Professor Markus Maedler earned his Ph.D. in accounting from New York’s Columbia University. Prior to his academic career, he gained several years of international work experience in banking, consulting and public administration. His research interests focus on the role of accounting information and control systems in organizational design; corporate distress, turnaround and restructuring; and risk…
Career Development
The IESE MBA actively promotes initiatives that accelerate student’s career advancement. As we know our students and graduates are continually setting new goals, in this section we will address doubts related to MBA careers and share interesting experiences with you.
How IESE Can Help you Launch or Step Up a Career in Finance – Interview with Pascal Michels, Career Services
This interview belongs to the blog series featuring interviews with current and future MBA students, MBA staff and faculty, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the IESE MBA Program. And now, introducing Pascal Michels, Associate Director of MBA Career Services. IESE: Could you tell us a little bit about the finance MBA recruiting landscape these…
Why Do Companies Look for MBAs?
. I’ve heard countless stories over the years from former students who attest to the tremendous impact that the MBA (Master in Business Administration) had on their lives. It’s a profound and lasting impact that they remember fondly as a personal and professional turning point. MBA candidates have a variety of reasons for investing two…
Want to be a career changer? Interview with Tommy Kim (MBA’15)
This interview belongs to the blog series featuring interviews with current and future MBA students, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the IESE MBA Program. And now, introducing Tommy Kim, a true career changer and Student of the MBA Class of 2015. IESE: First, tell us a little about yourself: Where are you from? What…
Why Recruit IESE MBA Graduates from Emerging Markets?
Corporations need people with a deep knowledge of those markets, but also with an international profile and a solid general management education. Western companies are struggling to find talent from these emerging markets who are a good fit for their corporate culture. Companies need to develop future leaders from those countries, people who can work…