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Global Online MBA

Be unstoppable. Pursue the next best you with the #1 Online MBA in the world. Wherever you are.
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duration18 or 24 months
languageEnglish
locationOnline and Madrid or 100% Online
intakeSeptember & March
MODE OF STUDYPart-time
FORMATBlended or Online

Advance your career on your terms with the Global Online MBA

The Global Online MBA at IE Business School is designed to guide you toward your Next Best You, a version of yourself that combines professional skill, personal purpose and meaningful impact—built for professionals seeking flexibility without compromising on transformation. You'll gain the skills to navigate global business challenges, expand your leadership capabilities and design a career path that aligns with your personal ambitions. Becoming the Next Best You means clarifying your career goals, understanding your strengths and blind spots, and discovering how to contribute effectively to your teams, organizations and society.

Your development is supported by three structured accelerators: the Career Discovery Accelerator, the Impact Skills Accelerator and the Purpose Accelerator. They will help you clarify your professional goals, strengthen your communication and leadership skills, and connect your values to actionable business strategies, ensuring your leadership is both effective and meaningful.

Throughout the program, interactive online modules, live workshops and global peer collaboration allow you to immediately apply what you've learnt in real-world scenarios. By harnessing your existing expertise and applying practical insights from international business leaders, you'll emerge as a versatile, resilient and purpose-driven professional ready to lead in dynamic, digitally connected environments and make a measurable impact wherever your career takes you.

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KEEP CHASING THE NEXT BEST YOU

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    YOUR CAREER

    When choosing your career, we help you target the right job opportunities and curate a future-proof career path. Let us help you get to know yourself better. We cut through the noise and sharpen the skill sets that top recruiters are looking for. Our Career Discovery Accelerator guides you as you explore your options, combining self-paced learning modules with career development sessions and one-to-one coaching. It’s carefully designed to support career transitions and professional development. We help you get on the path that’s right for you.

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    YOUR IMPACT

    What does it take to change the world? Your impact depends on your ideas, behavior and skills. Top companies, startups and social enterprises strive to find people who can make big things happen. IE Business School’s Impact Skills Accelerator equips you with essential skills—critical thinking, communication, negotiation, adaptability and teamwork—to help you thrive in any professional landscape. Through Project-Based Learning and Business Sprints, you’ll have unique opportunities to put your skills to the test. From creative thinking to alliance building and data-driven decision-making, the Global Online MBA gives you everything you need to become a high-impact business professional.

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    YOUR PURPOSE

    The business community has a pivotal role to play in addressing massive societal challenges such as climate change and inequality. What that role will look like depends on you. Studying for our Sustainability Certificates within the Global Online MBA will empower you to integrate sustainability into business, tackle global challenges and gain expertise in building purpose-driven strategies for modern organizations. We are passionate about guiding you to find your deeper purpose, refine it, align it with your career and make the world a genuinely better place. It’s not a platitude: it’s our commitment.

YOUR CAREER

CAREER DISCOVERY ACCELERATOR

The Global Online MBA Career Discovery Accelerator guides you in uncovering your true interests, evaluating career paths and shaping a future aligned with your goals. Through expert mentorship, tailored workshops and personalized guidance, you will build your confidence and take meaningful steps toward the next best version of your professional self.

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Achieve your ambitions with IE Talent & Careers

At IE Business School, your career growth is our priority. From the moment you join the Global Online MBA, IE Talent & Careers offers dedicated support to help you define your goals, sharpen your skills and connect with global opportunities. Our services extend well beyond graduation, meaning you have the tools to succeed throughout your career.

  • COACHING & EDUCATION SERVICES

    Work with expert career coaches one-on-one to explore your interests, build a strategic career plan and refine your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Receive targeted guidance by function, sector and location to boost your positioning in competitive markets. The integrated Career Success Course, along with specialized bootcamps, assessment centers and interview preparation, equips you with the skills to stand out in any professional environment.

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    EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS

    Access exclusive recruitment events, virtual and on-site opportunities, company presentations and networking sessions with top employers. Connect with IE Alumni and student clubs to expand your professional network and discover global career pathways.

  • LIFELONG RESOURCES

    Access AI-driven platforms for employer research, networking and application support. Lifelong access to the IE Career Portal ensures continuous guidance, tools and resources, keeping you connected and career-ready long after graduation.

TALENT AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Our Global Online MBA provides a learning environment for professionals who challenge conventional thinking. The program allows students to embark on a transformative journey that is focused on developing both an entrepreneurial mindset and stronger leadership skills—equipping them to propel their career forward.

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EXCLUSIVE CAREER SERVICES FOR OUR GLOBAL ONLINE MBA STUDENTS

  • Personal preparation sessions
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INDUSTRIES & COMPANIES

IE Talent & Careers are specialists in the following industries: Pharma/healthcare, FMCG, Luxury, Retail, Tech, Law, Finance, Real Estate, Architecture and design, International Development, Consulting, Industrial, Energy.

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THE PATHS OUR ALUMNI TAKE

Three months after graduation, most of our graduates are employed in leading companies. Past alumni have gone on to work in organizations such as Amazon, Nike and Coca-Cola, to name a few.

YOUR IMPACT

Impact Skills Accelerator

Develop a future-ready mindset that allows you to navigate challenges, make informed decisions and stand out in any environment. The Global Online MBA Impact Skills Accelerator equips you through hands-on workshops and real-world projects with critical thinking, adaptability, effective communication and confident leadership skills to excel professionally.

