Global Online MBA - Blended Methodology
A top-ranked MBA empowering global leaders in their journey through transformation and disruption.

OUR GLOBAL ONLINE MBA, MORE THAN AN ONLINE MBA
We bring education to you, so you can get the most out of it. Our approach isn’t just online or on campus – it’s blended.
Blended Methodology allows one of our approaches to not just be online or on campus, but blended.
We align and combine the best of technology, pedagogy and our worldclass faculty, so you can experience multi-layered learning in a multi-faceted environment.
Online periods – Through our virtual campus and our WOW Room, you get a challenging and highly interactive educational experience. The well-structured, faculty-led sessions fit into the modern professional’s busy schedule and can be accessed anywhere there’s an internet connection. Engage with other global professionals in synchronous and asynchronous sessions including interactive small groups where you work on real-world, industry-based case studies.
- Live Sessions – On Saturdays, you will connect live to engage in a discussion about the topic determined for that day. These Saturday sessions are truly an extension of the traditional classroom experience, allowing you to negotiate and collaborate with your classmates in the same classroom, despite being seated all around the globe.
- Asynchronous online discussions – The forums offer the possibility to participate in the faculty-led asynchronous sessions every week from Monday to Thursday. Professors will moderate these written discussions about chosen topics in order to achieve the learning objectives.
Face-To-Face Periods* – get to know your diverse classmates even more through all-day workshops and classes that further develop your soft skills and teamwork. Although in-person participation in these periods is entirely optional with our 100% online program, we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to explore Madrid after class and join all the different networking events available every night.
Global Immersion Week – Participate in an optional face-to-face week around the world to discover a different destination and learn about the local business environment and interact with other IE cohorts from some other of our Blended programs. In the past, these destinations have included: San Francisco, Sao Paolo, Singapore, Miami, Shanghai, & Mumbai.
*Virtual face-to-face periods allow you to virtually get to know your classmates on a more personal level. After class, you’re free to attend virtual networking events or take some time for yourself.
Liquid Learning at IE University
In this new reality, we understand it’s not always possible to attend class in person. That’s why we developed our Liquid Learning approach, which seamlessly adapts to individual needs and provides equal access to world-class education—whether on campus or online wherever you are.
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Some of the world’s most innovative technology has gone into producing this unique, lifelike virtual learning experience.
Top Online MBA - IE Rankings
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QS 20202ndWHAT BLENDED HAS TO OFFER
Is it part-time? Is it online? Is it in-person? No, it’s blended.
This innovative, ever-evolving educational format is the answer to the needs of the disruptive modern professional. For nearly two decades, we’ve been streamlining our methodology to fit quality education around the busy schedule of ambitious, transformative business leaders. The well-structured virtual component immerses you in an environment of academic excellence, focused on practical application and meaningful participation. This format allows you to forge personal and professional connections with international executives. Take on the modern digital era with IE Business School’s Blended Methodology.ADAPTABILITY TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE
The modern professional’s fast-paced lifestyle doesn’t naturally accommodate the commitment needed for quality higher education. The Global Online MBA allows for flexible learning that molds itself around the schedule of even the most jet-setting executive. Log into the virtual campus from wherever you are. Log into success.
TWO STEPS FORWARD - NO STEPS BACK
One of the main benefits of the blended methodology is balance, whether it be at work, in academics, or in your personal life. Our Blended Methodology allows you to continue advancing academically while you work. Don’t put your life on hold. Blend it.
A MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
The Global Online MBA has fine-tuned the use of technology in education to improve the distance-learning experience. We use a combination of forums, multimedia, video conferences and more to provide a highly adapted, interactive, user-friendly educational experience.
TRULY DIVERSE
Our Blended Methodology allows you to meet international professionals and create long-lasting business relationships. IE Business School provides the perfect platform for profound global connection, mixing real, face-to-face contact with continued online interaction. We celebrate diversity, and our blended cohorts combine professionals from different backgrounds, functions, industries, nationalities and places of residence for a truly blended experience.
YOUR TYPICAL VIRTUAL WEEK...
Online Forums
Open 24 hours from Monday to Thursday.
Live Videoconference Sessions
Two live WOW Room video conferences take place every Saturday.
Morning Session: 11:00-12:30 & 13:00-14:30 CET
Afternoon Session: 16:00-17:30 & 18:00-19:30 CETYour life and career are already blended, so why not learn that way? The blend of virtual and physical interaction with peers and professors allows for a dynamic and realistic learning experience.
STILL WONDERING WHAT OUR BLENDED METHODOLOGY IS ALL ABOUT?
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blended IS
Quality | Nearly two decades of top-quality, evolving distance education.
Modern | A successful, transformational approach to disruptive learning.
Ever-Evolving | Constantly updating our approach to get ahead and remain relevant.
One-on-one | Our virtual platform and real-time conferences create an environment of intense peer-to-peer cooperation and networking.
Real-Time | Always adapting to mirror current global market needs.
Up-to-date | Perfect for global executives to prepare them for the unique challenges of the modern workplace.
Smart | Using our well-developed technological skills to create a program for disruptive leaders.
Personalized | We keep class sizes small to help develop a intimate and dynamic environment of meaningful discussion.
Flexible | Your life is blended. Your education should be too.
Global | A diverse international cohort of young, dynamic, transformational leaders. Join a network of global executives that represent the modern face of international business.
Diverse | The global workplace is a diverse melting pot of professional backgrounds and cultural perspectives. So is IE Business School. Challenge your thinking in a rich, international learning environment.
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Blended IS NOT
Just an online MBA | Our interactive format elevates the use of technology and interactive, dynamic methodology—led by an expert, market-experienced faculty—to provide an all-encompassing blended learning experience.
Just another part-time MBA | This unique format is exclusive to IE Business School. Our dynamic, innovative approach creates business leaders through intensive virtual sessions and engaging face-to-face periods.
Just a normal networking opportunity | With a student body made up of 132 nationalities, and a truly global faculty, you’ll be immersed in an international environment of worldwide professionals. This isn’t just networking. This is building lifelong professional connections.
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