BUSINESS

& MANAGEMENT
At IE University, we’ve
streamlined our academic
offering to help you find
the program that’s right
for you. We give you the
power to control your own
journey according to your
unique goals.
After selecting one of our
program areas, you’ll be in
a better position to define
your individual professional
trajectory.
Guided by a world-class
faculty and surrounded by
other innovative minds,
you’ll have the freedom to
explore as you discover your
own career destination.

Every area offers a unique

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ABOUT BUSINESS
& MANAGEMENT
With outside forces
testing companies,
today’s opportunity-rich
business landscape is a
complex space to navigate.
These forces need to be
considered as you make
investments, implement
technologies and strategies,
and develop your products
and services—while also
promoting a positive
workforce.
WHAT IS IT
ALL ABOUT?

Our Business & Management programs

are designed to help strategic business
innovators face these challenges. Equipped
with cutting-edge leadership skills, you’ll
be able to apply the latest technologies
as you collaborate across a company,
eliminate information silos and optimize
strategic decision-making.

Immersed in the heart of your company’s

action, you will recognize failures and
challenges as opportunities for growth—
building the agile mindset needed to
evolve and adapt to meet changing
requirements. As a manager, you’ll also
need to have top soft skills that inspire
people as you challenge the status quo.
Combined with well-honed entrepreneurial
abilities, this will allow you to push yourself
and your team to create new opportunities
and develop better solutions.

If you’re ready to define the shape of

the evolving business landscape as an
inspirational leader, then Business &
Management is the area for you.
 WHO ARE THE
PROGRAMS FOR?

“IE University Business & Management programs

provides its are for ambitious visionaries looking to
students with challenge conventional business wisdom
the ambition to by thinking in creative and strategic ways.
become future Grounded in your belief that innovation
leaders. and entrepreneurship are a vehicle for
improving society as a whole, you are
motivated to create impact both within
and outside of your organization. In short,
these programs have been designed for
the futurists and thought-leaders who will
shape the next generation of business
Juan Gómez-Lechón Pechuán, and management.
Spain
Bachelor in Business
Administration
WHY CHOOSE THIS
AREA OF STUDY?

01 02
Build a global Master business
network. and tech skills.
Every aspect of the program is At the heart of our programs is a
designed to build and strengthen your curriculum centered on business
global network of change-makers. Your management, strategy, economics
immediate network will be made up and finance, alongside a strong focus
of fellow program participants, with on tech and innovation. This ensures
whom you’ll share challenges and you are equipped with the knowledge,
successes as your journey progresses, tools and lasting growth strategies
forging life-long friendships—or even to succeed in the current landscape,
potential business partners. This highly actively applying case studies and real-
charged mix of innovative minds is life business examples from the very
further enhanced and guided by your beginning.
network of professors who captain the
ship, introducing you to key industry
players and helping you navigate
the rough waters of the modern
marketplace.
 03
Transformational
leadership.
Business & Management is defined by
a forward-looking, human approach
to business development. While it is
vital for future-proof businesses to
maintain a digital outlook, fostering
human creativity and boosting
performance requires people-oriented
leadership. Rooted in critical thinking,
our Business & Management programs
hone a managerial skill set. Combined

04
with learned digital competencies and
industry insights, you’ll develop the
transformational leadership skills to
drive lasting impact in today’s VUCA
context.

Benefit from our

Business School
Advisory Board.
This program area features the
Business School Advisory Board.
Drawn from top international
companies, members provide
firsthand insights into current trends,
employer demands, and how to get
the most out of the program. Members
of the board also give eye-opening
talks, while providing mentoring and
networking opportunities, careers
advice, corporate visits and internships.
 05
Experience an
environment of “For me, this
entrepreneurship. program has
Established in 1973 by entrepreneurs,
been a wholly
for entrepreneurs, our campus is an transformational
epicenter of innovation and acts as an
incubator for bright ideas. This is where experience,
you have the space and resources to
be bold, make mistakes and grow. Our challenging me
world-class entrepreneurial facilities
are complemented by expert coaching
both personally
and mentoring, which helps breathe and professionally.
life into over 50 new companies on
campus each year—such as Focus
On Women, Evergreen Solutions and
Letmepark, among others. In fact, after
leaving our programs, over a quarter of
our alumni go on to pursue careers as
entrepreneurs.
Alejandro Rebolledo, Venezuela
Master in Management
I wanted a top-tier global
business school with the
best possible Blended
program, and a program
that builds on international
exchange at its heart.”

