinking, creativity, active listening,
inspiring others, and strategic thinking
and decision-making, then learn how
to empower others to perform at their
best. You’ll gain comprehensive insights
into effective negotiation, influencing,
building trust, communicating with
confidence, and more, and apply them in
hands-on business scenarios.
ADVANCED BUSINESS
TOPICS
A key component of the “learning
by doing” methodology that’s a core
element of the program, Advanced
Business Topics are taught in parallel with
each Business Sprint. Providing a deep
dive into the relevant learning content
for each Business Sprint, this module
integrates the theoretical insight with the
concurrent practical work.

REFLECTION
LOUNGES
A unique opportunity to consolidate your
learning and cement your progress. As
well as offering a chance to review and
“I’M LEARNING SO MUCH
reflect on your practical experience, each IN A VERY SHORT TIME. ON
session provides an opportunity to follow ONE HAND, I WILL GAIN A
up on the personal development plan you COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
constructed with your executive coach,
and to practice the key leadership skill of
IN MY INDUSTRY, BUT I
giving and receiving feedback. AM CONFIDENT I WILL
ALSO BE A CRITICAL
PERSON FOR FUTURE
OPPORTUNITIES IN
EXECUTIVE
OTHER INDUSTRIES AND
LEADERSHIP EVEN IN THE WORLD OF
BOOTCAMP: FROM ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

IMPACT TO PURPOSE
Maintaining physical, emotional and
spiritual health is a key to optimizing
performance. This Bootcamp, which
takes place on our Segovia campus, will
equip you with practical skills to keep you
at the top of your game both now and
throughout your career.
Lucio Gabriele Ciullo, Executive MBA, Italy
(based in France) NATO-OTAN Finance Officer
MASTERY TRACKS
The Executive MBA features two elective
Mastery Tracks, each designed to align
closely with your own aspirations as
a leader. Choose from Business and
Organizational Transformation or
Entrepreneurial Mindset. Whichever you
choose, it will be curated through your
Executive Career Transformation Action
Plan to set you on the path to achieving
measurable and sustainable results for
your organization.

BOARD READINESS
The Board Readiness Module takes a
deep dive into the strategic topics that
feature in every boardroom, preparing
you to manage relationships at C-suite
level. In three modules that include
the final Bootcamp of the program,
you’ll gain an intimate understanding
of boardroom dynamics, culture and
governance.

In parallel with your Mastery Track, you’ll

also embark on your Final Leadership
Project, presenting the transformation
proposals you’ve developed throughout
the program to active or former C-suite
executives to secure their buy-in during
Graduation Week in Madrid.

Check the complete Check the Tuition Fees

program structure for this program

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MAKE THE MOST OF
YOUR EXECUTIVE MBA
The Executive MBA program includes
two optional residential weeks which
offer a unique chance to gain a global
perspective on business in leading
international destinations. Global
Immersion Week and the Global
Network for Advanced Management
Week place an emphasis on meeting
fellow executives from around the
world, while exploring different business
practices and cultures—providing the
ideal opportunity to enhance your
professional network.
GLOBAL IMMERSION WEEK (GIW)
A chance to broaden your perspective on
international business markets by visiting
your choice of one of four destinations.
During this week-long study tour, you’ll
attend masterclasses, pay visits to local
companies, and have the chance to
network with local and global students
from different part-time MBA programs—
all while enjoying the opportunity to
explore new cultures.
Find out more
70%
of CXOs lack complete confidence in
their organization’s ability to respond and
adapt to disruption.
Deloitte
GLOBAL NETWORK FOR ADVANCED
MANAGEMENT WEEK (GNAM)
An opportunity to study at another
business school from our international
network. You’ll attend classes, visit local
businesses and meet other Executive
MBA students from different schools
around the world, offering a unique
opportunity to expand your professional
horizons and global network.
Students are invited to bid on
their preferred GNAM location, and
destinations are then allocated by
the Selection Committee based on
their performance and motivational
essay, as well as the number of spaces
available. (While every effort is made to
accommodate participants’ preferences,
please note that students may not be
allocated their first choice.)
EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Spotlighting leading executives from a
wide range of industries, the Executive
Spotlight Series offers the opportunity to
gain insights into the strategic challenges
facing today’s business leaders. Covering
an array of topics, you’ll hear the latest
in best practice and industry do’s and
don’ts, while having the chance to ask
questions of the speakers and share
insights from your own professional
experience.
51%
of executives plan to build new business
and value creation models by using
digital investments.
PwC
STUDENT PROFILE
Your future network

The Executive MBA experience is a

launchpad for professionals from an array
of professional and cultural backgrounds.
You’ll benefit from networking with fellow
executives to boost your global business
network. After graduation, you’ll be a
lifetime member of a professional network
of over 70,000 alumni and have lifelong
access to our Talent & Careers Service.

