Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
105,000
Duration
19
months
Class Size
350
Intakes
September
Languages
English, Spanish
Average GMAT
686
Avg. Work Exp.
5.4 yrs
International
Students
Students
85%
Woman
35%
IESE Business School - Universidad de Navarra - Barcelona Campus
Avenida Pearson, 21
08034 Barcelona / Spain
08034 Barcelona / Spain
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Programs at IESE - Barcelona
MBA
Duration
19 months
Languages
English, Spanish
Tuition
105,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
May 31
Average GMAT
686
Class Size
350
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.4
Features
- Program can be completed in as little as 15 months.
Placement Industries
Consulting 47%, Finance / Banking 24%, Technology 9%Placement Functions
Consulting 49%, Finance 21%, Marketing 8%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 3%, Other 2%, Information Technology 1%
Executive MBA
Duration
18 months
Languages
English, Spanish
Tuition
82,000
Intakes
September
Deadline
July 24
Avg. Work Exp (years)
10.0
Features
- Program includes international weeks in Nairobi, New York, São Paulo and Shanghai.
- Classes are offered in weekly or bi-weekly formats.
- Program is available in bilingual (English-Spanish) or English formats.
- Courses are designed for professionals with an average of over 10 years of work experience.
Global Executive MBA
Duration
17 months
Language
English
Tuition
136,000
Intakes
March
Deadline
May 20
Class Size
70
Avg. Work Exp (years)
14.0
Features
- Classes are held in Barcelona, Madrid, New York, Munich, San Francisco/Silicon Valley and Asia.
- Program includes six modules.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
2
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
2
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
3
FT Global MBA 2023
5
FT Global MBA 2024
7
Economist EMBA 2020
10
FT EMBA 2022
16
Economist MBA 2022
Ranked
2
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2023-24
2
BusinessWeek (Europe) 2021-22
3
FT Global MBA 2023
5
FT Global MBA 2024
7
Economist EMBA 2020
10
FT EMBA 2022
16
Economist MBA 2022
Scholarships
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Best Business School in Barcelona, Spain?
peter patel
started Nov 04, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 4
Hello All,
Could you please help me, find the best business school in Barcelona, Spain for doing MBA?
Best Regards,
Peter
Best Business School in Barcelona, Spain?
peter patel
started Nov 04, 2024 |
StuartHE
replied Nov 4
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Hello All,
Could you please help me, find the best business school in Barcelona, Spain for doing MBA?
Best Regards,
Peter

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Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...

Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
308
Replies
80701
Views
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...
9
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Which Executive program to choose - IESE, INSEAD, IMD?
Egor
started Sep 09, 2024 |
Egor
replied Sep 9
Dear all,
hello!
I am in the process of choosing a post-grad Executive program from the leading universities in Europe.
I have short-listed:
IESE - PMD program (https://www.iese.edu/executive-education/program-management-development/)
INSEAD - https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/general-man...
Which Executive program to choose - IESE, INSEAD, IMD?
Egor
started Sep 09, 2024 |
Egor
replied Sep 9
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Dear all,
hello!
I am in the process of choosing a post-grad Executive program from the leading universities in Europe.
I have short-listed:
IESE - PMD program (https://www.iese.edu/executive-education/program-management-development/)
INSEAD - https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/general-man...

5
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Studied management. Worked in consulting. Moved to tech. Wan...
curious_pixel
started Jan 26, 2024 |
MBAsearcher222
replied Jan 26
Hi,
I'm in my mid thirties and have gotten to the point where I want to grow into a leadership role in tech. I've never formally managed people under me, but I have lead plenty of projects, and am in a decent position of influence in my role.
The way I'm seeing it, there's 3 options:
1) Study an MBA...

Studied management. Worked in consulting. Moved to tech. Wan...
curious_pixel
started Jan 26, 2024 |
MBAsearcher222
replied Jan 26
5
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Hi,
I'm in my mid thirties and have gotten to the point where I want to grow into a leadership role in tech. I've never formally managed people under me, but I have lead plenty of projects, and am in a decent position of influence in my role.
The way I'm seeing it, there's 3 options:
1) Study an MBA...

