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.
It is our pleasure to interview Carlos García Martín (MBA’15). Currently Associate at Oliver Wyman in the US, Carlos was one of the 5 students last year who received the IESE MBA Award, an honor bestowed on the most exceptional students for their great contributions to their classmates, school, and larger community. Question: Hi, Carlos….
“Being born is like playing the lottery: you cannot decide where or under what conditions it will happen. I have been fortunate enough to have many opportunities in life and, as an IESE MBA student, it is my duty to give back to society in some way.” These words are from Ali Hassan, an American…
“By far the best we have ever had”. That is how Career Services Associate Director, Pascal Michels (MBA’10), described the London Banking Tour which took place between November 11th and November 13th. In those 3 days 70 first-year students visited the world’s leading financial institutions from morning until evening. The list of firms visited is…
For a few years now, November is not just another month in the calendar. In fact, it’s not even called November anymore. If you asked anybody at IESE, last month was Movember. This well-known initiative is the annual campaign where men across the world agree to grow a moustache for the month of November to…
Professor Jan Simon earned a PhD from the University of Essex, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a law degree from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Prof. Simon also holds a postgraduate degree in investment advice from EHSAL Management School. He serves as an adviser to Pacific Lake Partners. Question: What motivated you to change careers?…