Master in Management
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PREPARE TO LEAD, INNOVATE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
PREPARE TO LEAD, INNOVATE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Master in Management at IE Business School is a 15-month transformative journey designed to empower young professionals to thrive in today’s fast-changing global business landscape. Starting with a solid foundation in finance, economics, accounting, and quantitative methods, you’ll gain the essential tools to tackle complex business challenges with confidence.
From leadership and strategy to innovation, sustainability, and hands-on Labs, the program blends practical experience with cutting-edge knowledge. You’ll have the opportunity to specialize in areas that match your ambitions, explore global perspectives, and focus on shaping the NEXT BEST YOU.
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Program Structure
Program Structure
- PRE-PROGRAM
- TERM 1
- TERM 2
- CONCENTRATIONS & LABS
- ELECTIVES
- MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MASTER IN MANAGEMENT
- pre-program
- Start module
- tERM 1
- term 2
- COncentrations
- Labs
- The next best you
- ELECTIVES OR EXCHANGE
- CAPSTONE PROJECT
- ACCELERATORS
- GLOBAL IMMERSION WEEK
- IE SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATE
- PRE-PROGRAM
- TERM 1
- TERM 2
- CONCENTRATIONS & LABS
- ELECTIVES
- MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MASTER IN MANAGEMENT
*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
OFFICIAL DEGREE
The Master in Management is a 15-month program that awards a total of 90 ECTS. 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.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Alberto Alvarez - Executive Director of Masters and Master in Management Program is here to tell you more about this innovative and unique program.
Labs
Labs
The Lab is a standout feature of IE Business School, offering an exhilarating and highly effective learning experience. It provides you with the chance to confront and resolve real-life business challenges, putting your acquired knowledge into action to create tangible results. Working in teams, you’ll address pressing issues directly from companies, receiving firsthand briefings from executives and engaging with them throughout the module.
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
Finding the right path for you goes beyond the classroom. A journey of discovery requires curiosity and a sense of adventure – and no city caters to those needs better than Madrid.
Famed for its student-friendly environment, Spain’s capital offers everything you’d expect of a global city with an international outlook. A wealth of bars and restaurants combine with an all-night culture to make for a vibrant nightlife scene, 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. And as a hub for the offices of giants like Apple, Microsoft and Google, there’s no shortage of places to indulge your ambition too.
The Master in Management is an exploration of who you are and who you want to become. Make that journey inside the classroom and out.
CHASING NEW HORIZONS
CHASING NEW HORIZONS
The IE Business School campus is more than just a place to study. In the Master in Management, you’ll be joining a unique ecosystem situated in the heart of Madrid’s business district – a cosmopolitan hub that will stimulate your creativity just as much as your work ethic. Offering access to the latest technology and ample spaces to workshop your entrepreneurial vision, our campus has everything you need to explore the career pathways that lay before you.
Outside the classroom, the Campus Life office is the beating heart of your experience, coordinating a huge range of activities to enable you to broaden your personal horizons and discover passions you never knew you had. And with plenty of opportunities for networking, there’s no better way to connect with peers from a diverse range of backgrounds. From taking part in campus TEDx talks to scuba diving in Alicante, with more than 120 student clubs to choose from, there’s an adventure waiting just for you.
NURTURING YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
NURTURING YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
It’s our mission to provide you with the opportunities for discovery that help define the best direction for you – then equip you with the tools to get you there. IE’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center is designed to do exactly that, creating a space where you can connect with investors, mentors and a worldwide network of successful entrepreneurs, providing inspiration and know-how in equal measure.
At Area 31, IE’s in-house incubator, you’ll find a dedicated workspace for startups at every stage of development. Whether you’re still honing your entrepreneurial vision or looking for hard-earned experience from the real world, you’ll find the people and the expertise you need to help you turn plans into action.
International Experience
International Experience
Global Immersion Week
Global Immersion Week
The optional Global Immersion Week is a unique experience where students can explore international hubs of innovation. You will learn what it’s really like to run a business on a global scale and gain a working knowledge of local business practices.
This will happen through lectures and dynamic sessions led by professors and industry experts from world-class organizations, as well as visits to top companies where you analyze success stories through direct interaction with managers. Wherever the destination, you won’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from main market players such as BMW, Paypal, Starbucks and Uber Eats.
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
During your program, you may decide to participate in one of these exchanges to widen your networking, thus widening your networking opportunities after graduation. Take a look at the list of our partner institutions, however... this list is continually growing and may be altered depending on intake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What core courses are included in the Master in Mangement curriculum?
The Master in Mangement starts with a Common Core covering fundamentals in management, finance, marketing, economics, and strategy, ensuring a strong business foundation before moving into specialized electives and tracks.
Can I customize my course schedule or choose tracks?
Yes. After the Core Period, you can tailor your path by choosing from different tracks (e.g., International Business, Digital Business, Sales & Marketing, or Finance) and a wide selection of electives to align with your career goals.
Does the Master in Mangement offer leadership and soft-skills training?
Absolutely. Through the Leadership Lab and personal development workshops, you’ll work on communication, teamwork, negotiation, and critical leadership skills needed in today’s workplace.
Are there real-world projects or company labs in the curriculum?
Yes. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through company labs, consulting projects, and partnerships with leading firms, giving you the chance to solve real business challenges.
Is an international or exchange experience part of the program?
Definitely. You can take part in international exchange programs with top business schools worldwide, as well as global immersion weeks that provide direct exposure to international markets and practices.
What teaching methods are used in the Master in Mangement?
The program uses a mix of case studies, simulations, interactive lectures, teamwork, and project-based learning, ensuring theory is always applied to practice.
Are there opportunities for collaboration with other IE programs?
Yes. During the Core Period, you study alongside students from other master’s in marketing, communication, and sales, building a diverse network and collaborative experience.
Does the Master in Mangement support language learning or communication development?
Yes. You can take language courses (such as Spanish) and communication workshops designed to strengthen your ability to work across cultures and in international teams.
How is innovation integrated into the program?
Innovation is central to the Master in Mangement—through courses on digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven business, as well as exposure to startups and IE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.