IESE Brochure

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CONTENTS

Letter From the Dean

IESEs Full-Time MBA

Curriculum & Calendar

Global Perspective

IESE Around the World

Inspiring Faculty, Exceptional Students

Campus Life

Lifelong Career Support

Admissions Process

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3MBA Programs THE FULL-TIME MBA

LETTERFROM THE DEAN

Now more than ever, the global business world is calling for well-prepared

business leaders those who possess wisdom and knowledge, solid business

skills, a global mindset and a desire to make a positive impact on society. Our

MBA program was specifically created to develop this kind of leader. Its unique

curriculum combines a general management perspective, an international focus

and a deep understanding of the global business arena, all structured within an

ethical framework.

For more than 50 years, IESE Business School has been committed to developing

exceptional executives and entrepreneurs who also have the desire to make a

positive and lasting impact in the world. With students from more than 50 countriesand faculty members reflecting around 30 nationalities, the IESE MBA stands out

for its global focus and character. The programs case method offers a powerful

approach for gaining critical analytical and decision-making skills.

Our graduates, however, say the IESE community itself is one of the most enriching

aspects of the program. For 19 months, students interact daily with dedicated

faculty members and talented peers in an atmosphere of trust, collaboration and

shared values. The rewards of this experience last a lifetime.

If you are seeking an MBA program that will transform you both professionally and

personally, I invite you to learn more about IESE and its Full-Time MBA program.

Warm regards,

Jordi Canals

Dean of IESE Business School


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4 MBA Programs THE FULL-TIME MBA

IESESFULL-TIME MBAIESE Business Schools MBA program takes a holistic, general management approach,

giving students the skills and tools they need to become highly effective leaders in a global

business environment. Top-ranked among MBA programs worldwide, the program prepares

well-rounded business leaders who are dedicated to making a positive impact on society.

MBA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

IESEs 19-month MBA program stands

out for its high-quality curriculum and

the distinctive learning experience it

offers. Because the program is bilingual

(English-Spanish) and highly international,

students acquire vital language andcross-cultural skills that have a long-term

impact on their careers.

A general management view is taken

throughout the program, with different

business disciplines taught as interrelated

subjects. The MBA seeks to develop

students ability to assimilate information

quickly, isolate problems efficiently and

hone self-leadership skills. The program

is aimed at highly motivated students

who have earned a bachelors degree orequivalent and who have several years

of work experience.

THE CASE STUDY METHOD

IESE professors widely employ the

case-based study method, which

comprises roughly 80 percent of the

curriculum. This practical, hands-on

approach strengthens students analytical

and decision-making skills as they probereal business problems and scenarios.

During the program, students explore

more than 600 real cases that reflect

business situations in diverse industries

and geographic areas.

This approach also lends itself to the

global focus of the program. Within a

collaborative environment, students and

professors who reflect many different

nationalities carry out an active dialogue,

while exchanging ideas and perspectives.

The case study method is a

comprehensive approach.

The professors present a situation

and give you the opportunity to

immerse yourself into a company

or a crisis. Personal analysis

combined with team and classroom

discussions help you dissect the

issue from numerous vantage

points. This exhaustive examination

allows students to gain insights on

how they might handle a similar

challenge in the future.

David Edwards (MBA10)David Edwards (MBA10)

United States. He studied law at the

University of California-Los Angeles. Before

starting his MBA, he worked in advertising

and business development in New York City.


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A GLOBAL MBA

The MBAs bilingual curriculum allows

students to live and study in both

languages.

The student body is highly international

and represents more than 50 countries.

Faculty members reflect nearly 30

countries and hold Ph.D.s from the

worlds most prestigious universities.

Case studies and coursework are based

on international business scenarios.

World business leaders and heads of

government regularly visit the campus

for special conferences, speaker series

and keynote addresses.

ABOUT IESE

Created in 1958, IESE Business School

is a pioneer in international business

education. The school established its

Full-Time MBA program the first of

its kind in Europe in 1964 under the

guidance of the IESE-Harvard AdvisoryCommittee.

