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International Executive MBA Bi-weekly The International Executive MBA Program at IE Business School provides all the ingredients for professional success in international business management and entrepreneurship I would like to thank you for your interest in the opportunities IE Business School has to offer you. Read the information in this prospectus, explore the IE website, or ask members of the widespread IE Business School community (students, alumni, professors and other IE professionals). Whatever the source of your information it will lead you to the same conclusion - that selecting IE Business School for your training needs is the first step in a successful strategy for your professional and personal development. IE's objective is to train leaders in the fields of entrepreneurship, business management and corporate counsel - leaders who create collective value by instigating competitive business projects without losing sight of their responsibilities and commitments to their environment. The enormous changes taking place in society have made our mission all the more intense and exciting as we rise to the challenge of upholding our firm commitment to continuous innovation and the pursuit of excellence. IE Business School is convinced of the new opportunities opened to business by information, practical cases and communication technologies. They constitute an integral part our programs, not only as mere work tools, but also in the form of training material that catalyze change in all areas of management. We also recognize the inexorable globalization process taking place, which now extends far beyond multinationals as small family-run businesses begin to feel its effects. IE's international focus is a direct response to our belief that only globally oriented business initiatives will be able to survive in the near future. Our student body comprises over 65 nationalities at any given time, and the enormous diversity of nationalities among our teaching faculty makes us one of the most international business schools in the world. It is no coincidence that a large number of our 35,000 alumni work in different continents. Lastly, we are convinced that the successful business models of the future will be those that best know how to interact with an increasingly sophisticated and demanding social environment, accepting with full responsibility their role in the collective creation of value. This philosophy is present in our attitude, our vision, and in our understanding of how to develop professionals in the current business environment. The International Executive MBA Program at IE Business School provides all the ingredients for professional success in international business management and entrepreneurship. If you consider IE to be the place to undertake the training you need for an increasingly dynamic and changing world, place a year of your life in our hands and let us become your educational partner. The caliber of your contribution to society and the professional success that goes with it will depend only on your determination to achieve it. But don't take our word for it - find out for yourself. Santiago Íñiguez. Dean
The IE Difference The International Executive MBA is crafted using a tight blend of five core factors that drive the program: The first and probably most important factor is the program s Student Body, the result of a meticulous selection process among numerous applicants, designed to create an exceptional mix of experience, backgrounds and diversity. It is each student s unique perspective that provides the base for discussions and enriches the learning process. The second factor contributing to broaden participant s educational landscape is the IE Business School Faculty. The internal and external professors at IE Business School enjoy an exceptional reputation. While fulltime professors at IE are dedicated to applied research within their area of expertise, while external professors come from the professional world, often running their own companies. The third factor is the IE Business School experience based on more than 30 years in business education and consistently among the top positions within the international rankings. Additionally, the IE Business School three step case study Methodology serves to foster the analysis from various points of view, leading to deeper learning of the material. The class also includes a Leadership Development Program, which runs throughout the entire course, aimed at broadening the perspective of the student and enhancing the interpersonal skills demanded of top managers. Student Body International Managers Diversity Experience Faculty World-Class Faculty, International, Professional Focus IE Business School 30 years in business education Top positions in international rankings Methodology Practical Approach, Deep discussion of cases, diverse perspectives Flexibility A well balanced professional development with the stability of bi-weekly classes The fifth factor is Flexibility. The program structure allows students to continue with their day to day responsibilities. Classes every other weekend create a unique work-life balance, while maximising the classroom time and face-to-face interaction. This finely-tuned blend of factors creates a unique program for unique people! www.ie.edu/ixmba/bw
International Executive MBA Program The International Executive MBA Program is a service offered by IE Business School to the international management community. Its bi-weekly nature, meeting every other weekend during an intensive 13-month period, allows participants to follow a quality and prestigious MBA without having to leave their place of residence for prolonged periods of time. Objective The program equips participants with a solid working knowledge of the most innovative business management techniques, while emphasizing the interpersonal skills required of top managers. It also familiarizes students with the kind of management skills that constitute an increasingly important factor in professional success. Aimed at The International Executive MBA is aimed at professionals with extensive experience who wish to strengthen their business fundamentals, broaden their perspectives and possibly even redirect their career focus. Some of the main capacities and skills acquired by students of the IE International Executive MBA are: a strategic & global mindset, the use of new management and decision making tools, an in-depth knowledge of the different functional areas, the flexibility required to adapt to continuous change, a capacity to take decisions designed to solve the day-to-day problems, the ability to communicate clearly and convincingly, and the ability to work in groups comprised of people from very different geographic, professional, academic and cultural backgrounds. Content The International Executive MBA is a condensed thirteenmonth program that meets at the downtown Madrid campus every other weekend. The International Executive MBA is divided into two modules, one dealing with Fundamentals and the other with Integration. The core structure is complemented with a week long residential period in Shanghai, in coordination with the Fudan School of Management, which allows great exposure to business trends and culture of the far east. The Campus Online allows student coordination and interaction between classes. Students have easy access to the comments, opinions and experiences of professors and fellow students, as well as general information on the program. Students participate in their own training right from the start of the course. Intensive communication and a methodology that hinges on participation guarantee a high level of motivation and commitment to the program.
