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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

Your future starts here - we’ll help you become the Next Best You

The Next Best You isn’t a fixed destination—it’s a mindset, a continuous evolution into a better version of yourself. The Master in Management at IE Business School is built around the belief that great leadership comes from truly knowing yourself. The transformative journey is built on three pillars: career, impact and purpose. You’ll uncover your unique strengths, ambitions and areas for growth, and learn where you can make the biggest difference in a constantly evolving business world.

This is about understanding who you are as a person and a leader. That’s why the program includes three transformational experiences that you’ll visit throughout the program: the Career Discovery Accelerator, where you explore future paths and sharpen your career direction; the Impact Skills Accelerator, which develops the behaviors and decision-making tools you need to thrive under pressure; and the Purpose Accelerator, which helps you align your personal values with your professional goals.

Through practical experiences, real-world challenges and continuous self-reflection, you’ll develop a stronger, more intentional version of yourself-ready to enter the business world with clarity, confidence and purpose. This is your journey to the Next Best You: adaptable, empowered and ready to lead with impact.

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  • Your Career - MRCB

    YOUR CAREER 

    Where are you going, and how will you get there? Defining your career goals is a fundamental part of the Master in Management journey. That’s why we help you understand your motivations and goals, explore your options and get on the career path that’s best for you. Leveraging our constant dialogue with the business community and analysis of labor market data, we’ve organized the program into an array of future-proof career pathways that arm you with the exact skill set recruiters demand.

  • Your Impact - MRCB

    YOUR IMPACT

    What does it take to make big things happen? It comes down to your thoughts, behavior and digital skills. Organizations everywhere want people who can make a genuine difference; professionals who maximize resources and inspire teams to overcome challenges. The Master in Management is designed to optimize who you are by developing skills related to how you think, how you behave with others and how you relate to technology. Transformation isn’t easy, but it’s an integral part of your journey to empowerment and will help you gain the skills that will last a lifetime.

  • Your Purpose - MRCB

    YOUR PURPOSE

    We believe being a business professional comes with responsibilities. At the same time, using your position to build a better world can improve your life satisfaction and fuel lasting motivation. That’s why it’s our mission to help you define, refine and align your unique purpose with your career. Whether you’re passionate about helping the planet or simply working with integrity and inspiring your colleagues, we invite you to join a new movement led by the next generation of professionals committed to making the world a better place.

YOUR CAREER

CAREER DISCOVERY ACCELERATOR

The Career Discovery Accelerator is a catalyst for your personal and professional growth. It is a unique program within your Master in Management for discovering your options and planning for what’s next. It will help you make well-informed decisions about what path to pursue by choosing your degree concentration and identifying the types of jobs you want to target.

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FIND THE PATHWAY THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU

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    • Community Manager ​
    • Sales Strategist ​
    • Marketing Research Analyst ​
    • Brand Designer ​
    • Public Relations Specialist ​
    • Customer Insight Analyst ​
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    • Marketing Consultant ​
    • Digital Marketing Technology Consultant

    Marketing, Branding & Sales ​in the master in management

    Drive growth with the power of communication.  ​

    Do you have a passion for communication and want to gain insight into the best way to tell an organization’s story? This pathway will hone your mindset, behavior and digital skills, arming you with the tools, technology and techniques to make your narratives even more persuasive. Whether you’re creative, analytical, a big-picture thinker or natural master of the sale, this pathway unlocks ways to profoundly understand both your audience and organization. It opens the door to many exciting career trajectories that tend to emphasize business growth and the value of branding. You can pursue this pathway in the Master in Management by choosing the concentration in Branding, Marketing & Sales.

    YOUR CAREER IN THIS PATHWAY​

    Careers in this pathway focus on growth and the top-line of business. Whatever your unique way of working, there are diverse job opportunities to consider—whether you are wildly creative, deeply analytical, a big-picture strategist or a master of the sale.

