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Master in Business Administration MBA.
The MBA will take you further than you ever imagined.
As a leader. As a person.
Ranked #2 MBA in Europe 2026 by the Financial Times
Ranked #4 MBA in the World 2026 by the Financial Times
The IESE MBA
Our MBA is a global journey – its destination is the achievement of your goals. Your transformation through the Traditional or Flexible track delivers lifelong rewards.
Cross-cultural learning experiences and a focus on general management will help you attain a global business vantage point, as you develop the decision-making skills to drive your career. You will emerge ready to fulfil your potential and make your mark on the world.
Cities
Barcelona & overseas options
Length
Traditional or Flexible track that spans across 15 or 19 months
Start date
September 2026
Employment
+80% in top jobs within 3 months
Leading in a world shaped by AI
Artificial intelligence is not just changing tools — it is redefining how work is organized, how decisions are made and what leadership requires.
At IESE, the MBA integrates AI across every first-year course so you don’t learn it in isolation, but as part of real business challenges. You will develop the ability to work effectively with AI, redesign workflows and make decisions with sound judgment in complex, uncertain environments.
This is not about understanding technology. It’s about learning how to lead when technology reshapes everything.
5 reasons to choose the IESE MBA
1
Gain unparalleled international experience
Gain first-hand experience of business across different continents and interact daily with faculty and peers from all over the world.
2
Explore the general management vantage point
Develop a holistic understanding of organizations and prepare to lead across different business functions.
3
Develop your leadership
Understand yourself, understand how organizations work, and understand what it means to lead. Become a force for positive change.
4
Embrace a bilingual experience
Master business in Spanish or take the Bilingual MBA. Open up a world of new career possibilities.
5
Understand the entrepreneurial mindset
Discover an ecosystem that develops your creativity and your advanced business skills. We’ll help you finance and realize your dreams.
The IESE MBA: Program Overview
MBA Admissions Director, Patrik Wallén, deep-dives into IESE MBA’s program, culture and life in Barcelona. As an MBA graduate himself, Patrik gives you his first-hand experience at IESE.
Do you want to experience the MBA for one day?
You can sign up for an Open Day near you and gain first-hand insight into the IESE 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 experience with you.
If you’re looking for guidance on your next career steps, we also offer personalized online counselling.
Official Master in Business Administration
The Board of Universities, under ministerial regulation, recognizes the 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 MBA journey.
The program stands out for its strong international character, with students who hail from more than 50 countries and faculty members reflecting 27 different nationalities. It also offers a unique bilingual dimension (English/Spanish). IESE students accepted into the program typically have 5 years of work experience on average, speak more than one language, and are seeking careers in global business or interested in starting their own company.
Classes are held from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a-m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. There are breaks between each class. You will also have teamwork exercises in your daily timetable.
At IESE, English is the working language used in the classroom. You must be fluent in English in order to be considered for the MBA program. Some electives in Spanish are offered during the second year of the program for students seeking bilingual degree qualifications.
Visa requirements vary depending on the country where the program is located, and on the nationality of individual students.
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.
There is no better way to get to know IESE and our MBA program than by visiting the campus.
We hold regular Open Days so that you can experience IESE firsthand with a real business case and the opportunity to meet alumni.
We would also be happy to host a personal visit – submit your request via the Campus Tour form to schedule a visit.
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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