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AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
You haven’t seen a program like the Master in Management & Strategy before. Nobody has.
This isn’t just a journey to the next best you in the dynamic business world—it’s a transformative hands-on experience within a cutting-edge global enterprise. This unique approach can only be found at IE Business School.
This is not a traditional academic program. Designed for young professionals with backgrounds in business, finance, economics or STEM with one to three years of work experience, this immersive journey places you at the heart of a global company. You’ll own projects, collaborate across teams and tackle challenges that mirror the responsibilities of mid-career professionals.
Your pathway begins with a functional rotation across key departments of a leading company, where you’ll gain firsthand insight into operations, strategy, finance, marketing and more. Department directors—our faculty, seasoned industry leaders —will entrust you with real-life challenges their teams face, ensuring your learning is rooted in action. Through collaborative problem-solving, you’ll hone leadership skills, refine strategic expertise and deliver measurable results, all while paving your path to success based on your performance.
As you progress in this program, your role evolves. Expect to be challenged, to lead and to grow. It will be marked by real-world scenarios, where success is measured not just by knowledge, but by action.
Join us in this transformative experience, where you'll emerge as a leader prepared to excel in any global company across any industry.
You won’t just study business in this program; you’ll do business.
WE’LL GUIDE YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY
Our master’s programs prepare you to make impactful career moves through experiential learning. In the Master in Management & Strategy, you’re not just a student—you’re a full-time member of a company, navigating the complexities of the business world alongside mentors who’ve led at the highest levels.
At IE Business School, our inside knowledge of the job market means you can get the information and guidance you need to evaluate the options best suited to you, in an environment dedicated to helping you explore those options. We combine market insights with personalized coaching to help you clarify your career aspirations. Decisions about your future are a journey, not a step; we’ll help you find the right direction and become your most employable self. We’ll help you become the next best you.
THE NEXT BEST YOU
The Master in Management & Strategy is about more than learning business basics—it’s a hands-on experience designed to unlock your unique potential. Unlike traditional programs, we focus on your strengths and goals, giving you the confidence to lead with purpose. This is a transformative journey where you’ll tackle real business challenges guided by industry experts, and start shaping your future by taking on actual corporate responsibilities.
We don’t wait to discover future leaders; we co-create them by testing them in the here and now, on real-world challenges crafted by industry experts. Your decisions impact outcomes and your growth is mentored by executives who’ve shaped industries.
YOUR CAREER
Even if you have an idea about the path you wish to pursue, there are so many variables and so much information out there. Take charge and focus on what matters by cutting through the noise; get to know yourself better, explore your options and accelerate your growth through a simulation of your future successes. Using the insight gleaned from our connections to the business community, exhaustive analysis of the labor market and the benefit of real-world experience, you’ll curate and future-proof your own career path and already be walking it when you leave the simulation.
YOUR IMPACT
What does it take to make big things happen? It’s down to your thoughts, behavior, current skills and relevant experience. Organizations of all kinds want people who can make a genuine difference; professionals who can make the most of the resources at hand and inspire their teams to overcome pressing challenges. Through the simulation of real business leadership that is the Master in Management in Strategy, you’ll optimize diverse skills from creative thinking to alliance building and shape how you behave in real situations by living through them. You’ll actually confront the challenges you need to overcome before you graduate to be ready to hit the ground running as a high-impact business professional.
YOUR PURPOSE
There is no escaping the fact that we are facing massive societal challenges, from climate change to inequality, and we know the business community has a pivotal role to play. We are passionate about helping you discover your deeper purpose through living this interactive and immersive experience. This is not a platitude; it’s our commitment. It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in helping the planet, humanity or simply inspiring your colleagues; finding and achieving your purpose is our priority.
NOT JUST LEARNING... DOING. FOR REAL.
Success in your career requires more than just clear business goals and a strong skill set. Real-world experience and the confidence it fosters are essential in differentiating yourself and advancing in your career. The Master in Management & Strategy program expedites your career growth in corporate or business strategy, strategy and management consulting, financial services or technology by providing tailored experiences that closely recreate the challenges and opportunities you'll encounter in your professional life. Through this program, you'll gain the skills, experience and guidance necessary to take control of your career. You'll be mentored by leaders who have achieved significant success in their respective fields and understand the path you're on.
Who is the Master in Management & Strategy for?
This program is designed for ambitious professionals ready to step into leadership roles within a global enterprise. If you have a clear vision for your career in business, finance or tech and are determined to take decisive action to achieve your goals, this is your opportunity to accelerate your trajectory. At this pivotal stage, you recognize the need to fully immerse yourself in real-world business challenges, gaining the skills and confidence to advance to the next level.
This program is specifically designed for professionals with:
ASPIRATIONS IN CRAFTING A CAREER IN BUSINESS, FINANCE & TECH
You need to have a solid academic background in Business, Finance, Economics or STEM, paired with firm career aspirations in pursuing opportunities within the following fields:
- Strategy and management consulting
- Corporate or business unit strategy
- Financial services (such as corporate finance, investment banking, venture capital, private equity or asset management)
- Technology and innovation (such as consumer tech, corporate solutions, healthtech, etc.)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A minimum of one to three years of full-time, substantive, post-graduate work experience in business, finance or technology is required for this program. Internships and other non-full-time work experiences don't count towards this requirement.
