Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Madrid, February 24, 2010. IE Business School´s International Executive MBA program has been rated the best in the world in the report on online management education published today by The Economist. IE Business School shares the top position with the University of Florida (U.S.), rated for its Internet MBA. The rating further consolidates IE´s position as a leading business school worldwide.

The authors of the report underscore the profile of the student body of IE´s  International Executive MBA, comprising senior managers from some 33 countries with an average of over 13 years´ management experience. In spite of the fact that they work from such far-flung locations as Nigeria and Turkmenistan, program participants profess to feel incredibly connected with the business school. The Economist also highlights the high level of motivation and discipline among IE students, which results in more than 90% of its International Executive MBA students graduating at the end of the program, in sharp contrast to the general drop-out rate among online education programs.

The IE Business School International Executive MBA is aimed at senior managers with a markedly international profile and combines onsite classes in Madrid and Shanghai with online modules.

Over the last decade IE Business School has invested heavily in the development of online programs run in English and Spanish. In 2002 the School invested 12 million Euros in the launch of an online education platform that was the first of its kind in Europe. Online programs currently offered by IE Business School include the International Executive MBA, the Global MBA, and specialized masters like the Master in Biotechnology Management, Master in Sports Management and Master in Digital Marketing. Furthermore, all IE students have access to multimedia content and can study subjects online.

The rating published by The Economist evaluates online programs run by the 100 business schools that participate in its MBA ranking. The report has drawn up a list of the 13 best schools based on criteria that includes program content, what students think of the faculty and their classmates, the quality and effectiveness of online materials, how close students feel to the school, professors and other program participants during the program, and the return on  investment achieved.

If you are close to graduate from your Undergraduate degree to become an engineer, an artist or a chemist and you feel that you want to venture into building and launching your company, or want work for a large corporation in your field, the road to prepare for the transition is doing a Masters degree in Business Administration.

You may not feel that you meet all the requirements, without spending time understanding at least the fundamentals of every business.

Most of the Masters degree programs at business schools start in the Fall or Spring, and you have the perfect alternative to gain knowledge on the fundamental business skills including Corporate Finance, Marketing or Corporate Strategy during the previous Summer attending the Tuck Business Bridge program.

The Tuck IE Bridge Program in Spain is a result of an emerging partnership between the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and IE Business School. The Tuck Business Bridge program is the oldest summer program of its kind. This year the two institutions will jointly offer the program–two sessions in Hanover NH, one in Segovia, Spain. The basic curriculum of the two programs is the same, but the IE program will be taught by a mix of Tuck and IE faculty at IE’s campus in Segovia. The program also allows participants to develop their language skills with Spanish classes for all levels.

If you wish to learn more about this program, and take advantage of the integrated content to Bridge your knowledge and venture in the business world, please visit this link to receive full details of the program and the link to the application area for the next program starting in June 2010.

IE Ranked Nº 1 in the world by WSJ ranking for accelareted MBA programs

Read full article at:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574344594232539808.html

October, 2009.  IE Business School is 9^th in the world ranking of MBA programs published by the Aspen Institute´s Beyond Grey Pinstripes.  The biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools evaluates the proper integration of social and environmental issues in MBA programs of the 149 best business schools worldwide.  This year’s ninth position – and the 2^nd in Europe – is a rise from the School´s tenth spot in 2007. 

 IE also ranks first in the category which evaluates time dedicated to teaching MBA students about ethical and social environmental issues.  The authors of the ranking  note that among the other European Schools featured, IE Business School best integrates ethical, environmental, and social responsibility studies into the classroom. 

“The best business students move quickly into the front ranks of business–and the attitudes and values they bring to the table are deeply influenced by their time in business education,” said Judith Samuelson, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Business and Society Program.  “Will they accept the status quo or act on their passion for the positive role business can play at the intersection of corporate profit and social impact?  The schools that are competitive in the Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranking are the real trailblazers – they assure that students have the right skills as well as the will to make things happen.”

Since its inception, IE’s commitment to society has permeated every aspect of the school and is reflected in the core program content, electives focused on corporate responsibility, and consolidated initiatives such as the Chair in Corporate Ethics.  This commitment has culminated in the creation of a dedicated department, Social Impact Management, which plays a key role in the day-to-day activity of the school.

“IE Business School continues to maintain and renew its commitment to society, backed by two decades of work towards progress in areas such as ethics, social responsibility, sustainable development, environmental protection, and management of diversity,” said Joaquín Garralda, dean of academic affairs at IE Business School.  “We are convinced of the importance of training managers who have a holistic view of the impact of their decisions on the environment.”

At the academic level, IE Business School has integrated social and environmental management in the content of more than 80 core subjects and electives in the Masters programs. Within the area of Entrepreneurship, IE has a specialization in ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ to promote the development of social enterprises.  In addition, all MBA students should discuss the social and environmental impact of their projects. Internationally, IE organizes collaborations with top-caliber institutions in the area of social innovation and sustainability.

We are ready to start a long list of outreach activities in Northamerica during this Fall 2009, to bring the new programs, activities and alumni support for the candidates students of IE Business School.

These activities include a list of 54 events between now and December that will allow you to meet the admission representatives from your area for information sessions, admission exams, or networking events for alumni and prospective students.

Do not miss the opportunity to learn about the admission process to IE Business School, the partner schools exchange programs, internship opportunities and the financial aid options for candidate students. Most of all you shall be able to get the feel of the “IE experience”.