Global Master in International Management
Barcelona, Spain
MSc
DURATION
15 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 41,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* program fees cover housing during the Global Immersion Program, which will be arranged by Esade. please note that flights and meals are not included
Key Summary
About: Esade's Global Master in International Management is a 15-month programme for graduates seeking a global business education. Esade combines a Business School, Law School, and Executive Education, with strong ties to business and an international outlook. The programme pairs rigorous academics with an immersion in Dubai or Hong Kong, emphasizing cross-cultural leadership, global strategy, corporate partnerships, and collaborative, agile management.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can lead diverse teams and work in global leadership roles, strategic consulting, fast-track programmes in multinationals. Career paths also include international business, corporate strategy, operations, and cross-border management; employers seek global mindset, intercultural communication, and adaptability.
Lead the Future of Global Business
The business world has no borders, and neither should your education. The Esade Global Master in International Management is a transformative 15-month experience for graduates who want to truly understand the world, not just read about it.
Go beyond traditional management theory. This program combines rigorous academics with an immersive experience in Dubai or Hong Kong, equipping you with the agility to lead in an ever-changing global landscape.
Why Choose the Global Path?
- Global Immersion (The Real Deal): Don't just study international business; live it. Spend 10 weeks abroad, combining advanced academic study at a top-tier partner university in Dubai (AUD) or Hong Kong (HKU), with a real-world Global Challenge solving problems for local companies.
- Corporate Impact: Theory meets practice. Throughout the program, you will work on strategic projects for top-tier multinationals, tackling challenges that reflect today’s complex realities.
- Tailored for Agility: Your fourth term is yours to design. Deepen your expertise with MBA-level electives —including an optional internship— to fit your career goals. It’s your degree, your rules.
- A Network That Opens Doors: Join a community of future leaders. From day one, you connect with an international cohort and Esade Alumni who are already shaping industries worldwide.
A Community Without Borders
Your experience extends far beyond the lecture hall.
- Collaborate Across Cultures: With classmates from diverse backgrounds, every group project is a lesson in cross-cultural management.
- Lifelong Connections: The friends you make today are your future business partners, investors, and colleagues in major cities around the world.
- Vibrant Campus Life: Use Barcelona as your base to explore Europe, join student associations, and build a network that will support you for decades.
Term 1: Foundations of International Management | 20 ECTS
Build your strategic toolkit. Dive into Geopolitics, Cross-Cultural Management, and Digital Transformation. Understand the forces shaping the global economy.
- Business in Society: International Projects in Action (2 ECTS)
- Business in Society: Sustainability Strategies (2 ECTS)
- Corporate Finance (4 ECTS)
- Cross-Cultural Management (3 ECTS)
- Digital Transformation (3 ECTS)
- Economics and the Global Environment (2 ECTS)
- Geopolitics (4 ECTS)
Term 2: Professional Skills Seminar | 3 ECTS
Get ready to stand out in recruitment and global business challenges with focused modules:
Sector Preparation for Recruitment (2 ECTS)
- Consulting & Project Management (In collaboration with our Careers team)
Regional Preparation for Global Module & Challenge (1 ECTS)
- Doing Business in Asia
- Doing Business in the Middle East
Term 2: Applications on a Global Scale | 17 ECTS
Execution matters. Learn to navigate Global Operations, Non-Market Strategies, and Marketing Implementation. Includes specialised regional preparation for your trip to Asia or the Middle East.
- Financial Markets (4 ECTS)
- International Projects in Action (2 ECTS)
- Marketing Strategy and Implementation (3 ECTS)
- Global Operations (3 ECTS)
- International Business Strategies (2 ECTS)
- Non-Market Strategy (3 ECTS)
Term 3: Global Immersion | 20 ECTS
10 weeks abroad, split into:
- Global Module (5 weeks - 14 ECTS): Academic deep-dive at a partner university in Dubai or Hong Kong.
- Global Challenge (5 weeks - 6 ECTS): A consulting-style project solving real issues for local firms.
Term 4: Deepening Your Expertise | 30 ECTS
Define your future. Choose electives — and add an internship if you wish — to gain professional experience before graduation, all within a global and intensive program in International Management.