Joachim Von Goetz, Germany

Executive MBA

I was drawn to the IE

Business School Global
Online MBA for the
opportunity to continue
my career and advance my
education at a well-reputed
program that followed the
case method.”

Florence Williams,
US & Great Britain
Global Online MBA
 OUR PROGRAMS
BACHELOR’S
+ DUAL DEGREES
Bachelor in The Bachelor in Business Administration (AACSB,
AMBA and EQUIS accredited) prepares ambitious
Business individuals for international success. Whether starting
Administration an entrepreneurial venture or becoming a leader in
a multinational, our world-class faculty and learning
environment will help you reach your goals.
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Bachelor in Designed for individuals with strong analytical and

critical-thinking tendencies, the Bachelor in Data and
Data and Business Analytics provides high-potential students
Business with the tools of impact. Discover a hands-on program
Analytics that deals with the most innovative technologies to
unlock the power of data.
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Bachelor in This challenging undergraduate program centers on

Economics economic subjects, including econometrics, political
science, applied analytics, behavioral science and
technology. Students gain the perspectives necessary
to understand today’s globalized context, and the
economic literacy to drive transformation.
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BACHELOR’S We seek to provide you with the most comprehensive
DUAL DEGREES educational experience that allows you to explore your
passions and tailor your own journey. In line with this,
we offer Business & Management students the
opportunity to take part in special dual degree programs:

Dual Degree in Business Administration

+ International Relations
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Dual Degree in Business Administration

+ Laws
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Dual Degree in Business Administration

+ Data & Business Analytics
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Dual Degree in Economics

+ International Relations
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Discover our Dual

Degree options and gain Dual Degree in Business Administration
complementary skill sets.
+ Design
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OUR PROGRAMS
MASTER’S + DUAL
DEGREES

Master in The Master in Management* is a highly customizable

Management program that provides next-gen leadership training
for an ambitious mix of like-minded students. This
program allows you to choose from six different tracks
and over 50 electives to help you tailor your journey,
and define your own career path.
Know more → *The Master in Management can be combined with other programs in a dual
degree format.

Master in This customizable program concentrates on the most

Finance important aspects of the current financial situation,
including emerging tech. Through an exploration of
investment banking, corporate finance and private
equity—while also gaining insights into the realities
of modern markets—you will graduate with a broad
Know more → understanding of today’s financial context.

Master in The Master in Applied Economics is a robust, hands-

Applied on program that empowers economics professionals
to confront today’s most pressing challenges. Through
Economics the program’s three specialized tracks, you can choose
to learn about driving change within corporations,
building a better future through social economics, or
Know more → providing expert consultancy services.
Master in A hands-on program that addresses the shortage of
data specialists in a business culture where data is
Business Analytics king. Available in a part-time and full-time format, the
and Big Data Master in Business Analytics and Big Data explores the
intricacies of data analysis through projects, multimedia
simulations and classes led by industry experts from
Amazon, Google and IBM. Master the in-demand data
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science skills across a wide variety of companies.

Master in Digital This program provides the skills to build a career in

Business and digital transformation. By diving into key disciplines
such as programming and data structures, it explores
Innovation the latest disruptive technologies including AI
and blockchain, alongside real-world projects with
corporate partners.
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Master in The Master in Real Estate Development provides the

skills and insights to help define our urban future.
Real Estate Rooted in finance, this one-year program explores the
Development relationship between real estate and city development
to gain a profound understanding of the development
process and its future implications.
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Global Master This flexible blended degree covers residential and

commercial land use, offices, hospitality and the
in Real Estate case study logistics through the lens of sustainability.
Development Featuring financial concepts such as investment and
real estate management, you will gain the skills to
define tomorrow’s urban landscape.
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Master in Business The Master in Business for Architecture and Design is

chiefly concerned with the role design plays in business
for Architecture and decision-making. Following a practical approach, you
Design will solidify your managerial and advanced design
skills to succeed in the architecture, engineering and
construction industry (AEC).
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MASTER’S The insights gained in this area can be put to use in a
DUAL DEGREES wide variety of contexts. When combined with specific
sector know-how, they arm ambitious individuals with
a unique, high-impact skill set to stay ahead of the
competition. For this reason, this area offers a number
of dual degrees:

Dual Degree Master in Management

+ Master in Finance
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Discover our Dual

Degree options and gain Dual Degree Master in Management
complementary skill sets.
+ Master in Digital Business & Innovation
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OUR PROGRAMS
MBAs + DUAL
DEGREES

International The International MBA* is a transformational program

MBA for top professionals, with at least three years of
working experience, looking to take their business skills
to the next level. As you expand your network, you will
improve your leadership skills and gain the innovation
toolkit to drive disruption.