IESE develops business leaders who

seek to make a positive impact on the

global business world through their

professionalism, integrity and spirit of

service. With this in mind, the MBA takes

a comprehensive view of organizations,

while emphasizing ethics and the impact

of business decisions on individuals and

on society as a whole.

IESE is an initiative of Opus Dei, a personal

prelature of the Roman Catholic Church.

The schools values stem from the Christian

tradition, which advocates the intrinsic

rights and dignity of each individual.

Following this, emphasis is placed on the

ethical dimens ions of decision making,

indispensable for personal growth and

corporate sustainability.


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CURRICULUM& CALENDAR

The MBA curriculum provides a solid management foundation, treating essential business

areas as integrated parts of a whole. The programs challenging workload helps students

assimilate information quickly, isolate problems efficiently and hone the time-management

skills needed in todays demanding business environment.

THE FIRST YEAR:

GENERAL MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE

In the first year, students are assigned

to small teams that are carefully

crafted to ensure the widest possible

mix of academic, professional and

cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

These study groups become a vital

reference point, while fostering a

spirit of collaboration that extends

across the student body as a whole.

Students take interrelated courses

covering key business areas, which

integrate an international perspective

and ethical decision making. Each

weekday morning, teams meet to discuss

the cases prepared the day before.

Team sessions focus on identifying root

problems and presenting analyses

a necessary task before entering the

classroom.

SUMMER TERM:

CORPORATE INTERNSHIPS

During the summer between the first and

second years, students have the option

of participating in a corporate internship

anywhere in the world.

Corporate internships offer a perfect

avenue to explore new sectors, companies

and countries. They add to the global

dimension of the program and are often

a source of job offers after graduation.

First Year: Building a Foundation

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Summer Term

October-December January-March April-June June-September

Analysis of Business

Problems

Decision Analysis

Financial Accounting

Marketing Management

Leadership

Capital Markets

Competitive Strategy

Marketing Planning

and Implementation

Managerial Accounting

Globalization of Business Enterprise

Operational Finance

Operations Management

Global Economics

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial

Management

Corporate Finance

Leading Organizations: Systems,Values and Ethics

Operations Strategy

Transforming Organizations and

Markets with ICTs

Quantitative Methods for Management

Capstone In-Company Project

Corporate Internship Program

Business Spanish*

*For those not fluent in Spanish.


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THE SECOND YEAR:

TAILORING YOUR MBA

After building a solid foundation during

the first year, students are able to tailor

their MBAs by selecting courses from

more than 70 electives. Eligible students

have the chance to participate in the

International Exchange Program and

spend their first semester at one of

the many top business schools around

the world.

IESEs entrepreneurship courses provide

the forum and financial resources to help

students turn a new business venture

into reality. With the schools strong focus

on entrepreneurship and its history of

innovative firsts, its not surprising that

about a third of MBA students create

their own businesses within 10 years of

graduation.

Second Year: Defining Objectives

Term 1 Term 2

October-December January-April

6 Electives** 6 Electives**

Students may select 6 electives each term out of a total of 70.

International Exchange Program (optional)

General subject areas:

Accounting and Control

Global Economics

Managerial Economics

Business Ethics

Managing People in Organizations

Financial Management

General Management

Marketing

Production, Technology and Operations

Entrepreneurship

Business Spanish*

* For those not fluent in Spanish.

** See www.mba.iese.edu for the complete list of required general management and elective courses.Course content may be subject to slight variations.


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THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Further enhancing IESEs MBA program

is the chance to study for one semester

at another top business school. Each

year, about one-third of the second-year

class is selected, based on grade point

average, to take part in the schools

international exchange program.

Partner Schools

BERKELEY Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, USA

CEIBS China Europe International Business School, China

CHICAGO The Univers it y of Chic ago Bo oth Sc hoo l of Busi ness, USA

COLUMBIA Columb ia Busine ss Scho ol, Columbi a Univers it y, USA

CORNELL Johnson Graduate Schoo l o f Management, Corne ll Unive rs ity, USA

DARDEN Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia, USA

DUKE The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, USA

HEC HEC School of Management, France

IAE Instituto de Altos Estudios Empresariales, Universidad Austral, Argentina

ISB Indian School of Business, India

KEIO Graduate School of Business Administration, Keio University, Japan

KELL OGG Kellog g School of Management , Northwes te rn Uni ve rsi ty, USA

LBS London Business School, University of London, UK

MBS Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, Australia

MICHIGAN Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Unive rs ity o f Michigan, USA

MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT, USA

NYU Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, USA

RSM Rotterdam School of Management, Netherlands

TUCK Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, USA

UCLA The Anderson School at UCLA, USA

UNC The Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, USA

WHARTON The Wharton Schoo l o f the Unive rs ity o f Pennsyl vania, USA

YALE Yale School of Management, USA

At the University of Michigan,

I had the quintessential

American university experience.

