Dear Incoming Class of 2026, We want to welcome you to the best two years of your life. An experience that will change you not only professionally but also personally… and trust us… it will be AMAZING! As the class co-presidents of the IESE MBA Class of 2024, it is our pleasure to extend a…
Student Life
In this section, current and prospective MBA students share their experiences. Classes, career forums, internships, career treks, off-campus activities and family life all fit in the Student’s Corner.
The Introvert’s Survival Guide to the MBA
Imagine this: you are at a big party. You don’t know anyone there. The music is loud. People are packed shoulder to shoulder, making it virtually impossible for you to move. And it seems like everyone else is regaling epic stories or laughing at an inside joke that only you seemed to have missed. What…
IESE Japan Search Fund Forum
On April 2, 2024, the inaugural “IESE Japan Search Fund Forum” was held in Tokyo, primarily led by Japanese MBA students. IESE has been actively involved in search funds, as the host of the International Search Fund Conference every two years. However, this event was a unique student-led effort and here is a recap of…
What IESE MBAs can learn from Social Impact Consulting
My participation in the Social Impact Consulting elective course was the highlight of my second-year MBA at IESE. While our curriculum is deeply rooted in case studies and class discussions, this course stood out for its immersive, hands-on approach and practical learning experiences. The Social Impact Consulting module taught by Professor Joan Jane had a…
China International Module: Doing Business in the Greater Bay Area
With four days of classes, touring, and company visits in Shenzhen followed by one day of class in Hong Kong, the China international module on Doing Business in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) was truly an insight into international business. As far as combining solid course material, cultural immersion, class bonding and business understanding are…