    We continuously talk to company recruiters and conduct analytics on the job market to offer our students an updated view of the landscape in the career pathway of Marketing, Branding & Sales. Our mission is to help you make a good choice about whether this pathway might be a good fit with your aspirations, strength and goals. Explore the major career areas we've identified for you in this pathway and their transversal applicability.

    • Strategic Marketing & Brand Management

       Roles in this area are about brand strategy and brand building, go-to-market strategy and execution, omnichannel marketing, marketing communication and 360º marketing management. 

    • Customer Insights & Market Research

      This area is about using qualitative and quantitative methods to find insights about customer attitudes, preferences, purchasing behavior, satisfaction and market trends.

    • Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Digital Sales

      This rapidly growing career area focuses on everything digital: from marketing performance analytics and online optimization, to sales-tech and sales analytics, commercial workflow automation, and customer analytics.

    • Sales & Business Development

      The new world of sales is big and exciting. Careers in this area focus on sales strategy, sales force management, sales ops, digital nurturing, sales analytics, sales tech and B2B development.

    • Creative Direction, Content & Branding

      Roles in this area focus on the strategy, management and production of content, media and creativity to drive the branding, marketing and sales activities of a business.

    Courses in this pathway

      • Knowing the market and the consumer
      • Integrated Marketing Communication
      • Product and Brand Management
      • Strategic Sales and Key Account Management
      • Channel Management and Retailing

    Certificates

    • IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability

      With sustainability never having been more important, organizations are realizing that environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are everyone’s responsibility. And they are placing sustainability at the heart of their business, requiring all their employees to play their part.  With this Certificate, you’ll learn how to incorporate a sustainability point of view across all business activities and functions, and be prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization. ​

    • Amazon Web Services Certifications

      We've partnered up with AWS Academy to provide our students with access to enroll in Amazon Web Services Academy courses, such as Cloud Foundations and Data Analytics. These courses open the door to AWS Certifications, giving you yet another opportunity to ensure you stay ahead of the curve and unlock your potential.

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      IE-SalesForce Associate Certificate

      Sales and Business Development are becoming one of the fastest growing fields and sales skills are needed to make businesses grow, to pitch and win new clients, to better engage with internal and external stakeholders, to sell ideas internally, to develop new markets and to stay one step ahead of competitors. This certificate will give you SalesForce fundamentals to succeed in any commercial role.

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    • Corporate Strategist   ​
    • Business Transformation Consultant  ​
    • Implementation Coach ​
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    • Operations Manager ​
    • Public Sector Optimization Consultant  ​
    • Digital Transformation Analyst ​
    • Change & Communications Manager

    STRATEGY, ORGANIZATION & TRANSFORMATION ​​in the master in management

    Become an expert in transformation to boost organizational relevance.  ​

    In the business world, the pace of change has never been faster. That means companies must constantly evolve to stay relevant. Are you passionate about innovating in order to design and implement change that delivers real value? This pathway will give you the analytical, visionary and management skills you’ll need to formulate, plan and execute major organizational transformations. It will help nurture a mindset that identifies ideal strategies and excels at putting those strategies into practice. Given change is demanded across the public, private and civil society sectors, this pathway puts you on track to choose from a huge range of opportunities. You can pursue this pathway in the Master in Management by choosing the concentration in Strategic Management.

    YOUR CAREER IN THIS PATHWAY​

    Careers in this pathway focus on designing and implementing business and organizational strategy either from within a company or via roles in general or specialized consulting firms.

    There are diverse job opportunities to consider—from strategic market analysis and forging the overall vision and strategy for a company or business unit to diving into managing the transformation projects that bring a new strategy into reality.

    We continually talk to company recruiters and conduct analytics on the job market, to offer our students an updated view of the landscape in the career pathway of Strategy, Organization & Transformation. Our mission is to help you make a good choice about whether this pathway might be a good fit with your aspirations, strength and goals. Explore the major career areas we've identified for you in this pathway and their transversal applicability.