International Executive MBA Bi-weekly Structure The Pre-Program This introductory course is designed to equip students with the basics of Financial Accounting, aimed at those who are not familiar with them. This online preprogram does not require the student s presence in Madrid. Structure November-June May June-December Pre-Program First Period-Fundamentals Residential week Second Period-Integration Financial Accounting Fridays 9:00 to 20:00 Saturdays 9:00 to 15:00 Strategic Management I Organizational Behavior Financial Accounting Management Accounting Economic Environment & Country Analysis Corporate Social Responsibility Entrepreneurship Marketing Management: Fundamentals Shanghai, China Fridays 9:00 to 20:00 Saturdays 9:00 to 15:00 Strategic Management II Human Resource Management Financial Management Management Control Operations Management Marketing Strategy and Plan Information Systems Management Final Oral Exam Leadership Development Program Program Length Intakes 13 months November This program comprises a compendium of management skills that are developed through both specific seminars and the teaching of core subjects. Students will participate in a series of workshops in which they develop skills related to team management, presenting, negotiation, coaching and leadership. The core subjects will cover areas like change management, motivation, conflict resolution, quality service, redesigning processes, mission and vision, organizational design and knowledge management. Throughout the program, teamwork will give students the opportunity to put new concepts into practice and to see how these skills evolve.
International Executive MBA Bi-weekly Profile* Personal Demographics Average Age: 34 years Professional Experience Average Age: 11 years Academic Background Engineering 32% Business Administration 18% Economics 16% Sciences 12% Social Sciences 10% Humanities 6% Law 6% Total 100% Functional Areas Finance 21% Strategy / Business Development 20% General Management 18% Sales and Marketing 16% Technology 11% Consulting 7% Operations 4% Professional Services 2% R&D 2% Total 100% Sectors Industrial Manufacturing / Energy and Mines / 16% Construction Financial Services 16% High Technology / Telecommunications 14% Consulting 11% Pharmaceutical / Bio-technology / Health 9% Consumer Products 7% Entertainment / Media / Publicity 7% Automobile 5% Computing / Hardware and Software 4% NGOs / Public Organisms / 4% International Organizations Distribution and Retailing 4% Others 4% Total 100 % Position Held Entrepreneur 9% Senior Management 66% Middle Management 25% Total 100% * Based on data from the International Executive MBA Online program www.ie.edu/ixmba/bw
Admissions Process The demanding nature of the IE Business School International Executive MBA program means that the large number of candidates that apply are subject to a rigorous selection process. The main objective of the admissions process is to select students with maximum potential. We seek candidates that are dynamic, motivated, creative and who not only present an excellent academic and professional background, but also offer the kind of interpersonal skills that will permit them to obtain maximum benefit from the program. Admissions Process The admissions process is a rolling process and as such, there is no deadline for applications for a particular intake. However, given the limited number of places within the program, we recommend that you embark on the process many months or even up to a year before you intend to begin the program. Basic Admissions Criteria University degree or equivalent A minimum of 3 years professional experience within a management position. The application form and three essays must be completed in English Application Form The application form and essays provide the Admissions Committee with fundamental information needed to evaluate the candidate's aptitude to successfully complete the International Executive MBA program. Personal Interview Admission Application Form www.ie.edu/app Selection Committee Admissions Committee Admission Denied Admission Denied Please enclose the following documentation when submitting your application form: Photocopies of degree awarded and complete university transcripts (complete original or copy bearing official stamp) Photocopy of passport or Spanish ID card One passport-size photo (with full name on the back) Curriculum Vitae (one page): The CV provides the Admissions Committee with a brief and concise overview of the candidate's academic and professional achievements. 3 Essays Photocopies of diplomas or certificates accrediting courses, seminars or programs undertaken by the candidate Certificate of current work Application Fee of 120 euros (There is a fee for processing each application) Interview After receiving the application form and supporting documentation, the Admissions Committee evaluates said documentation to determine which candidates will be invited to attend an interview. For information about our events around the world: www.ie.edu/events
