The change caused by innovation and technology is far-reaching. According to the World Economic Forum, World Bank and McKinsey, employees from every sector need to gain new skills, and improve existing ones. As it becomes a priority for global companies, HR directors and transformational leaders are emerging as key forces of change. Once mainly responsible for administrative tasks, HR professionals in particular are experiencing a new lease of life as impactful strategic decision-makers.
The Leadership & Talent Development programs at IE University train top-tier professionals to respond to this context. By facing the challenges of today’s fast-paced and competitive landscape with human-centered strategies and emotionally resonant leadership styles, this new generation of leaders can help others to reach their full potential.
If you’d like to develop agile leadership practices that impact people positively, then this is the area for you.
There’s much at play in today’s world, from innovation to social change and other mitigating global factors. For talent and leadership professionals, striking the balance between technology and human talent is the key to navigating this change. These programs expose students to the most up-to-date technology trends to help them optimize their talent and leadership potential.
There are over 100 nationalities represented at IE University. This rich and extremely diverse ecosystem exposes our students to a variety of perspectives. When combined with our international faculty of top academics and leaders who work on the frontlines of the sector, you’ll gain a holistic view of real-world insights in an environment that mimics today’s international reality.
In today’s international companies, individuals capable of tapping into their team’s potential to unlock change are in high demand. But this isn’t a science—it’s an art, and in this area, participants have the room to explore their own personal approach, devising tailored strategies for success in global organizations.
With the broad range of skills and insights gained in this area, program participants are prepared to make an impact in any sector or organization. Not only will you gain highly developed leadership skills that apply to any professional setting, but the training in cutting-edge tech will help you stand out to recruiters from all industries.
Before you can drive transformation in a company, you first need to transform yourself. At the center of this area is the focus on creating a growth mindset that will inform your perspectives as a leader. Through hands-on training and a focus on unlocking potential, you’ll be able to inspire your team to be more happy and fulfilled at work, while boosting performance.
This program empowers students to study, understand, and influence people and society. It trains a new generation of experts who can study the complexity of human behavior using a multifaceted approach that combines a diverse range of social science disciplines, tools, and skills.
Undergraduate Degrees
4 years
English
Segovia and Madrid
September
The Bachelor in Business Administration is an innovative and international program that will help you develop the business and management competencies you need to have a successful career either in multinational corporations or starting your own company.
Undergraduate Degrees
4 years
English
Segovia and Madrid
September
This bachelor is a hands-on program that prepares students for a career in the international public and private sectors. Our international environment and outlook shapes global citizens, able to adapt to diversity and engage in complex economic, political and social dynamics.
Undergraduate Degrees
4 years
English
Segovia and Madrid
September
Our innovative Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) trains corporate lawyers who can work with international clients in cross-border transactions and become leaders in their organizations and in society.
Undergraduate Degrees
4 years
English
Segovia and Madrid
September
The Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations offers a comprehensive and practical study of international affairs and solid business skills that will give you a global perspective of economic, political and social interactions.
Undergraduate Degrees
5 years
English
Segovia and Madrid
September
This program prepares students for a range of careers in law and business, and to work in a dynamic corporate environment. This program is marked by the fundamental elements of IE University: academic excellence, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an international environment.
Undergraduate Degrees
5 years
English
Segovia and Madrid
September
The Executive Master in Positive Leadership & Transformation is a groundbreaking program that empowers experienced executives to use positive-leadership skills to achieve optimal team performance and business results.
Lift
1 year
English
Cyprus, Segovia and Madrid
Part-time
January
The Master in Talent Development & Human Resources is a unique program that combines Positive Psychology, Talent Development Management, and Human Analytics & Technologies in a strategic business context.
Lift
10 Months
English
Madrid
Full-time
October
The Executive Master in Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership is designed for forward-thinking professionals who want to become experts in the latest digital technologies and innovation strategies.
Spark
13 months
English
Madrid, Shanghai & online
Part-time
June
Transform your career potential – without compromise. This program offers world-class education while you gain a holistic overview and the leaderships skills needed to drive change on an international level.
Executive MBA
15 months
English or Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Online + Madrid
Blended Methodology
September & March
Diseñado para crear líderes que vivirán en un entorno dinámico, innovador y en constante evolución. Forma parte del hub de directivos más destacado del mundo del business actual y crece en una Top Business School líder en formación digital, inmerso en un ecosistema internacional que impulsará tu carrera en la latitud que desees.
Executive MBA
10 meses
Español
Madrid
Presencial en fines de semana
Octubre y febrero
Push your career to new heights on a global stage. Start to create your own map to career success. With our unique & pioneer Blended Methodology you can fully optimize your busy work schedule, expanding your international network as you gain real-world sector insights in four different cities: Madrid, London, Los Angeles & Singapore.