48+
36 30+ 12
years old is the average nationalities in this average years
age of students in this program. of professional
program. experience.

Common industry Responsibility levels Companies

backgrounds of participants represented

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▶ Banking/Insurance/
Financial Services
▶ Tech/Communications
▶ Energy Utilities
▶ Consumer Products
and Retail
▶ Transport and Logistics
▶ Healthcare/Pharma/
Biotech
▶ Real Estate/Construction
▶ Consulting
47% Middle 21% Senior
Management Management

26% Senior Executive 3% Other

Management
ADMISSIONS
PROCESS
& FINANCIAL
AID
WHO YOU ARE
THE IE UNIVERSITY
ADMISSIONS PROCESS IS Students across
all program areas
SIMPLE YET RIGOROUS— share common traits
that we look out
AND CARRIED OUT ENTIRELY for. We particularly

ONLINE. value dedicated and

talented individuals
who come from
While the particulars may change diverse backgrounds
depending on your chosen program, it and possess a global
always follows a similar format, which mindset.
you can discover below. With our rolling
Alongside your strong
admissions process, there’s no application interpersonal skills and
deadline. But spaces are limited so we innovative outlook,
recommend that you apply as soon as you thrive under an
possible. intensive academic
workload, considering
it an opportunity to
share new experiences
and create unique
THE FIRST STEPS approaches to problem-
solving.
Before you embark on your personal
learning journey, there are five preliminary
steps you need to take.
01 02 03
ONLINE ONLINE ENTRANCE
APPLICATION ASSESSMENT EXAM
FORM

Complete the form and
upload the documents
required for the Executive
MBA.
With the application
submitted and the fee
paid, you will receive a
link to answer three live
questions, two in video
format and one in writing.
Students are required
to take either the GMAT,
GRE, IEGAT or Executive
Assessment (EA).

04 05
PERSONAL ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
INTERVIEW FINAL DECISION

You will have a personal
interview (face-to-face or
online) with a manager
from the Admissions
Team.
Between one and three weeks later,
we’ll get back to you with a final
decision. A positive outcome is valid
for the intake you apply for, and the
following one.

This process may vary depending on the program. Be sure

to consult the Admissions area of your program of interest
Get started →
for more details on the admissions process.
FINANCIAL
AID

IF SORTING OUT Most of our students rely on a

combination of different types of financial
FUNDING AND means to cover the tuition fees and the
overall costs associated with program
SCHOLARSHIPS attendance. These means typically
include personal resources, student loans,
IS AN IMPORTANT scholarships and, at times, some form of

PART OF MAKING IE family support or tuition assistance from

employers.
UNIVERSITY YOUR
The IE Financial Aid Office will help
NEXT BIG STEP IN you understand the different financing
options and scholarship opportunities
YOUR PROFESSIONAL available. Researching, understanding

JOURNEY, THE GOOD your options and planning ahead is

key. The FAO will provide you with all
NEWS IS THAT WE the necessary guidance to make any
scholarship or loan application process as
HAVE A RANGE OF smooth as possible.

FUNDING OPTIONS Please visit our financial aid website for

AVAILABLE TO more details or schedule an appointment

with our team.
SUPPORT YOU!
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The aim is twofold: celebrating
DIRECT AWARDS
and rewarding outstanding
individuals and providing There is no formal application process
scholarship support to for the IE High Potential Award—all
deserving and promising applicants are automatically considered.
Awards are communicated at the time
candidates who would of admission and recipients are chosen
otherwise not be able to attend based on the information provided
IE University. during the admissions process: the
strength of their application, academic
merit, professional experience, the
quality of the interview, competitiveness,
life experiences and suitability to the
program and our school.

