28/02/2023
In today’s competitive business world, creating a lasting impact is imperative to stand out from the rest. An International MBA at IE Business School is an investment in yourself that can take your career to new heights.
The business world is no longer business as usual—it’s time to upskill and reskill in order to stay ahead of the curve. Selecting just one path leads to a myriad of questions about if the decision is right for you or if there will be a return on your investment. It’s always a good idea to invest in yourself, and IE Business School’s International MBA will help you transform yourself in ways that extend beyond the classroom.
If you are considering an MBA, here are five reasons why our International MBA can set you on a path to success:
Transform your career path
The International MBA fits your individual career objectives and goals. Curated to emphasize your strengths, identify your areas of improvement and focus on your individual sense of purpose, the International MBA is completely tailored to you.
As your success is our purpose, and we’ve studied the world of work in depth in order to create our International MBA. To that end, you can select between eight different career paths in which you can focus on your individual goals and further develop your skills to advance your career. From Branding, Marketing & Sales to Finance, Investments & Accounting or Sustainability Management & Strategy, each pathway ensures that you are market ready in today’s fast-paced world.
The International MBA is more than just a curated specialization but also allows you to align the program to your needs by selecting a duration of 11, 15 or 19 months.
The 19-month format is offered as a Dual Degree, allowing you to obtain two unique degrees in under two years. What’s more, you can study entirely in English or in a bilingual format of English and Spanish.
Land your place in the new world of work
There is not just one right career path and selecting yours can be difficult. At IE Business School, we understand that these big decisions can be overwhelming, which is why we work relentlessly to help you confidently navigate your options.
In our Career Discovery Program, you’ll participate in self-exploration workshops and dive into our Career Pathways, exploring the labor market today and defining how well different careers fit your needs. And you’ll join advising sessions and lectures from IE Alumni and industry leaders.
Outstanding support and resources from the IE Talent & Careers team will help you design a career strategy. From guidance on personal marketing materials to a Career Success Course, the team helps you develop a future-proof professional plan.
Moreover, thanks to IE Business School’s connections with leading companies and recruiters worldwide—including Amazon, Deloitte, Accenture, Uber and PwC—and our continuous tracking of the latest trends in the world of work, you’ll be trained in the specific skills employers in your chosen path are looking for, taking your employability to the next level.
Network and build connections around the world
In the business world what you know matters, but who you know is also important. The networking opportunities in the International MBA open the door to a diverse community around the world. The most recent intake included 92% international students across 44 nationalities, offering you a unique perspective and giving you the opportunity to learn from like-minded people from different backgrounds, understand the needs of future clients from varying cultures and gain the skills to work efficiently on multicultural teams. Plus, the International MBA offers you connections to a wide range of sectors, from business, legal and social sciences to real estate, financial services and healthcare.
Our professors are leading sector professionals who will bring their industry expertise into the classroom.
And it doesn’t stop inside the classroom, your professors’ sector connections will give you additional opportunities to network with company visits, career fairs and more. You’ll study in Madrid, but when you become part of the IE Community, you join a worldwide network of 70,000+ alumni who are ready to help you find your place in the world of work.
An entrepreneurial mindset
At IE Business School, entrepreneurial spirit is one of our defining values. Entrepreneurship doesn’t just mean starting your own company, but instead it means taking your creativity and implementing creative solutions. The International MBA helps you integrate this mindset and develop the ability to make an impact in your current company, in a future company or on a venture you create on your own.
Our IE Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center—where entrepreneurs have access to investors, mentors and a global network of game-changers who can help turn ideas into reality—is the perfect place to discover your purpose. Plus, Area 31, our alumni-designed incubator, gives you a home to develop your ideas with like-minded disruptors. These tools have helped many of our alumni make an impact in their personal lives, as well as in their professional lives.
Make your mark
The International MBA uses a practical approach to give you the skills and business acumen in high demand today. Putting theory to practice, you’ll work alongside diverse classmates in overcoming challenges, learning to work as a team and developing and utilizing critical thinking, behavioral and tech skills.
The International MBA is a program designed for open-minded adventurers who want to drive lasting change.
If you’re passionate about discovering your purpose and making an impact, this program has all the requirements to lead you on a transformational journey to become a global business professional. Don’t take it from us though, take it from those who have experienced it. Alum David Harlley sits down with Lee Newman, IE Business School’s dean, to talk about how he changed his career arc thanks to the program in this video. Check it out to see what our International MBA did for David, then talk to us to see what it can do for you.