*The International MBA can be combined with other programs in a dual degree
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format.
Global Online The Global Online MBA is a world-ranked part-time
MBA program that takes place over 17 or 24 months to
provide business leaders with an in-depth exploration
of new business developments. This flexible learning
experience features the possibility of choosing your
electives depending on your specific goals.
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MBA The insights gained in this area can be put to use in a

DUAL DEGREES wide variety of contexts. When combined with specific
sector know-how, they arm ambitious individuals with
a unique, high-impact skill set to stay ahead of the
competition. For this reason, this area offers a number
of dual degrees:

Dual Degree International MBA

+ Master in Finance
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Dual Degree International MBA

+ Master in Digital Business & Innovation
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Discover our Dual Degree options and gain

complementary skill sets.

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EXECUTIVE
MBAs

Executive MBA Enhance your potential as a high-impact professional

with this program for established industry experts and
top change-makers. The unique part-time format can
be experienced in English, Spanish or a combination of
languages to provide the necessary skills, insights and
global perspectives to make a lasting impact.
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In-person The In-person Spanish Executive MBA is a 10-month

journey that takes you on a unique, highly
Executive MBA
transformative educational experience. Immersed in
an innovative learning ecosystem, this highly practical
Spanish-language program provides the skills and
training to succeed in today’s fast-paced landscape.
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Global The program provides the digital toolkit to disrupt

Executive MBA traditional business models. This part-time program
brings together like-minded trendsetters from around
the world who are changing the shape of businesses.
Benefit from a combination of interactive online
learning and face-to-face sessions in business hubs
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around the world to gain the skills of transformation.
IE Brown Over 15 months, the IE Brown Executive MBA brings
Executive MBA together two educational powerhouses to empower
impactful leaders as they become innovative and
informed decision-makers. Featuring online and in-
person lessons, the network-building program will help
you break down industry silos to drive innovation.
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OTHER To stay on top, impactful professionals need cutting-

EXECUTIVE edge skill sets. Our highly specialized executive
programs provide transformational leaders with the
PROGRAMS tools and global connections to overcome current and
future challenges.

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Be sure to open
your mind,
because we need
multidisciplinary
approaches
and skills to solve
big challenges.”

Nadim Choucair, Lebanon-Canada

International MBA

TRENDS,
CAREERS
& JOBS
Global ecommerce
sales are forecast to
reach $7.4 trillion by
2025.
statista.com

63%
of millennials say their
leadership skills
are not being fully
Taking part in any of our developed.

innovative Business &

Sylvester

Management programs
will provide you with a 58%
of managers say
number of door-opening they didn’t receive
opportunities and any management
training.
possibilities. MDA Training
Future career roles include:

Data scientist OC&C estimates that

$40 billion in the US
Business analyst and $5 billion in the
UK will be spent
Tech industry through voice
commerce by 2022.
Financial Services HubSpot

Consulting
Pharma 37%
of managers believe
FMCG / Luxury / Retail that the most
important aspect of
International Development their role is to keep
the team on track to
Industrial/Energy achieve goals.

Real Estate / Architecture

PWC

and Design
Communications and Media
Transportation The biggest challenge
managers face as
Tourism people leaders is
juggling managing
Ecommerce their team with their
other responsibilities.
Soap Box
INDUSTRY
TRENDS

Remote Working
A reported 85% of millennials are in favor of remote “By empowering
working full time. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, me with a wealth
this is becoming a reality for an increasing number of
of knowledge,
people. While it can reduce company overheads and
boost employee morale, this trend presents a challenge the program
for managers when it comes to retaining a cohesive has given me a
workforce, boosting productivity and maintaining a versatile skill set
distinct company culture. Overcoming these challenges
and powerful
requires new mindsets and managerial best practices to
embrace changing nature of the new normal in a way tools that help
that is beneficial to all. me navigate the
music industry.
Corporate Social I feel more
confident.
Responsibility
Companies are increasingly expected to take a political
stance and demonstrate the values that they claim to
believe in. Not only are brands in a powerful position to
promote diversity and sustainability, but it can have a
positive effect on bottom line results. This new context
calls for business leaders who are authentic and possess
a diverse skill set, able to combine business performance
with social responsibility. IE University is leading the way
in this regard, thanks to its annual sustainability aims and
10-year objectives, alongside a whole host of student-led
clubs and organizations.