Why an MBA at IE Business School? The IE Experience To further build upon this entrepreneurial spirit, IE IE alumni form part of a 35,000 strong network spread Business School has an Venture Lab, comprising over over 85 countries across the world. They share far more 200 external tutors who serve as mentors during the than a master degree. They share the IE experience - a development of business plans and design training life-changing experience in an international business programs in the fields of corporate venturing, family school that is independent and diverse, where venturing and independent venturing. entrepreneurship and innovation form part of the dayto-day fabric, along with academic excellence, a International environment superlative corporate network, and socially responsible The students within the International Executive MBA vision. Program have developed professionally within a global setting and have an international perspective on A year of intense learning business and global trends. Many of the students have In today's fast-changing environment, our one-year lived and worked in countries other than their own, programs offer an accelerated, highly-demanding which keeps in line with the fact that there are over 65 learning process that equips participants with the nationalities on the IE campus at any given time. knowledge and skills required for top management positions. An eminently practical approach The case study method places students in real situations A part-time program for their deliberation in an international environment. The International Executive MBA Bi-weekly comprises Intensive group work and workshops help participants classes every other weekend for a period of thirteen develop vital management skills, as well as a strong months. This format fosters face-to-face international interpersonal skill set. interaction in classes on a regular basis and allows participants to implement new knowledge and skills Academic Excellence immediately in their everyday workplace. IE is ranked by the international press as one of the best business schools in the world, among the top 5 The time in between classes is supported by Campus in Europe and top 20 worldwide. IE is also fully Online permitting flexible participation from the recognized by the three leading accreditation agencies student's place of residence at his/her convenience and in the business education arena: AACSB, EQUIS and dynamic and continuous working group advancement. AMBA, three prestigious institutions whose recognition guarantees the quality of business management The teaching methods used in the International training programs. This three-fold achievement is Executive MBA are based on practical and inter-active known in the sector as the triple crown. learning processes. We feel this to be the best methodology for training professionals who are developing their business activities in a continuously changing environment. International Executive MBA Madrid Campus IE is located in Madrid, a major European capital and a strategic nexus for Europe, Asia, the US and Latin America. IE Business School brings together executives from around the globe to its downtown campus, fostering business development through a practical learning environment and close company interaction. Entrepreneurial Spirit IE is itself the creation of an entrepreneur and therefore, the entrepreneurial spirit of the founder has been a guiding principle since its inception. At IE we view entrepreneurship as a mentality driven process, or mindset, that is focused on the systematic identification, evaluation and development of business opportunities. The Spirit of Innovation Driven by research and close links with international businesses, this innovative character permeates the entire organization resulting in the constant revision and updating of all areas of IE, including program formats and content. Global Reach IE is truly international, not only in terms of student body and faculty, but also in the content of its programs. International rankings by Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist or BusinessWeek place IE among the five top business schools in Europe and among leading schools worldwide for its MBA and Executive Education Programs.
If you want to learn more about the program, our faculty, and other IE initiatives: Please contact our international offices: www.ie.edu/offices Request the full brochure or more information from IE Business School in Madrid: IE Business School Admissions Department María de Molina, 13 28006 Madrid, Spain Tel.: +34 91 568 96 10 Fax: +34 91 568 97 10 admissions@ie.edu www.ie.edu Download the pdf program: www.ie.edu/ixmba/bw IE Offices Worldwide ARGENTINA-Buenos Aires Contact: Federico Paviolo e-mail: argentina@ie.edu BRAZIL-Sao Paulo Contact: Newton Campos e-mail: brasil@ie.edu CHILE-Santiago de Chile Contact: Mauricio Yury e-mail: chile@ie.edu CHINA-Shanghai Contact: Estela Ye e-mail: china@ie.edu COLOMBIA-Bogota Contact: Patricia Salgar e-mail: colombia@ie.edu centroamerica@ie.edu ECUADOR-Quito Contact: Alexandra Pérez e-mail: ecuador@ie.edu INDIA-Mumbai Contact: Karan Gupta e-mail: india@ie.edu MEXICO-Mexico D.F. Contact: Álvaro Sánchez Yolanda Fernández e-mail: mexico@ie.edu PERU-Lima Contact: Bruno Garro e-mail: peru@ie.edu RUSSIA-Moscow Contact: Stepan Kuznetsov e-mail: russia@ie.edu SINGAPORE- Singapore Contact: Dirk Hopfl e-mail: Dirk.Hopfl@ie.edu USA- New York Contact: Boris Nowalski e-mail: usa@ie.edu Miami Contact: Guillermo P. Montes e-mail: gmontes@ie.edu Los Angeles Contact: Jean Marie Winikates e-mail: jmwinikates@ie.edu VENEZUELA-Caracas Contact: Raoul Benaim e-mail: venezuela@ie.edu