The ESADE MBA Full Time MBA 12-15-18 months
Educating leaders for global careers Class Profile As one of the world s leading MBA programmes, The ESADE MBA attracts outstanding individuals from around the world. Likewise, our graduates are highly sought after by international recruiters to occupy leadership positions worldwide. Class of 2012 Profile 180 Full Time MBA Students 69 % Male 31 % Female 45 Countries represented 28 Average age 5 Average work experience (years) By nationality 17 % USA & Canada 18 % Latin America 5 % Middle East 1 % Africa 16 % Spain 25% Rest of Europe 18 % Asia By academic background By sector By functional area 32% Engineering 28% Economics / Management 18% Humanities / Social Sciences 13% Other 6% Sciences 3% Law 38% Industrial 20% Consulting Services 14% Banking / Financial Services 11% Government / Non-profit 6% Pharma / Healthcare 6% Fast Moving Consumer Goods 5% Other 35% Marketing / Sales 17% Consulting 13% Finance 11% Operations / Logistics 11% General Management 8% MIS / IT Consulting 5% Other
Choose the length of a life-changing experience 12, 15 or 18 months Thanks to our innovative Full Time MBA format, our participants enjoy greater flexibility in defining their MBA experience by customising the length of study in 12, 15 or 18 months. Before starting my MBA at ESADE, I already had it clear in my mind what my goals were and what I hoped to achieve after graduation. To me it seemed far more important to get back to work at the earliest possibility, having gained in-depth business knowledge, whilst increasing my network of contacts and living this fantastic international experience alongside classmates from over 50 different nationalities. These 12 months will no doubt go by quickly, but The ESADE MBA will set me on the right track to achieving my objectives. Alex Matosas (Spain) MBA Class of 2012 I was attracted to the uniqueness of the programme at ESADE; being able to choose the length of your MBA means you re free to prioritize your objectives for yourself. For me, the 15-month programme gave me the option of a 3-month internship with BT in London, something I think will be an amazing and invaluable experience, but which also means I can be back out in the business world more quickly, putting my newly acquired knowledge into practice. Charles Ballard (US) MBA Class of 2012 The 18-month track was right for me for a combination of reasons; my exchange to Goizueta Business School in the US will allow me the chance to broaden my network yet further and gain exposure to business practices from an American perspective alongside a new group of students, and, if that weren t enough, I will have the opportunity to go back to India for my summer internship with Vodafone. Plus, 18 months means I get to live in Barcelona for longer, which is fantastic! Alamelu Narayanan (India) MBA Class of 2012
Meeting your needs through flexibility Course Structure Our Full Time MBA is comprised of three sections, each with 60 participants and has been specifically designed to give you the most flexible MBA programme on the market. When deciding whether to pursue the Full Time MBA in 12, 15 (Academic / Corporate Track) or 18 months, the main factors to evaluate are: Career Acceleration Strategy: Internships (only available on the 15-month Corporate or 18-month formats) enable participants to transition their career development into a new functional area, sector or country. Additionally, employers often use internships as a testing platform for potential future hires. Global Outlook: Our Exchange Programme (only available on the 15-month Academic or 18-month formats) allows students to increase their international exposure. Irrespective of the option selected, all participants start the Full Time MBA at the same time and are required to complete the exact same number of credits. Languages in the MBA Students not yet fluent in Spanish attend mandatory Spanish lessons throughout Pre-Term and Term 1. From Term 2 onwards, participants will be able to enrol on the Global Language Option* on a payment basis. Languages offered are: Spanish, German and French. *Minimum number of students required 2012 2013 Sept Oct-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-May Pre Term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Intro. to Economics Accounting I Business Law Project Management Fundamentals LEAD Economics Marketing Business Analysis to Valuation Accounting II Career Impact Cycle Statistics Finance Global Context of Management Leadership Operations I Strategy I MBA Format Decision Global Marketing Operations II Strategy II Management Information Systems +1 Elective +1 Elective Entrepreneurship People Management Corporate Academic Welcome Week The ESADE MBA Career Forum Career Thursdays
Empowering the entrepreneur in you! Entrepreneurship Programme With an increasing number of new businesses being launched by graduating students each year, ESADE Business School is proud of its long and successful tradition in Entrepreneurship. Integrated into the core curriculum, our Entrepreneurship Programme helps participants consolidate and apply the knowledge acquired during The ESADE MBA in the development of innovative business plans. The course consists of two parts: 1. A conceptual introduction to Entrepreneurship and the key tools to be applied. 2. Development of the Business Plan Throughout the course, participants receive guidance from the Entrepreneurship Centre s lecturers and tutors. Given our strength in Entrepreneurship, the course is an excellent opportunity for students determined to launch their own businesses upon graduation to take full advantage of the wide variety of resources and experience available to them at ESADE. Leading through emotional intelligence LEAD Programme Our Leadership Assessment and Development Programme (LEAD) is a highly personalised and powerful resource focused on developing each candidate s Emotional Intelligence (EI), hence leadership competencies, through a range of selfawareness exercises. LEAD is a part of The ESADE MBA s core curriculum. Through one-to-one coaching sessions, peer analysis and a variety of other tools, students set their own limits as to how far they wish to take advantage of this powerful self development platform. Flexibility, reflection and commitment to improving leadership competencies ensure that each candidate exploits LEAD s full potential. 2014 Jun-Jul Sept Oct-Dec Jan-Apr Summer Term Term 4 Term 4 Term 5 Graduation Day +5 Electives +2 Electives Track > Corporate Internship (Optional) +3 Electives +4 Electives Track > Exchange Programme (Optional) +3 Electives +4 Electives Corporate Internship (Optional) Exchange Programme (Optional) +4 Electives +4 Electives The ESADE MBA Career Forum Career Thursdays