    • Business Strategy and Transformation

      Roles in this career area involve formulating, planning and implementing business strategy via transformation and integration projects. This could apply to any function or area of a company’s value chain from market entry and exit decisions, to product and service portfolio strategy, to operations strategy and optimization. Professionals in this area work in corporate strategy departments, corporate innovation units, venture-building units and as consultants in management consulting firms and firms specialized in strategy consulting and industry analysis.

    • Organization Strategy and Transformation

      Professionals in this area focus on every company’s most strategic asset—people.  It’s about developing and managing the implementation of strategies for hiring, engaging, training and developing talent. It’s also about designing organizational structures, building an organizational culture, and implementing employee-centric systems and initiatives that drive well-being, engagement and performance.  Roles in this area are in talent departments, HR departments, learning & development units and corporate universities. Professionals in this area also work in the talent and organization groups within management consulting firms and firms specialized in talent and organizational consulting and training.

    Courses in this pathway

      • Corporate Strategy
      • Non-Market Strategy and Sustainability
      • Data Visualization
      • Strategic Decision Making
      • Innovation and Platform Markets
      • Strategic Reporting

    Certificates

    • IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability

      With sustainability never having been more important, organizations are realizing that environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are everyone’s responsibility. And they are placing sustainability at the heart of their business, requiring all their employees to play their part.  With this Certificate, you’ll learn how to incorporate a sustainability point of view across all business activities and functions, and be prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization. ​

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      Amazon Web Services Certifications

      We've partnered up with AWS Academy to provide our students with access to enroll in Amazon Web Services Academy courses, such as Cloud Foundations and Data Analytics. These courses open the door to AWS Certifications, giving you yet another opportunity to ensure you stay ahead of the curve and unlock your potential.

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    • Investment Banker  ​
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    • Forensic Accountant  ​
    • Financial Trader

    FINANCE, INVESTMENTS ​​in the master in management

    Gain the knowledge needed to make high-stakes financial decisions.

    Business, economic development and everyday life are all fueled by finance, but it takes deep expertise to understand how to make the financial system work in your favor. This career pathway, designed by leading finance and management professionals, will arm you with the knowledge, analytical and people skills needed to succeed in this competitive and high-reward field. If you’re interested in a challenging and fast-paced career and want to learn how to apply knowledge about finance and investments in the real world, this may be the pathway for you. You can pursue this pathway in the Master in Management by choosing the concentration in  Finance & Investments.

    YOUR CAREER IN THIS PATHWAY​

    Careers in finance are diverse, fast-paced and intellectually challenging. The focus is on business and economic activities related to money and investments and the financial systems in which these assets are bought, sold or traded.

    Careers in finance are highly quantitative and analytical in nature, but also may draw heavily on interpersonal skills like sales and relationship management. 

    We continuously talk to company recruiters and conduct analytics on the job market in order to offer our students an updated view of the landscape in the pathway of Finance & Investments. Our mission is to help you make a good choice about whether this pathway might be a good fit with your aspirations, strength and goals. Explore the major career areas we've identified for you in this pathway and their transversal applicability.

    • Corporate Finance & Investment Banking

      Roles in this area focus on identifying and securing corporate funding but also privatization, merger and acquisition and/or IPO deals, raising and allocating capital in the form of equity or debt. Professionals working in this field drive corporate restructurings, carry out private placement of capital, and provide debt and equity advisory services.

    • Private Equity, Venture Capital & Alternative Investments

      Roles in this area are all about managing portfolios of assets that are not publicly traded, such as startups that show potential for long-term growth, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), real estate and other alternative classes of assets that can be expanded and further consolidated by private equity funds.

    • Asset Management & Global Markets

      Professionals in this area manage portfolios of assets to increase wealth over time by acquiring, maintaining and trading investments that have the potential to grow in value. Global Markets, Sales & Trading refers to the division for making markets in stocks, bonds and derivatives, also referred to as the Markets or Securities Division, depending on the bank. This career area also involves professionals who do the research that informs investment and portfolio management decisions as well of those who manage passive funds as well as hedge funds

    • FinTech & Digital Finance

      Roles in this area are about the integration of new technologies into the services offered by financial companies in order to improve experience delivery to consumers or to embed payments, trasactions or other financial services into other financial or non-financial businesses.  FinTech is deeply reshaping the financial services industry, with new technologies in transaction processing, wealth management, lending, capital markets, cryptocurrencies, and the use of AI and blockchain and other related technologies that are automating and enabling the decentralization of aspects of the financial system (DeFi).

