Instituto de Empresa Business School

Although the full program begins in October, you may attend the pre-program on-line, to familiarize yourself with the analytical and quantitative tools critical for the Master in Management. All students without a background in Quantitative Analysis and Financial Accounting are expected to take these courses. An optional intensive Spanish course, held in Madrid, during September and October is also part of the pre-program.

In the Business Fundamentals module, the students from all Masters in Management work and study together to achieve convergence with regard to fundamental skills and tools required by today's top managers. Key areas such as financial accounting, marketing, quantitative methods, and organisational behaviour are covered in this first term. A core element of IE's philosophy is that an entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial management are essential for modern business leaders. Students learn how to analyse business ideas, creatively capture value, and evaluate marketing strategies in their different stages of progress. The first term also includes the Accelerate module, initiating the continuous development of "soft skills" such as teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. These courses will build a solid foundation for the rest of the studies, expanding your perspective to see a business organization as a whole, not just as the sum of its parts.

The second period comprises the core applied module, during which business fundamentals are applied to the marketing area. Students prepare reports and give presentations. As teamwork and knowledge-sharing play an increasingly crucial role, workshops and team-building sessions are held in order to translate theory into practice.

At this stage students have a sound working knowledge of the marketing area, have developed their management skills and are proficient in strategic and innovative thinking. They are now equipped to take their training to specialization level. During this term students assume the role of senior marketing managers and corporate leaders as they think through and solve complex business problems.

The Beyond Borders Experience opens up a world of options which compliment your studies at IE, furthering your academic knowledge whilst also providing you with an unique experience so essential to putting your knowledge into practice. You will benefit from a broadened view of the marketplace through practice oriented projects. You will be able to choose from a host of personalization options: an exchange period at one of the top partner institutions around the world; an internship at a leading international organization, or developing a business plan for an innovative company or product, during theVenture Lab. The Beyond Borders Experience broadens your expertise in your chosen area in a global atmosphere that drives the learning experience further than you can imagine.

Think global. Think beyond the classroom. Think IE.