IESE Business School at the University of Navarra

MBA Program Stats

Academics And Programs

The IESE MBA class size is around 350 students on average each year, and students are given the flexibility to complete their MBA in 15 or 19 months depending on their needs. The B-School takes their curriculum seriously, with the phrase “The first year is ours and the second year is yours,” commonly heard among IESE faculty. 

The first three terms teach Foundations for Effective Leadership, followed by summer corporate internship and entrepreneurial experiences. The B-School wants students to experience what it means to be a leader – operating in the spotlight, setting priorities, breaking down problems, and leveraging their peers’ strengths.

Along with traditional business courses, IESE includes a unique and unconventional core curriculum such as a business ethics course, with options to take others in the same ballpark such as Stress Management and Well-being. This is unique to IESE because very few MBA programs look to explicitly instill business ethics in their students.

The MBA is topped off in terms four and five with the Consolidate Transformation section, which helps students to broaden their horizons. Students can take Overseas Modules of up to four weeks in São Paulo, New York, Shanghai or Nairobi, and up to a whole term in one of the school’s 30 exchange partners.

Why Students Chose

“Aside from the location and the multicultural and international class, one of the main reasons I chose IESE for my MBA program was because of the values and principles of the school. I feel IESE’s mission of developing leaders who will have a positive long-lasting impact on their communities (people, firms, society) really resonates with my personal view of life; it is aligned with what I want to achieve as a business leader in my country in the future.” Oscar Bravo (‘24)

“I picked IESE Business School for a couple of reasons, mainly because of its vision and its emphasis on entrepreneurship. What really stood out to me, and still does, is the school’s focus on making a difference. This can be seen in many ways, such as their ‘Doing Good Doing Well’ conference, the incorporation of the 17 UN sustainable development goals in every class, and the emphasis on sustainability in the curriculum.” Marco Goffi (‘24)

“One of the biggest reasons why I chose IESE was the strong academics that the school offers. I love to learn, and really wanted a program that would challenge me to explore a variety of new topics in a short period. It has only been 4 months, but I feel like I have much more knowledge than I would have been able to receive anywhere else.” Raghad Gomaa (‘24)

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From IESE Business School

IESE Business School is a trailblazer in leadership development whose globally renowned Full-Time MBA is aimed at people with inquisitive minds and global outlooks who aspire to leave a positive mark on the world.

Ranked the #10 MBA in the world and #3 in Europe (Financial Times), the program is delivered in Barcelona and led by faculty from 30-plus countries with PhDs from the world’s top schools. Its general management approach, global outlook (IESE is #2 in the world for international course experience according to the Financial Times), bilingual immersion, and ethical focus permeate every facet of the program, setting it apart from other MBAs and contributing to a thriving career.

IESE´s MBA is highly customizable, with the option to complete it in 15 or 19 months, a broad array of electives, as well as the chance to take part in internships, overseas modules, and exchange programs. Students can further tailor the MBA to their needs by choosing a core area of concentration: international business, finance, data analytics, digital business, or entrepreneurship and innovation. Join us at one of our many events to learn more.

For recent graduates and young professionals in the early stages of their working lives, IESE Business School also offers the Master in Management (MiM). The 11-month program delivered in Madrid focuses on developing the essential analytical skills and knowledge needed to flourish professionally. With 63% of international participants, the MiM students get prepared to launch their career and make a positive impact on the world, using the Case Method to discuss real business situations with a global perspective. Not sure if this master’s degree suits your profile, needs, and ambitions? You can meet the MiM Admissions team to guide you during this next professional step or attend one of our upcoming events.

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