    • Financial Analytics & Forensics

      Professionals working in this area work at the intersection of finance, accounting, compliance and business analytics. In today's data-rich corporate environment, they leverage vast amounts of financial, accounting, and other internal data to gain insights into a company's financial needs and health. Using advanced analytics and increasingly AI, forensics experts work to uncover financial irregularities, misconduct, and hidden risks.  This career area is also about internal and external compliance and audit in order to drive decision-making and transparency.  This involves analyzing and visualizing data for financial reporting and other types of reporting related to risk management, compliance, and ESG.

    • Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing

      Roles in this area focus on investment with the intention of generating positive environmental, social and governance impacts alongside financial returns.

      Sustainable finance is defined as investment decisions that take into account the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors of an economic activity or project that targets companies or industries that produce social or environmental benefits. Roles in this area include impact investing and philanthropic investing.

    Courses in this pathway

      • Financial Modeling & valuation
      • Sustainable Finance
      • Capital markets and financing
      • Financial Statement and Budgeting
      • Investment Portfolio Analysis

    Certificates

    • IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability

      With sustainability never having been more important, organizations are realizing that environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are everyone’s responsibility. And they are placing sustainability at the heart of their business, requiring all their employees to play their part.  With this Certificate, you’ll learn how to incorporate a sustainability point of view across all business activities and functions, and be prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization. ​

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    • Innovation Product Lead ​
    • Data Scientist  ​
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    • IT, Data & Business Intelligence Specialist ​
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    • Business & Technology Analyst ​
    • Operations & Technology Manager

    Digital Business, Transformation & Innovation ​​in the master in management

    As technology becomes increasingly critical, so do professionals who know how to use it.

    Are you interested in using technology to boost organizational efficiency? Staying on top of the most powerful technological trends? Learning how to transform data into insights? This pathway will give you a profound understanding of the technology that can elevate performance across any area of a company’s business and operations. It will give you precisely what you need to spearhead digital strategies, digital transformations and to make data-driven decisions. As there is almost a universal need for expertise in this sector, this pathway unlocks a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities. You can pursue this pathway in the Master in Management by choosing the concentration in Digital Business & Analytics.

    YOUR CAREER IN THIS PATHWAY​

    Careers in this pathway focus on the use of technology and data analytics to drive improvement in performance across any area of a company’s business and operations.

    It’s about formulating digital strategy, masterminding technology and data-driven innovations, and making transformation happen via project management and change leadership. 

    We continuously talk to company recruiters and conduct analytics on the job market in order to offer our students an updated view of the landscape in the pathway of Digital Business, Transformation & Innovation. Our mission is to help you make a good choice about whether this pathway might be a good fit with your aspirations, strength and goals. Explore the major career areas we've identified for you in this pathway and their transversal applicability.

    • Digital Strategy & Transformation

      Modern business is built on a foundation of digital technologies and data—and innovations that these enable. Roles in this area focus on formulating enterprise-, business-, and product-level tech strategies that drive innovation and improved performance. It’s also about leading the successful implementation of these strategies via digital transformation projects. Specialists in this domain are tasked with crafting strategies at enterprise, business, and product levels to spur innovation and elevate performance. Digital strategists and transformers work both inside of companies in technology and innovation units, as well as in general and specialized consulting firms.

    • Business Intelligence & Analytics

      This career area involves roles focused on the use of data as a strategic asset to drive business decision-making, value creation and competitive advantage. Occupations within this sphere are dedicated to constructing and executing a robust data strategy, anchoring the foundation of informed business judgments and insight generation. It´s about formulating data strategy as well as leading projects to implement data tools and produce data-driven business insights. Professionals in this area work across the value chain of a company, from its supply chain through to its digital sales and marketing operations.

