OFFICIAL DEGREE

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. 

PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE ​

Throughout the program, you’ll work with a personal executive coach. First, you’ll together convert your objectives into a Personal Development Plan. Your executive coach will then oversee your journey through regular one-to-one sessions, ensuring that the plan is working for you and strategizing the best steps you can take to further heighten your impact. A career coach with expertise in your field will also guide you through the program, offering personalized, industry-specific advice.  ​

Is the Executive MBA right for you?

WHO IS THE EXECUTIVE MBA RIGHT FOR?​

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.​

WHY STUDY FOR AN EXECUTIVE MBA?

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.” 

OUR FACULTY ARE HERE TO GUIDE YOU 

MEET THE EXECUTIVE MBA VICE-DEAN BUDIMIR SEVER ​

As Vice Dean of the Executive MBA, Budimir brings over 25 years of experience in global business and technology leadership to guiding students on their personal and professional transformation journey, with the goal of helping them maximize their meaningful impact on the world as modern leaders of the 21st century.

Budimir’s professional experience in leadership roles in business and technology spans a variety of industries (IT, telecommunications, FMCG, education) and global markets.

As an adjunct professor at IE University, Budimir fulfills his passion for continuously sharing his expertise and learning from others. He teaches courses on digital transformation, innovation and technology management in Bachelor, Master and Executive MBA programs at IE.

Budimir holds an MSci in Electrical Engineering and an Executive MBA from IE Business School.

DISCOVER OUR FACULTY

At IE Business School, our faculty’s commitment to you goes far beyond teaching. Their mission is to help you understand the person you are now and guide you on the path to the person you want to become. From working with you to reveal your strengths and surface your career goals to helping you refine how to make the impact your sense of purpose demands – or even discovering what that purpose is – they’re on hand to challenge you to think about yourself in new ways, learn the skills you need for your future career and become the next best you. Drawn from all over the globe, our faculty brings expertise from a vast range of industries, roles and functions, meaning they’re equipped with the real-world experience to help you succeed.

Accounting & Management Control

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Human resources and Organisational behaviour

Information Systems & Technology

Law

Marketing

Operations & Technology

Strategy

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THE NEXT BEST YOU 

Our mission is to help you become the next best you: a leader driven by purpose, equipped with the skills, behaviors and mindset needed to achieve your career goals and overcome the challenges that await. With a focus on making you C-Suite ready by teaching you to balance between exploiting your existing competencies while simultaneously exploring new opportunities, the Executive MBA is a journey of transformation that starts within; a journey that rewards tenacity, dedication and hard work; a journey that creates leaders ready to shape the future of business.

YOUR CAREER 

Now is the moment to build on your current career success and push it to the next level. We’ll work with you to understand your strengths, ambitions and objectives, then create a career development plan tailored to your needs. From learning to balance the competing demands of the present and future to maximizing growth opportunities, our practical teaching and expert coaching will help you grow resilient, responsive and bold in your career choices and get to where—and who—you want to be.

YOUR IMPACT 

No matter the strength of your skillset or the breadth of your experience, to succeed at the highest levels of business, you need to be able to make things happen. But impact is not a matter of intangibles—it’s about how you think, how you act and how you embrace technology. We’ll equip you with the thinking, behavioral and digital skills you’ll need to thrive in a C-Suite environment.

YOUR PURPOSE 

Business has the potential to address today’s most pressing social issues, but lasting change requires individuals with the passion and skills to lead confidently. We put your sense of purpose at the heart of your career path, helping you become an executive who can drive change that matters. Guiding you to develop a spirit of collaboration for a greater purpose, you will cultivate a global professional network and create new sources of value for your business, now and in the future.

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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.

Luis Baladia Balduque
Luis Baladia Balduque

"After completing the MBA I have developed indispensable skills that have truly enhanced my profile, increasing my value in my company and in the market."

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Lucio Gabriele Ciullo
Lucio Gabriele Ciullo

"I’m learning so much in a very short time. On one hand, I will gain a competitive advantage in my industry, but I am confident I will also be a critical person for future opportunities in other industries and even in the world of entrepreneurship."

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Divya Jain
Divya Jain

"IE Business School and Global Immersion Week have given me the unimaginable, wonderful opportunity to meet and greet so many industry experts and reputed personalities, as well as provided many fun ways to connect with other like-minded students."

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Antonio Andújar Fernández
Antonio Andújar Fernández

"The Global Immersion Week was a good opportunity to do networking and expand my network with students from other programs."

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Oscar J. Herbón García
Oscar J. Herbón García

"The Executive MBA enhanced my professional confidence, allowing me to be a successful management consultant and to even consider starting an entrepreneurial venture. This is one thing that I have been thinking about intensively."

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the next best you?

The next best you is a fundamental concept at IE Business School, whereby we focus on helping you analyze the current you, determine your career objectives and desired impact as a leader, and equip you with the skills, mindset and tools you need to reach your full potential.

Our approach is personalized and tailored to each individual student, rather than employing a one-size-fits-all method. We offer a range of guidance, options, and support throughout the program to help you identify and refine your strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. We provide a wide variety of workshops, mentorships, career advisors, industry connections and extracurricular activities to help you develop the skills, abilities and insight you need to succeed.

This personalized approach sets IE apart from other leading universities. Not only does it set you up for greater success, but our approach is valued by recruiters seeking graduates who have undergone this transformative process and received a highly personalized education.

What is the format of the program (online or in-person)?

Students can choose between two formats:

Blended: This option combines online conferences on Saturdays (you can choose from the following slots: morning, 11:00-14:30h CET, or afternoon, 16:00-19:30h CET) with three residential periods in Madrid, one off-site residential period in Segovia, and two optional international residential periods.

In-Person: This option combines in-person classes at our Madrid campus on Fridays (16:00-21:00h CET) and Saturdays (9:00-15:00h CET) with three residential periods in Madrid, one off-site residential period in Segovia, and two optional international residential periods.

What is the length of the program?

The length of the program depends on which format you choose:

Blended Format: 20 months.

In-Person Format: 16 months.

In which languages can I study the Executive MBA?

The In-Person format of the program is available in English or Spanish.

The Blended format is available only in English.

What will my diploma look like?

The Executive MBA is an official degree recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and you will receive a Master in Business Administration.
Please note that students must fulfill the requirements found on this link to be able to request the issuance of the official university degree upon completion of the program. If educational prerequisites are not provided and/or 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 such an event, the studies will not be official under Spanish educational regulations.

Does the program feature an international residential period?

The Executive MBA program includes two optional residential weeks which offer a unique chance to gain a global perspective on business in leading international destinations. The Global Immersion Week and The Global Network for Advanced Management place an emphasis on meeting fellow execut ives from around the world, while exploring different business practices and cultures – providing the ideal opportunity to enhance your professional network.

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