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Master in Management

Curated learning for the Next Best You​
duration15 months
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
intakeSeptember & January
MODE OF STUDYFull-time
FORMATIn-person

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
15 Months
PRE-PROGRAM
TERM 1
TERM 2
CONCENTRATIONS & LABS
ELECTIVES
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MASTER IN MANAGEMENT
pre-program finance
PRE-PROGRAM EXCEL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
PRE-PROGRAM ECONOMICS
PRE-PROGRAM FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
PRE-PROGRAM QUANTITATIVE METHODS
WELLBEING IN PRACTICE
INTRO TO SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS
CASE METHOD
Purpose in Action
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORKSHOP
OPPORTUNITIES & THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGER
DATA ANALYTICS FOR DECISION-MAKING
FINANCIAL REPORTING
MARKETING
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
ECONOMICS
LEADING PEOPLE AND TEAMS
COMPETITIVE STRATEGY
FINANCE
INTRAPRENEURSHIP
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Concentrations
Description
BUSINESS IMPACT LAB
STARTUP LAB
TECH LAB
Program Structure
15 Months

*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 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

Alberto Alvarez - Executive Director of Master´s Programs is here to tell you more about this innovative master in management.

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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​

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.

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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.

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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.

Nurturing your Entrepreneurial Spirit | IE University

International Experience

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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

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.

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partner institutions

Discover more about our partners institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The MiM 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The program uses a mix of case studies, simulations, interactive lectures, teamwork, and project-based learning, ensuring theory is always applied to practice.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Innovation is central to the MiM—through courses on digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven business, as well as exposure to startups and IE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.