Executive MBA

Push your boundaries and your leadership to the next level

duration16 or 20 months
languageEnglish or Spanish
locationOnline & Madrid or 100% Madrid
intakeTwo intakes: September/October & April*
MODE OF STUDYPart-time
FORMATBlended & In Person

Executive MBA

The Executive MBA is a unique curated learning experience for mid-career executives who aspire to lead in the C-suite and beyond. The program is a transformational journey that leverages your strengths, experiences and ambitions to propel you to the pinnacle of your career. 

The Executive MBA includes a series of high-impact Business Sprints which will give you the opportunity to learn new skills in a series of varied challenges and deploy your learning with a major company.

Carefully crafted to balance executive schedules with impactful education, the Executive MBA is focused on cutting-edge Project-Based Learning, with students participating in engaging challenges across a diverse series of industries right from the start of the program.

Leadership development and career guidance is embedded throughout the program. The Board Readiness module and the entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship options in the mastery track in the final program will prepare you for the next stage in your journey.

*Spanish format starts in October. English format has two intakes: September and April.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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Discover what our Executive MBA is all about

Is the Executive MBA right for you?

    • LEADERS WHO WANT TO DRIVE CHANGE.

      The Executive MBA is designed to produce the next generation of business leaders – executives driven by purpose, with the tools and impact skills to drive change in the business world for a better future.​

    • LEADERS WHO WANT TO EVOLVE TO STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE.

      In a fast-changing digital era, continuous self-transformation is the only way to futureproof your career – and that’s the ethos that underpins our mission: to facilitate your journey to becoming the next best you.

    • LEADERS LOOKING TO REALIZE THEIR C-SUITE AMBITIONS.

      Making your mark in the boardroom takes vision, insight and a complex balance of skills. The Executive MBA combines cutting-edge teaching with practical experience, giving you vital exposure to the inner workings of a company board.

    • LEADERS LOOKING TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP.

      For high-potential managers or directors with a track record of success in their chosen industry, the Executive MBA is the ideal way to reach the highest levels of leadership. Our world-class faculty with real-world expertise will help you build on your success to realize your ambitions.​

    • LEADERS WHO WANT TO EXPAND THEIR GLOBAL NETWORK.

      At IE Business School, you’ll come together with leaders and senior executives from a variety of industries. Offering abundant networking opportunities and lifetime access to a 70,000-strong alumni community, the Executive MBA is the ideal environment in which to broaden your professional footprint.​

    • LEADERS SEEKING PERSONALIZED CAREER TRANSFORMATION.

      Our unique approach provides a program tailored specifically to your needs, ambitions and career goals. With a personal executive coach, individual development plan and a faculty ready to guide you on your curated learning experience, this is a program centered wholly on you.​

  • The Executive MBA at IE Business School is designed to be a watershed experience in both personal and professional terms, and executives from across the world join us with a variety of goals in mind.  ​

    • ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS, ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

      According to Fortune Magazine, applications to executive MBA programs have grown by 68% over the last decade. Why? The desire to enhance management skills and the opportunity to network are the top two motivators cited by alumni worldwide, according to the Financial Times. Also among the top reasons cited were the desire to increase earnings and improve the chances of a promotion. Research from the Executive MBA Council (EMBAC) found average compensation increased 14.7% while enrolled in an executive MBA program – with The Economist reporting salary increases of up to 51% in the three years after graduating. At the same time, 36% of respondents reported receiving a promotion during their period of study.

    • EXPAND YOUR GLOBAL EXECUTIVE NETWORK

      According to EMBAC, the average executive MBA student is 39 years old with 15 years’ work experience (and nine of those in management), making clear the opportunities that exist for networking with top-level professionals from within your industry and beyond. As the Financial Times puts it: “Building a high-level network is an important part of the EMBA experience.”

    • EMBRACE NEW OPPORTUNITIES

      In pursuing an executive MBA, you’ll find challenges and successes in equal measure, but whatever your motivation for enrolling, the journey will be rewarding in more ways than one. In the words of one Forbes contributor, summarizing their own experiences of an EMBA program: “The MBA should teach you more than just technical business skills, it should open you up to new opportunities and uncover talents and interests you did not know you had… The executive MBA is a great experience, which will give you skills, introduce you to new friends and open new career doors.” 

