IESE Business School

University of Navarra

Profile updated on October 15, 2025.

Brief Description

IESE Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Navarra, with campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, New York and Sao Paulo. Since 1958, IESE has been committed to developing leaders who seek to have a deep, positive, and lasting impact on people, companies and society.

IESE’s programs are guided by a general management perspective, a global mindset and a people-centered approach that emphasizes ethics, responsibility and purpose. These pillars shape an international learning experience rooted in academic rigor and real-world relevance.

IESE consistently ranks among the world’s top business schools. It is known for the excellence of its degree and executive education programs, its pioneering use of the case method, and its tight-knit, global alumni network of over 60,000 professionals in more than 140 countries.

With a diverse, internationally recognized faculty and strong ties to the corporate and academic worlds, IESE fosters a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship and impactful research.

Whether you’re a young professional or a C-suite executive, IESE equips you with the tools, mindset and values to lead with integrity in a complex, changing world.

Mission Statement

IESE Business School’s mission is to develop leaders who seek to have a deep, positive and lasting impact on people, companies and society through professional excellence, integrity and a spirit of service.

IESE believes that business is ultimately about people – and that leadership is not just a career path, but a way to serve others and improve the world. That’s why its programs emphasize general management, global vision, and a humanistic approach that respects the dignity of every person.

Rooted in the Christian tradition and open to all, IESE fosters environments where diverse perspectives and cultures can thrive.

Through education, research, and a global community, IESE aims to inspire purposeful leaders for whom everybody matters.

Campuses 5
Degrees 6
Full Time Students 1676
Permanent Faculty 65

Program Stats

Primary Language for Teaching: English

Global Accreditations & Affiliations: EQUIS, AACSB

Types Of Degrees Awarded: Business Masters, MBA, EMBA, PhD

Methods Of Delivery: On Campus

Management Disciplines: Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leading & Managing People, Marketing, Operations & Technology, Organizational Behaviour, Project Management, Strategy, Sustainability & Ethics

Support Services: Other

Career Services: Job placements, Internships, Corporate & Alumni Networking Opportunities, Other

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