“IESE’s PhD program provides its students with a broad base of theoretical perspectives. Not only are we given the opportunity to acquire an understanding of economics, but other core disciplines like psychology and sociology are also intensely studied. This broad perspective allowed me to be innovative in my own area, accounting.”

“My experience as a PhD student at IESE was very fruitful. It enabled me to enrich my past experience as an executive and undergraduate lecturer by transforming me into a well rounded scholar that has attained the highest international standards. In addition, the close and warm relationship with IESE faculty and staff during the PhD period made a big difference in helping me overcome the challenges that, sooner or later, most Doctoral students experience during their studies. The research capabilities I learned at IESE, along with the training I received in the case study method, enabled me to become a very confident researcher and a very versatile lecturer of international post graduate students of very different profiles.”

“As an industrial engineer, I was strong in mathematics but had no idea about other areas such as sociology. The Master of Research includes all types of courses related to management: from sociology to economics or organizational behavior with a strong focus on research, which is necessary for a long-term career in Academia. The courses and the continuous support of professors have broadened my perspective and added new areas of interest to my future research."

“The main emphasis of IESE's Master of Research in Management program is on relevant, rigorous research that helps managers do their jobs better. The program's multi-disciplinary training promotes thinking about the organization-wide impact of research. The curriculum has exposed me to views that challenge prevailing orthodoxy and encourage me to think beyond traditional explanations to understand business.”

“On my arrival at IESE straight after completing my previous degree, I was expecting the Master of Research at IESE to help develop my skills in my area of specialization. The program has clearly surpassed my expectations. It has enabled me not only to learn the most up-to-date research techniques in my specialization area (Accounting), but also to develop my critical thinking skills. The general management focus of the program gives me the opportunity to analyze research topics through a variety of different managerial perspectives. Furthermore, IESE’s commitment to putting people first creates a really supportive research environment that encourages collaboration.

At IESE, I have the opportunity to interact with high-caliber faculty, who are at the forefront of their respective fields. Moreover, my fellow students come from different countries and professional backgrounds. They bring to IESE a great diversity of opinion. Yet, we all share the same quest to excel in management research.

I strongly recommend IESE’s Master of Research to all students who have the intellectual curiosity to advance knowledge in the field of management.”

“At IESE I have learned the methods to attack any research question, paired with a solid theoretical grounding for my future research and teaching.”

“Coming from an eight-year international corporate background in executive positions, there were very few places that could help me make the transition to the academic world. Looking back, IESE was obviously the right place for such a challenge. The first thing that comes to my mind to define my experience at IESE is: striving for excellence with a human touch. I appreciated the open door policy of the top-notch faculty who were always on hand to help, not only on pure academic matters but also with more personal issues. IESE facilitated my integration into academia during the program, in particular by encouraging and financing my participation to reputed international conferences such as the Academy of Management. Basically, throughout my time at IESE, I had the opportunity to meet great people and build a Curriculum Vitae that enabled me to get a job in a top ranked-business school. Getting into HEC Montréal was a smooth process as I sensed that I was well-prepared and that IESE was indeed perceived as an excellent background for launching a career at a North American school. And of course, Barcelona is the perfect place to be a PhD candidate.”