Learning innovation skills on the Master in Management & Strategy: Student insights

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The Master in Management & Strategy offers advantages to meet the needs of every type of student. If you have a minimum of one to three years of full-time, substantive, post-graduate work experience in business, finance or technology, this program can help you optimize your assets and acquire new skills.

Investing in yourself now can ensure long-term success in the future. The Master in Management & Strategy is a unique, innovative program calibrated to the needs of the business world today. Designed to provide an experience like no other, this master’s integrates multiple key features into a powerhouse program that you can leverage to drive your career forward. 

This program was strategically crafted to unlock your potential. But you don’t have to take it from us—we talked to current students who highlighted standout aspects that are positioning them for a new level of success.

Networking in class and beyond

IE Business School is a hub for networking events, and students regularly have the opportunity to meet new people and grow their contacts. While you’re here, you’ll have the chance to engage in a wide variety of events, ranging from panel discussions and alumni speakers to various competitions and initiatives like the Venture Labs.

Current Master in Management & Strategy student Jennifer Nguyen Felix cites Global Immersion Month as one of the program’s best components. This experience is an intense deep dive into the host site’s business dynamics. The hands-on design features a jam-packed schedule full of workshops, case studies and meetups with local business representatives. “Global Immersion Month is an opportunity to exchange knowledge and create an expanded network for the future,” explains Jennifer.

But the chances to network are not concentrated in any single activity—even attending daily classes opens the door to meeting like-minded professionals. Your professors and classmates possess personal and professional experiences you can learn from. What’s more, the structure of the classes allows you to share your knowledge as well, creating a circular learning dynamic.

IE Business School faculty comprises numerous professionals from the field whose firsthand experience is foundational to what they bring to the classroom as educators. As student Vicente Schneider reflects, “One of the advantages of having professors that work in the industry is that they give us real-life insights. What they are teaching you is what companies are actually looking for.”

The structure of the program involves rotations of professors as classes progress. “It’s amazing because you can change the team you’re working with following the change of the topics you’re studying. It’s the best way to get a 360-degree overview,” current student Luca Ferettini observes. Whatever sector you’re interested in, you’ll have the chance to expand your knowledge base and meet professionals who can share their secrets for success. 

Tailored career advice and resources

Alongside the support you receive in the classroom, the IE Talent & Careers team takes an active approach in guiding you toward further professional development and career opportunities. Offering everything from CV consultations and recruitment fairs to cover letter writing workshops, IE Talent & Careers keeps you up-to-date on current market opportunities and gives you access to resources to support any stage of your professional journey.

Master in Management & Strategy student Maria Wiedemann Gonçalves underscores the value of this aspect of the program: “The IE Talent & Careers team has been very helpful in providing us resources, job postings and everything we can get. We get to have a personalized advising session with our career advisor.” IE Talent & Careers has advisors dedicated to a range of industries, meaning that personalization is at the heart of it all.

The support you can expect from IE Talent & Careers is long-term. IE Connects, for example, is IE Business School’s unique, dedicated alumni network. The platform ensures that the relationships you build during your program will endure far after graduation.

Cross-cultural interaction & personal growth

Diversity is one of IE Business School’s pillars of education. The Master in Management & Strategy program welcomes 86% of its students from outside Spain. This means you’ll make new friends from around the world while learning key skills in intercultural communication. 

“Working with everyone from across the globe has been not challenging, but fun,” says Hugo Artiles Sanjuan. “You have to compromise a bit because you don’t know their cultural background. We’re very different, but that makes it even more worth it to talk and get to know each other.”

The emphasis on collaboration pushes students to try new things and hone their interpersonal skills. As Paulina Garcia shares, “The program has helped me to get outside of my comfort zone.” A key aspect of the master’s program is this kind of personal growth, which translates into a stronger professional profile. Paulina continues, “It’s really important because it will help me practice all these new skills and be able to work better with everyone.” 

The spirit of exchange is fundamental to IE Business School. Sharing what you know with your classmates and benefiting from the collective experiences of others enriches the IE Experience as a whole. This melding of ideas, culture and sectors creates such a dynamic, vibrant environment for learning. 

The Master in Management & Strategy can be the springboard to becoming the Next Best You; all that’s left to do is dive in.