Electives (15 ECTS)
- A broad selection of electives, including several offered jointly with MBA peers
- Optional internship (9 ECTS)
Final Master Project (15 ECTS)
- #12 Best Master in International Management Worldwide - QS 2025
- #8 Best Master in Marketing in Europe - QS 2025
- #8 Best Master in Finance in Europe - Financial Times 2025
- #9 Best MSc in Finance - Salary Increase - Financial Times 2025
- #7 Best Business School worldwide Full Time MBA, Financial Times
The Esade Future Female Leaders Award – Prodigy Finance Scholarship
We believe in empowering women to have a lasting impact in business. The Esade FFL Scholarship is designed to help ambitious, academically excellent women with leadership potential to unlock their full potential and reach their goals.
It provides financial assistance plus exclusive opportunities to connect with a global network of future leaders.
The scholarship is open to women applying for the MSc in Finance or the MSc in International Management in Fall 2025. One match scholarship of USD 8,000 is available.
Need-based Scholarships
Esade Need-based Scholarships are available to candidates who demonstrate both talent and financial need. The Esade Scholarship Committee will assess applicants based on their talent and financial need criteria.
We expect candidates to have an above-average Admissions Test score. The financial circumstances of family households will be evaluated, and supporting economic documents will be required.
Financial aid is open to all applicants once admitted to the MSC Program. These scholarships cover from 50% to 85% of the MSC tuition fee. There is a limited number of scholarships available.
Need-based Scholarships are not compatible with other prizes or awards granted by Esade.
Fundació Princesa de Girona Scholarships
The Princess of Girona Foundation collaborates with Esade as part of the Strategic Talent Acquisition Plan to support the development of young talent.
Fundació Princesa de Girona Scholarships cover up to 50% of MSc tuition fees and aim to provide access to quality education for Spanish citizens or residents. The selection committee will consider academic excellence and diversity in educational and professional backgrounds, as well as social commitment, economic factors, and alignment with Esade's values and mission.
Esade MSc Excellence Awards
Esade MSc Excellence Awards typically range from 10% to 50% of MSc tuition fees. The average award in the last intake was 26% of MSc fees.
- MSc Awards for Excellence by Geographical Area
- Global Marketing Award
- Financial Services Award
- MSc for Entrepreneurs Award
- MSc for Global Leaders Award
- Esade Big Data Award
- Unity in Diversity Award
- The Women in Management Award
- The Sustainability in Business Award
Income Share Agreement (ISA)
At Esade, we believe in the potential of our future candidates and students.
Supported by the European Investment Fund, our Income Share Agreement (ISA) program allows you to focus on your studies now and pay for your education using your future earnings. The Esade ISA can be combined with scholarships or awards, providing a flexible and supportive way to manage tuition costs.
Once admitted to the Esade MSc Program of your choice, you can apply at the same time for any of the loan agreements Esade holds with different financial institutions.
- BBVA
- WeMakeScholars
- Sabadell Consumer
- Spark Finance
- Brain Capital GmbH
- Colfuturo
- Deutsche Bank
- Deutsche Bildung Student Funding
- ICICI Bank
- Prodigy Finance
- Sallie Mae
- IMAGIN - Loan for residents in Spain only
The Esade Global Master in International Management isn't just about getting a degree; it's about engineering a career that can take you anywhere. Our graduates are highly sought after for their ability to navigate complexity and lead diverse teams.
From Strategic Consulting to fast-track programs in Multinationals, you will be prepared for roles that require a global mindset.
- Global Leadership Roles
- Strategic Consulting
- Fast-track programs in multinationals
Are you a global citizen? This program is designed for recent graduates (0–2 years of experience) with a background in Management or Economics who are driven by curiosity and ambition.
It is the perfect match if you:
- Thrive on Complexity: You want to understand how geopolitics, culture, and economics intersect.
- Seek Real Challenge: You are ready to pack your bags for Dubai or Hong Kong to experience business in a different time zone.
- Aim for Impact: You don't just want a job; you want to build a career that spans continents and cultures.
- Hands-On Learning: Collaborate in diverse teams to solve real business challenges with local corporate partners
- Specialisation & Real-World Experience: Electives with an optional long internship
- Double Degree Options: Option to complete a second MSc at Esade before or after your Global Master