A world of possibilities Master in International Relations

IE in short Founded 35 years ago: over 33 years of experience in training leading professionals with an international perspective Entrepreneurial spirit, driven by innovation: Consistently ranked among the top 3 European business schools: Ranked by the Financial Times as #3 in Europe and #6 in the World (January 2009) International Accreditation:

Founded 35 years ago: over 33 years of experience in training leading professionals with an international perspective

Entrepreneurial spirit, driven by innovation:

Consistently ranked among the top 3 European business schools: Ranked by the Financial Times as #3 in Europe and #6 in the World (January 2009)

International Accreditation:

Spain’s vibrant capital and one of Europe’s main cities. Home to 5.2 million people and to domestic, European, international corporations, NGOs, financial institutions and law firms. Madrid and surroundings are famous for their cultural and architectural heritage . ... Madrid! IE

The ie Case Method A problem-solving approach to learning international relations Hands-on experience working with core concepts to solve specific issues Develops analytic, decision-making and communication skills 500+ hypothetical case problems Professors are learning facilitators instead of lecturers Individual preparation  preparation in groups  class discussion IE

A problem-solving approach to learning international relations

Hands-on experience working with core concepts to solve specific issues

Develops analytic, decision-making and communication skills

500+ hypothetical case problems

Professors are learning facilitators instead of lecturers

Individual preparation  preparation in groups  class discussion

IE … Three-Stage Learning Process 3. Class Discussion Time 1. Individual Preparation 2. Work Group Discussion Learning

International Relations For individuals with an interest in international relations , both within the public and the private sectors , who would like to work in areas such as government , NGO’s , international consulting or multinational companies . 10 months – Full Time – Madrid - English Enables you to participate successfully in international projects that require the cooperation of different players in the public and private sectors , including nongovernmental and civil society organizations.

International Relations Study the European Union from within Field work in Brussels Public-private convergence Practical Approach of Int. Relations Language (English and Spanish/French) Elective courses in business, law Conferences and Events

Study the European Union from within

Field work in Brussels

Public-private convergence

Practical Approach of Int. Relations

Language (English and Spanish/French)

Elective courses in business, law

Conferences and Events

WHAT ELSE DOES THIS MASTER PROVIDE? Advanced leadership skills Expert negotiation and communication skills Teamwork experience: flexibility to lead and adapt Intercultural understanding and cooperation International Relations

WHAT ELSE DOES THIS MASTER PROVIDE?

Advanced leadership skills

Expert negotiation and communication skills

Teamwork experience: flexibility to lead and adapt

Intercultural understanding and cooperation

International Relations Field Work in Brussels (residential week) First Period Second Period Third Period Oct. – Dec Jan - March Apr April- July Spanish/French Case method seminar Core Competencies Q uantitative methods The European Union International organization Comparative politic s History of international Relations Micro- and Macro-Economics International trade and the international monetary system Spanish/French Core Competencies The Euro-American community Social theory and international relations Negotiation in the European Union Rational choice theory, game theory, and international decisions Economic development Theory Challenges to democracy in Latin America International Financial Markets Spanish/ French Globalized terrorism Science and society New strategic players:China and India International corporate finance Understanding contemporary China Management of the Multinational Corporation Elective Period Thesis

International Relations Many feel intense international vocation, seldom accompanied by definite career goals. This program is designed to transform your calling into a specific career plan CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Diplomacy International Organizations NGOs Public-private Partnerships Multinational Companies

CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Diplomacy

International Organizations

NGOs

Public-private Partnerships

Multinational Companies

More than a master…

Current Student Faculty Alumni 36,000 Alumni in over 100 countries IE: International Perspective

Total Nacionalidades 11 Alumnos extranjeros 17% Spain Colombia Overseas 64% Spain 36% Rusia Puerto Rico Sweden United Kingdom Lebanon Cuba 12 Nationalities IE: DIVERSITY CLASS PROFILE: 2008 INTAKE Mexico Dominica United States Brasil

Over 28 32% 42% 26% Average 27 years Age Range Between 24 and 28 Under 24 IE: DIVERSITY CLASS PROFILE: 2008 INTAKE

