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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

Find Your Purpose, Lead with Confidence

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

24days
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14hours
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59minutes

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.

Study Plan

​Program Structure

This agenda is subject to change.

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

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        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.

        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:

        Week 1:

        Monday to Friday:

        • 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Classes.
        • Afternoon: Optional cultural activities. 
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        Week 2

        Monday to Thursday:

        •  9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Classes
        • Afternoon: Optional cultural activities

        Friday

        The last day is dedicated to reflection, group project presentations and a fun graduation ceremony.








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        Student Experience

        Our Faculty

        OUR PROGRAM LEAD FACULTY

        Tarsicio Merino - Professor at IE Business Professor

        • Graduated from California State University and holds an Executive MBA from IE Business School.
        • Over 15 years in senior management roles at European and Asian multinationals across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
        • Former executive at Marubeni Corporation, leading major global projects in energy, infrastructure, innovation, and industrial alliances.
        • CEO for Southern Europe and Latin America at Cape plc, managing large-scale energy and industrial services projects and teams of 300+ professionals.
        • Founder of Almanor International, specializing in international strategic alliances, cross-border M&A, and project financing in over 60 countries.
        • Co-founder of Alboran Investment Ventures, focused on global trade and sustainable reuse of European industrial machinery.
        • Co-founder of La Solana Capital, a non-profit dedicated to environmental and social impact projects in Europe and Latin America.
        • Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at IE University since 2013, recognized with multiple teaching excellence awards.
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        Admissions

        Our admissions process is simple and designed to understand your motivation and goals. Apply online and receive a decision within approximately two weeks.

        We recommend applying early, as places are limited.

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        TUITION

        *Early bird

        • Before March 27th, 2026

        2 WEEK PROGRAM

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

        THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

        1
        Online Application
        2
        Submit your Application
        3
        Admissions Final Decision

        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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        FIND YOUR IDEAL PROGRAM

        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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            Business and MAnagement Intakes 2026

            • 1st EDITION

              June 15th – June 26th

              *Waiting List

            • 2nd EDITION

              June 29th – July 10th

              *New intake

            • 2rd EDITION

              July 13th – July 24th

              **Applications closed – no spots available

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            FAQ's

            • No, the program is designed to be accessible to students from different academic backgrounds.

            • The program combines academic theory with real-world case studies, group work, and interactive discussions led by industry professionals.

            • It offers a global and hands-on approach to business education, with a strong focus on real-world application and collaboration.

            • Yes, it can be combined with programs like Digital Marketing, Finance Fundamentals, or Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to build a tailored learning experience. Check out the combined program options.