AI and technology
Year after year, there continues to be a cross-sector
push for a more tech-focused, data-based approach to
business. As disruptive technology is still widespread
among organizations and companies, the opportunities Lauren Henderson,
for a new type of business leader are growing. Individuals United States
IE-Brown Executive MBA
who are able to effectively navigate this environment
with well-developed tech and data skills alongside
managerial best practices are in high demand.

Next-gen tech
Amazon is now delivering products by drone. Self-
“My career
driving tractor-trailers will soon be commonplace on
our highways. Face-detecting systems now authorize interest has
payments, provide access to facilities, and track down always been
criminals. Previously unthinkable tech advances are to work in
taking place every day, blurring the lines between
industries that
reality and what we once believed to be science
fiction. As this shows no signs of slowing down, have a direct
there are plenty of opportunities to develop new, impact on the
groundbreaking technology. environment and
are focused on
Data science sustainability.
Data science is currently one of the fastest-growing
sectors. In 2020, Glassdoor named the role of Data
Scientist as the third most desired job in the United
States. With over 6,500 positions available, a median
base salary of $107,801, and a job satisfaction rate of
4.0, it’s not difficult to see why. Now is the time to hone
your ability to identify, collect, analyze, interpret, and Siddhartha Suryadevara,
transform data to drive business value. United Arab Emirates
International MBA
INSIGHTS

Kriti Jain LEADING IN COMPLEX TIME

IE Business School
Professor of Human
Resources and The Soft Power
Organizational
Behavior of Compassionate
Article published Management
in IE University
Times of pressure make clear the
Read more →
importance of practicing compassionate
management, writes Professor Kriti Jain.
She offers three lessons based on pandemic
related experiences for how leaders can
thrive by combing purpose with empathy.

The dry business logic of balance sheets, profits, and

shareholder value does not typically include concepts
such as kindness, caring, and compassion. In fact,
the general consensus is that companies must be
ruthless when it comes to cost-cutting and layoffs, HR
departments should be rule-bound, and managers
authoritative and commanding.
If you’ve been a leader – be it of a small group or a big
organization – you know well the feelings of insecurity
that can underlie the armor of “bossiness.” Internally,
you have likely thought, at one time or another: Are
people going to listen to what I say? Are they thinking
well of me? What if my friendliness is misinterpreted
as a sign of weakness and leniency? Thought-patterns
like this can be further exacerbated in some cultures,
especially in Asia and Africa, where the leadership
ladder is enmeshed with seniority and hierarchy.

Even the kindest of people can find themselves

operating in ‘survival mode’ under the pressure of
competition. Excessive rivalry competition between
peers can lead to unethical conduct as well as
sabotaging others. A conceived threat to one’s job,
increased workload, and tight deadlines can induce
short-termism, which in turn kicks off our primal
instincts of self-preservation at all costs.

It is in times of pressure – such as now – when

compassionate leadership becomes even more
important. Jeff Weiner, Executive Chairman of
LinkedIn, is one of the foremost proponents of this
when he says that businesses need empathy + action.
Employees and customers are carefully watching every
move that leaders make, and respond accordingly.

Employees
and customers
are carefully
watching every
move that
leaders make,
and respond
accordingly.
MORE INSIGHTS Take for instance, a student of mine named Robert,
who told me recently:

“I have always enjoyed the fast growth of the

firm where I work. But during this period of
Step up and COVID, I saw that the main priority of the firm
build trust remains shareholder value maximization. I feel
— Insights my company doesn’t deserve my loyalty and
Certain events undermine all dedication. I am going to change my job soon.”
the assumptions under which
companies and individuals Leading with compassion can seem like a paradox
operate. In this interview, to executives. Many leaders I work with assume that
Sumit Virmani, Chief Marketing
Officer at Infosys, highlights the compassionate management means they must also
importance of being adaptable, accept a certain level of mediocrity. For example,
contending with uncertainty, imagine if an employee is dealing with some problems
building trust, and adopting
a helpful attitude towards the at home and thus isn’t able to perform at his or her
customer. Now is the time for best in office. Until when should you, as a manager, be
companies to step up. considerate and accept the lowered performance?

Read more → However, this doesn’t need to be an either-or question.