It is imperative that participants venture into this immersive engagement with prior experience working in a real company, as this program is designed to accelerate their career track records.
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If you're looking for a chance to explore, to discover what you love and what you’re really good at, and to start carving out your path in the business world.
Class profile
The Master in Management & Strategy at IE Business School is globally recognized for its academic excellence, consistently achieving top rankings worldwide. Explore our rankings and discover why we are considered a global leader in management education!
- 86%International students
- 17Nationalities
- 24Average Age
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The Master in Management at IE Business School is renowned for its rigorous standards and top-tier quality, consistently ranking among the best worldwide. Dive into our rankings and see why we're considered one of the best in the world!
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- 10in Europe European Business SchoolsFinancial Times
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
THE MASTER IN MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY
THE MASTER IN MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY
Imagine leading a real business, where your decisions directly impact its results, and accountability is paramount. Where your actions, not just your knowledge, shape its path to success. Welcome to the Master in Management & Strategy—a 15-month immersive and dynamic business simulation experience unlike any other. This vibrant environment isn’t just fertile ground for growth; it’s where transformation becomes reality, shaping you into a strategic leader ready to thrive in any business landscape.
This is your opportunity to refine your leadership, strategic thinking, and teamwork abilities. Dive deep into the intricate operations of leading companies, tackle real-world challenges, and unlock synergies across diverse departments, all while charting your course to success through performance-driven learning.
- Pre-program
- DEPARTMENT ROTATIONS
- Functional Specialization, LABS, Internships
- BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
- MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MASTER IN MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY
- pre-program
- ONBOARDING
- Description
- DEPARTMENT ROTATION I
- DEPARTMENT ROTATION II
- Functional Specialization
- Labs
- Internships
- GLOBAL IMMERSION MONTH
- STRATEGY CHALLENGE
- ELECTIVES
- ACCELERATORS
- IE Sustainability Certificate
- The Next Best You
- Pre-program
- DEPARTMENT ROTATIONS
- Functional Specialization, LABS, Internships
- BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
- MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MASTER IN MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY
*Please note that our program content is continually updated to remain in sync with market demands. Therefore, we advise you that the content is subject to change and it can be dependent on student demand.
OFFICIAL DEGREE
The Master in Management& Strategy is a 15-month program composed of an official degree that awards a total of 60 ECTS in the first 11 months and a microcredential, a private degree, of 11ECTS from month 11 to 15. Students must meet the following conditions and requirements to be officially enrolled and entitled to request the official university degree upon completion of the master program. If educational prerequisites are not provided and/or if the requirements are not met on time, the student will not be able to request the official university degree as issued by the Spanish government. In this case, the studies will not be official under Spanish educational regulations.
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an IMMERSIVE experience FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE
Given students' prior experience in the workforce, this program replicates the challenges and responsibilities typically encountered in their second or third year of work, when peak performance is expected. It's during this critical phase that we believe the most significant growth occurs, as you're required to expand, flex and stretch your abilities in new ways. In this program, you'll experience growth within a secure environment, tackling real business challenges and immersing yourself in work environments. Our experienced faculty will act as your corporate mentors, offering real leadership exposure and helping you navigate every step of the journey with confidence.
REAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES
Only by doing it yourself will you truly learn how multinational companies—in tech, consulting, finance, venture capital, private equity and beyond—handle increasingly complex business situations. By focusing on advanced business fundamentals, you’ll develop strategic foresight, global business acumen and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments where decisive action matters more than words.
REAL WORK-LIKE ENVIRONMENTS
We strategically split students into carefully selected work groups to blend different nationalities, backgrounds, training and experience. This intentional mix mirrors real-world team dynamics, offering a perfect environment to sharpen your skills and groom your professional profile through a multitude of perspectives. Learning the ropes of sustaining challenging situations and tight deadlines alongside diverse personalities helps strengthen your personal and professional growth. There is also a mandatory internship period that provides invaluable exposure to real business settings, helping you apply everything you’ve learned to real-world scenarios.
REAL LEADERSHIP EXPOSURE
We’ve meticulously crafted a program that prepares you to meet your career goals by immersing you in the business world and providing you with specialist leadership training and support from day one. Our international teaching faculty, serving as your corporate mentors throughout the program, are carefully selected experts equipped with the experience, expertise and industry connections to prepare you for the very top. They will guide you in focusing your time on what matters most to get you where you want to be, offering invaluable exposure to your desired career path.
