{"id":40001,"date":"2025-06-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=40001"},"modified":"2026-03-24T19:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:26:02","slug":"study-marketing-and-communication-ie-business-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/study-marketing-and-communication-ie-business-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Study marketing and communication: Beatriz Ribeiro&#8217;s story"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>We love students who have something to say. We also love students who champion their peers and aim for excellence. So it&#8217;s fortunate for us that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/beatriz-ribeiro-88ab7520a\/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&amp;originalSubdomain=pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Beatriz Ribeiro<\/a>&nbsp;decided to study marketing and communication with us at IE Business School.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/blue-torch-awards-ie-business-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Double Blue Torch<\/a> winner&#8217;s story and insights on what makes a great marketeer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-beatriz-s-journey-to-study-marketing-and-communication-nbsp\">What was Beatriz\u2019s journey to study marketing and communication?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go back to Beatriz&#8217;s time before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-strategic-marketing-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Strategic Marketing &amp; Communication<\/a>\u2014when her academic journey wasn&#8217;t so fulfilling: \u201cI started with management for my bachelor\u2019s, but honestly, I wasn\u2019t really thrilled with that choice,&#8221; says Beatriz, who&#8217;s originally from Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-but-i-did-take-some-marketing-and-strategy-courses-which-i-really-enjoyed-so-i-wanted-to-see-if-that-might-be-the-direction-i-should-go\">&#8220;But I did take some marketing and strategy courses, which I really enjoyed, so I wanted to see if that might be the direction I should go.\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-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"40659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/studying-marketing-ie.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back, Beatriz now admits her bachelor&#8217;s degree provided more than she initially appreciated: \u201cI realize now it was more than it seemed at the time. I\u2019m happy I did it because it gave me a solid background in management, which is useful even in marketing\u2014especially brand management, which is what I\u2019ve been doing. Back then, I found it a bit too heavy on calculus and math, with less emphasis on strategy. That\u2019s where I started losing interest. But with those marketing courses and an internship at Danone, it kind of helped me realize, marketing is what I really want for my future.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beatriz&#8217;s six-month internship at Danone has also provided the perfect platform for career development. \u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/practical-and-innovative-the-master-in-corporate-marketing-communication-according-to-an-expert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Strategic Marketing &amp; Communication<\/a> has reinforced my sense of direction,&#8221; says Beatriz. &#8220;I\u2019ll be going to the Danone headquarters in July, right after graduation. The first internship with them was at their Lisbon office, in brand management, where I also helped set up the Portuguese team for one of their brands. But now I\u2019ll be interning on the global team at headquarters in Paris.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-the-master-in-strategic-marketing-amp-communication-different-nbsp\">What makes the Master in Strategic Marketing &amp; Communication different?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beatriz opted for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/how-5-students-will-use-their-master-in-corporate-marketing-communications-to-change-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Strategic Marketing &amp; Communication<\/a> after great feedback from her peers. &#8220;I kind of knew what to expect,&#8221; she says. &#8220;That\u2019s nice, you know, having some idea beforehand. It was easier because some friends of mine studied here and thought it was really valuable.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-big-highlight-for-beatriz-has-been-the-program-s-modern-take-on-teaching\">A big highlight for Beatriz has been the program&#8217;s modern take on teaching.<\/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-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"40660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-1170x782.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-585x391.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marcom-masters-degrees-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I like how the program is super international, with people participating actively \u2014 it\u2019s not boring lecture-style classes,&#8221; says Beatriz. &#8220;Last term, we had around 17 courses, so I could learn quite a bit of different topics. The master really showed me how broad marketing can be. I&#8217;m aiming for a brand management position, but other classmates want to go into market research or communications. The fact that it touches on so many subjects allows you to tailor your path.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the variety of topics has proved personally useful for Beatriz. &#8220;We\u2019ve had a media relations course, which might seem less relevant for me now\u2014I\u2019m not doing press conferences just yet\u2014but in the future, I\u2019ll probably have to face the press,&#8221; says Beatriz. &#8220;The master really prepares you for the future, even if those skills aren\u2019t immediately needed.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-real-world-projects-help-you-study-marketing-and-communication-nbsp\">How do real-world projects help you study marketing and communication?