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…
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 applicants to the Class of 2022, I am thrilled to announce that the incoming Class of 2021 will be IESE’s largest MBA class yet of 370+ students. It is very exciting to see our vibrant student community growing – one that some of you may very well be joining next year. As you embark…
This is the second half of the interview between IESE’s Director of MBA Admissions, Pascal Michels (MBA 10) and David White from Menlo Coaching. Here Pascal demystifies MBA recruitment from the employer standpoint and explains the role of admissions in preparing students for success in their career. Applicants’ Career Risk and Career Potential David: And what…
Summer is here and some of you may be starting to think more deeply about your MBA application journey. IESE’s Director of MBA Admissions, Pascal Michels (MBA 10) sat down with David White from Menlo Coaching to share some insights about our application process. In this interview, he answers the big questions: “What does the…