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      Tech & Innovation Management

      This Career Area is the engine room of digital advancement, blending technical expertise with managerial acumen to navigate the fast-paced evolution of technology. This sphere involves identifying emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact, and managing their integration into business models to fuel innovation. Spacialists, consultants & managers in this space are responsible for fostering an environment that encourages creativity and the incubation of new ideas while ensuring these innovations align with the broader business objectives. They act as the bridge between technological potential and business reality, ensuring that investments in tech yield tangible benefits and solidify the organization’s position at the forefront of innovation.

    • Digital Operations & Supply Chain

      This Career Area is pivotal in the digital era, focusing on optimizing processes through the integration of digital technologies. It is key to enhancing agility, visibility, and efficiency within the supply chain, front and back-office operations. Professionals in this field implement systems like IoT, AI, and blockchain to revolutionize inventory management, procurement, and logistics. Their expertise leads to the creation of smarter, more responsive supply chains that can adapt to changes in demand and minimize disruptions. By digitalizing operations, they contribute to a seamless flow of information and materials, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

    Courses in this pathway

      • Big Data and Machine Learning
      • Agile Digital Product Development
      • Building an Online Business
      • Digital Business Strategy
      • Experimental Design
      • Applications of Analytics for Business
      • Predictive Analytics: Forecasting Future Events
      • Prescriptive Analytics: Optimizing Data Driven Decisions

    Certificates

    • IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability

      With sustainability never having been more important, organizations are realizing that environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are everyone’s responsibility. And they are placing sustainability at the heart of their business, requiring all their employees to play their part.  With this Certificate, you’ll learn how to incorporate a sustainability point of view across all business activities and functions, and be prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization. ​

    • AWS logo

      Amazon Web Services Certifications

      We've partnered up with AWS Academy to provide our students with access to enroll in Amazon Web Services Academy courses, such as Cloud Foundations and Data Analytics. These courses open the door to AWS Certifications, giving you yet another opportunity to ensure you stay ahead of the curve and unlock your potential.

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    • Founder & CEO  ​
    • Entrepreneur in Residence ​
    • Business Innovation Consultant  ​
    • Venture Capital Analyst ​
    • Business Analyst  ​
    • Venture Creation Lead  ​
    • Innovation and Operations Consultant ​
    • Startup Consultant

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CORPORATE INNOVATION ​ ​in the master in management

    Feed your entrepreneurial spirit and create something new. 

    If the motto “no risk, no reward” rings true, if you’re passionate about disruption and want to blaze your own trail in this world, this pathway gives you what you need to become a successful entrepreneur. It instills the entrepreneurial mindset and the practical skills required to achieve your goals and purpose, whether that’s launching your own business, revitalizing the growth of a scale-up or joining a corporate venture-building unit. If this sounds appealing, see for yourself why the Financial Times ranks IE Business School as Europe’s best program for entrepreneurship teaching (2022). You can pursue this pathway in the Master in Management by choosing the concentration in Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation 

    YOUR CAREER IN THIS PATHWAY​

    • Startups

      Do you have an idea, a team (or both) and are thinking about launching a company? This is a tough, high-risk career pursuit and not for the faint of heart. It’s about studying your potential market and customers, refining your idea, forging plans that will inevitably need to change, building a team that can survive, raising funds, and getting it off the ground. You’ll most likely have to self-finance for some time, or try to make this happen in parallel with a full- or part-time job.

    • Scale-ups & Growth Hacking

      Being an entrepreneur via a startup isn’t the only way to get into the game. If you're interested in the electricity of being involved in something young, vibrant and even wild—but you also like the idea of stability and a consistent paycheck—then you might consider the world of scale-ups. These are early-stage companies that have traction, have secured funding, and are starting to ramp up their growth. The founders and funders are looking for talent who can make big contributions to helping them scale. If you have a lot of grit and an entrepreneurial spirit—but don’t want to start a company yourself—then targeting a scale-up might be a good option for you in the next steps of your career.