The academics were enriched by

student-led initiatives and the

strong entrepreneurial culture

that permeates the campus.It was a great chance to network

and be a part of a group of

warm and welcoming students.

Shilpika Gautam (MBA10)Shilpika Gautam (MBA10)

India. She earned an engineering

degree at Indira Gandhi Institute

of Technology and worked at Tata

Consultancy Services before starting her

MBA. After graduation, she secured a

position in global markets at DeutscheBanks London offices.


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GLOBALPERSPECTIVE

IESE MBA graduates leave the program with a deep understanding

of global business dynamics. Throughout the program, they are

challenged to confront and solve business problems in a multicultural,

multilingual context.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM FEATURES

Students are immersed in a stimulating

environment of many cultures that brings

new perspectives and new insights on a

daily basis. No other business school in

the world offers an international focus of

such a high caliber.

Faculty members represent nearly

30 countries.

International students comprise

80 percent of the student body and

represent around 50 countries.

Case studies and coursework are based

on international business scenarios.

Multinational student teams mirror

todays global work environment.

A focus on ethics prepares students

to make a positive impact on the

international business community.

The International Exchange Program

enriches the programs global

dimension.

IESEs active worldwide presence brings

up-to-the-minute global changes into

the classroom.

THE BILINGUAL ADVANTAGE

IESEs bilingual MBA in English and

Spanish allows students to live and work

in both languages, although they are not

required to speak Spanish before starting

their MBA . At the end of the program,

students are eligible to take the DIEN

exam (Intermediate Diploma of Business

Spanish), jointly conferred by IESE and

the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce,

Industry and Navigation.

GLOBAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prominent world business leaders and

heads of government regularly come

to the campus for special conferences,

speaker series and keynote addresses.

Recent speakers include Bill Baker,

president and CEO of Thirteen/WNET;

Michel Camdessus, former managingdirector of the International Monetary

Fund; Martin Wolf, associate editor and

chief economics commentator at the

Financial Times; and Muhammad Yunus,

founder of the Grameen Bank and Nobel

Peace Prize Laureate, among many

other worldwide business and economic

luminaries.


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INSPIRING FACULTY,EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

IESE FACULTY

IESEs outstanding professors hold

Ph.D.s from the worlds most prestigious

universities and are internationally

acclaimed for their research on current

business issues. Moreover, they are

successful business people themselves,

many leading their own enterprises.

IESEs student/faculty ratio of 4:1 ensures

close, enduring relationships between

students and professors. While each

student is assigned a faculty mentor,

open-door policies ensure access to all

professors.

STUDENT PROFILE

IESEs highly selective admissions

process, along with the schools

prominent reputation among global

business schools, ensures a high-caliber

peer group. IESEs MBA student body

reflects not only intellectual capability,

but also an extraordinary diversity

of backgrounds and experiences.

Number of students 280

Average age 27

Average work experience 4 years

Female students 26%

International students 80%

Number of countries represented 50

Average languages/student 3

Countries most representedBrazil, Canada, France, Germany,

India, Japan, Mexico, United States


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One of the hallmarks of the IESE MBA is its highly personalized and supportive learning

environment, where talented professors and students work together to tackle relevant

managerial problems. Students leave the program transformed by the exposure to new

ways of thinking about the global business world.

MBA PROFILE AT A GLANCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fewer than 3 years

Between 3 and 4 years

Between 5 and 6 years

More than 6 years

18%

42%

27%

13%

Data compiled in June 2010 based on the Class of 2012.