REASONS TO STUDY FOR THE EXECUTIVE MBA AT IE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Executive MBA at IE Business School is designed to be a transformative experience in both personal and professional terms. Tailored to balance busy schedules with impactful education, the program enables executives from across the world to achieve a wide variety of goals: 

  • ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS, ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

    As a participant in the Executive MBA, you will enhance your management skills, build a global network and grow into the next best you. With the Executive MBA, we want all our students to take their careers to the next level and progress in their journeys, wherever that takes them. Alongside our Business Sprints and cutting-edge Project-Based Learning, you will receive career support throughout the program and enjoy new opportunities for professional growth. The Executive MBA from IE Business School will position you for higher compensation and increased chances of receiving a promotion and moving forward in your career. 

  • EXPAND YOUR GLOBAL EXECUTIVE NETWORK

    According to EMBAC, the average executive MBA student is 39 years old with 15 years’ work experience (and nine of those in management). At IE Business School, the Executive MBA gives you the opportunity to network with peers around the world, from within your industry and beyond, giving you the insights and skills to lead across diverse sectors and geographies. As the Financial Times puts it: “Building a high-level network is an important part of the EMBA experience.” 

  • EMBRACE NEW OPPORTUNITIES

    In pursuing an executive MBA, the journey will be rewarding in more ways than one. The IE Business School Executive MBA combines flexible, impactful learning with a personalized focus on enhancing your skills, developing your leadership and preparing you for the next stage in your journey, wherever that takes you. 

Tailored to your needs

The Executive MBA is designed to fit with your career, no matter how busy your schedule. That’s why the program is offered in two different formats: Blended and In-Person. No matter which option you choose, you’ll get access to the same world-class teaching and curated learning experience.​

YOUR FUTURE NETWORK

MEET OUR CURRENT STUDENTS AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY

Get to know the stories of our alumni

Executive MBA almuni are changemakers equipped to bring positive leadership to their companies and industries. Read their stories below to discover how the program has shaped their careers - and what studying at IE Business School could do for you.

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    Volodymir Stipakhono

    Executive MBA Alumnus at IE Business School

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    Natasa Biscan

    Executive MBA Alumna at IE Business School

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    MARISSA JURMARK

    Executive MBA Alumnus at IE Business School

Class profile

  • 12
    years of experience
  • +28
    nationalities
  • 36
    Average age

OUR FACULTY ARE HERE TO GUIDE YOU

MEET THE EXECUTIVE MBA VICE-DEAN LUCIA EGEA

As the Vice Dean of Executive MBA programs, Lucia is dedicated to guiding leaders in discovering their purpose and creating sustainable, long-lasting business models. With over 20 years of international corporate experience and a passion for finance, she excels in solving complex problems through a blend of analytical thinking and creativity, fostering positive disruption in the process. In her role as an adjunct professor, Lucia enjoys teaching financial reporting and analysis, as well as entrepreneurship, across various programs within IE University. Her boundless curiosity and energy drive her to be a lifelong learner, with interests spanning futures design, human-centered approaches and digitalization. Lucia holds double cum laude degrees in business studies from Spain and the UK. She also has an Executive MBA from IE Business School, for which she was named the top student in her cohort.

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Experience Madrid

Madrid is one of the most vibrant and student-friendly cities in Spain, offering an excellent public transport network, a thriving cultural scene, and a dynamic nightlife. Beyond its energy and charm, Spain’s capital is also a hub for major international companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple—opening the door to valuable professional opportunities.

With its unique blend of tradition and innovation, Madrid offers an inspiring backdrop for an unforgettable educational journey.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • It offers a transformational experience for mid-career professionals through business sprints, leadership coaching, and project-based learning, all aimed at accelerating your career.

  • The 20-month blended program combines online sessions (Saturdays + flexible forums) with three residential weeks in Madrid, one in Segovia, and optional international weeks for global exposure.

  • It’s for ambitious professionals aiming for C-level roles who want to grow without leaving their job and are ready to lead change in a global environment.

  • Yes. The Executive MBA is an official degree recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education, and graduates receive a Master in Business Administration.

    Please note: students must meet specific academic requirements to request the official degree. If these are not met on time, the degree will not be officially recognized under Spanish educational regulations.

  • You’ll build a strong network through team projects, in-person sessions, MBA Impact Hour, and access to a global alumni network of over 70,000 professionals.