Global Executive MBA
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Where Leadership Meets Global Impact
Where Leadership Meets Global Impact
The Global Executive MBA at IE Business School is designed for leaders who aim to go beyond career advancement—they aspire to leave a lasting impact. Over 15 months, this program combines academic rigor, real-world projects, leadership simulations, and international modules at world-class institutions such as UCLA, Oxford, and Singapore Management University.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, senior executive, or navigating a strategic career pivot, the GEMBA challenges you to lead with global vision, a digital mindset, and a commitment to sustainable innovation. This flexible and transformative journey prepares you to thrive in uncertainty, drive organizational change, and become the global leader tomorrow demands.
Redefine your career. Elevate your leadership. Become not just a better leader, but the NEXT BEST YOU.
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Program Structure
Program Structure
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- MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA
- 1st term
- 2nd term
- 3rd term
- 4th term
- Description
- TERMS
- MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA
OFFICIAL DEGREE
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.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Talent & Career service
Talent & Career service
And to support the executive career transformation plan that you’ll develop during the Global Executive MBA, we offer lifetime access to our Talent & Careers service, meaning our expert guidance remains at your fingertips.
The journey to becoming the next best you doesn’t end when you finish your studies; that’s why we’ll be your trusted guide every step of the way.
Global Alumni Week
Global Alumni Week
Our annual Global Alumni Week ensures that opportunities to connect with top-level global executives and industry leaders continue even after your program has ended, and you’ll have lifetime access to our unparalleled professional network of more than 70,000 alumni worldwide.
MASTER CLASSES & VIP SPEAKER EVENTS
MASTER CLASSES & VIP SPEAKER EVENTS
Leaders who join the Global Executive MBA program at IE Business School understand that personal and professional transformation is an ongoing journey, not a destination. That’s why our commitment to you extends far beyond your graduation. We’ll support you as a lifelong learner by providing exclusive, engaging educational content such as master classes on the topics that matter to you, VIP speaker events, and updates on the latest from the worlds of business, technology and more – all at no additional fee.
A UNIQUELY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE…
A UNIQUELY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE…
The Global Executive MBA offers a personalized experience that is integral to the success of both the program and its students. The Personal Advisory Program will offer you an insight into your unique leadership style in a way that will be vital to your learning development. As well as identifying your strengths and any gaps through personalized surveys, an experienced specialist coach will guide you through the proven methodology.
The Personal Advisory Program is the foundation of your development at IE Business School and beyond. This is a practical and analytical process that will ready you for your next chapter, putting in place the mechanisms and learning experiences needed to help you achieve your goals – wherever you are in the world.
...for future global success
...for future global success
In addition, the Global Executive MBA's residential periods offer first-hand knowledge and experience of the international business landscape, providing the global perspective needed to lead in the C-suite. Business success in the 21st century means being able to make deals, negotiate, and network with industry leaders worldwide. The five residency periods, spanning three continents, deliver the grounding you need for your next career leap.
CEO Challenge
CEO Challenge
The Global Executive MBA's unique CEO challenge is an opportunity to put into practice all the knowledge and insights learned in the modules throughout the program.
The key part of the CEO challenge at IE Business School is that it represents a real challenge from a real company and will require students to step up their leadership skills and showcase what they can do in the real world. With the help of an assigned coach, you will work together in teams to tackle a chosen issue head-on and resolve the problem as if you were doing so in the C-Suite.
But that is not all – once you have reconciled the issue, you and your group will present it to an executive stakeholder, where you will be assessed for a client. The feedback you receive will no doubt be invaluable for your future success.
International Experiences
International Experiences
Company visits
Company visits
Another unique and important element of the Global Executive MBA program is the company visits that students can take advantage of during their residential periods at four universities spanning three continents.
You will visit different companies during your periods at IE Business School, Oxford University, Singapore Management University, and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which will allow you to explore their successes and apply them to your learning.
As well as being educational, these visits offer a first-hand glimpse into the world that you will one day lead. Their placements are planned perfectly so that you can maximize your learning in the field. After all, being a C-Suite success story requires the ability to watch, listen, and learn before leading the charge yourself.
Singapore Management University Residential
Singapore Management University Residential
As the strategic nerve center of Asia, Singapore is one of the most innovative and influential business hubs in the world’s largest continent. At Singapore Management University you’ll gain Asia-specific insights and perspectives, while also exploring financial services trends and the vibrant world of HealthTech innovation.
As with all the residential periods, you’ll take part in company visits and meet executives and leaders in the real world to help you gain hands-on experience of the Asian business landscape. Additionally, you can take advantage of invaluable networking with IE Business School executive alumni, who have shared experience of your learning journey and know exactly where you strive to be.
University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Residential
University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Residential
The face-to-face residential periods are central to the Global Executive MBA at IE Business School. These international experiences offer the chance to learn first-hand from real executives and leaders through company visits, gaining unique insights and perspectives from key business locations around the world.
IE Business School and partner UCLA offer an immersive experience that gives students an eye-opening and memorable insight into the US business world. As with the other residential periods, you will also benefit from networking opportunities with the community of IE executive alumni, enabling you to learn from their successes.
Oxford University Residential
Oxford University Residential
At IE Business School’s partner Oxford Institute for Ethics and AI, you will gain a sense of purpose as you explore the effects of artificial intelligence on society, governance, democracy, the environment, and human rights.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly disrupting today’s society and industries within it, including the way we work, learn, communicate, and interact. The Global Executive MBA program will encourage you to think outside your immediate surroundings and how to leverage the advances of technology while remaining responsible and aware of its dangers. At this residential, you will tackle issues and trends relating to geo-political and social and technological disruption as you seek to find the balance between how technology can help and hinder progress, depending on how it is used and manipulated.
Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford
Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford
The Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford will offer you a deep insight into critical aspects of AI and humanity, bringing together world-leading philosophers and other experts with the technical developers and users of AI in academia, business and government. With these teachings, you will learn to lead with a purpose and the knowledge that you are ethically doing the right thing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is the Global Executive MBA structured?
The 15-month program combines online learning periods with four intensive face-to-face international modules. This hybrid structure allows you to balance professional responsibilities with academic advancement, while also maximizing networking opportunities.
What subjects are included in the study plan?
You will cover advanced areas of business including strategy, finance, marketing, digital transformation, operations, sustainability, and leadership. Courses emphasize applied learning through case studies, simulations, and real-world projects.
Which international modules are part of the program?
International modules take place at IE Business School (Madrid), Oxford University, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and Singapore Management University. Each partner school offers unique academic and cultural perspectives to complement your global learning journey.
Are electives available in the curriculum?
Yes. The program includes a range of electives that allow you to tailor the program to your career goals. Electives cover areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and industry-specific topics.
How is leadership development integrated?
Leadership development is embedded throughout the program via coaching, feedback sessions, leadership labs, and simulations. You’ll work on strengthening soft skills such as communication, resilience, and decision-making, while also practicing strategic leadership in real-world scenarios.