Leaders can cultivate an organizational culture that
celebrates both excellence and compassion together.
Branding in The key ingredient is Purpose.
the time
Organizations that lack a clear and articulated purpose
of Covid-19
and are also devoid of compassion often have a culture
— IE University
of apathy: no one cares about anything or anybody.
How is the current COVID-19 It’s a sinking ship. A clear purpose brings focus and
pandemic affecting the world direction, but without the ‘we’ mindset and solidarity,
of brand marketing and
communications? Here are our this can quickly become a cut-throat, vulture culture.
top three ideas to address from a Employees notice quickly, as my student Robert did,
branding perspective. when they find themselves in a company culture
with this mismatch between what is said and what is
Read more → practiced. Likewise, a lack of purpose compounded by
too much compassion leads to rudderless mediocrity:
everyone is stagnant and complacent.
Another Kind In order to thrive, leaders must combine purpose
of Resilience and compassion. I offer three lessons from recent
— IE University pandemic-related experiences:
Resilience can determine
whether an individual, Give people One significant change from the
organization, or market will freedom pandemic, which seems here to
decline, stabilize, or flourish stay, is an increase in working from
during and after a crisis. But
what, exactly, is resilience? home. But, along with it often
comes micromanaging as the old
systems that allowed leaders to develop trust in their
Read more →
employees are no longer relevant. Companies are
now measuring productivity through analytics based
Leaders can on number of emails sent, meetings attended, and
cultivate an calendar events. This intensely data-driven view does
not do justice to the employees. Managers must trust
organizational workers enough to give them the freedom to decide
culture that ‘where’, ‘when’, and ‘how’ they do their activities. The
celebrates both leader’s role is to provide the ‘why’.
excellence and Create Managers sometimes equate giving
compassion feedback and workers freedom and autonomy with
together. The work rituals absolving themselves of managerial
key ingredient is responsibility. As one employee told
me, “I love my independence but it
Purpose.
has had an unintended adverse effect on the level of
feedback and support provided by my manager.” And
particularly in the current pandemic environment,
work-from-home policies can exacerbate this issue.
Managers should schedule regular check-ins with
employees or organize virtual coffee breaks or TGIFs.
Rituals like these are a low-cost solution that effectively
maintain the rhythm and connectedness of a team.
But it’s also important to make sure that these do not
become just another item on the checklist.

Identify social An employee working for more than

impact a decade in an airline cargo division
told me that he felt that he didn’t
do work that had impact on society
and the world at large. This feeling
became more intense during the pandemic. He said,
“one of the inerasable thoughts was: am I going to die
without doing any good to the world?” However, he
sensed a difference in himself and his fellow workers
when the company transported animals, medicines,
or relief materials. He focused on working with the
A clear purpose company to identify ways to tell the story of these
products – by whom and for whom – and began to see
brings focus his role in “delivering hope,” not just boxes.
and direction,
but without the Building purpose-driven organizations doesn’t have
to entail fancy language about social impact, climate
‘we’ mindset
change, and sustainability on the company website.
and solidarity, Leaders can build small everyday practices into
this can quickly employee activities in order to cultivate a sense of
become a cut- meaning and purpose. Leading with compassion is not
only about improving the health and well-being and
throat, vulture
pay of employees in exchange for increased loyalty and
culture. dedication. It is about re-building the confidence in
each other. Our society has long been broken. It is time
to be more human and more humane.

IE University 6 things to consider

showcases its first before starting a
ever hybrid venture business
Dive into the IE day in Madrid — Driving Innovation
University experience — IE University
with Uncover IE We’ve made a list of the
six things you should think
—a publication that With over 120 participants, 14
about before you start your
finalists, and 17 semifinalists, the
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from student life to the first time a Venture Day was
the future of your held both face-to-face and online.

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ADMISSIONS
PROCESS
& FINANCIAL
AID
The IE University admissions Who you are
process is simple yet Students across
rigorous—and carried out all program areas
share common traits
entirely online. that we look out
for. We particularly
value dedicated and
talented individuals
who come from
While the particulars may change diverse backgrounds
depending on your chosen program, it and possess a global
always follows a similar format, which mindset.
you can discover below. With our Alongside your strong
rolling admissions process, there’s no interpersonal skills and
application deadline. But spaces are innovative outlook,
you thrive under an
limited so we recommend that you apply intensive academic
as soon as possible. workload, considering
it an opportunity to
share new experiences
and create unique
The first steps approaches to
problem-solving.
Before you embark on your personal
learning journey, there are five
preliminary steps you need to take.
01 03
Online Entrance Exam
Application Form Next, you will have to take
either the GMAT, GRE or
Complete the online
IEGAT. If you would like
application form and
to apply to a Finance
upload the documents
Program you must take
required by your program.
either the GMAT, GRE,
02 CFA Level 1 or CAIA Level
1. Note that this is a
Online mandatory requirement,
Assessment and the IEGAT will not be
accepted.
With the application
submitted and the fee
paid, you will receive a
link to answer three live
questions, two in video
format and one in written
format.