These awards are need-blind. Should

IE SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the IE Foundation and the
generosity of our students, alumni,
parents, corporate partners and
other benefactors who support our
groundbreaking Financial Aid program,
we are able to maintain a strong
commitment to providing top- notch
education to highly qualified candidates
from around the world, regardless of their
economic situation. Our wide portfolio
of scholarships allows us to guarantee
diversity and excellence through
our needs-based and merit-based
scholarships.
the candidate require further support,
they are encouraged to submit a formal
scholarship application. Should they be
awarded a scholarship of greater value,
the scholarship would replace the IE High
Potential Award.
Check the IE Financial Aid website to
discover the full list of scholarships
available and to learn more about the
application process.

Scholarships are awarded based on

economic need, merit, distinctive
competencies and/or academic and
professional excellence. The aim is
twofold: celebrating and rewarding
outstanding individuals and providing
scholarship support to deserving and
promising candidates who would
otherwise not be able to attend IE
University.

Check the IE Financial Aid website to discover the full

list of scholarships available and to learn more about the
application process.
LOANS TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS

Many of our students rely on loans — While making an investment in higher

either government and/or privately education is extremely worthwhile, we
funded—to at least partially finance understand it isn’t always easy. At IE
their studies at IE University. As we University, we allow students to pay in
strive to provide our students with interest-free installments, without pre-
further financing opportunities, approval requirements or credit checks.
we are committed to securing
agreements with both Spanish and The number of installments and
international institutions that offer conditions depends on the program,
our students financial loan schemes please talk to your admissions advisor for
on favorable grounds. While there are more information.
many organizations that lend to IE
students—including those we have
an agreement with—it is critical that
you understand all fees and terms of
available loans to compare them and
determine which are best suited to
your particular needs.

Contact our dedicated team at loans@ie.edu to find out

which financing options may be available to you. Please
note that many financing schemes are time sensitive
and may require planning several months before your
program starts.
ABOUT YOUR
UNIVERSITY
The IE University ecosystem
is designed with the
student in mind.
Rooted in a human-
centered approach to
entrepreneurship and
innovation, we offer an
extensive global network,
cutting-edge facilities
and top institutional
partnerships—empowering
future leaders to define
their journey.
WHO WE ARE

First and foremost,

we are Liquid Learners.
Liquid Learning
at IE University is the
culmination of our
educational vision,
transcending any single
platform or approach
to produce a holistic,
streamlined academic
experience.
Developed over 20 years, this model blurs
the lines between online and in-person
education resulting in a flexible, highly
interactive learning journey.

By breaking down traditional barriers

to education, Liquid Learning provides
access to the same world-class education,
regardless of location or personal
circumstances.

But what does this mean? Allow us to

explain. As Liquid Learners, we are:
1,800+ LEADERS IN BUSINESS
EDUCATION
students can attend IE University was founded by entrepreneurs
the same session
simultaneously
with a vision to disrupt traditional models of
education to equip students with the skills
they need for the future.

100% To achieve this, the institution was

created with five values in mind: diversity,
of our students have humanities, technology & innovation,
online access to classes sustainability and entrepreneurship.

PIONEERS IN DISRUPTIVE
200 LEARNING
IE University transformed business
classes streaming online
simultaneously in HD education by introducing disruptive
teaching methodologies, ranging from
immersive classroom approaches and

100K+
technological innovation to close ties with
industry leaders.

Over the years, our broad spectrum of

online sessions
in total disruptive learning innovations has helped
students from 140 different countries
unleash their true potential.
DIVERSE VISIONARIES
Our cutting-edge methodologies
25%
and global approach to education is of our alumni have
complemented by the diversity of our started their own
businesses
community.

Students are in constant contact with

a variety of academic, ethnic and
cultural backgrounds, which challenges 1,500+
preconceived notions and empowers them students trained
to think in new, innovative ways. in entrepreneurial
management

RESTLESS ENTREPRENEURS
All our programs are taught from an
entrepreneurial perspective, encouraging 100+
students to craft and apply solutions in the mentors working
real world—whether in an intrapreneurial or alongside our students

entrepreneurial capacity.

Through startup accelerators and

networking opportunities, students are able
to fuel their ideas, fully supported as they
embark on their entrepreneurial journey.