    • Corporate Innovation & Business Building

      Individual entrepreneurs aren’t the only people who generate innovative ideas and build businesses.  Increasingly, big companies do it too. Leveraging their assets, know-how and talent, corporations are starting to become adept at sensing opportunities and capturing them. This happens in two primary ways: innovation units within companies identify opportunities to drive new products, services and business models, or make changes to existing ones, and work within the existing corporate structure to turn these ideas into reality: “venture building” units within companies are spinning out startups to bring innovations to reality outside the company as new ventures.

    Courses in this pathway

      • Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation
      • Budgeting and Metrics for Startups
      • Entrepreneurial Finance
      • Startup Bootcamp
      • Corporate Entrepreneurship

    Certificates

    • IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability

      With sustainability never having been more important, organizations are realizing that environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are everyone’s responsibility. And they are placing sustainability at the heart of their business, requiring all their employees to play their part.  With this Certificate, you’ll learn how to incorporate a sustainability point of view across all business activities and functions, and be prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization. ​

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    • Financial Analyst   ​
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    • International Business Development Consultant ​
    • Risk Management Analyst

    IInternational Business & Strategic Foresight ​in the master in management

    Gain the big-picture knowledge needed to understand an increasingly complex world. 

    Are you driven to understand what’s happening in the world from an economic point of view? How the interplay between the political, social, environmental and financial spheres shapes broader economic trends? In today’s increasingly uncertain and interconnected world, organizations need professionals with this big-picture knowledge to anticipate what will come next. This pathway unlocks a wide variety of career opportunities that tend to center on the macro aspects of management, strategy and decision-making. You can pursue this pathway in the Master in Management by choosing the concentration.

    YOUR CAREER IN THIS PATHWAY​

    Careers in this pathway are diverse, but share a common focus on the “macro” aspects of doing business. 

    The global economy and an increasingly interconnected world introduce many uncertainties and dynamics into business management, strategy and decision-making. If global market trends, economics, policy and regulation, and business foresight sound exciting, then you might consider this career pathway for your next steps. 

    In partnership with IE’s School of Global & Public Affairs and Law School, we track opportunities for business graduates interested in the intersection where business meets the economic and non-economic environment. Our mission is to help you make a good choice about whether this pathway might be a good fit with your aspirations, strength and goals. Explore the major career areas we've identified for you in this pathway and their transversal applicability.

    • Strategic Foresight & Global Analysis

      Professionals in this area provide the key input for strategic decisions of the international firm - such as direct investment, supply chain policies, market positioning, and risk management. The ability to translate "big picture" changes into actionable strategies often leads to roles in management consultancies or as in-company advisors to senior management.

    • Business in Emerging Markets

      Professionals specialized in Emerging Markets (EM´s) typically combine analytics and business acumen with a degree of cultural and political sensitivity. A higher degree of volatility and uncertainty will often characterize EM´s, but business opportunities are often equally outsized. Key analytical, operational and advisory roles can be found in medium-to-large sized multinationals, in management consultancies, and in international financial companies.

    • Business for International Development

      Whether private or public, for-profit or nonprofit, a general business skillset is essential for the successful implementation in all areas of this field. This involves knowledge of project management, financial planning, and ensuring consistency with contracts, budgets and with the legislative framework. A common thread of successful players in this field is their ability to build relationships with and between stakeholders.

