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…
What motivates someone to apply for an MBA? My experience during my first term at IESE shows that for most MBA candidates (excluding sponsored students) the main goal is a career change. There are three predominant ways of changing careers towards something that is more fulfilling. Location: People see an MBA course abroad as an…
I joined the IESE MBA program to change my career. The topnotch education, the international exposure, the chance to spend two years of my life living in Barcelona, these were all added benefits to this marvelous way to give birth to the second part of my professional life. Only three months ago, I was one…
Most people invest in an MBA program because they are looking for some form of change in their careers. Students’ expectations can include changing sectors, functions, location, or even a combination of all three. Some students are also looking to build on their managerial skills in order to take them to the next level. Either…