“THROUGH EXTENDED REALITY (XR),

WE’RE INTEGRATING ENGAGING
TECHNOLOGIES INTO OUR ACADEMIC
OFFERING TO SIMULATE REAL-
WORLD SCENARIOS AND BRING
IMMERSIVE LEARNING TO LIFE”.

Diego del Alcázar Benjumea

CEO of IE University
 WHERE WE ARE
OUR EDUCATIONAL
“IE UNIVERSITY
ECOSYSTEM
TEACHES YOU
TO WORK AND
COOPERATE
WITH PEOPLE
FROM DIFFERENT
BACKGROUNDS,
AND TO BRING
OUT THE BEST IN
OTHERS.

Enjoy the right university

experience for you.
We have three locations:
Segovia, Madrid and Online.
Dionysios Stavrakas
Russia, Executive MBA
Discover the history of
our Segovia Campus:
From Roman ruins to
IE University

Watch the video

SEGOVIA Know more →

Declared a World Heritage Site

by UNESCO in 1985, Segovia is
famous for its cathedral, alcázar and
“IN EVERY CORNER aqueduct.
OF SEGOVIA, IN
One of the city’s most historic
EVERY STEP YOU
buildings, the Convent of Santa Cruz
TAKE THROUGH
la Real, is home to the IE University
ITS STREETS,
campus. This campus combines
SQUARES, AND
rich history with state-of-the-art
COUNTRYSIDE,
classrooms.
THERE’S A SENSE
OF TRADITION,
ART, AND HISTORY.

Cheyenne Uribe
Switzerland. Dual Degree in Laws
and International Relations
Class of 2020
Discover the magic of
studying in Madrid
Watch the video

MADRID Know more → ONLINE

Our urban tech-based education hub Our online classrooms
is located at the heart of one of the enable us to provide
most exclusive neighborhoods of the Liquid Learning with
city. Not far away, you can find our new hybrid teaching
innovation tower—the fifth addition methodology.
to the Cuatro Torres—bringing an
environmentally efficient and avant- Featuring
garde architectural design to a lively synchronous and
business district. asynchronous
learning, the
online campus
puts the student
at the center with
dynamic learning
methodologies that
adapt to individual
circumstances.
THE IE TOWER 7,000
IN NUMBERS square meters set aside
for green spaces

180
meters high and 35 floors

6,000
undergraduate students on
campus

35
story tower with classrooms
and educational zones

70+
classrooms and a large
number of workspaces and
chill-out zones

50,000
square meters
 70,000+
OUR ALUMNI IN NUMBERS

total alumni

169
countries

1,300+
alumni events worldwide

28 GLOBAL PRESENCE
Our extended IE community stretches
alumni reunions
across the globe, with 30 offices working
together to build a lasting community

6,000
around the world.

These offices organize thousands of

participants international networking events, connecting
our alumni community, candidates,
companies and partner universities.

60+ Benefits for ▶ Venture Days ▶ Worldwide

career sessions our global conferences
▶ Networking
per year community:
and social events ▶ Career
▶ IE events, for alumni and opportunities
masterclasses and students for alumni and

300+
workshops led by students
▶ Global Alumni
IE professors
Weekends ▶ Alumni clubs
▶ Corporate
▶ “Glocal” network
career orientation partnerships
interviews
Know more →
Find us at one of our international offices.
WHAT'S LIFE
LIKE AT
IE UNIVERSITY
“IE UNIVERSITY
HAS PROVIDED ME
WITH THE RIGHT
NETWORK AND
ENVIRONMENT TO
STRENGTHEN MY
PROFESSIONAL
POTENTIAL AS AN
ENTREPRENEUR
There’s always something
AND ARCHITECT.
happening at IE University.
From business conferences
to sports games and coding
competitions, you’ll never be
lacking in opportunities for DANA NAYEF ALFAYEZ

growth—and fun!
Alum. Master in Business for
Architecture & Design
 VENTURE DAYS

Event that connects

the entrepreneurial
community across all
continents.

30+
cities around the globe

1,000+
startups applied

AREA 31

Weekly Venture Network

VENTURE LAB

Launchpad for startups

10
event with pitches given under the guidance of finalists go to the
to investors. industry experts. Venture Day in Madrid

450+
Exclusive workspace for startups participate
admitted teams each year

100
events every year

Know more →
ENLIGHTED

Bringing together
the most innovative
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Brings together the most Residency program to

innovative startups regardless build your skills and
their industry, development stage brand in the higher
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6,700+ 146
CEO / Executives startups applied
participated in our latest
edition

$4.3B+ $60M
raised by former startup raised from startups
competition finalists
 Women at IE University
IE CLUBS AND CENTERS in numbers...

