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duration15 months
languageEnglish
locationOnline + Residentials in Madrid, Oxford, Singapore and Los Angeles
intakeSeptember
MODE OF STUDYPart-time
FORMATBlended
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Lead change and make your mark in the global boardroom​

The Global Executive MBA is a unique learning experience for senior professionals who want to make their mark at the highest levels of business. Designed for top executives, corporate climbers, career switchers, entrepreneurs, and family business owners, the program combines rigorous academics, real-world application, and cutting-edge innovation to meet the demands of today’s leaders.

The program’s 15-month timeframe offers a streamlined learning journey with an emphasis on real-world impact. Our project-based learning methodology will see you engage in real-life challenges that enhance your problem-solving and decision-making in a practical context, while the hands-on CEO Challenge and Board Leadership modules will give you vital experience in digital transformation, strategic foresight, and governance through expert mentoring and carefully crafted simulations. Meanwhile, the program’s international residential weeks at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Singapore Management University, Oxford University, and at IE Business School’s campus in Madrid offer unrivalled insight into the global business landscape.

With focus areas that include Entrepreneurship and Change Management, you’ll be ready to lead in uncertain times, while the program’s Sustainability curriculum will empower you to build purpose-driven organizations on sustainable principles—making you ready for the highest levels of executive leadership, anywhere in the world.  

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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See business from a global perspective ​

The Global Executive MBA’s international residential periods are what set the program apart. Spanning three continents, they provide an opportunity to learn from industry leaders firsthand, develop your regional expertise, and gain insight into business challenges across North America, Europe, and Asia. Based at our top-tier partner institutions, you’ll experience business from a truly global perspective, unlocking the knowledge and skillsets to be a key player in the C-suite. From green energy to deep tech, AI to financial management, this is a unique chance to immerse yourself in some of the world’s most important global business hubs. 

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The Global Executive MBA offers the chance to study on a truly global platform. IE Business School has developed an in-person residential experience that puts you on the world stage and prepares you for the next step in your career. Spanning three continents, you’ll gain first-hand regional insights from global business destinations – a unique experience to set you apart from your peers. ​

  • University of Oxford

    As part of the global curriculum, this residential – in collaboration with the IE Center for the Governance of Change – focuses on strategic global foresight topics relevant to top executives. ​Students will get hands-on exposure to the key issues and discuss them in depth with academic leaders and business executives in the field.

  • Singapore Management University ​

    The Singapore Management University residential provides a unique regional perspective and key insights from Asia. Singapore’s status as a global and regional hub makes it the perfect location to gain strategic insights into financial services trends and HealthTech innovation. Leveraging the first-hand expertise of leading companies and executives, you’ll also have the chance to draw on the experiences of IE Business School alumni. ​

  • University of California, Los Angeles

    The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is renowned as a center of innovation and technology, which form the focus of this residential week. You’ll broaden your perspective on US business and gain insights into how technology is shaping industries across the board. In addition, you’ll meet with regional companies, executives, and thought leaders who will offer first-hand experience, with the added benefit of networking with the local community of IE executive alumni.​

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REASONS TO STUDY THE GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA

  • PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

    Engage with real-life challenges, fostering practical problem-solving and impactful decision-making. 

  • CEO CHALLENGE & BOARD LEADERSHIP MODULE

    Hands-on exposure to digital transformation, strategic foresight, and governance through simulation and mentoring.

  • LEADERSHIP COACHING

    One-to-one coaching to hone your leadership abilities and establish and meet your professional milestones.

  • IMPACT SKILLS ACCELERATOR CERTIFICATE

    Build critical thinking, digital, and behavioral skills, including: Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Business Data Analytics, Public Speaking, and more.

  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    Advanced content on entrepreneurial management for executives and scaling new ventures.

  • CAREER COACHING

    Work with a dedicated coach from consulting firm Korn Ferry Advance to plan your next career move and make it a reality.

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    Ready for your next step? ​

    Whatever your career goals, our Program Specialist is ready to answer your questions. Schedule a personal consultation call now to see how this program fits your personal and professional ambitions​.

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RANKINGS

  • 4
    international mbain Europe
    QS 2025
  • 11
    INTERNATIONAL MBAworldwide
    QS 2026
  • 10
    European business schoolin Europe
    Financial Times 2024

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  • +15
    YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ​
  • +18
    Nationalities
  • 40
    Average age

  • gENDER

    Male
    Female

  • Academic Backgrounds

    Banking / Insurance / Financial Services
    Technology / Telecommunications
    Consulting
    Consumer Products & Retail
    Marketing / Advertising / Communication
    Transport & Logistics
    Healthcare / Pharma / Biotechnology
    Real estate / Construction
    Other

  • Function representation

    ​ General Management
    Sales & Marketing
    Operations
    Business Development
    Finance
    Consulting
    IT
    Human Resources
    Communication & Legal

ALUMNI STORIES

Global 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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    KAVYA KANCHANA

    Global Executive MBA Alumna at IE Business School

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    Reine Mbang Essobmadje

    Global Executive MBA Alumna at IE Business School

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MEET THE GLOBAL Executive MBA VICE-DEAN, LUCÍA 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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The Global Executive MBA is a 15-month, part-time program designed for experienced leaders who want to strengthen their global vision, leadership capacity, and ability to drive organizational transformation. It blends online learning with immersive face-to-face modules in Europe, Asia, and the US, combining academic rigor with real-world application.

  • Unlike a traditional EMBA, the Global Executive MBA is fully international in scope. You’ll study across multiple continents at top-ranked partner schools such as UCLA, Oxford, and Singapore Management University, gaining a first-hand understanding of global business ecosystems. Its hybrid format balances flexibility with intensive, immersive experiences.

  • The program includes face-to-face modules in Spain (Madrid), the UK (Oxford), the US (Los Angeles), and Singapore. Each location provides access to world-class faculty and industry leaders, as well as on-the-ground exposure to different business contexts.

  • The GEMBA is designed for senior managers, entrepreneurs, and executives with at least 10 years of professional experience who are ready to accelerate their careers, expand their global perspective, and take on strategic leadership roles.

  • Yes. The Global Executive MBA is awarded by IE Business School, accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. These accreditations ensure worldwide recognition and demonstrate the program’s academic excellence.

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