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duration11, 15 or 19 months
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locationMadrid
intakeSeptember & January
MODE OF STUDYFull-time
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The International MBA: Your Journey, Your Future

The International MBA at IE Business School is designed to help you thrive in today’s fast-changing, interconnected world. The program begins with a Core Period, where you’ll acquire the fundamental knowledge and leadership skills that define a truly global business mindset. During this time, you’ll collaborate with a diverse community of professionals from multiple industries and backgrounds, gaining perspectives that will challenge and expand your way of thinking.

After the core courses, you’ll have the opportunity to personalize your journey, choosing from a wide range of electives, labs, international experiences, and concentrations to shape your MBA around your goals. This flexibility allows you to not only specialize in areas aligned with your career ambitions but also explore new fields, empowering you to pivot your professional path if needed.

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CHOOSE THE DURATION THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

The International MBA gives you the flexibility to design a personalized academic journey that aligns with your career goals, experience, and timeline. 

Whether you want to upskill to advance in your current role, explore new career opportunities, or even expand your options with a dual degree, you can choose the program duration that best fits your ambitions. 

Breaking down your options

Your transformational journey starts with a choice: select the duration that fits your goals and lifestyle — 11, 15, or opt for a dual-degree format of 19/23 months.

In this section, you’ll discover what makes the International MBA a truly customizable and forward-thinking program. From cutting-edge learning labs to global immersion experiences, it’s designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare you for the future of business.

Whether you're aiming to pivot your career, launch a venture, or accelerate your professional growth, the International MBA provides the tools, mindset, and global network to drive what’s next.

  • 11 months

    Gain the essential skills and knowledge to accelerate your career growth in your chosen field. Customize your journey with the right pathway for you – choices include consulting, entrepreneurship, tech, or marketing. Leverage a tailored learning experience and our expert guidance to take your career to the next level.

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  • 15 months

    Ideal for exploring your career options and deeper specialization. Expand your global business perspective and develop the skills to pivot in your career, switch industries, or launch a startup with confidence. Specialize in areas that align with your goals and stand out in a fiercely competitive job market.  

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  • 19/23 months - Dual Degree

    Earn a Dual Degree in less than two years, combining the International MBA with a specialized master’s degree. Expand your career horizons with a deeper academic experience. Develop an expert understanding of global business and leadership and put yourself at the forefront of industry trends.  

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Program Structure
11/15/19 or 23 months
PRE PROGRAM
    CORE 1 & 2
    CONCENTRATIONS
    LABS OR INTERSHIP
    ELECTIVE PERIOD & GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
    FINAL INTEGRATIVE EXERCISE
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    ENTREPRENEURSHIP &​ CORPORATE INNOVATION
    PRODUCT MANAGEMENT &​ SERVICE DESIGN
    STRATEGY, ORGanization &​ TRANSFORMATION
    FINANCE & INVESTMENTS​
    BRANDING, MARKETING &​ SALES
    DIGITAL BUSINESS,​ ANALYTICS, & OPERATIONS
    INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS &​ ECONOMICS
    SUSTAINABILITY​ MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY
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    Social Impact Lab
    Startup Lab
    Tech Lab
    Business Impact Lab
    INTERNSHIP
    Global Inmmersion Month
    Electives
    Integration exchange
    Program Structure
    11/15/19 or 23 months

    *Please note that our program content is continually updated to remain in sync with market demands. Therefore, we advise you that the content is subject to change and it can be dependent on student demand.

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    Learning Beyond the Classroom  

    International MBA Concentrations

    A visual journey into a transformative program that adapts to who you are and where you want to go. With customizable concentrations, hands-on labs, and immersive global experiences, the International MBA empowers you to shape a career path aligned with your strengths, and aspirations — turning ambition into impact.

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    PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST WITH INTERNATIONAL MBA LABS

    A key feature of the program is the International MBA Labs – a five-week, hands-on experience where you’ll work on real-world challenges, develop practical business skills, and apply your learning in high-impact environments. 

    Taking place in the third term, these labs put you at the heart of real projects with top companies and organizations. Offering a unique chance to challenge yourself in a practical environment, International MBA labs will enhance your abilities and cement your learning.

    To align with your specific area of interest, students can choose from four labs:

    • Startup Lab – Create your own startup with support from experienced mentors and pitch your project to investors.
    • Tech Lab – Develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges for leading tech companies like Microsoft and IBM.
    • Business Impact Lab – Tackle strategic business challenges for global brands such as Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, Heineken, Lego, and Nissan.
    • Social Impact Lab – Work as a social development consultant with NGOs to help define their needs and achieve their goals.

    Each lab is designed to sharpen the skills that will define future business leaders: critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.

    IMBA Labs are the ideal environment to lead, test your skills, and grow.

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    International Experiences 

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    Experience Global Immersion Month with the International MBA

    The Global Immersion Month offers International MBA students the opportunity to deepen their international perspective through hands-on learning in leading global markets.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    • You can choose between 11, 15, or Dual Degree formats of 19/23 months, depending on your goals, lifestyle, and career plans.

    • 11 months – Ideal if you want an accelerated, focused MBA to quickly boost your career.

      15 months – Perfect if you’re considering a career pivot, industry change, or want time to specialize.

      19/23 months Dual Degree – Best for those seeking a deeper academic experience by combining the MBA with a specialized master’s.

    • The International MBA is built around flexibility. From program length to elective pathways and labs, you can adapt your learning experience to your professional ambitions. Whether you want to specialize in consulting, entrepreneurship, technology, marketing, or explore a completely new industry, the program gives you the freedom to design your path.

    • Labs are a defining feature of the program—five-week, hands-on projects where you apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings. You’ll work alongside leading companies, startups, and NGOs to test your skills and build practical experience. The four lab options are:

      Startup Lab – Launch and pitch your own venture.

      Tech Lab – Partner with global tech firms to create innovative solutions.

      Business Impact Lab – Solve strategic challenges for top multinational companies.

      Social Impact Lab – Work with NGOs to create meaningful change.

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