ACADEMIC DEGREES

Business Administrationand Economics

Engineering

Sciences

HumanitiesPolitical Science

and Law

40%

36%

13%

6%5%

Europe (outside Spain)

Asia

Spain

Latin America

North America

Rest of the world

31%

22%20%

11%

10%

6%

GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OF STUDENTS

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

General Management 27%

Consulting 22%

Finance 21%

Marketing and Sales 8%

Other 7%

Planning and Accounting 6%

Project Management 6%

Operations 3%

IESE professors are amazingly

approachable and helpful.

And because the student body is

relatively small, you are able to form

close relationships, both in and out

of the classroom. I gained invaluable

knowledge outside of class from

both my professors and classmates,

which broadened my vision and

helped me define my career path.

Pieter Sleeboom (MBA11)Pieter Sleeboom (MBA11)

Netherlands. He studied civil law at

Universiteit Leiden and worked at ING Bank

before beginning his MBA. While working

toward his degree, he developed a business

plan for a company he plans to set up

after he graduates.


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IESE offers a wide range of student-run clubs, events and social activities,

with something for everyone. The MBA is held in Barcelona, one of Europes

most dynamic cities, which adds an invaluable international dimension to

the program.

Barcelona is Spains second largest city

and has its own unique and fascinating

culture. The capital of the region of

Catalonia, Barcelona is a thriving business

and industrial hub for all of Europe.

Barcelona offers an unparalleled backdrop

to become bilingual and experience a

multicultural and multilingual environment,

while gaining the vision, flexibility and

unique understanding that only an

international experience can provide.

IESE places great emphasis on

community, which students experience

on a very personal level the moment they

arrive on campus. The school offers a

wide range of student-run clubs, events

and social activities that help develop

leadership skills and form close bonds

with fellow MBA students. From finance

to football, they offer students diverse

opportunities to get involved on campus.

CAMPUSLIFE

Major annual events, such as the

Doing Good and Doing Well sustainable

business conference, and the IESE-

Roland Berger International Case

Competition, bring IESE students into

contact with their peers from other

leading business schools in Europe,

the United States and other parts

of the world.

Families who come to IESE find a

supportive atmosphere where faculty

and staff members value and encourage

family involvement. Special events

and activities are organized on an

ongoing basis for spouses and families

to help them feel welcome in the IESE

community.


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PROFESSIONAL

Consulting

Energy Club

Entrepreneurs

Family Business

Fashion and Luxury Goods

Finance

Health Care

High-Tech and Media

Marketing

Private Equity

Public Speaking

Responsible Business

Sports Business

Women in Business

REGIONAL

Asian Business

German Business

Italian Business

Latin American Business

Nordic Club

Portuguese Business

Spanish Business

SPORTS CLUBS

Badminton

Basketball

Climbing

Cricket

Football/Soccer (Men)

Football/Soccer (Women)

Golf

Handball

Rugby

Running

Sailing

Ski Club

Swimming

Tennis

Volleyball

Wind n Waves

SOCIAL CLUBS

Adventure Club

Chess

Cultural Club

IESE Couples and Families Club

Photography

Language Exchange

Social Action Club

EVENTS

IESE-Roland Berger Case Competition

Doing Good and Doing Well

IESE Spring Games

For a complete list of student clubs, please consult our website atwww.mba.iese.edu


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The IESE MBA opens the door to a lifetime of career opportunities and support. From their very first

day on campus, students receive guidance from the schools Career Services team to help them clearly

identify their professional goals and aspirations. After graduation, IESEs alumni community provides

an invaluable professional network that spans the globe.

CAREER SERVICES

IESEs individualized approach to career

planning equips students with the

right skills, tools and knowledge for a

successful job search. Students have

the resources they need to achieve their

goals, not just immediately following

graduation, but throughout their careers.

The first year of the program covers

career strategy, self-assessment and

function-specific rsum workshops.

It features an overview of IESEs many

resources and tools to plan, launch and

build careers.

The second year focuses on refining

career-management skills: interviewing,

networking and negotiation, and career

counseling and coaching. Throughout

the entire MBA program, Career Servicesspecialists work one-on-one with students

to provide personalized counseling

and support.

