{"id":28479,"date":"2022-01-21T13:26:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T12:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=28479"},"modified":"2026-03-23T18:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:45:20","slug":"ie-business-school-in-madrid-the-best-place-to-advance-your-business-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/ie-business-school-in-madrid-the-best-place-to-advance-your-business-career\/","title":{"rendered":"IE Business School in Madrid: the best place to advance your business career"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span> 5<\/span> min read<\/span><\/span>\n

Choosing where to study isn’t easy. There are endless factors to consider: academic rigor, language, cost of living, and professional prospects. Luckily, IE Business School in Madrid ticks all of the above boxes to offer one of the most exceptional further education experiences available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take it from the students, the faculty or just the hard facts\u2014studying at IE Business School is a dynamic journey of personal development that will define your career. Here\u2019s a closer look at the Spanish capital and its leading business school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why business school in Madrid?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

That vida madrile\u00f1a<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The capital of Spain: a city with centuries of history, bursting with an incredible wealth of experiences for you to discover. This European business capital<\/a> with a population of over 3 million is also a hub for international travel, giving it a blend of language and culture that is both uniquely Spanish and lush with international diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spain is a country known for its vibrant food culture<\/a> which Madrid showcases beautifully, but there\u2019s also lots to discover in the way of timeless galleries, history, music, literature\u2014and of course, a lively nightlife.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Affordable and practical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Madrid being one of the largest cities in Europe, the cost of living here won\u2019t break the bank. Madrid is far more affordable than the majority of European capitals (cheaper than Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Dublin, and Rome). We\u2019ve broken down what the cost of living in Madrid<\/a> may look like for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Why IE Business School?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ambitious programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IE Business School<\/a> offers programs that respond to real-world trends and challenges. Here, a community of innovators and cutting-edge technology help you hone your talent and unlock the next best you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a self-starter looking to kick-start your career, or a senior professional looking to update your skills. Regardless, we have a program curated for you. And if you\u2019re looking to experience in-person learning in Spain, or prefer distance learning from wherever you are in the world, we\u2019ve got you covered there, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Master in Management, for example, develops your practical and task-driven mindset to make you a changemaker of tomorrow. Meanwhile our International MBA is about seeing how far more experienced professionals\u2019 ambition can take them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by the best<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IE Business School has recently transitioned to the leadership of a new Dean: Lee Newman<\/a>. As an educational entrepreneur and founder of multiple startups, Lee is a thought leader known for the workplace psychology concept \u201cbehavioral fitness.\u201d With degrees from Brown, MIT and the University of Michigan, Lee has been a part of IE University faculty for more than a decade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, our faculty of experts is another feature that sets IE Business School apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spanning leading academics and industry practitioners from all over the world, they bring a wealth of insights, networks, and knowledge to our virtual and on-campus classrooms.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Professor Marco Trombetta, for example, holds a PhD in Economics from Oxford University. He asked to be a faculty member at IE Business School as soon as he heard about the IE Brown Executive MBA<\/a>. \u201cIt is one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional experience as an educator,\u201d<\/em> he confirms. \u201cI get challenged every year by an extremely interesting group of students, and it forces me to put my subject into the broader context of society.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A European business hub<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madrid is a known business, finance and tech hub in Europe, brimming with multinational companies and startups alike. Here, you\u2019ll be in the heart of it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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