    Courses in this pathway

      • Management Control Systems
      • International Finance
      • Knowing the Market and the Consumer
      • International Marketing
      • Corporate Strategy

    Certificates

    • IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability

      With sustainability never having been more important, organizations are realizing that environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are everyone’s responsibility. And they are placing sustainability at the heart of their business, requiring all their employees to play their part.  With this Certificate, you’ll learn how to incorporate a sustainability point of view across all business activities and functions, and be prepared to tackle the social, economic and environmental challenges of today’s world in any organization. ​

SOME INSIGHTS ON ALUMNI AFTER GRADUATION

  • 46%
    changed geographic location after the program
  • 60%
    changed sectors after the program
  • 58%
    CHANGED FUNCTIONS LOCATION AFTER THE PROGRAM
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Customize Your Path with Career Concentrations

The Master in Management is designed for flexibility—because your career isn’t one-size-fits-all. With our career concentrations, you can tailor your experience to align with your professional ambitions, whether you're aiming for consulting, marketing, tech, or any other strategic area. These concentrations are more than just electives—they're targeted pathways that give you specialized insights, real-world tools, and access to expert networks in your chosen field.

IE Talent & Careers: empowering talent, shaping futures

At IE Business School, your success becomes our priority the moment you join us. That’s why IE Talent & Careers provides Master in Management students with personalized coaching, strategic tools and exclusive access to the global job market. We’re here to help you discover your goals and grow your potential.

  • CAREER COACHING & STRATEGY

    Work one-on-one with career coaches to identify your goals, plan your job search and perfect your personal marketing materials—from your CV to LinkedIn and cover letters. With sector- and region-specific guidance, plus a Career Success Course and targeted training, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate your next steps.

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    RECRUITMENT & CONNECTIONS

    Meet recruiters and industry leaders through networking events, career fairs, virtual sessions and on-campus interviews. Take advantage of the global IE Alumni community and student clubs to build a strong and valuable professional network.

  • CAREER RESOURCES

    Gain access to AI-driven career platforms that support your journey—from researching companies to applying and interviewing. You’ll also keep your career on track with lifelong access to the IE Career Portal.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORLD OF WORK

Where will our Master in Management take you? Gain exclusive, up-to-date insights and explore the career paths our alumni are taking after graduation to help you plan your next career move.

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AFTER GRADUATION

Marina Merino says the Master in Management was a “journey of transformation.” She quickly found her stride after graduation, joining top Spanish bank Bankinter, where she’s still thriving today. Marina’s making critical business decisions and continuously proving that ambition, adaptability and the right education are key to long-term success. Watch Marinas unforgettable learning journey.

YOUR IMPACT

Impact Skills Accelerator

The Impact Skills Accelerator is designed to develop a unique set of impact skills that will empower you to successfully navigate the dynamic work landscape. Through this comprehensive training, you will sharpen your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to change. Get ready to make things happen in the workplace and beyond.​

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Skills That Drive Real Impact

  • Thinking skills

    Business demands more than simple solutions—it needs minds that can tackle complex, high-impact challenges. That’s why we’ll teach you creative, critical and analytical thinking, so you can approach problems from fresh new angles. Through practical scenarios, you’ll learn the skills you need to change the way you think—until thinking for impact becomes second nature.

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    BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

    Thinking is crucial—but so is bringing people with you. You’ll develop collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills to navigate conflict, sell ideas and drive action. Our curriculum focuses on real-world scenarios to help you grow into a professional who naturally influences others and works well under pressure. Behavior is like a muscle, and we’ll help you strengthen yours for high-impact teamwork and leadership.

  • dIGITAL Skills

    Digital fluency is essential in today’s business world—but it’s more than just knowing how to use technology. You’ll learn how to make data your biggest ally—how to collect, analyze and visualize data to lead you to craft business cases, tell compelling stories and ultimately drive efficiency and boost performance. Whatever your path, we’ll give you the digital skills you need to put data at the heart of everything you do.

Your Purpose

PURPOSE ACCELERATOR

In the Master in Management, the Purpose Accelerator helps you define a clear sense of direction by aligning your personal values with your professional goals. Through reflection, immersive experiences and social projects, you’ll uncover what inspires you—and how to turn that into action. Shape a leadership identity rooted in meaning and purpose, with the support of your peers and mentors.

