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Executive Master in Business AdministrationEMBA.
A defining experience in 4 locations … Choose yours!
Barcelona · Madrid · Munich · São Paulo
The #2 in executive education programs according to the Financial Times 2023.
IESE EMBA
The IESE Executive MBA is an intense journey of personal and professional transformation that prepares you for the challenges of today’s interconnected, global business world.
If you are a self-starter who wants to transcend your limitations and make a real impact on the world, you are an ideal candidate for the IESE Executive MBA. Will you be our next success story?
Cities
Barcelona, Madrid, Munich and São Paulo
Length
18 months
Format
Part-time, on campus;
Weekly, biweekly or triweekly, depending on the location chosen
Fees
EMBA Barcelona & Madrid:€82,000EMBA Munich:€85,900
8 reasons to choose the IESE EMBA
1
Gain a general management perspective
You will gain a profound comprehensive vision of how to regard a company from a general management standpoint. That will allow you to understand the uniqueness of different operational areas, how they are interrelated, and how your decisions can affect them.
2
Become an expert at decision-making
To be an exceptional leader, you must first become an expert at making difficult decisions. By examining more than 300 different business cases, you will hone your ability to analyze challenging situations, justify your strategy and decide on the best course of action for the business.
3
Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit
We help you discover your inner entrepreneur. You will learn to detect new opportunities and acquire the knowledge and tools to make the most of them, both inside and outside of your organization.
4
Master effective leadership
You will boost your ability to engage your team and manage diverse personal profiles to motivate and align members around a common objective. You will become a leader committed to professionalism, integrity, and a spirit of service.
5
Understand how global reach works
You will gain a heightened awareness of the trends and opportunities shaping today’s global business arena through high-impact content, faculty guidance, and intensive learning weeks in three global destinations.
6
Get to know yourself
You will work toward a deeper sense of self-awareness and discover your strengths and areas for growth. You will emerge from the program better equipped to face any leadership challenge.
7
Benefit from career management
The IESE Executive MBA Career Development Center offers a roadmap to guide your professional career. You will develop an understanding of your true strengths and aspirations, especially those that will transform you into a more fulfilled and complete professional.
8
Join IESE’s network
With more than 55,000 members around the world, IESE’s alumni community is an invaluable source of support and inspiration.
One EMBA at IESE: Networking, Multiplied
Do you want to experience the EMBA for one day?
You can sign up for an Open Day near you and gain firsthand insight into the IESE Executive MBA. You’ll be able to attend a session led by an IESE professor, debate a real business case and meet alumni who will share their personal views and experiences with you.
We also offer personalized online sessions providing guidance on the next steps in your career.
Official Executive Master in Business Administration
The Board of Universities, under ministerial regulation, recognizes the Executive MBA delivered by IESE Business School as an official master.
FAQs.
Still have a few questions? To find out more about IESE you can look here. We have also compiled a list of common questions from candidates to help you take the first step in your journey.
The Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for professionals with at least 5 years of work experience who want to combine their full-time job with the program.
The admissions process requires candidates to take the GMAT, the GRE, the Executive Assessment (EA) or the IESE admissions test, which assesses quantitative skills, oral reasoning and analytical writing. All candidates must have an official University degree, provide the official grades transcripts, submit a letter of support from their company, two letters of recommendation and the application form. Additionally, non-native English speakers must submit a certificate demonstrating proficiency in English.
All candidates will be interviewed by a member of the IESE team.
The IESE Executive MBA is offered at the Barcelona, Madrid, Munich and São Paulo campuses.
The Executive MBA is taught in English. In Barcelona and Madrid, students can choose between an English or a bilingual (Spanish and English) format.
IESE has five campuses in some of the world’s most interesting, vibrant cities. IESE’s main campus is in Barcelona, Spain, and we also have campuses in Madrid, Munich, New York and São Paulo.
The IESE Executive MBA is offered at the Barcelona, Madrid, Munich and São Paulo campuses.
At IESE, we organize several Open Days each year so that you can get a first-hand look at our facilities and, above all, our learning methodology. You can find a list of the upcoming Open Days here.
IESE has three MBA programs: one full-time MBA and two different Executive MBAs. Our full-time MBA is a 2-year program aimed at professionals with 5 to 7 years work experience looking to accelerate their leadership career.
Our 18-month Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for professionals with an average of 10 years of work experience looking to prepare for the challenges of today’s interconnected, global business world.
Our 17-month Global Executive MBA is a blended program that takes place in five business hubs: Barcelona, New York, Munich, Silicon Valley and Asia. Participants have an average of 15 years of experience and aim to become truly global leaders.
IESE offers a wide range of programs designed for executives and focused on different areas of business, in order to support your continuous professional growth.
Our programs take place on one or more of our 5 global campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, New York and São Paulo, as well as additional locations around the world.
You can see a complete list of our programs here.
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