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Supporting Services

IE Student office Visa & Residency Card support Housing Support to accompanying partners Cross Cultural Management Seminars Time Management Workshop Pre-course Spanish courses FAMIL IE : Support to all extra-academic student activities

Visa & Residency Card support

Housing

Support to accompanying partners

Cross Cultural Management Seminars

Time Management Workshop

Pre-course Spanish courses

FAMIL IE : Support to all extra-academic student activities

IE Career Recruitment Fair in 2008 150 international companies Company Presentations 20 companies on campus Personal Assessment Lifelong Career Support 2007 in figures 10.000 alumni use online Job Board 5.000 job offers 2.500 company interviews 500 alumni placed by CMC Career Management Centre

IE Alumni Association ie Global Communities 37.000 Alumni in more than 100 countries Continuous learning Annual Alumni Conference Ongoing Conferences to Alumni Clubs Online programs Functional and Industry Global Communities Lifelong network

Alumni Association

ie Global Communities

37.000 Alumni in more than 100 countries

Continuous learning

Annual Alumni Conference

Ongoing Conferences to Alumni Clubs

Online programs

Functional and Industry Global Communities

Become part of IE

Admissions Process IE Interview Rolling application process: no explicit deadlines Valid for 2 years Application download/online GRE, GMAT or IE ADMISSION TEST

IE Admissions Test Determines a candidate’s ability to make management-style decisions under pressure. Different than other exams: Aimed at an international audience A practical exam No preparation is required 4 sections: Verbal: testing reading and comprehension skills Numerical: testing problem solving capacity Diagrammatical: testing abstract reasoning Personality Test

Determines a candidate’s ability to make management-style decisions under pressure.

Different than other exams:

Aimed at an international audience

A practical exam

No preparation is required

4 sections:

Verbal: testing reading and comprehension skills

Numerical: testing problem solving capacity

Diagrammatical: testing abstract reasoning

Personality Test

IE Master in International Relations Requirements Application Form (including 3 essays) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent GMAT, GRE, or IE Admission Test Language proficiency certificates for non-native English speaking applicants: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or Cambridge advanced, EOI Supporting documents (CV, recommendation letters, transcripts, etc.) Application Form – http://www.mir.ie.edu/

Application Form (including 3 essays)

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

GMAT, GRE, or IE Admission Test

Language proficiency certificates for non-native English speaking applicants:

TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or Cambridge advanced, EOI

Supporting documents (CV, recommendation letters, transcripts, etc.)

Financing Options

IE Financing options Scholarships - www.ie.edu/scholarships Different scholarships based on merit, excellence, achievements, diversity and financial necessity; Pre-established deadlines: Dependent on the scholarship, (Refer to the website); Geographic support; Sponsored by the IE Foundation and other institutions. Prerequisite to the scholarship is admission

Scholarships - www.ie.edu/scholarships

Different scholarships based on merit, excellence, achievements, diversity and financial necessity;

Pre-established deadlines: Dependent on the scholarship,

(Refer to the website);

Geographic support;

Sponsored by the IE Foundation and other institutions.

Prerequisite to the scholarship is admission

IE BANK LOAN AGREEMENTS IE has negotiated agreements with various banks for preferential loans for IE students. IE’s role is to serve as an intermediary between students and the bank, advising on how best to present the application, required documents and the procedures for the different options Student Loan Program: Caja Madrid Tuition with up to an 8 year payback period Grace period: Up to 18 months Interest Rate: Euribor + 1% A local co-signer is not required Loan covers up to 80% of the total tuition fee Applicable to any nationality [email_address]

IE has negotiated agreements with various banks for preferential loans for IE students.

IE’s role is to serve as an intermediary between students and the bank, advising on how best to present the application, required documents and the procedures for the different options

Student Loan Program: Caja Madrid

Tuition with up to an 8 year payback period

Grace period: Up to 18 months

Interest Rate: Euribor + 1%

A local co-signer is not required

Loan covers up to 80% of the total tuition fee

Applicable to any nationality

Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo Director Master in International Relations Tel: +34 91 568 9600 [email_address] Contact us… Camila Uribe Associate Director of Admissions Tel: +34 91 568 9610 [email_address] www.ie.edu/events Cristina Santos Associate Director of Admissions Tel: +34 91 568 9610 [email_address]