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRight now, I\u2019m doing a project with a company that wants to be number one during Christmas,&#8221; says Beatriz. &#8220;So, we\u2019re helping them build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/how-ai-tools-are-impacting-and-shaping-the-future-of-digital-marketing-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strategic plan<\/a> to reach that goal. If our output is good, parts of our suggestions might even be implemented&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this sense of real-world application isn&#8217;t limited to one project: &#8220;It\u2019s worth mentioning that this year, we have several big companies in the program, from luxury brands to FMCG. It\u2019s really diverse,&#8221; she explains. Working with these different types of brands has helped her see how varied marketing can be, depending on the industry and target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beatriz-finds-it-helpful-to-apply-what-she-learns-in-class-directly-to-these-real-situations-making-her-feel-more-prepared-for-her-future-career\">Beatriz finds it helpful to apply what she learns in class directly to these real situations, making her feel more prepared for her future career.<\/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-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" data-id=\"40661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing-1170x804.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing-585x402.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/where-to-study-marketing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Currently, our team is working on a project where we\u2019ve researched deeply through focus groups, interviews, surveys, and secondary data,&#8221; says Beatriz. &#8220;We\u2019ve built a really solid diagnosis of the problem. Now, ideas are starting to flow based on that insight. It\u2019s great to see how a clear understanding of the issue sparks creativity, leading us to differentiate ourselves from competitors\u2014especially in FMCG, where products often compete on supermarket shelves.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-you-make-the-most-of-a-career-in-marketing-nbsp\">How can you make the most of a career in marketing?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/5-ways-our-marcom-masters-prepare-you-to-be-a-marketing-communication-sales-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career in marketing<\/a>, the program has helped define Beatriz\u2019s sense of the profession. \u201cIn business, most decisions are based on data and numbers\u2014and marketing isn\u2019t an exception to that,\u201d says Beatriz. &#8220;I&#8217;ve learnt that marketing isn&#8217;t just about creativity or advertising. It&#8217;s also about understanding and interpreting metrics, KPIs and data.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Before the master, I thought creativity meant coming up with wild, crazy ideas that no one had ever thought of,&#8221; says Beatriz. &#8220;Now I see it more as problem-solving. I\u2019ve learned that without numbers, it\u2019s risky to bet on an idea\u2014you might just waste money. A new idea from another market or sector can often be adapted to your context and work beautifully.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s not to say that creativity doesn&#8217;t have its place in business. As Beatriz&nbsp;says, &#8220;The creativity kicks in after you\u2019ve identified the problem\u2014it\u2019s about sitting with your team, sharing perspectives, and coming up with solutions. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/the-marcom-speaker-series-first-hand-insights-from-industry-professionals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing<\/a>, you need to work cross-functionally \u2014 with finance, sales, demand planning\u2014because each department has a different input, and that\u2019s how you reach the best outcome.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-you-become-a-blue-torch-winner-nbsp\">How can you become a Blue Torch Winner?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Blue Torch Awards recognize excellence across all programs at IE Business School. And Beatriz managed to win the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/how-to-be-a-creative-miss-mela-habijan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Double Blue Torch<\/a> for academia and sense of citizenship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I never thought I\u2019d win the Double Blue Torch,\u201d says Beatriz. &#8220;But I&#8217;m proud. It&#8217;s a recognition of effort, of citizenship, of being someone who supports others.\u201d For Beatriz, being nominated by her peers was especially meaningful: &#8220;Having colleagues who see you as someone who helps and supports them is super rewarding. I believe that progress isn\u2019t about hiding what you know just to stay ahead. It\u2019s about sharing and working together. If someone has a question or needs support, I\u2019m happy to share my experience.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beatriz-lives-by-three-core-principles-dedication-curiosity-and-adaptability\">Beatriz lives by three core principles: dedication, curiosity and adaptability.<\/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-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"40662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-585x389.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/marketing-degrees.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Sometimes, I don\u2019t even fully know what I\u2019m doing or where I should be headed, but I stay open to learning, listening to feedback, and adjusting,&#8221; she says. &#8220;For me, education isn&#8217;t about being the smartest or the least smart. It&#8217;s all about the effort you put in. When I do something, I want to give 100%, or I prefer not to do it at all.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-with-us-at-ie-business-school-nbsp\">Study with us at IE Business School&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to follow in Beatriz\u2019s footsteps? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-strategic-marketing-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Strategic Marketing &amp; Communication<\/a> can help you become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/social-impact-week-dance-penguins-and-robots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">modern marketing leader<\/a>. The program emphasizes collaboration, sharing knowledge and staying adaptable. And it equips you with top digital, branding, and communication skills to thrive in today\u2019s fast-changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In joining our community, you&#8217;ll get opportunities to learn from top professors, industry experts\u2014and all in a vibrant city like Madrid. 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