Are you looking to up your professional game and ensure you have the competitive edge when it comes to landing your dream role? Well, in that case, you may well be considering an executive MBA program.
Unlike the full-time MBA, EMBAs allow students to keep on working while getting their qualification, and, helpfully, many executive programs are generally fast-tracked.
EMBA degrees can position you for a promotion, especially for careers in finance, marketing and accounting. And although a well-regarded and rigorous EMBA program will sharpen your skills and look good on your resume, it’s not a guarantee that new doors will open for you. That’s a critically important factor to consider, because an EMBA isn’t cheap and employers reimburse for less than they once did.
IE Business School and ESCP Europe Business School are two such business schools offering stellar executive MBA programs – with IE Business School offering its Global executive MBA (ranked 20th in our Global Executive MBA Ranking 2019) and ESCP Europe Business School provides its executive MBA program (ranked joint 37th). But how do the programs compare? Let’s take a look.
Situated in the financial district within the Spanish capital Madrid, IE Business School offers students the dynamic business terrain of one of the world’s business hubs, as well as a diverse environment within the business school.
Ignacio Gafo, associate dean of part-time programs, blended and Executive MBA programs says, “Something exceptionally good at IE is diversity. Each year we have fewer Spaniards, probably 20 percent maximum, which is very unusual for a Spanish school.”
In comparison, ESCP Europe Business School has a campus in Madrid, however, students also have their pick of locations across Europe, including: Berlin, London, Paris, Turin, and Warsaw – offering a totally global education facility.
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Inside the MBA classroom
Both programs offer international travel, as well as blended learning approaches to ensure EMBA student can excel their career into C-Suite level.
Interactive online learning enables students to enjoy a flexible approach to balance demanding work schedules.
IE Business School’s intense residential weeks push students to network and study at partner institution in four global cities: Los Angeles, Singapore, and Sao Paolo.
Access to the IE Virtual Campus is available 24/7.
Online sessions take place through active asynchronous forums available 24 hours a day Monday-Thursday. Students enjoy flexible participation accessing debates, but participation in each forum is limited to five posts per week to ensure fluidity.
Residential weeks include company visits, workshops and cultural activities, and the final residential week in Madrid allows students to present their final capstone project, complete final exams and participate in the graduation ceremony.
ESCP Europe offers an International Consulting Project to students. Participants work on the collaborative, multi-disciplinary project as part of an intercultural team over 12 to 14 months. Your team will complete an in-depth analysis of an issue faced by a company and make recommendations for action.
Over the course of the Executive MBA at ESCP, learn how to explore the burning issues in global business at five week-long seminars in Brazil, China or India.
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Outside the MBA classroom
Executive MBA programs offer a wide array of events and activities to ensure students develop their ties with peers, academics and professionals, as well as to bring enjoyment to your time of study.
IE Business School has 140 clubs, 500 events, and offers access to state-of-the-art tech. Some campus activities include: Inside Out Project; Winter Ball; MBAT Challenge; Global Village; Global Alumni Weekend.
IE’s WOW Room was created and developed by the business school – revolutionizing the virtual classroom environment.
Some major events at ESCP Europe (of which several are (co-)organized by students include: The ESCP Europe Entrepreneurship Festival; The London Campus Annual Gala; The ESCP Europe ski event; The Berlin European Summer Night; Conference for Sustainable Innovation – Designing Tomorrow; The ESCP Europe Regatta.
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