04 06
English Final Decision
Proficiency Your entire application
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo will be evaluated by the
or Cambridge (C1 or C2) Admissions Committee
certifications may be and you will receive an
necessary to demonstrate answer within 1–3 weeks.
your English level.

05
EXAM:
Personal
Interview
This online interview
will take place with an
A
associate director of the
B
admissions team.
C

This process may vary depending on the program. Be * Special admission requirements
sure to consult the Admissions area of your program of for Master in Finance candidates,
contact the admissions team for more
interest for more details on the admissions process. information.
** If you are considering a dual degree,
keep in mind that students must be
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admitted to both programs.
FINANCIAL
AID

If sorting out funding Most of our students rely on a

combination of different types of
and scholarships is financial means to cover the tuition
fees and the overall costs associated
an important part of with program attendance. These
means typically include personal
making IE University resources, student loans, scholarships
your next big step and, at times, some form of family
support or tuition assistance from
in your professional employers.

journey, the good The IE Financial Aid Office will help

you understand the different financing
news is that we have options and scholarship opportunities
available. Researching, understanding
a range of funding your options and planning ahead is
key. The FAO will provide you with all
options available to the necessary guidance to make any
support you! scholarship or loan application process
as smooth as possible.
Please visit our financial aid website
for more details or schedule an
appointment with our team.

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The aim is twofold: Direct Awards
celebrating and There is no formal application process
rewarding outstanding for the IE High Potential Award—
individuals and all applicants are automatically
providing scholarship considered. Awards are communicated
at the time of admission and
support to deserving recipients are chosen based on the
and promising information provided during the
candidates who would admissions process: the strength of
otherwise not be able their application, academic merit,
professional experience, the quality
to attend IE University. of the interview, competitiveness,
life experiences and suitability to the
program and our school.

These awards are need-blind. Should

IE Scholarships the candidate require further support,
Thanks to the IE Foundation and they are encouraged to submit a
the generosity of our students, formal scholarship application. Should
alumni, parents, corporate partners they be awarded a scholarship of
and other benefactors who support greater value, the scholarship would
our groundbreaking Financial Aid replace the IE High Potential Award.
program, we are able to maintain a
strong commitment to providing top- Check the IE Financial Aid website to
notch education to highly qualified discover the full list of scholarships
candidates from around the world, available and to learn more about the
regardless of their economic situation. application process.
Our wide portfolio of scholarships
allows us to guarantee diversity and
excellence through our needs-based
and merit-based scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded based on

economic need, merit, distinctive
competencies and/or academic and
professional excellence. The aim is
twofold: celebrating and rewarding
outstanding individuals and providing
scholarship support to deserving and
promising candidates who would
otherwise not be able to attend IE
University.

Check the IE Financial Aid website to discover the full

list of scholarships available and to learn more about the
application process.
Loans Tuition Payment Options

Many of our students rely on loans — While making an investment in higher

either government and/or privately education is extremely worthwhile,
funded—to at least partially finance we understand it isn’t always easy. At
their studies at IE University. As we IE University, we allow students to pay
strive to provide our students with in interest-free installments, without
further financing opportunities, pre-approval requirements or credit
we are committed to securing checks.
agreements with both Spanish and
international institutions that offer The number of installments and
our students financial loan schemes conditions depends on the program,
on favorable grounds. While there are please talk to your admissions advisor
many organizations that lend to IE for more information.
students—including those we have
an agreement with—it is critical that
you understand all fees and terms of
available loans to compare them and
determine which are best suited to
your particular needs.

Contact our dedicated team at [email protected] to find out

which financing options may be available to you. Please
note that many financing schemes are time sensitive
and may require planning several months before your
program starts.
ABOUT YOUR
UNIVERSITY
The IE University
ecosystem is designed
with the student in mind.
Rooted in a human-
centered approach to
entrepreneurship and
innovation, we offer an
extensive global network,
cutting-edge facilities
and top institutional
partnerships—empowering
future leaders to define
their journey.
WHO WHO
WE ARE? WE ARE

First and foremost,

we are Liquid Learners.
Liquid Learning
at IE University is the
culmination of our
educational vision,
transcending any single
platform or approach
to produce a holistic,
streamlined academic
experience.
Developed over 20 years, this model
blurs the lines between online and in-
person education resulting in a flexible,
highly interactive learning journey.

By breaking down traditional barriers

to education, Liquid Learning provides
access to the same world-class
education, regardless of location or
personal circumstances.

But what does this mean? Allow us to

explain. As Liquid Learners, we are:
1,800+ Leaders in
Business Education
students can attend
the same session IE University was founded by entrepreneurs
simultaneously with a vision to disrupt traditional models of
education to equip students with the skills
they need for the future.