CORPORATE MENTORS TO EMPOWER YOUR JOURNEY
Meet your Lead Corporate Mentor, David Suarez
Meet your Lead Corporate Mentor, David Suarez
David, as Vice Dean of the Master in Management & Strategy, draws upon over 25 years of strategic management consulting expertise to guide students on their transformative journey towards realizing their full potential. With a decade-long tenure as a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, spearheading human capital consulting in the Middle East, and prior leadership roles at Booz & Company and Deloitte Consulting, David has honed his skills in driving large-scale organizational transformation across global markets. His focus on human capital strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness has equipped him to navigate evolving business landscapes shaped by megatrends such as technological disruption and demographic shifts. Through mentorship at IE, David empowers the next generation of leaders to navigate their career paths with confidence and make a meaningful impact on the world.
GUIDING LIGHTS: YOUR CORPORATE MENTOR TEAM
GUIDING LIGHTS: YOUR CORPORATE MENTOR TEAM
We view mentorship as more than just teaching—it’s about accelerating your career growth and equipping you with the skills to achieve your professional goals.
Our professors are all high-level practitioners with experience at the top of the business world. They’ll be your corporate mentors, pinpointing any potential skill gaps you may have for your chosen field and helping you address them. By guiding you through the challenges, pressures and demands of the world they work in, they’ll show you precisely how to become a high-impact professional, ensuring all elements of your future path are united under a single focus.
With a faculty drawn from diverse industries, backgrounds and global markets, you’ll gain insights from professionals who have navigated complex business environments. They will challenge you to take charge, push your boundaries and think like an industry disruptor.
A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE
Much of taking your career to the next level at IE University will depend on your experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Stimulate your curiosity and a sense of adventure, broadening your horizons, enhancing your impact skills and taking your confidence to new heights in the culturally rich Spanish capital.
A fun and student-friendly environment, Madrid enjoys all the advantages that come with being a global city with an international outlook. A wealth of upscale bars and restaurants intertwine with an electrifying and unparalleled nightlife experience, while affordable and efficient public transportation makes it easy to get around. From food to sports to culture, Madrid is the ideal place to indulge your interests and discover new ones. Of course, as a hub for companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google, what better place to pursue your next big career move?
VENTURE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Situated in the heart of Madrid’s business district, our unique ecosystem is a cosmopolitan hub that will stimulate and motivate you. Offering access to the latest technology and ample space for a whole host of activities, it’s the perfect place to hone your craft ahead of the next chapter in your professional life.
Outside the confines of the classroom, the Campus Life office is the beating heart of your experience. It provides you with all you need to broaden your personal and professional horizons and discover passions you never knew you had. With plenty of opportunities for networking, there’s no better way to connect with peers from a variety of backgrounds and build a network that will push you toward your future goals.
There are also more than 120 student clubs covering everything from sports to innovation with AI and robotics. They create a dynamic experience that enhances your well-being and empowers your personal development—crucial long-term assets in the business world.
NURTURE YOUR REAL-WORLD KNOW-HOW
The Master in Management & Strategy prides itself on preparing you to face whatever the world of work will throw at you. This immersive experience allows you a unique, firsthand insight into what it’s like to belong to the world’s top companies.
If you’re looking for hard-earned experience from the real world, you’ll have the chance to forge close bonds with individuals who have been where you’re aspiring to get to. You’ll benefit from their expertise as corporate advisors and mentors, while connecting with an international network of successful and inspiring business minds.
Study At IE because Madrid is...
INSPIRATIONAL
Madrid is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, exploding with music, art, history and gastronomy. In this city that never sleeps, you’re sure to find all kinds of activities to suit your interests and passions. From some of the world’s most spectacular museums and world-class theater to the raw power of flamenco or all-night dancing, it’s undoubtedly a setting that will fill you with the drive to succeed.
ACTIVE
If you could bottle Madrid’s energy, you’d find a quickfire path to success. Among the world’s greenest cities, the Spanish capital houses vast central parks ideal for walking, running and cycling. Just north of the city, you’ll find a stunning mountain range where you can hike, climb and even ski in the winter—after all, a business leader in the making must find some downtime to recharge their batteries. In that sense, Madrid is famous for its world-class sports teams and tournaments, while slightly further afield are a whopping nine UN World Heritage Sites. If you’re looking for even more adventure, Madrid is an ideal base for exploring Europe.
FRIENDLY AND DIVERSE
Madrid, like IE University, is a multicultural place that prides itself on openness. Discrimination due to gender, sexual orientation, religion or race is not tolerated. Instead, the city celebrates the diversity of its residents. To experience Madrid is to mirror the varied and immersive experience of the program, so no matter who you are, your time in Madrid pursuing the Master in Management & Strategy will be an unforgettable experience.
Madrid is life
- 2LARGEST CITY IN THE EU With a population of 3.2 million, only Berlin is larger
- 2HIGHEST-RANKED EUROPEAN CITY FOR HUMAN CAPITAL AND LIFESTYLE Source: Financial Times FDI Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21
- 5BEST CITY IN THE WORLD FOR EXPATS Expat City Ranking 2022 highlighted Madrid’s climate, leisure options, and cost of living
- 15000BARS & RESTAURANTS One for every 211 inhabitants: El Mundo
- 300000TREES IN MADRID, MAKING IT ONE OF THE GREENEST CITIES ON EARTH Source: Comunidad de Madrid
- 20ºCAverage anual temperaturePlus an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day
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