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.
Marc Sachon is a professor in the Department of Production, Technology and Operations Management. He holds a PhD in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University, an MBA from IESE, and a master’s degree in aerospace technology from the University of Stuttgart. He is also the chairman of IESE AUTO, the school’s annual meeting…
As some of you (and, hopefully, all of you) know, IESE hosted the 21st Roland Berger Case Competition this weekend. It was two intense days of analysis, coaching sessions, client interviews and slide crunching that concluded with all teams delivering excellent presentations and high-quality recommendations worthy of top MBA schools. However, as competitions go, there was…
Last week, by the courtesy of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the UAE, MBA students from IESE and other three leading business schools—LBS, Harvard and Wharton—attended the 4th edition of the World Government Summit. Held in Dubai, the event welcomed 53 students from five continents and more than…
Fourteen MBA students of first and second year are at present voluntarily dedicating part of their time to Social Entrepreneurship Consulting in the Raval district of Barcelona and also in Badalona (Estel Tapia, Dona Kolors, Mansol Projectes), as well as supporting youth integration NGOs in Raval (Braval and Terral). Rocío Franco is a Peruvian first…
On January 27, IESE’s Barcelona hosted the Women in Leadership Conference. The event was organized by the MBA’s Women in Business Club, an exceptional team of female students led by Isabel Villamor and Rocío Orden. Under the motto Strides to Success, the conference brought together speakers from several countries, representatives from a wide array of companies,…