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With PhDs from many of the world’s leading schools and deep global business experience, At IESE you will have open-door access to some of the finest minds in business. The professors at IESE are known to be at the forefront of business innovation. The professors at IESE campuses and centers all over the world are 100% PhD’s, and there is a 4:1 student-professor ratio. IESE has professors from 30 nationalities and a 100% open-door policy.

Within the touching distance of Barcelona’s buzzing center, IESE students have access to one of Europe’s most popular cities known for its architecture, culture, and cuisine. For MBA students, however, there are many opportunities to enjoy the Sailing Club at the mediterranian sea which offers students a chance to master the essentials of sailing and take part in the various regional competitions too. “It’s a chance to take a break from our studies and unleash our competitive selves on the water,” proclaims William Tisone (MBA ’19), president of the Sailing Club. Sailing, moreover, provides a strong framework for business education. “Sailing a large yacht requires teamwork, communication, and leadership—all fundamental for the workplace,” William adds.

With business being global, IESE’s MBA is shaped to adapt to this. With an opportunity to study at top schools like Wharton and London Business School, MBA students get the opportunity to study in five different continents. Overseas modules also take students on immersive study trips to exciting locations across the world, to grasp local business problem solving as well as global operations challenges. This gives you a chance to sample the culture from around the world, and network with students from these regions.

As the drive for gender equality increases, so does the demand for empowerment of women at business schools. With a packed calendar of workshops, networking events, and an annual conference attended by over 400, the Women in Business Club at IESE provides exactly this space. “It’s a space for the IESE community to collaborate and learn from each other, while promoting inclusive teamwork, raising awareness of gender equality, and fostering an environment where everyone thrives,” stresses club president Daniela Bocco (MBA ’20). “Our mission is to empower the next generation of female leaders, actively contributing to gender equality in the workplace and beyond.”

It’s no secret that tech companies are eyeing up MBA graduates for employment. For those setting their sights on a job in the digital world, the Technology Club at IESE has a strong value proposition of building a community around the single goal of getting more IESEans into tech.