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Business & Management

Find your purpose, lead with confidence
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duration2 weeks
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
1st Edition15th - 26th of June, 2026
2nd Edition13th - 24th of July, 2026
FOR WHOUndergraduate students & young professionals

Get to know the program

In today’s complex and fast-paced world, understanding the foundations of business is key to leading with purpose.

The Business & Management Summer Program is a two-week journey designed to introduce you to the core pillars of business while helping you explore who you are as a future decision-maker.

Set in Madrid and taught by expert faculty, this program blends theory and practice to explore strategy, leadership, operations, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Through interactive sessions, group projects, and case-based learning, you’ll develop a clearer understanding of how organizations work and where you might see yourself in that world.

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Days to start your best summer

170days
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22hours
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41minutes

Course Overview – Typical Day in the Business & Management Program

We’ve structured your day-to-day to sharpen your skills and bring out your best ideas. Designed for an engaging and hands-on experience, here’s what a typical day in the Business and Management program looks like:

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    Week 1:

    • Monday to Friday:
      • 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.I Classes​.
      • Afternoon: Optional cultural activities

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    Week 2:

    • Monday to Thursday:
      • 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. I Classes
      • Afternoon: Optional cultural activities
    • Friday: The last day is dedicated to reflection, group project presentations and a fun graduation ceremony.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?

  • This program is right for you if…

    … you’re a motivated student with an interest in business and management who wants to develop a practical business mindset, understand how organizations operate in real-world contexts, and gain hands-on experience in strategy, decision-making, and execution.

  • Participant profile

    This program is open to students and early-career professionals from any field who want to gain a foundational understanding of business and explore how management skills can help them lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

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Focus Areas

Dive into the core pillars that shape the world of business—from big-picture strategy to day-to-day operations, and from launching new ideas to building strong customer connections.

  • 01.

    Business Strategy & Decision-Making

    Learn how organizations define strategy, analyze their environment, and make decisions to achieve sustainable competitive advantage

  • 02.

    Entrepreneurship & Management

    Understand how companies evolve from early-stage ventures to established organizations and how management approaches adapt across growth stages.

  • 03.

     Core Business Functions

    Understand how companies evolve from early-stage ventures to established organizations and how management approaches adapt across growth stages.

  • 04.

    Ethics, Responsibility & Impact

    Integrate ethics, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility into strategic thinking and managerial decision-making.

Unique Value

An immersive, hands-on business experience that compresses the essentials of management and strategy into two intensive weeks of real decision-making and execution.

Learning Outcome

Develop a solid business mindset and the ability to analyze, structure, and defend strategic decisions in real-world business contexts.

​Program Structure

What You're going to do - 2 weeks
Week 1
    Week 2
      Final Project
        What You're going to do - 2 weeks

        DISCOVER THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

        With flexible programs, you can mix and match the topics that interest you the most, giving you a taste of your future degree or career. Each program lasts two weeks and you can combine up to three programs to create a very personal learning journey.​

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          DISCOVER THE SUMMER CALENDAR

          Take a look to see how you can structure your summer with our various combinations.​

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          TUITION

          *Early bird

          • Before March 27th, 2026

          2 WEEK PROGRAM

          • *3,500€
          • 5,900€ Bundle Price (2 weeks + 2 weeks)

          CREDIT RECOGNITION

          If you join IE University’s Summer Program for a two week module and opt in to the additional academic deliverable, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement indicating an academic workload equivalence of 3 ECTS credits. 

          Completing two modules with the deliverable corresponds to 6 ECTS, and three modules to 9 ECTS. 

          To qualify for credit recognition, you must fulfill all course requirements and submit the additional deliverable within two weeks of finishing your last module. Recognition of credits is always determined by your home institution.

          From Summer to Your Future at IE. Step Into Your Master’s Journey  

          Continue your IE journey after the Business and Management program with:

            From Summer to Your Future at IE. Step Into Your Master’s Journey  

            a Master in Management, Customer Experience & Innovation, or Sustainability & Business Transformation.

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            THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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            1. Online Application

            You will need to complete the online application with the following documents: 

            1. Academic transcripts.  
            2. CV (cv template).
            3. Video Assessment: in this section you will complete two live video questions on general knowledge topics.

            *You must complete all sections of the application in order to submit it.

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            2. Submit your Application

            Once you complete all sections you may submit your online application to be evaluated by our team.

            *Interviews will be conducted with the IE team to explore entrepreneurship ideas and provide guidance

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            3. Admissions Final Decision

            Within 2 weeks of submitting, the Summer School Team will contact you with the final resolution of your Admissions process. Should it be positive, you will be guided through the next steps for your enrollment.

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