IE Business School
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IE Business School, a pioneer in business education, and one of the world’s top international business schools is based in Madrid, Spain. IE trains tomorrow’s business leaders, shaping them with an innovative approach and acting as a catalyst for ... Read more
Student/Alumni Profile
The profile of the IE Business School student varies somewhat as per the program. In general terms IE's MBA programs are characterized by their diversity: with 57 nationalities in all the MBA programs, and over 80 nationalities on campus. Here is ... Read more
Programme Type
Full Time, Distance, Executive
MBA Only, MBA + MA
Specialisation by Function
Brand Management, Corporate Governance, E-Commerce / Business, Entrepreneurship, General Management, Innovation / Knowledge Management, Leadership, Marketing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management
Specialisation by Industry
No Industry Specification
Course Languages
English, Spanish
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 36% |
| % International | 91% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 5 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 29 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS |
| Established Date | 1973 |
| Start Dates | November |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 13 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | EURO 48000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | Mostly Case Method based |
Post MBA Employment
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2009 | EURO 58,500 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2009 | 89 |
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
KPMG Johnson & Johnson Landwell Ernst & Young BBVA Ford L'Oréal Indra Daemon Quest Microsoft |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | Nationality Based, Ethnicity Based, Gender Based |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | Rolling |
| Min. Gmat | 640 |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 3 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | EURO 120 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 38% |
| % International | 54% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 4 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 30 |
| Avg. GMAT | 680 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS |
| Established Date | 2005 |
| Start Dates | February, September |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 15 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | EURO 35000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | Mostly Case Method based |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
KPMG Johnson & Johnson Landwell Ernst & Young BBVA Ford L'Oréal Indra Daemon Quest Microsoft |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | Nationality Based, Ethnicity Based, Gender Based, Demonstrated Leadership |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | Rolling |
| Min. Gmat | 640 |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | EURO 120 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 38% |
| % International | 84% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 11 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 37 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS |
| Established Date | 2001 |
| Start Dates | June, November |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 13 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | EURO 51000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | Mostly Case Method based |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
KPMG Johnson & Johnson Landwell Ernst & Young BBVA Ford L'Oréal Indra Daemon Quest Microsoft |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | |Nationality Based|Ethnicity Based|Gender Based| |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | Rolling |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 3 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | No |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | No |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | EURO 120 |
Overview
IE Business School, a pioneer in business education, and one of the world’s top international business schools is based in Madrid, Spain. IE trains tomorrow’s business leaders, shaping them with an innovative approach and acting as a catalyst for the creation of new businesses.
The IE campus is situated in the heart of Madrid; students can experience in full everything the city has to offer. Madrid is the capital of Spain and has a rich heritage in the arts and a cultural experience like no other in the world. The city boasts a host of museums, parks and gardens; palaces, modern and historic architecture, as well as being surrounded by Spain’s other treasures; the Alhambra in Granada, the University of Salamanca, and the ancient city of Córdoba to name but a few.
IE Business School’s MBA programs have met with international acclaim, featuring highly in both the FT and Economist business school rankings. IE Business School also offers specialist Master programs covering a broad range of sectors.
Complementing IE’s postgraduate and executive Master’s programs is an additional stream of services to meet the specific training needs of managers and corporate leaders at any stage of their career. The Executive Education division offers training courses for the executive through its Advanced Management Program (AMP), Senior Management Program (SMP), seminars, conferences, forums, in-company training programs, and consulting services.
IE is also a hub of international research boasting an array of specialized centers dedicated to furthering the business community in such areas as entrepreneurship, information management, and corporate responsibility amongst others.
Being part of the IE Community is more than just being an alumnus; it’s a way of life. Members of our community hold firm ethical values and recognize their responsibility to the environment in which they operate, as well as to the wider business community. IE alumni are part of a global network of business leaders, spread across the globe in more that 100 countries.
If you would like to attend one of our global information sessions to learn more about IE, please visit www.ie.edu/events for more details
Student profile
The profile of the IE Business School student varies somewhat as per the program. In general terms IE's MBA programs are characterized by their diversity: with 57 nationalities in all the MBA programs, and over 80 nationalities on campus.
Here is a brief breakdown of the most recent graduates from each of the three MBA programs.
International MBA (full-time)
Number of students: 215
Average age: 29
Average years of work experience: 4.5 years
Percentage of women: 36%
International students: 91%
Students from:
Europe: 37%
North America: 7%
Latin America: 37%
Asia/ Oceania: 15%
Africa / Middle East: 4%
Global MBA (online)
Number of students: 73
Average age: 30
Average years of work experience: 4 years
Percentage of women: 38%
International students: 51%
Students from:
Europe: 26%
North America: 12%
Latin America: 24%
Asia/ Oceania: 20%
Africa / Middle East: 18%
International Executive MBA (part-time/online)
Number of students: 63
Average age: 37
Average years of work experience: 11 years
Percentage of women: 22%
International students: 81%
Students from:
Europe: 64%
North America: 16%
Latin America: 10%
Asia/ Oceania: 10%
Contact Information
Country:
Spain
Address:
11, Maria de Molina, Madrid28006 Spain
Switchboard: +34 915 689 610
Fax: +34 915 689 710
Events schedule
- World MBA Tour