Program description
Global Executive MBA
In today’s business climate, simply understanding conventional business concepts isn’t enough. To become a leader of change, you need to develop innovative perspectives that go beyond the traditional MBA.
IE Business School’s Global Executive MBA is an international, top-ranked program for global business leaders. Our five face-to-face residential weeks span three continents—America, Europe and Asia—providing our students with valuable and actionable insights on today’s most important economic regions. This firsthand experience alongside interactive online classes will give you a truly global vision of the modern business world.
Our prestigious partner institutions, UCLA, SMU and the Center for the Governance of Change join forces with our own top-tier faculty to challenge your global strategy capabilities, and equip you with the tools for C-suite success.
Admission requirements
Freshman Students
English Proficiency Requirements
All our programs are taught fully in English therefore all candidates will have their English communication skills assessed during the admissions process.
The possession of language certificates is not mandatory, particularly if candidates have spent the last 2 years in an English speaking country or studied in an Anglophone educational system (such as American High School, IB in English or A-levels).
Language Test guidelines:
- TOEFL: minimum 90, 100 points recommended
- IELTS: minimum 7 points
- Cambridge: CAE (with marks A, B and in some cases C with a strong oral conversation) or CPE
- Duolingo English Test: minimum 115 points, 120 or higher recommended
Transfer Students
English Proficiency Requirements
All of our programs are taught in English so that you’re set to excel in the professional world. For that reason, we test every candidate’s English communication skills during the admissions process.
It isn’t mandatory to possess a language certificate, especially if you have spent the last two years in an English-speaking country, or if you’ve studied in an Anglophone educational system. That includes attending an American high school, or completing an English International Baccalaureate or A-levels.
Language test guidelines:
- TOEFL: minimum 90, 100 points recommended
- IELTS: minimum 7 points required
- Cambridge: CAE (with marks A, B and in some cases C with a strong level of oral conversation) or CPE
For more information about admission requirements for this program, please visit the university website.
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Learn moreProgram content
1st Term
- Leading People in Global Organizations
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Strategy
- Economic Environment and Country Analysis
2nd Term
- Financial Management
- Strategy Implementation
- Cost Accounting
- Managing Communities of Work
- Digital Innovation
3rd Term
- Corporate Finance
- Management Control Systems
- Marketing, Strategy & Plan
- Corporate Governance, Ethics & Sustainability
- Global Operations & Supply Chain Management
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
The Global Executive MBA is a 15-month program, divided into three terms, that blends interactive virtual learning with comprehensive face-to-face sessions.
The online learning periods take place in our state-of-the-art virtual campus, which includes access to the WOW Room—a space for live, interactive video conferences. This is complemented by online forums that encourage lively debate and discussion, featuring resources like multimedia documents. Overall, the virtual campus acts as an online meeting point complete with all the advantages of a traditional classroom.
The face-to-face periods, on the other hand, take place in Madrid, London, Singapore and Los Angeles, allowing you to experience the reality of the modern business world by being immersed in the heart of the action. These eye-opening trips will help you broaden your international network as you share insights with other highly driven business professionals.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for this program are 81,200€ per year
Qualification
Throughout the program, not only will you gain insights and learn new business concepts through your professors and classmates, but you will also grow personally through our Personal Advisory Program.
Our team connects you with a personal leadership coach, taking into consideration your profile, personality and skill set. You touch base with your coach throughout the program, ensuring you are growing personally and professionally.
About this institute
IE University
We can transform the world through our passion for education, research and innovation. Join us on the fascinating adventure! At IE University we specialize in training future-forward leaders with a global vision, entrepreneurial mindset and human-centered approach to driving innovation....