Executive MBA
15 months
English
Online, Madrid, London, Singapore & Los Angeles
Blended Methodology
October
IE Business School and Brown University together into unique alliance to offer a world-recognized joint Executive MBA. Immerse yourself into a transnational experience that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional business education. We offer a unique formula for unique mindset who seek to inspire those around them and disrupt the future of business.
Executive MBA
15 months
English
Madrid, Cape Town, Providence and Online
Blended
March
This program combines IE Business School’s International MBA with the Master in Talent Development and Human Resources from IE School of Human Sciences and Technology, creating the kind of complementary skill set that will make you stand out from the crowd. Not only will you become an expert in the fundamental aspects of business and management; you’ll complement this expertise with an in-depth understanding of how to identify, attract and retain the best talent.
19 months
English
Madrid
Full-time
January
This Dual Degree will teach you how to shape and transform people and organizations in order to drive sustainable success and growth in any industry.
18 months
English
Madrid
Full-time
January
Our High Impact Leadership Program encourages participants to unlock the potential in themselves and others. A hands-on insight into authentic leadership, this program teaches participants to strategically tune personal development plans, while adopting a ‘Positive Psychology’ to inspire employees. Over three days, participants will be encouraged to challenge the way that management is viewed in the modern market and consider their own path to becoming the brightest leaders of tomorrow.
Online
2 weeks
English
February
The defining attributes of the 21st century economy and the fourth industrial revolution are innovation, technology, globalization and rapid pace of change. Therefore, an organization’s capacity to enhance the capabilities of its workforce and create a culture of continuous learning increasingly vital to remaining competitive. This 6-months blended learning journey immerses participants with the latest insights and leading practices in L&D Leadership that will drive business impact.
Blended
6 months
English
The Alps, München, Germany
July
An evolving business world has ushered in endless opportunities for disruption. To stay in the game, executives must harness new challenges for growth. During this intensive program, leaders gain cutting-edge insights into the commercial climate and develop managerial skills to drive long-term success.
Face to face + Virtual
Less than a week
English
Madrid
TBC
The Communication Skills and Public Speaking Executive Program enables participants to become more effective communicators, as they actively work on their presentation capabilities through the advice and guidance of top coaches. Along the way, they delve into important aspects such as content structuring, the proper use of visual aids, media training, and communication trends. More importantly, the participants will perform recorded presentation exercises, allowing them to receive individual feedback, as well as see and monitor their progress.
Less than a week
English
Online
May
Innovation for Growth explores a framework for making strategic planning more robust amidst an increasingly changing and volatile business environment. As you progress through the course, you will gain insight into the various degrees of leadership that allow innovation to be harnessed and nurtured in organizations.
5 weeks
English
Online
February
Leadership & Strategy in the Age of Disruption delves into the various challenges leaders are faced with in a business climate marked by uncertainty, complexity and technological disruption. Leaders are now being challenged to use visionary thinking, make insightful strategic decisions, and guide their teams to success amidst an ever-changing environment. A “business as usual” thinking model is an easy path to follow, but in this program, you will learn why it should never be the only option considered.
5 weeks
English
Online
May
El Programa de Dirección en Coaching Ejecutivo forma coaches profesionales, para dar respuesta a los retos de gestión del cambio y liderazgo que necesitan las empresas para desarrollar el máximo potencial en las organizaciones y personas.
6 meses
Español
Madrid
Presencial
Febrero
El programa de Dirección Estratégica de Recursos Humanos está adaptado a las nuevas tendencias que exigen que las empresas se sumen a la revolución tecnológica y digital, refuercen la experiencia del empleado y gestionen a las personas desde la globalidad y la generación de valor.
6 meses
Español
Madrid
Presencial + Virtual
Febrero
Gestión de Talento en la Era Digital es un programa online que garantiza la adaptación de los participantes al entorno digital y el constante cambio que lo caracteriza. Su objetivo principal es brindar a profesionales las herramientas y conocimiento necesario para desarrollar estrategias digitales en el área de los Recursos Humanos y beneficiarse al máximo del entorno digital.
5 semanas
Español
Online
Junio
of companies worldwide consider developing new leaders as their main talent challenge
+ is lost each year due to untapped potential on average per organization
of U.S. employees would leave their current company for one that invests in its talent
Across all industries, there is a trend towards ensuring more diversity and inclusion in the workplace. But for graduates of these programs, it is of particular importance. For every top company like Apple or Amazon that cite diversity as a core value, it’s up to the HR professionals and inspirational leaders to ensure that they are upheld.
How happy an individual is at work has a direct impact on their output and influences the company’s overall performance. As more studies are done, it’s becoming clear how much of an effect this has, with companies placing more of an emphasis on building a positive employee experience.
The HR professional’s role has shifted, becoming more closely related to a company’s overall performance. Today, HR professionals have more significant roles at a strategic level in order to drive lasting results. But unleashing talent in others isn’t reserved only for HR, as top managers are recognizing the importance of developing in this area. There is a strong trend towards cultivating positive workplace cultures for strategic gain.
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