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PILLARS YOUR IMPACT ​

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    DIGITAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS​

    We empower you to enhance your thinking and behavioral skills to lead and manage digital initiatives within organizations. You'll learn how to navigate the intricacies of digital transformation processes, ensuring that your organization stays ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.​ You'll gain insights into effective communication strategies, virtual collaboration techniques and how to harness the power of digital tools. 

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    TIME AND TASK MANAGEMENT SKILLS

    We understand the importance of mastering time management skills to achieve your goals. Through the Global Online MBA, you'll develop the ability to meet deadlines—even in challenging circumstances—while you navigate virtual and flexible work settings with confidence. ​ You'll acquire the knowledge to maximize productivity and will uncover the principles of task management, empowering you to achieve remarkable outcomes.

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    GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE SKILLS

    We believe in the profound impact of a global mindset, which is why we immerse you in a diverse community of professionals. You'll learn to navigate and adapt to complex international environments and make informed decisions that drive change. You'll gain insights into global trends, identify emerging opportunities, discover how to build sustainable business strategies and create innovative solutions that transcend borders.

NEW CHALLENGES IN AN EVOLVING ECOSYSTEM…​

To succeed in today’s rapidly changing business world, you’ll want to be sure that the skills you're working hard to develop won’t be obsolete anytime soon. That’s why the Global Online MBA goes beyond teaching what’s happening today and focuses on optimizing the skills you’ll need, no matter what the business landscape looks like in the future.  ​​ 

​In a business world where the pace of life has quickened considerably thanks to new technologies, you’ll be faced with competing priorities and heavy workloads, testing your time-management skills to the limit. You’ll increasingly have to deal with meetings and one-to-one interactions virtually, forcing you to adapt to a new business culture that demands you handle these requirements skillfully. And the cultural challenges don’t end there—business, like the world economy, has globalized, so you’ll need to navigate cultural differences with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders, too. 

New challenges in an evolving ecosystem
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…REQUIRE NEW SKILLS TO SUCCEED

The Global Online MBA is designed to develop not just your critical hard skills, but the in-demand soft skills that will equip you for success in business today and tomorrow. Our Impact Skills Accelerator will help you build crucial skills such as critical thinking, negotiation, public speaking, and business data analytics. Studying for our Sustainability Certificates, you will gain invaluable expertise in building purpose-driven, sustainable strategies for modern businesses. Learn the flexibility to flourish in a variety of roles, circumstances and environments. Develop a digital mindset to handle the modern reality of a tech-first business ecosystem. Adopt a global perspective to see the broader picture and keep ahead of emerging trends. You won’t just be ready for change. You’ll drive it.  

Your Purpose

PURPOSE ACCELERATOR

Take advantage of the Global Executive MBA to clarify your vision and align your ambitions with what truly matters to you. The program's Purpose Accelerator guides you through reflection, real-world experiences and community engagement, while a diverse network of mentors and peers supports you in developing purpose-driven leadership that inspires change and builds integrity.

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Driving Results Through Purpose

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    Planet

    Understanding how better business practices can improve lives and protect the environment is one of the cornerstones of the Global Online MBA; we call this Sustainable Business. You’ll learn key concepts that underpin Sustainable Business, including the energy transition, regenerative business, and how to apply sustainable practices to every function within an organization. You'll study for Sustainability Certificates that teach you how to develop more sustainable business strategies. Ensuring sustainability sits at the heart of business progress is central to our mission—and we’ll show you how to make it part of yours too.

  • Society

    Employing business skills to tackle social issues requires an entrepreneurial mindset. We call this Social Entrepreneurship, an approach designed to leverage the power of entrepreneurial thinking to find innovative solutions to enduring problems. The same skills that allow you to thrive under the pressure of a tight deadline or an ambitious KPI can be applied to the issues that affect us all. Our Impact Skills Accelerator will equip you with the tools you need to maximize your positive impact. We’ll empower you to make an impact beyond the workplace and amplify the benefits you bring to society at large.

  • People

    At IE Business School, we believe the people you work with are as important as the results you deliver; we call this Working Well. Shaping a positive, inclusive workplace focused on employee satisfaction is key to creating a thriving environment. Graduates of the Global Online MBA understand that well-being is integral to any team’s success. We’ll help you become a business professional who recognizes the value of diverse, inclusive teams, prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and harnesses the power of positive leadership.

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR ACCELERATORS

The Accelerators are an integral part of the program at IE Business School, guiding you through a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. They provide essential knowledge, competencies, and skills in a focused and comprehensive way.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The program is designed to elevate your leadership, strategic thinking, and digital skills—making you more competitive globally. Its flexible format lets you apply what you learn in real time, accelerating your professional growth without pausing your career.

  • IE offers personalized career coaching, CV and interview prep, access to job boards, industry connections, and specialized career services throughout the program and after graduation.

  • Yes. Students benefit from one-on-one coaching, group mentorship, and access to experienced professionals through IE’s career and leadership development programs.

  • Absolutely. You'll join a global network of over 80,000 IE alumni across 100+ countries, giving you lifelong access to events, opportunities, and professional connections.

  • Yes. The program includes entrepreneurial electives and access to IE’s Venture Lab and startup ecosystem, helping you launch or scale your business ideas with expert support.