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Name: IE Business School
Location: Madrid, Spain
Type of Institution: MBA

IE Business School


IE Business School, one of the world's top international business schools, is a pioneer in business education, based in Madrid, Spain. IE trains tomorrow's business leaders, shaping them with an innovative approach and acting as a catalyst for the creation of new businesses.

The IE campus is situated in the heart of Madrid; students can experience in full everything the city has to offer. Madrid is the capital of Spain and has a rich heritage in the arts and a cultural experience like no other in the world. The city boasts a host of museums, parks and gardens; palaces, modern and historic architecture, as well as being surrounded by Spains other treasures; the Alhambra in Granada, the University of Salamanca, and the ancient city of C«Ńrdoba to name but a few.

IE is also a hub of international research boasting an array of specialized centers dedicated to furthering the business community in such areas as Entrepreneurship, Information Management, Corporate Responsibility amongst others.

Being part of the IE community is more than just being an alumnus; it's a way of life. Members of our community hold firm ethical values and recognize their responsibility to the environment in which they operate, as well as to the greater business community. IE alumni are part of a global network of business leaders.
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Master's Programs


IE Business School offers a number of MSc programs in a variety of specializations, catering to the recent graduate and the experienced executive.

Master of Science (MSc) in Management
The MSC in Management, lasting 13 months, allows students to pursue an extremely flexible MSc: Students may specialize in five areas of study:

Financial Management
Marketing Management
Telecom and Digital Business Management
Biotechnology Management
International Management

The Master is composed of four periods beginning with a period common to all, in which you will familiarize yourself with essential management tools in the Business Fundamentals courses. Following this initial period you begin two periods of specialization in which you will focus your studies in industry-specific courses in one of the five specializations mentioned above.
The Master is rounded off with a final commun period, the Beyond Borders Experience during which you will be able to participate in exchange programs, develop your entrepreneurial skills in IE”Ēs Venture Lab, or gather experience by doing an internship.

Specialized Masters
The Specialized Masters are part-time, online programs with an international orientation.
You will learn to take crucial decisions within a dynamic, international context, where a working knowledge of the specific "rules of the game" in each sector or professional field allows you to rise to the challenges facing today's managers.

The online format of the program provides you with the flexibility that you need, allowing you to pursue a distinguished master without neglecting your professional and personal commitments, and without your having to leave your habitual place of residence for long periods of time.


There are currently three specialized Masters:

Master in Biotechnology Management
The last few decades have seen extraordinary advances in the biotechnology sector. The Master in Biotechnology Management trains future leaders in this emerging industrial sector. It equips you with the knowledge, skills and tools required to meet the challenges in creating and managing firms that operate in this profoundly innovative and highly competitive environment, where the use of extremely sophisticated technology ensures constant evolution.

Master in Sports Management
The Master in Sports Management provides the skills and knowledge you need to successfully meet the challenges facing the broad spectrum of national and international organizations in the sporting industry: teams, clubs, professional leagues, health and fitness centers; sports marketing companies in areas such as sports advertising, sponsorship and licensing, representation of athletes, managing sports facilities and events; and investors and promoters, to name just a few.

Master in Digital Advertising and Communication
The Master in Digital Advertising and Communication is a response to the lack of professionals in the marketplace with these competencies. The program centers on the pivotal role of the internet in developing relationships between firms and clients, providing a vision that takes you far beyond traditional interruption marketing techniques.

Executive Master of Management in Global Supply Chains
The 10-month Executive Master of Management in Global Supply Chains equips executives with the knowledge and know-how required to manage an outstanding, competitive global supply chain. Using up-to-the-minute techniques and tools at all times participants a gain a broad perspective on this sector.


Admissions Process


The admissions process is the same for both MBA programs with variations on the number of years of work experience required and the entrance exam requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • No prior professional experience is required for the Master in Management or the specialized Masters, although it does contribute to your application, whilst a minimum of three in a management position for the Executive Master of Management in Global Supply Chains.
  • Application form + 2 letters of recommendation + 2 essays
  • GMAT (average: 680) or IE Admission Test (not required for the Executive Master of Management in Global Supply Chains)
  • Personal Interview
  • Students whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL score (260) or an equivalent certificate.


Other Master's Programs


IE also offers its renowned MBA programs in international business, for the graduate up to the executive. IE's commitment to business education extends to the legal sector through its Master of Law degree programs for executives and in international legal practice.

Complementing IE's postgraduate and executive Master's programs is an additional stream of services to meet the specific training needs of managers and corporate leaders at any stage during their career. The Executive Education Division offers training in Advanced Management Program (AMP), a Senior Management Program (SMP), seminars, conferences, forums, in-company training programs and consulting.

More information on IE Business School and its programs, please visit our webpage, or contact us by phone, fax or email:



IE Business School
Mar«æa de Molina 13
28006 Madrid
Contact via E-mail
Web: www.ie.edu


For information on events please visit www.ie.edu/events
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