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Crafting the global leaders of tomorrow
Crafting the global leaders of tomorrow
The Global MBA is a unique program that combines personalized learning and bespoke coaching with academic innovation and truly global opportunities for growth.
Lasting 18 months, the Global MBA can be studied 100% online or in a hybrid format which includes two residential periods in Madrid and Global Immersion Weeks in leading business hubs.
With a wide range of electives to choose from and exclusive access to our Next Best You Accelerator, the Global MBA allows you to craft your own path to the future.
Future-proof learning technologies and Business Sprints will build your abilities and give you the confidence and knowledge you need to lead in a complex and fast-changing world.
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Program Structure
Program Structure
- Description
- TERMS
- MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GLOBAL MBA
- 1st term
- 2nd term
- 3rd term
- Description
- TERMS
- MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GLOBAL 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.
Our Learning Methodology
Our Learning Methodology
Learn it today, Try it this week
Learn it today, Try it this week
Our innovative teaching methodologies are designed to create an active, authentic and diversified learning journey which engages students and promotes applied learning.
The Global MBA is a pioneer in new methodologies which reflect the needs of today’s students without compromising academic standards or rigor. We’ve implemented a three-step transition to deliver business education built for the AI era:
- 01.
Signature Sprints
As part of our overhaul, we’ve streamlined our Sprint offering. These Sprints anchor your learning journey with intense immersion in real-world challenges. We now offer two high-impact, cross-functional Sprints.
- A Business Sprint, tackling a live company challenge.
- A Sustainability Challenge, focused on leadership and ESG innovation.
- 02.
Real-world impact
The evolution of our learning methodologies ensures the Global MBA strikes the right balance between knowledge acquisition, skills development and practical application. In a complex, tech-infused world, the Global MBA doesn’t just teach students “about” business. It shows them how to think, act and lead like true business professionals.
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Learning adapted to you
The Global MBA empowers you to learn on your terms. Choose the 100% online format for world-class learning that prioritizes flexibility. Or opt for a blended version featuring Global Immersion Weeks in leading business hubs and two residentials at IE’s dynamic campus in Madrid, where you’ll network with global peers.
EXECUTIVE COACHING
EXECUTIVE COACHING
From day one, you’ll partner with an executive coach who helps you make the next right move—whether you want to pivot, accelerate, or redefine your career path. Together, you’ll transform your goals into a personalized development plan, refining your leadership, strategy, and impact at every stage. Later in the program, you’ll work with a career coach specialized in your field to map your next step with confidence. This continuous coaching journey ensures that your professional growth stays as dynamic and forward-looking as the Global MBA itself.
Curate your skillset, shape your future
Curate your skillset, shape your future
The Global MBA is a personalized learning experience. We recognize that every one of our students has a unique purpose with their own interests and aspirations, and that’s why we’ve designed the program to adapt to your needs, expertise, and goals.
As well as bespoke coaching and the Next Best You Accelerator, the Global MBA offers you a varied range of electives to choose from. Go deep in the specialization of your choice or pick and mix your target electives from four main areas: Advanced Business Acumen, Executive Leadership and Foresight, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Family in business.
Each track features 10 sessions and makes up the final part of your MBA across the concentration term. To complement your learning, you can choose a Global Immersion Week destination based on your area of focus, to truly immerse yourself in your specialty.
However you personalize your MBA, you’ll graduate with unique cross-functional abilities which will allow you to lead with confidence in any organization.
*elective availability dependent on demand
Track 1: Advanced Business Accumen
For mastering the strategic and financial complexities today’s CEOs face.
Track 2: Executive leadership & foresight
To lead with clarity, navigate uncertainty, and drive change.
Track 3: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
For those scaling ventures, acquiring businesses, or building something from scratch.
Track 4: Family in business
To address the unique dynamics of ownership, legacy, and governance in multigenerational enterprises
International Experiences
International Experiences
True to its name, the Global MBA offers participants exclusive opportunities to immerse themselves in key markets and grow a truly international network. Two residential periods in Madrid bookend your journey, complemented by the Global Network for Advanced Management Week where you can study at one of our international partner schools. You can also choose to attend the Madrid events remotely.
Global is more than a label. You’ll connect with peers from every sector and continent. Immersion Weeks will take you into some of the world’s most dynamic and influential cities, from San Francisco to Shanghai, New York to Copenhagen, Riyadh to Segovia.
You’ll immerse yourself in global business, connecting theory to context on the ground and expanding your international network and outlook. These experiences ensure you don’t just learn global leadership – you live it, in the markets where it matters most.
Global Immersion Weeks
Global Immersion Weeks
As a learner on the Global MBA, you’ll have the chance to accelerate your learning and expand your horizons in an optional Global Immersion Week in an international business hub.
Each city offers a unique perspective on a crucial aspect of today’s business world:
GLOBAL NETWORK FOR ADVANCED MANAGEMENT WEEK
GLOBAL NETWORK FOR ADVANCED MANAGEMENT WEEK
Global MBA students can also benefit from the optional Global Network for Advanced Management Week (GNAM), where you’ll study at one of our leading partner schools and gain exposure to their unique perspectives and expertise.
GNAM offers the opportunity to attend classes, visit local businesses, and connect with Executive MBA students from other schools around the world—providing a unique chance to expand your professional horizons and global network. Students can bid for their preferred GNAM location, with destinations allocated by the Selection Committee based on performance, motivational essay, and availability.
*While every effort is made to accommodate participants’ preferences, please note that students may not be allocated their first choice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is the Global MBA structured?
The Global MBA is divided into three key phases:
- Business Acumen – Build a strong foundation in core business areas like macroeconomics, strategy, financial reporting, marketing, managerial control, and leadership.
- Advanced Management – Focus on applying strategies in real-world settings through subjects such as operations, innovation in the digital world, sales and marketing in the AI era, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
- Concentration – Customize your learning path by choosing from electives such as advanced business acumen, executive leadership, entrepreneurship, or family business. You can specialize in one area or mix tracks for a cross-functional profile.
- Throughout the program, students participate in Global Immersion Weeks, receive executive and career coaching, and complete the program with a final exam and graduation in Madrid.
Which international modules are part of the program?
You will start and finish your Global MBA in Madrid, and in between, you'll take part in two Global Immersion Weeks international study trips designed to give you real-world exposure to global business hubs.
Students choose one city per week from the following options:
Week 1:
- Segovia – Wellbeing in Practice
- Riyadh – Doing Business in Saudi Arabia
- San Francisco – Tech and AI
Week 2:
- Copenhagen – Sustainability Challenge
- New York – Wall Street & Entrepreneurship
- Shanghai – Innovation, Finance & Local Business in China
Cities and topics may vary by intake.
Are electives available in the curriculum?
Yes, the Global MBA includes a wide range of electives, allowing you to tailor your learning to your interests and career goals. You can specialize in one area or mix electives across four key tracks:
- Advanced Business Acumen
- Executive Leadership and Foresight
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Family in Business
Topics include AI-powered business, strategic foresight, venture acceleration, M&A, scaling startups, family governance, and more — giving you a personalized, cross-functional leadership toolkit.
Elective offerings may vary depending on the intake.
How is leadership development integrated?
In the first half of the program, you'll undergo a 360° leadership assessment, engage in executive coaching, and receive an ISA skills
certification that develops 10 essential competencies across thinking, behavioural, and digital domains from critical thinking and
public speaking to data fluency and AI productivity. This phase is about discovering yourself and understanding how to align your purposewith high-impact leadership.
Evolving from IE’s #1 Financial Times–ranked Global Online MBA, the Global MBA represents the next generation of leadership education.