Managing your career Career Services Career reorientation and acceleration are key motivators in deciding to pursue an MBA. Defining which career path to follow is one of the most important decisions participants will have to make during The ESADE MBA, which is why Career Services assists participants throughout the entire decision-making process. Strategic Advising Each student has access to Career Advisors that provide strategic advice on all aspects of the job search process. Career Impact Cycle The Career Impact Cycle (CIC) focuses on structuring the different facets of the job search process in order to ensure that participants are fully prepared to begin interviewing successfully shortly after beginning the Full Time MBA. Corporate Internships Full Time MBA participants choosing to pursue the programme in 15 (Corporate Track) or 18 months are strongly encouraged to undertake corporate internships. Talent Recruitment Events The Career Services Team organises on-campus Talent Recruitment Events throughout the year to facilitate interaction between employers and MBA participants. > Corporate Presentations (all year round) > The MBA Career Forum (October) > Career Thursdays (from January to March) > Networking Events (all year round) > On-campus Interviews (all year round) > Off-campus activities (e.g. Career Treks) > Innovation Speed Dating The ESADE MBA Career Forum The ESADE MBA Career Forum is an annual event held in October, consisting of corporate presentations and networking events, where students have the possibility to learn more about different sectors and functional areas and to interact directly with company representatives. Career Thursdays Afternoon sessions, from January to March, in which Career Services will host activities, including corporate presentations, optional CIC sessions, corporate-run skill sessions and networking events. Career Treks Examples of treks carried out by our Class of 2012: - London Banking Trek (visits to Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, FSA, Bradesco, Barclays Capital) - Consulting Trek in London - London Trek - visiting LBS for their Media and Technology Summit, co-organised with Marketing Club - Ireland Tech Trek, with Symantec, Oracle, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Google - Trek to United Arab Emirates including visits to Masdar City with Mubadala, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, National Gas Shipping Company, ETISALAT, Emirates Airlines, ADCO, and General Electric. Companies that have participated in 2009-2011 on-campus recruiting events include: Abbot Abengoa Accenture adidas Alfa Consulting Altair Management Consulting Amazon American Express Arthur D. Little A.T. Kearney Axis Corporate Bain Banco Santander Banorte Barclays Barclays Capital BASF BCG Bertelsmann Booz BT CAF_Venezuela Capgemini Celsa Clinton Foundation (CHAI) Coca Cola - FEMSA Credit Suisse Private Banking Delta Partners Desigual DSM Deustche Post DHL Disneyland Paris DuPont EBRD Emerson Europraxis Everis FSA General Electric Google ICRC Infosys Technologies Inter American Development Bank InverReady Jonhson & Johnson KPMG Lilly Loewe L Oréal Louis Vuitton Luxottica Mango McKinsey Media-Saturn Morgan Stanley Nestlé Nike Novartis Novo Nordisk Pepsico Roche Roland Berger Samsung Schneider Electric Siemens Management Consulting SK Group Syngenta Tech Data Technopack Technoport Tradebe UNDP Vale do Rio Vestas Vodafone Werfen Life Group Wipro Zurich
Applying to The ESADE MBA Admissions We look for diversity, professional experience and proven intellectual capacity as well as excellent development potential and leadership competencies. Our teamworkcentric methodology encourages students to learn both from their peers and professors. We seek highly motivated participants willing to share their own personal knowledge and experience. Requirements Bachelor s degree or equivalent Minimum of 2 years full time professional experience post-graduation Fluency in English Full Time MBA 2012 Staged Admissions Process Application Completion Date Decisions Stage 1: 21 October, 2011 18 November, 2011 Stage 2: 02 December, 2011 13 January, 2012 Stage 3: 27 January, 2012 24 February, 2012 Stage 4: 24 February, 2012 16 March, 2012 Stage 5: 13 April, 2012 04 May, 2012 Stage 6: 01 June, 2012 22 June, 2012 Stage 7*: 06 July, 2012 20 July, 2012 * For European candidates and conditional on space remaining in the programme. Financing The ESADE MBA Financial Aid ESADE Business School is committed to helping Full Time MBA candidates invest in their future. Given the various financing options, we understand that the decision making process can be complex, which is why ESADE s Financial Aid Office is on hand to assist candidates with everything associated with financing their MBA. The ESADE MBA Student Loan Programme ESADE Business School has exclusive MBA Student Loan Agreements with leading Spanish banks. With a cosigner, these loans cover up to 100% of tuition fees (without a cosigner, up to 50% of tuition fees) at low interest rates, and are available to participants of all nationalities. The ESADE MBA Scholarship Programme Direct Scholarships. Awarded upon admission to outstanding candidates based on overall profile. Merit & Commitment Scholarships. Open to candidates who have already reserved their place in The ESADE MBA. Candidates must apply to a specific scholarship category by submitting an application and a series of essays. The ESADE MBA Programme Impact Scholarships. Awarded to a select number of students who have demonstrated outstanding academic progress during the MBA, as well as significant contribution to the ESADE community. Fellowships: MBA Project. A series of internal projects organised by individual MBA departments that students can apply for and work on in exchange for a stipend.
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