100% To achieve this, the institution was

created with five values in mind: diversity,
of our students have
humanities, technology & innovation,
online access to classes
sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Pioneers in
200 Disruptive Learning
classes streaming IE University transformed business
online simultaneously education by introducing disruptive
in HD teaching methodologies, ranging from
immersive classroom approaches and
technological innovation to close ties with

100K+ industry leaders.

Over the years, our broad spectrum of

online sessions disruptive learning innovations has helped
in total students from 140 different countries
unleash their true potential.

“Through Extended Reality (XR),

we’re integrating engaging
technologies into our academic
offering to simulate real-world
scenarios and bring immersive
learning to life.”

Diego del Alcázar Benjumea

CEO of IE University
Diverse
Visionaries
Our cutting-edge methodologies
and global approach to education is
complemented by the diversity of our “I'm able to
community. study with
Students are in constant contact people from
with a variety of academic, ethnic all around the
and cultural backgrounds, which world and learn
challenges preconceived notions about different
and empowers them to think in new, cultures.
innovative ways.

Patricia
Master in Management
25% Restless
Entrepreneurs
of our alumni have
started their own
businesses All our programs are taught from
an entrepreneurial perspective,
encouraging students to craft and

1,500+ apply solutions in the real world—

whether in an intrapreneurial or
students trained entrepreneurial capacity.
in entrepreneurial
management Through startup accelerators and
networking opportunities, students
are able to fuel their ideas, fully

100+ supported as they embark on their

entrepreneurial journey.
mentors working
alongside our students
 WHERE WE ARE
OUR EDUCATIONAL
“IE University
ECOSYSTEM
teaches you
to work and
cooperate
with people
from different
backgrounds,
and to bring
out the best in
others.

Enjoy the right university

experience for you.
We have three locations:
Segovia, Madrid and
Online.
Dionysios Stavrakas, Russia
Executive MBA
Discover the history
of our Segovia
Campus: From
Roman ruins to IE
University

Watch the video

Segovia Know more →

Declared a World Heritage Site

by UNESCO in 1985, Segovia is
famous for its cathedral, alcázar and
“In every corner aqueduct.
of Segovia, in
every step you One of the city’s most historic
take through its buildings, the Convent of Santa Cruz
streets, squares, la Real, is home to the IE University
and countryside, campus. This campus combines
there’s a sense rich history with state-of-the-art
of tradition, art, classrooms.
and history.

Cheyenne Uribe
Switzerland. Dual Degree in Laws
and International Relations
Class of 2020
Discover the magic of
studying in Madrid
Watch the video

Madrid Know more →

Online
Our online classrooms
Our urban tech-based education hub
enable us to provide
is located at the heart of one of the
Liquid Learning with
most exclusive neighborhoods of the
hybrid teaching
city. Not far away, you can find our new
methodology.
innovation tower—the fifth addition
to the Cuatro Torres—bringing an Featuring synchronous
environmentally efficient and avant- and asynchronous
garde architectural design to a lively learning, the online
business district. campus puts the
student at the center
with dynamic learning
methodologies that
adapt to individual
circumstances.
The IE Tower in numbers 7,000
square meters set aside for
green spaces

180
meters high and 35 floors

6,000
undergraduate students on
campus

35
story tower with classrooms
and educational zones

70+
classrooms and a large
number of workspaces and
chill-out zones

50,000
square meters
 66,000+
OUR ALUMNI IN NUMBERS

total alumni

169
countries

1,300+
alumni events worldwide

28 Global Presence
alumni reunions Our extended IE community stretches
across the globe, with 30 offices working
together to build a lasting community

6,000 around the world.

These offices organize thousands of

participants
international networking events, connecting
our alumni community, candidates,

60+
companies and partner universities.

Benefits for ▶ Venture Days ▶ Worldwide

career sessions per year our global conferences
▶ Networking
community:
and social events ▶ Career
▶ IE events, for alumni and opportunities

300+
masterclasses and students for alumni and
workshops led by students
▶ Global Alumni
IE professors
Weekends ▶ Alumni clubs
career orientation ▶ Corporate
▶ “Glocal” network
interviews partnerships

Know more →
Find us at one of our international offices.
WHAT'S LIFE
LIKE AT
IE UNIVERSITY
“IE University
has provided me
with the right
network and
environment
to strengthen
my professional
There’s always something potential as an
entrepreneur
happening at IE University.
and architect.
From business conferences
to sports games and
coding competitions,
you’ll never be lacking in
opportunities for growth— Dana Nayef Alfayez

and fun!
Alum. Master in Business for
Architecture & Design
 Venture Days
Event that connects
the entrepreneurial
community across all
continents.