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Driving Results Through Purpose

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    We believe better business practices can be a force for change in the world, improving lives and protecting the environment. We call this Sustainable Business, and it’s one of the cornerstones of the Master in Management. We’ll ground you in the key concepts that make Sustainable Business a reality, including the energy transition, regenerative business and how to incorporate sustainability into every area of an organization. We all have a responsibility to the planet—we’ll show you how to make sustainability a rich vein of thought that runs through everything you do. 

  • Society

    Bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to social issues is one of the most effective ways to use your business skills for the wider good. We call this Social Entrepreneurship, an approach that harnesses the power of your ingenuity and problem-solving abilities to tackle enduring social problems. Studying the Master in Management is about maximizing your potential—both as a business professional and as a person. Graduates of IE Business School thrive under the pressure of a tight deadline or a challenging target; we’ll help you use those traits to amplify the benefit you bring to the world around you.

  • People

    At IE Business School, we believe people matter just as much as results. We call this Working Well. An inclusive workplace that prioritizes employee well-being is key to creating an environment where people can thrive. Positivity leads to productivity, while diversity is a strength in and of itself. In the Master in Management, we’ll mold you into a professional who creates working environments designed to get the best out of people and demonstrates the power of positive leadership in everything you do.

PURSUING YOUR PURPOSE IN THE MASTER IN MANAGEMENT

  • Sustainable business IN THIS PROGRAM

    • Sustainability Certificate​
    • Each concentration offers a course on sustainability
    • MIM Challenge with social impact perspective​
    • Coursework focused on sustainable business, such as Introduction to sustainability in business, Team building and team learning, Diversity and inclusion workshop and Leading people and teams
  • Social Impact IN THIS PROGRAM

    • International Sustainability & Impact projects bank with SPLASH​
  • Working well with others​ IN THIS PROGRAM

    • Courses and electives on team building and learning, well-being in practice, diversity and inclusion, working cross culturally and authentic leadership

SUSTAINABILITY AT IE University​

Net Zero carbon emissions

As of 2022, we are a carbon neutral Business School.

  • 12712
    teaching hours of sustainability content
    in the 2021 academic year​
  • 23%
    of courses related to sustainability​
  • 500
    events with a focus on sustainability ​
  • +350
    student-led activities​
    with a focus on sustainability
  • 98%
    reduction in paper usage
  • 10026
    reduction in water consumption
    in 2021–2022 vs. 2020–2021​

EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY’S PURPOSE

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR ACCELERATORS

The Accelerators are an integral part of the program at IE Business School, guiding you through a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. They provide essential knowledge, competencies, and skills in a focused and comprehensive way.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s about becoming a stronger version of yourself. The program helps you build knowledge, confidence, and clarity, so you graduate ready to face challenges with a renewed sense of purpose.

  • Through core courses, electives, and hands-on projects, you explore industries and roles while gaining practical experience. This allows you to test options and align your career path with your strengths and interests.

  • You’ll receive personalized guidance from career coaches, plus access to mentors and alumni who share real-world insights. Workshops and mock interviews prepare you for recruitment and long-term career decisions.

  • You’ll connect daily with a diverse class of peers and join events with global companies, recruiters, and industry leaders. These interactions open doors to internships, jobs, and lifelong professional connections.

  • The MiM focuses on communication, teamwork, adaptability, and decision-making. Leadership exercises and group projects help you strengthen these skills in practical, real-world settings.

  • Yes. IE offers startup labs, accelerators, and direct support from professors and entrepreneurs. Whether you want to launch or grow an idea, you’ll have resources to guide you.

  • Absolutely. You’ll gain access to a global network of 80,000+ alumni across industries and geographies, making it easier to find mentors, collaborators, and job opportunities.

  • Employers value IE’s international scope and practical training. You’ll graduate with global perspectives, hands-on experience, and a network that strengthens your profile in any market.

  • Yes. Through coaching, reflection exercises, and diverse experiences, you’ll discover what drives you and how to align your career with your values.

  • Yes. IE’s Career Center supports you even after graduation, with access to job postings, coaching, and alumni resources throughout your career.