{"id":33730,"date":"2024-07-11T11:01:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=33730"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T20:06:33","slug":"firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"Firsthand student experiences inside the IE Brown Executive MBA"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The word \u201cunique\u201d gets thrown around a lot, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/emba.brown.edu\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=pmax&amp;utm_campaign=EMBA&amp;utm_content=traffic&amp;creative=&amp;keyword=&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=x&amp;device=c&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v_tcQ0MtEHvSU5ezwiRfO35Rf1o6ksP9u7VEyfInd0yXTXc6KgYp-saAsFPEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Brown Executive MBA<\/a> truly lives up to the term. The fact that <strong>it\u2019s delivered jointly by a world-leading business education institution and a renowned Ivy League university<\/strong> is enough to set the program apart. But its core principles, embedded firmly in the curriculum and approach, prove that business leadership can be a powerful force for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program was developed to reflect the seismic shifts in a landscape characterized by disruptive technologies, globalization and geopolitical uncertainty. Just as significantly, mindsets are changing in the business world, and there\u2019s a growing realization that corporate interests have to serve people and planet alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A transformational business leadership program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IE Brown Executive MBA provides<strong> transformational, experiential learning for experienced professionals<\/strong> looking to make a difference. It blends online classes with five residential sessions over 15 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">If you already have <strong>ten years of business experience or more and are ready to update your skill set<\/strong>\u2014acquiring perspective from diverse peers and our world-class faculty\u2014this is an essential program for you.<\/h3>\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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-3-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-3-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we always prefer to let our program participants do the talking. So, we sought insight from four members of the current cohort to gain firsthand accounts of their experiences. In short, is the IE Brown Executive MBA worth it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Honestly, the IE Brown Executive MBA offers many things, but its focus on rethinking how a traditional MBA is structured through the lens of the humanities really sets it apart. \u2013Seamus Hill, Capital Markets Value Stream Lead at Truist<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rethinking traditional MBA programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/life-at-ie-business-school\/humans-of-ie\/seamus-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seamus Hill<\/a> chose the program because he wanted to <strong>develop both his leadership skills and business acumen<\/strong>. His professional background lies in tech strategy and advising, and management advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who chose the IE Brown Executive MBA because of <strong>its focus on the humanities<\/strong>, he describes his experience so far as \u201cfast-paced, but manageable and thought-provoking.\u201d The international exposure all the program participants receive, along with the global vision they gain from it, have already provided takeaways for his day-to-day role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 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\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-2-585x379.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 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">\u201cThe program\u2019s curriculum and my cohort\u2014which spans industries and countries from around the globe\u2014have challenged my thinking and given me the tools to better understand the business challenges we face in my own industry,\u201d he tells us.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Seamus also acquired a broader understanding of the macro trends driving markets today, so he has no doubts as to the program\u2019s <strong>immediate applicable value<\/strong>: \u201cI especially enjoy my Managerial Economics course as it illustrates how these factors impact the business landscape, which is a key aspect of my work in capital markets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A challenge, but is the IE Brown Executive MBA worth it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/life-at-ie-business-school\/humans-of-ie\/eduardo-paredes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eduardo Paredes<\/a> has an extensive background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and virology. His profile doesn\u2019t seem typical for this type of degree, but that only <strong>emphasizes the depth and breadth of the program\u2019s appea<\/strong>l.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, Eduardo had never taken a business class before and admits he found subjects like financial accounting challenging. However, what makes the program so unique for him is its <strong>practical focus on innovation and diversity<\/strong>, which he says translates well to the pharmaceutical field. He believes this will serve him well in his future professional ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe IE Brown Executive MBA helps set me apart, not only through my technical expertise, but a more practical and operational mastery of company management,\u201d he explains. \u201cBy understanding not just the technical needs of an organization but also its business cycles, I will have a stronger impact in my company and drive strategies for success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My professional vision is to ascend to a C-suite or senior executive role, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in every project I undertake. \u2013Andres Lopez, Strategic Pricing Advisor at ExxonMobil<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A gateway to the C-suite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/life-at-ie-business-school\/humans-of-ie\/andres-lopezlena-ernult\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andr\u00e9s Lopezlena Ernult<\/a>, his expertise lies in oil, gas and energy. Handling revenue management for 35 Latin American countries at multinational ExxonMobil, Andres makes no secret of <strong>his ambitions to reach the C-suite<\/strong> and sees the IE Brown Executive MBA as the way to further that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">\u201cThe program offers extensive career services and networking opportunities across various countries, helping me tailor my career path with a global perspective and stand out in competitive environments.\u201d <\/h3>\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\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/firsthand-student-experiences-inside-the-ie-brown-executive-mba-1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Andres urges potential participants to embrace the chance to connect with peers in the program, who he describes as \u201cinvaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for skills, he cites public speaking as an example of one he has greatly enhanced in the program. \u201cThe professor provided insightful tips and introduced public speaking techniques I had never considered before. This has significantly improved my presentation abilities and confidence during meetings with customers, enabling me to communicate more effectively and convincingly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leveraging the IE Brown Executive MBA to make a positive impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a tech expert with almost 30 years\u2019 experience across three continents in infrastructure, data management, AI and machine learning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/life-at-ie-business-school\/humans-of-ie\/shailesh-prajapati\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shailesh Parajapti<\/a> currently works at finance giant Wells Fargo. He wanted \u201ca <strong>well-rounded business perspective<\/strong> with a focus on the humanities\u201d and found it in the IE Brown Executive MBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program\u2019s mix of \u201cintensity and flexibility\u201d works nicely for Shailesh, who calls it \u201ca demanding yet rewarding experience.\u201d Relating it specifically to his area of expertise, he understands that <strong>tech transformation often needs effective leadership and communication<\/strong> to navigate change and secure buy-in from stakeholders. Those are takeaways that he sees helping him raise his professional profile even further in future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After completing the IE Brown Executive MBA, I see myself in a global role where I can build up my international experience. I also hope to tap into the learnings from this program to contribute to society. \u2013Shailesh Pajarapti, Executive Director of Data Science at Wells Fargo<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening the door to a world of opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s clear that current participants of the IE Brown Executive MBA are finding the program not just a positive experience, but a genuinely unique one too. The 2025 intake will feature the added value of <strong>personalized coaching from Korn Ferry experts<\/strong>, cementing its position as one of the very best business leadership programs in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\"><strong>Are you looking to enhance your career and competitive prospects in business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">The IE Brown Executive MBA shapes you into a change-maker with the skills to impact society positively while meeting business objectives.<\/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:\/\/emba.brown.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word \u201cunique\u201d gets thrown around a lot, but the IE Brown Executive MBA truly lives up to the term. 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