2. IESE MBA
at a Glance
Now more than ever, the global business world
is calling for well-prepared business leaders.
Leaders who possess wisdom as well as
knowledge. Solid business skills, a global mindset
and a desire to make a positive impact on society.
The IESE MBA program was specifically
created to develop this kind of leader. Its unique
curriculum combines a general management
perspective, an international focus and a deep
understanding of the global business arena, all
structured within an ethical framework.
IN EUROPE FOR
MBA PROGRAMS
THE ECONOMIST, 2014
IN THE WORLD FOR
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
FINANCIAL TIMES, 2014
A WAY TO LEARN
Case method and active
learning tools
World-class faculty
An international peer network
A MARK TO MAKE
A focus on people
The pursuit of excellence
Personal development
IN EUROPE FOR
MBA PROGRAMS
FINANCIAL TIMES, 2014
WHY IESE?
A TOP RANKED BUSINESS SCHOOL
A WORLD TO CHANGE
A humanistic approach
A positive impact on people,
business and society
#1 #2 #3
3. 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE IESE MBA
ENTREPRENEURIAL
MINDSET
BILINGUAL
EXPERIENCE
GLOBAL CHARACTER
& SCOPE
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
& ACTION ORIENTATION
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
4 YEARS
AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE
680
(550-780)
AVERAGE GMAT
85%
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
WOMEN
28
STUDENT PROFILE
STUDENTS DIVIDED AVERAGE AGE
INTO 4 SECTIONS
COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED
280
26%
+56
GEOGRAPHIC
ORIGIN OF
STUDENTS
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
*Class of 2016 as of June
INDUSTRY 47%
CONSULTING 24%
FINANCE 22%
ENTREPENEURSHIP 4%
PUBLIC SERVICES / NGO 3%
39%
EUROPE 24%
ASIA 19%
LATIN AMERICA 12%
NORTH AMERICA 6% REST OF THE WORLD
4. OUR PROGRAM
The IESE Full-Time MBA will help you
change through a people-centered, cross-cultural
global learning experience. Modules
in New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Nairobi
will sharpen your leadership skills to give you
a world impact.
INTERNSHIP
AUG SEPT
BUSINESS SPANISH
PROGRAM TERM 1
Year 1
BUILDING THE
RIGHT FOUNDATIONS
GRADUATION
TERM 2
AUG / SEPT
NEW YORK / SÃO PAULO
OVERSEAS MODULES
Year 2
+70 ELECTIVE
COURSES
TERM 3
TERM 4
JAN
SHANGHAI / NAIROBI
OVERSEAS MODULES
JUNE MAR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SUMMER EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
TERM 5
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
MAY
19 MONTHS
JULY
AUG
DEC
DEC
JAN
SEPT
JAN
85%
CORPORATE
10%
ENTREPRE-NEURIAL
5%
SOCIAL
MAR
BERKELEY
CEIBS
CHICAGO
COLUMBIA
CORNELL
DARDEN
DUKE
HEC
HKU
HKUST
IAE
IPADE
ISB
KEIO
KELLOGG
LBS
MBS
MICHIGAN
MIT
NANYANG
NUS
NYU
RECANATI
RSM
TUCK
UCLA
UNC
WHARTON
YALE
YONSEI
5. 73%
CAREER CHANGERS
90%
JOB PLACEMENT
3 MONTHS POST-GRADUATION
+500
RECRUITING
COMPANIES
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
JOB PLACEMENT BY REGION
43% BOSTON HEALTHCARE TREK
HEALTHCARE TREK / SWITZERLAND
LUXURY TREK / MILAN
8%
14%
22%
2%
3%
17%
34%
JOB PLACEMENT CORPORATE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT TREKS 2014 / 15
NEW YORK
CAREER EXPO
USA/ AUG
LATIN AMERICA
CAREER FAIR
LONDON/OCT
CAREER FORUM
BARCELONA/ OCT, NOV, FEB
ASIA CAREER FAIR
