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 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Management II course culminated in a high-energy, highly competitive Pitch Day on March 25, where IESE MBA students unveiled AI-driven ventures built through an intensive hackathon journey. Guided by professors Liinus Hietaniemi, Jeroen Neckebrouck and Sandra Sieber, teams moved rapidly from trend identification to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development and validation….
Earlier this year on the evening of 3 March 2026, IESE’s Energy Club hosted Global Energy Day. For the past 13 years, the Energy Club has organised this conference to recognise the strategic importance of the energy sector and encourage future leaders to engage with it. This year, we wanted to widen the conversation. For…
IESE has long been a reference point for search funds in Europe. This year, we wanted to translate that leadership into a hands-on experience. As part of the IESE Search Fund Club management team, I had the opportunity to lead the creation of IESE’s first Inter-MBA Search Fund Competition. What started as a student initiative…
Have you ever felt dizzy making a decision in under 5 minutes? That was our reality during EXSIM week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 10pm+. EXSIM (Executive Management Simulation), the most intensive learning experience of my MBA journey. Our team achieved the highest market share, but the real win was what we learned along the…
Hi Paulina & Annabelle, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please introduce yourself briefly. What motivated you to join the WIB mentorship program? P: I’m Paulina, a second-year MBA student at IESE who pivoted from a 11-year career in Asset Management into Strategy Consulting at BCG. I joined the WIB mentorship program because…