{"id":28647,"date":"2026-07-01T13:42:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=28647"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T12:00:18","slug":"is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Master&#8217;s dual degrees explained by four IE University students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<h4 id=\"where-to-start\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Where to start<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At IE University, most master&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/discover-our-dual-degrees-at-ie-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dual degree<\/a> students start with either the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Management<\/a>\u2014for recent college graduates\u2014or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/mba\/international-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International MBA<\/a>\u2014for more experienced professionals with a few years of work experience under their belt\u2014before adding on a specialized second degree. This is where things start getting interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you passionate about marketing and design? You could combine your business degree with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-digital-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Digital Marketing<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-visual-digital-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Visual &amp; Digital Media<\/a>. If you thrive on understanding people, you could choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-customer-experience-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Customer Experience &amp; Innovation<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-market-research-consumer-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Market Research &amp; Consumer Behavior<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or maybe you believe fintech is the sector where you\u2019ll thrive and grow. Your next step could be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-finance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Finance<\/a>, or perhaps a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-digital-strategy-ai-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Digital Strategy &amp; Innovation<\/a> would really tap into the skills you\u2019re eager to develop. Some are even combining their business degrees with degrees in areas like law, real estate, or international relations\u2014for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/programs\/dual-degree-master-management-master-real-estate-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Master in Real Estate Development<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/programs\/dual-degree-master-in-management-master-of-laws-llm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Laws (LL.M.)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is just a small taste of all the master&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dual degree options<\/a> at IE University. No matter where your interests lie, a dual degree can round off your educational experience by allowing you to specialize in your true passion. What&#8217;s more, you get to complete two full degrees in under two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-it-s-like\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>What it\u2019s like<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studying a master&#8217;s dual degree means customizing your career path\u2014and at top speed. Take a look at some insights from dual degree students and their experience studying in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/alumni\/we-are-alumni\/alumni-stories\/arturo-yamagoshi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arturo Yamagoshi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/programs\/dual-degree-international-mba-master-customer-experience-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual Degree International MBA + Customer Experience &amp; Innovation<\/a> graduate, took full advantage of his time at IE University. He was Chief of his section in the IMBA, President of the Peruvian Club, and Dual Degree Representative on the Student Leadership Team (SLT), where he later became interim Vice President. In addition, he got involved with the overall IE Community beyond his program by creating events that connected different students from across schools and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you1.jpg\" alt=\"Is a dual degree program right for you?\" class=\"wp-image-28649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"the-more-time-you-spend-at-ie-university-the-more-opportunities-you-have-for-this-type-of-positive-impact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The more time you spend at IE University, the more opportunities you have for this type of positive impact.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/life-at-ie-business-school\/humans-of-ie\/eleonora-manzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eleonora Manzo<\/a> studied the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/programs\/dual-degree-master-in-management-master-in-corporate-marketing-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Management with the Master in Corporate &amp; Marketing Communication<\/a>. She credits this degree with helping her meet many personal goals: she learned to be \u201cmore self-confident while presenting in front of a huge audience and improved several soft skills, such as storytelling and public speaking.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another key aspect of studying a master&#8217;s dual degree is diversity. When you start your second degree, you get the chance to meet a whole new cohort of peers from new backgrounds with different perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eleonora, for example, was grateful for the extended time at IE University, as it gave her exposure to different departments and professors, thus widening her professional network. Networking is key to career success, and these connections helped her \u201cfind the right and best path,\u201d inspiring her with their own unique experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-it-can-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>What it can do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dual degree can help you zero-in on the career you\u2019re dreaming of. After a degree as broad as the Master in Management or International MBA, narrowing down your area of specialization can be tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"doing-a-dual-degree-is-a-fantastic-way-to-carve-out-a-customized-career\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doing a master&#8217;s dual degree is a fantastic way to carve out a customized career.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you2.jpg\" alt=\"Is a dual degree program right for you?\" class=\"wp-image-28650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you2-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-global-public-affairs\/admissions\/alumni-stories\/kc-anderson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KC Anderson<\/a> always dreamed of working in United States Foreign Policy, and in order to do so, he needed to find a higher education program to help him transition into a civilian career. According to him, IE University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/programs\/dual-degree-international-mba-master-international-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual Degree International MBA + Master in International Relations<\/a> was the perfect balance to \u201creinforce his management training from the army and fine-tune the business and diplomatic skills necessary to succeed at an international level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skills learned from a dual degree are highly employable: you have the general management training that enables you to see the big picture and understand global business goals, while at the same time specializing and preparing to excel in your role in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, the student life makes for an unforgettable experience. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-global-public-affairs\/admissions\/alumni-stories\/michele-mauceri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michele Mauceri<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/programs\/dual-degree-master-in-management-master-in-international-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual Degree Master in Management + International Relations<\/a> graduate described it, \u201cthe whole point of studying at IE University is to learn from others, connect with them, find your personal and professional passions, and\u2014above all\u2014enjoy Madrid!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you3.jpg\" alt=\"Is a dual degree program right for you?\" class=\"wp-image-28651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you3-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Is-a-dual-degree-program-right-for-you3-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"the-stevedores-in-arles-highlights-the-topic-of-energy-sources-and-how-some-things-never-change\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interdisciplinary education is the key to both diversifying and specializing your knowledge.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a dual degree, you could follow a professional career in either field of study, as you\u2019ll be qualified in both. Or, you could follow a career that requires an even balance of the two. A dual degree makes you well-equipped for this in a way that regular master\u2019s programs don\u2019t. Either way, a master&#8217;s dual degree sets you up for a future-proof career full of growth and success, and we&#8217;re here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/discover-our-dual-degrees-at-ie-university\/\">guide you from start to finish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"design-your-own-future\" class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\">Design your future with a master&#8217;s dual degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content wp-block-paragraph\">Find your path to success with a dual degree program that\u2019s tailor-made to fit your interests and needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/dual-degrees\/\">Explore our dual degrees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a dual degree program at IE University? 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