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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189
Replies
133073
Views
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
5
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312
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What would be best postgraduate program for me?
Carlos Jose Valenzuela Amores
started May 15, 2023 |
Carlos Jose Valenzuela Amores
replied May 15
My name Is Carlos and I just became 32 years of age, as of now I'm living in Costa Rica in Central America, working full time as an infrastructure Project Manager, building public infrastructure like roads and bridges for a local government, already lead a group of about 75 people and my salary is...
What would be best postgraduate program for me?
Carlos Jose Valenzuela Amores
started May 15, 2023 |
Carlos Jose Valenzuela Amores
replied May 15
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My name Is Carlos and I just became 32 years of age, as of now I'm living in Costa Rica in Central America, working full time as an infrastructure Project Manager, building public infrastructure like roads and bridges for a local government, already lead a group of about 75 people and my salary is...

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FT MBA ranking 2023
MBA podcaster
started Feb 13, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Feb 13
Rankings
This years FT ranking have just been released. Looks like the top five in the UK are the same.
Global top five are:
Columbia
InseadIESE
Harvard
Stanford
UK:
LBS
Cambridge
Oxford
Imperial
Manchester AMBS

FT MBA ranking 2023
MBA podcaster
started Feb 13, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Feb 13
Rankings
7
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807
Views
This years FT ranking have just been released. Looks like the top five in the UK are the same.
Global top five are:
Columbia
InseadIESE
Harvard
Stanford
UK:
LBS
Cambridge
Oxford
Imperial
Manchester AMBS
14
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836
Views
Profile evaluation and Choice of B schools?
ssathyajith13
started Nov 23, 2022 |
Andy800
replied Nov 23
Application
Hi,
I am a 30 yo male from India.
I'm an electrical engineer and have 8 years WE in consultative sales with a German Multinational in India.
After rejections from INSEAD and HEC for Jan 23, my application to IESE early admit round for Sep 23 is rejected as well.
I'm now considering IE and Esa...
Profile evaluation and Choice of B schools?
ssathyajith13
started Nov 23, 2022 |
Andy800
replied Nov 23
Application
14
Replies
836
Views
Hi,
I am a 30 yo male from India.
I'm an electrical engineer and have 8 years WE in consultative sales with a German Multinational in India.
After rejections from INSEAD and HEC for Jan 23, my application to IESE early admit round for Sep 23 is rejected as well.
I'm now considering IE and Esa...
5
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3251
Views
[help] IE vs IESE MBA
Pedro Silvestre
started Jun 26, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jun 26
Application
I'm a 28 y old M planning to do an MBA in IE (Madrid) or IESE (BCN)
My background:
• Engineer/Customer Engineer / IT Sales in Top Big tech. Currently, in Munich, Germany [specialized in Data Science; Cybersecurity, and overall Operations Management]
• Previous co-founder of successful scale-up (7M...
[help] IE vs IESE MBA
Pedro Silvestre
started Jun 26, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jun 26
Application
5
Replies
3251
Views
I'm a 28 y old M planning to do an MBA in IE (Madrid) or IESE (BCN)
My background:
• Engineer/Customer Engineer / IT Sales in Top Big tech. Currently, in Munich, Germany [specialized in Data Science; Cybersecurity, and overall Operations Management]
• Previous co-founder of successful scale-up (7M...
5
Replies
1055
Views
IESE MiM vs. IE Dual Degree MiM & MiF
williampan96
started Jun 25, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jun 25
Application
Dear all,
I have been accepted to the below programs for Sep 2022:
1. IESE MiM
2. IE Dual Degree MiM & MiF
3. IE MiF
My name is William Pan, and I am a Taiwan born third culture kid who grew up in various countries. I got my bachelor degree (International Studies) at Yonsei University in Seou...
IESE MiM vs. IE Dual Degree MiM & MiF
williampan96
started Jun 25, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jun 25
Application
5
Replies
1055
Views
Dear all,
I have been accepted to the below programs for Sep 2022:
1. IESE MiM
2. IE Dual Degree MiM & MiF
3. IE MiF
My name is William Pan, and I am a Taiwan born third culture kid who grew up in various countries. I got my bachelor degree (International Studies) at Yonsei University in Seou...
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