COMPANIES ON CAMPUS

The premiere recruiting event of the

year is IESEs Career Forum, held every

fall on the Barcelona campus. As one

of Europes largest recruitment fairs,

the forum draws representatives of

leading companies from all over the

world to make presentations and

conduct recruitment interviews.

A significant proportion of the years

recruitment for corporate internships

and positions after graduation takes

place during the forum; most of the jobs

secured by IESE graduates come as

a result of Career Forum contacts.

Career Days and Corporate Information

Sessions held throughout the year bring

companies and students together in

hundreds of on-campus interviews.Participation in professional student

clubs such as the Consulting Club,

Entrepreneurs Club and Marketing

Club further promotes contact between

students and industry leaders.

LIFELONGCAREER SUPPORT


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THE ALUMNI NETWORK:

LIFELONG LEARNING

With more than 35,000 alumni in over

100 countries, IESE offers a lifetime of

personal and professional connections

and opportunities.

The Alumni Association boasts one of the

highest membership rates in the world,

clear testimony to alumni satisfaction and

loyalty. This strong connection provides

graduates with a lifelong network

of colleagues and friends to rely on

throughout their careers.

Continuous education events feature

top international business leaders and

IESE faculty as keynote speakers to

keep alumni at the forefront of current

business issues. Without a doubt, at IESE

learning doesnt stop after graduation.

SOURCE OF THE OFFER

IESE Career Center

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Entrepreneurship

65%

21%

9%

3%

2%

EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR

Industry 42%

Finance 33%

Consulting 25%

CLASS OF 2009 EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS BY FUNCTIONAL AREA

EMPLOYMENT BY GEOGRAPHY

38%

Spain 34%

Latin America 13%

Asia 8%

North America 4%

Africa 2%

Eastern Europe 1%

Western Europe(outside Spain)

General Management

Marketing

Sales / Business Development

Finance

Operations

99,898

78,470

77,100

74,412

67,067


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MEET US

As a first step, MBA Admissions

encourages candidates to fill out the

Feedback on Your Profile section on our

website. If you think youre a good fit, we

urge you to participate in the many events

that IESE organizes throughout the year.Candidates can learn more about IESEs

MBA program at international MBA fairs,

on-campus information sessions and

Open Days, which feature presentations

by faculty and staff, a sample class that

introduces the case study method and

opportunities to meet current students.

FINANCING YOUR MBA

IESE Business School offers students

many ways to finance their MBA.

A global loan program is guaranteed

to all students, regardless of nationality

and level of income before the MBA,

with no guarantee or co-signer required.Students can also apply for scholarships

awarded by the school, the Alumni

Association and corporate sponsors.

In addition, students are eligible to

participate in several programs offered

by governments and institutions around

the world.

KEY DATES & DEADLINES

ApplicationDeadlines Admission Decisions Commitment Fee

October 25, 2010 December 3, 2010 December 17, 2010

December 6, 2010 January 28, 2011 February 18, 2011

January 17, 2011 February 25, 2011 March 18, 2011

February 28, 2011 March 25, 2011 April 15, 2011

April 11, 2011 May 20, 2011 June 3, 2011

June 6, 2011 June 21, 2011 June 30, 2011

ADMISSIONSPROCESSThere are many ways to learn more about the IESE MBA, including on-campus

information sessions, Open Days and MBA fairs. The first step is to visit the MBA

website at www.mba.iese.edu

IESE gives you tremendous help

in identifying career opportunities,

especially in companies with

programs for MBA graduates.

The MBA program itself was an

inspirational and transformational

experience. It deepened myunderstanding of the business

world and how to be an effective

leader. Most importantly, it offered a

supportive and friendly environment

where I always felt at home.

Valerie Steiner (MBA10)Valerie Steiner (MBA10)

Switzerland. She studied humanities at

Georgetown University and worked at Novartis

Consumer Health before starting her MBA.

After graduation, she accepted a brandmanagement position at Johnson & Johnsons

London offices.


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Open Days

November 26, 2010

January 21, 2011

February 18, 2011

March 18, 2011

May 13, 2011

June 17, 2011

For more details on how you can finance

your MBA, please contact the Admissions

Department ([email protected]).


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