Every admissions cycle, we hear many of the same questions from prospective candidates. How can I stand out? What makes a strong application? What is IESE really looking for? This year, those questions come at a particularly exciting moment for our MBA. The world of business is changing rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence and new…
MBA Admissions
Your prep guide to the IESE MBA Application, Sept 2026 intake
Hello and welcome! I’m Patrik Wallén, the new Director of MBA Admissions at IESE Business School. While this is a new chapter for me, I’ve been deeply rooted in the IESE community for years—first as an MBA student (Class of 2007), and later leading our Career Development Center, supporting our students land meaningful roles with…
Dear Incoming Class of 2027…
Dear Incoming Class of 2027, First of all, take a moment to let this sink in. You did it! You earned your place at IESE, one of the world’s best business schools. This is no small feat, and you should feel genuinely proud of everything you’ve accomplished to get here. Before the whirlwind begins, celebrate…
IESE MiM-MBA Dual Masters Degree: A Unique Pathway
As part of IESE’s commitment to lifelong learning, we have recently launched the IESE MiM-MBA Dual Master’s Degree which allows IESE MiM graduates with 3 years of work experience or more to enroll directly into the second year of the MBA. This unique opportunity to complete their MBA in 11 months is only available to…
Dear Incoming Class of 2026…
Dear Incoming Class of 2026, We want to welcome you to the best two years of your life. An experience that will change you not only professionally but also personally… and trust us… it will be AMAZING! As the class co-presidents of the IESE MBA Class of 2024, it is our pleasure to extend a…
