IE Business School

MBA Program Stats

Academics And Programs

IE is committed to having a diverse cohort; each year 90% or more of its students are international, from over 44 nationalities representing 450 students. Typically, a quarter comes from Europe, the same amount hails from Latin America, and North America and Asia account for another 15% each. The B-School offers students the choice to study entirely in English or in an English-Spanish hybrid format.

True to IE’s commitment to doing things differently, the IMBA spans 11, 15 or 19-months (dual-degree) and is organized in an unusual way. The program kicks off with a six-month Core Period that includes the usual business fundamentals, such as accounting and managerial decision-making. But it gives equal weight to two other areas: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset — IE was the first business school to make an entrepreneurial course a requirement — and Thinking Beyond Business, which includes courses on Innovation in a Digital World, Critical Management Thinking, and Business, Government, and Society.

This is followed by a two-month Lab Period. Depending on how they see their futures, students can choose between Business Lab (for those wanting to work in a corporation), Start-Up Lab (for entrepreneurs), or Social Impact Lab. Alternatively, those focused on a career change can do a four- to seven-week internship.

The final, four-month Elective Period is where students choose from a long menu of electives and/or take on consulting projects, exchanges, or treks. There is also Venture Lab, which helps take a business idea to investment-readiness. All of this runs parallel with courses in Career and Behavioral Fitness, which promise to develop students’ soft skills to make them more competitive.

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Why Students Chose

“I chose IE’s MBA program for its entrepreneurial mindset and its non-traditional and future-oriented approach. I was certain that IE Business School would be the ideal place to build the necessary skill set, expand my network globally, and emerge as a responsible leader at my own venture. I chose to attend IE Business School because I knew it would help me hone my competitiveness and bring together my marketing experience, entrepreneurial nature, and my international commercial track record.” Amélie Leuchtenberger (‘20)

“I chose IE Business School for the opportunity to fully immerse myself in the experience of a real entrepreneurial venture through the Startup and Venture Labs. This was essential for me. I really appreciate the possibility of freely deciding what value to create, even with all the risk that comes with starting your own venture. Entrepreneurship is different from other professional categories – the possibilities are endless, and, for me, that is the beauty of it.” Antonio Lucena López (‘20)

“IE Business School’s relentless focus on diversity – from a geographic and cultural perspective as well as in regard to educational and professional backgrounds – really appealed to me. I believe that the exchange of ideas and visions that ensue from diversity creates a unique atmosphere that helps individuals explore critical thinking and understand different values. Moreover, approximately 50% of IE’s MBA program can be tailored and I find this really exciting!” Mees Middelweerd (‘20)

Career Stats

IE’s Compensation and Career Statistics

Industry Choices of IE’s MBA Graduates

Where IE Graduate MBAs Went To Work in 2025

At IE University, the International MBA is designed for ambitious professionals ready to accelerate or redefine their careers in a global context. Offered in 11 or 15 months, the program adapts to your pace and goals, giving you the flexibility to shape your journey.

From the moment you begin, you are paired with a dedicated Talent & Careers advisor who helps you map out your ideal career path, refine your strategy, and open doors to opportunities that align with your aspirations. This personalized guidance ensures your MBA experience translates directly into career impact.

IE’s classroom is one of the most internationally diverse in the world, with peers representing over 60 nationalities and professional backgrounds. This diversity, combined with IE’s vibrant alumni network of 70,000+ professionals across more than 100 countries, creates unmatched opportunities to build meaningful relationships, gain fresh perspectives, and access a global marketplace of ideas and careers.

The program is also deeply practical: through labs, consulting projects, and experiential learning, you collaborate with companies, startups, and organizations to solve real challenges while expanding your professional footprint.

At IE, networking isn’t a side activity — it’s woven into every part of the MBA. From peer-to-peer learning to global treks and career fairs, you’ll graduate not only with sharper skills but also with a powerful, lifelong network.

IE’s International MBA is more than a degree — it’s a launchpad to transform your career and your impact worldwide.