30+
cities around the globe

1,000+
startups applied

Area 31
Weekly Venture
Venture Lab
Launchpad for
10
Network event with startups under the
finalists go to the
pitches given to guidance of industry
Venture Day in Madrid
investors. experts.

450+
startups participate
Exclusive workspace for
each year
admitted teams

100
events every year

Know more →
EnlightED
Bringing together
the most innovative
startups in education,
innovation and
edtech.

South Summit IE Rockets

Brings together the most Residency program to
innovative startups regardless build your skills and
their industry, development brand in the higher
stage and country. education sector.

146
6,700+
startups applied

CEO / Executives
participated in our
latest edition
$60M
raised from startups

$4.3B+
raised by former startup
competition finalists
IE Clubs and Centers Women at IE University
in numbers...

We believe that campus life is just as

important as academic life. With more than
120 active student-led clubs on campus
and online, our students have access to
countless opportunities to engage with 39%
a variety of topics and learn beyond the of our full-time faculty
classroom. are women

Club spotlights

IE Out & Allies Club 48%

The IE Out & Allies Club endeavors to broaden of our students are
understanding and support for LGBTQI* populations women
worldwide. This student-led LGBTQI* club organizes
inclusive, year-round events, which range from
educational meetups to networking and cocktail
events to celebrate a break from school.
The club also proudly organizes the LGBT@Work, the
56%
longest-running LGBTQI* work conference in Europe,
of the scholarships
and third-largest business school LGBTQI* conference
offered to master’s
in the world.
students are awarded
to women
Women at IE
At IE University, we strive to maintain and promote

7.7
gender equality both on and off campus. With over
2,000 members, the IE Women in Business Club was

million
created to reduce the obstacles facing women in
gaining top leadership positions. ​
We also work with multiple international women’s
organizations to provide talented and driven women was awarded to women
the financial resources required to reach their pursuing a master’s or
academic and professional goals. bachelor's degree in
Every year, we celebrate International Women’s Day 2019​
with a week full of events addressing gender equality.

IE Clubs →
 1,500+
annual face-to-face and
online events

600+
speakers hosted on campus

37,000+
attendees

IE Center for Diversity in More IE student clubs:

Global Management ▶ Net Impact
The IE Center for Diversity in Global Management
▶ AI & Big Data
harnesses the power of diversity to help organizations
become more resilient, efficient and innovative. ▶ TechIE
Created in September 2002, the Center is an invaluable ▶ IE Tech Lab
resource for the IE University community, engaging
▶ IE Tech & Innovation
in training, applied research and awareness-raising
activities, alongside holding networking events to ▶ IE Smart Cities
foster international debate.
▶ IE Cybersecurity

IE Africa Center ▶ IE Blockchain

IE Africa Center aims to revolutionize the way the next ▶ IE Air & Space
generation of global executives understand African ▶ IE Fintech
innovation—past and present.
▶ IE Coding
We understand that the intellectual and physical
contributions of Africa and its people are not only ▶ IE Women
central to the modern world as it exists today, but are in Business
crucial to building a better future. ▶ IE E-Commerce
▶ IE EdTech
and more...
IE Centers →
 OUR STUD EN TS
IN N UM BERS
85%
international students

160+ 45+
nationalities languages spoken
on campus on campus

52% 70,000+
male students students on campus

48% 100+
female students active clubs on campus

“I think the fact that there

were only 20 of us and there
are 17 different nationalities,
the fact that we got to learn
so much from different
cultures, is great. I think I
learned as much outside as
inside the classroom.

Manon Germain
Alum. Master in Talent Development
& Human Resources
OUR RECOGNITION
& REPUTATION

Pioneers
in Online MBAs
since 2001

1
Worldwide
5 Best MBA
ST TH
Online MBA Program
for Entrepre-
neurship
QS 2022 P&Q 2021

3 Worldwide
5 Worldwide
RD TH

Online MBA Master in

Management
Financial Times 2022 QS 2021

5 Worldwide
7 Worldwide
TH TH
Executive MBA Global MBA
(Joint programmes)
QS 2021 QS 2021
WORLDWIDE
ACCREDITATIONS

“I believe it is critical to understand

cultural differences and to be able to
work in a diverse environment, which is
exactly what IE University provides for
both its professors and students.

Bin Ma
Assistant Professor, Human Resources
& Organizational Behavior