We believe that campus life is just as

important as academic life. With more than

39%
120 active student-led clubs on campus
and online, our students have access to
countless opportunities to engage with
a variety of topics and learn beyond the of our full-time faculty are
classroom. women

48%
CLUB SPOTLIGHTS

IE OUT & ALLIES CLUB

of our students are
The IE Out & Allies Club endeavors to broaden women
understanding and support for LGBTQI* populations
worldwide. This student-led LGBTQI* club organizes

56%
inclusive, year-round events, which range from educational
meetups to networking and cocktail events to celebrate a
break from school.

The club also proudly organizes the LGBT@Work, the of the scholarships
longest-running LGBTQI* work conference in Europe, and offered to master’s
third-largest business school LGBTQI* conference in the students are awarded to
world. women

WOMEN AT IE
At IE University, we strive to maintain and promote 7.7
million
gender equality both on and off campus. With over 2,000
members, the IE Women in Business Club was created
to reduce the obstacles facing women in gaining top
leadership positions. ​
was awarded to women
pursuing a master’s or
We also work with multiple international women’s
bachelor's degree in 2019​
organizations to provide talented and driven women the
financial resources required to reach their academic and
professional goals.

Every year, we celebrate International Women’s Day with a

week full of events addressing gender equality.

IE Clubs →
 1,500+
annual face-to-face and online
events

600+
speakers hosted on campus

37,000+
attendees

IE CENTER FOR DIVERSITY More IE student clubs:

IN GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ▶ Net Impact

The IE Center for Diversity in Global Management ▶ AI & Big Data
harnesses the power of diversity to help organizations
become more resilient, efficient and innovative. ▶ TechIE

▶ IE Tech Lab
Created in September 2002, the Center is an invaluable
resource for the IE University community, engaging ▶ IE Tech & Innovation
in training, applied research and awareness-raising ▶ IE Smart Cities
activities, alongside holding networking events to foster
international debate. ▶ IE Cybersecurity

▶ IE Blockchain

IE AFRICA CENTER ▶ IE Air & Space

IE Africa Center aims to revolutionize the way the next ▶ IE Fintech

generation of global executives understand African ▶ IE Coding
innovation—past and present.
▶ IE Women
We understand that the intellectual and physical in Business
contributions of Africa and its people are not only central ▶ IE E-Commerce
to the modern world as it exists today, but are crucial to
building a better future. ▶ IE EdTech

and more...
IE Centers →
 OUR STUD EN TS
IN N UM BERS
85%
international students

160+ 45+
nationalities languages spoken
on campus on campus

52% 7,000+
male students students on campus

48% 100+
female students active clubs on campus

“I THINK THE FACT THAT THERE

WERE ONLY 20 OF US AND
THERE ARE 17 DIFFERENT
NATIONALITIES, THE FACT THAT
WE GOT TO LEARN SO MUCH
FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES,
IS GREAT. I THINK I LEARNED AS
MUCH OUTSIDE AS INSIDE THE
CLASSROOM.
Manon Germain
Alum. Master in Talent Development
& Human Resources
OUR RECOGNITION
& REPUTATION

1 Worldwide
1 in Europe
ST ST
Online MBA Best Entre-
preneurship
Teaching
Financial Times 2023 Financial Times 2022

1 in Europe
8 Worldwide
ST TH

Online MBA Top MBA

Programs for
Entrepreneur-
ship
QS 2023 Poets & Quants 2022

10 6
TH in Europe TH in Europe
European Best B-School
Business for Europe
School
Financial Times 2022 Bloomberg Businessweek 2023
WORLDWIDE
ACCREDITATIONS

“I BELIEVE IT IS CRITICAL TO UNDERSTAND

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND TO BE ABLE
TO WORK IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT,
WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT IE UNIVERSITY
PROVIDES FOR BOTH ITS PROFESSORS AND
STUDENTS.

Bin Ma
Assistant Professor, Human Resources
& Organizational Behavior