LONDON/NOV
ASIA CAREER
SUMMIT
SINGAPORE/ MARCH
AMAZON
AMERICAN EXPRESS
CITIGROUP
BAIN & CO
BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH
BOOZ & CO
ELI LILLY
MANGO
MCKINSEY & CO
NOVARTIS
THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP
BANKING TOUR / LONDON
TECH, MEDIA & TELECOM TREK / DUBLIN
MARKETING TREK / LONDON
TECH, MEDIA & TELECOM TREK / LONDON
BRAZIL TREK
SILICON VALLEY TREK
DUBAI TREK
TOP RECRUITING COMPANIES
IESE CAREER EVENTS & FAIRS
JOB PLACEMENT BY INDUSTRY
*Class of 2014 as of June
*Source: MBA 2013 Career Services Employment Report
CONSULTING 26%
BANKING 14%
E-COMMERCE 11%
HEALTHCARE 11%
OTHER INDUSTRIES 11%
CONSUMER GOODS 7%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7%
FINANCE (NON-BANKING) 6%
ENERGY & UTILITIES 4%
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 3%
8%
6%
3%
12%
28%
6. ON CAMPUS APPLICATION
STUDENT CLUBS
Numerous student-run activities ranging from finance to football
clubs offer students diverse opportunities to get involved in
campus life.
FAMILIES CLUB
Families who come to IESE find a supportive atmosphere
where faculty and staff members value and encourage family
involvement. Academic sessions and events are organized
to give spouses and partners a fuller understanding of
the MBA experience.
STUDENT EVENTS
Major annual events such as the student-organizing Doing Good
and Doing Well sustainable business conference and Case and
Venture Capital competitions, offer challenging and enriching
experiences.
CHECKLIST
APPLICATION FORM
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
GMAT/GRE
ENGLISH TEST
TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
PHOTO
APPLICATION DEADLINES
FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 ENROLLMENT
ROUND 1 October 7, 2014
ROUND 2 January 13, 2015
ROUND 3 March 3, 2015
LAST ROUND May 19, 2015
FINANCING
IESE offers students several options for financing
their MBA and provides ongoing support throughout
the process.
• GLOBAL LOAN
• U.S. FEDERAL AND PRIVATE LOANS
• PEER TO PEER LOANS (QUOTANDA)
• SCHOLARSHIPS
· THE IESE TRUST
· IESE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
· INSTITUTIONAL AND CORPORATE SPONSORS
7. ON CAMPUS
We welcome you to visit us at any of our
campuses during our Open Days. If you are
unable to attend an Open Day, please contact
mbainfo@iese.edu and we will be happy to
arrange a class visit and campus tour for you.
AROUND THE WORLD
The IESE team hosts events throughout the
year at global venues. We encourage you to
attend one of our events to meet IESE faculty
and alumni, and learn more about our top-ranked
MBA.
www.iese.edu/en/mba/upcoming-events
GOING! GOING! GOING!
GOING! GOING! GOING!
TUITION
€71,400
HEALTH INSURANCE
€800
PROGRAM SUPPORT FEES
€3,200
TOTAL (2 YEARS)
€75,400
MEET US
BARCELONA OPEN DAYS FEES
FEBRUARY
6
2015
JUNE
19
2015
NOVEMBER
14
2014
APRIL
24
2015
OCTOBER
17
2014
MARCH
6
2015
8. www.iese.edu/mba
Barcelona
Av. Pearson, 21
08034 Barcelona, Spain
(+ 34) 93 253 42 00
Madrid
Camino del Cerro
del Águila, 3
28023 Madrid, Spain
(+34) 91 211 30 00
New York
165 W. 57th Street
New York,
NY 10019-2201 USA
(+1) 646 346 8850
Munich
Maria-Theresia-Straße 15
81675 Munich, Germany
(+49) 89 24 20 97 90
Sao Paulo
Rua Martiniano de Carvalho,
573 Bela Vista
01321001 Sao Paulo, Brasil
(+55) 11 3177 8221