IESE Business School

Introduction

At IESE, we seek to impact the management profession by offering high-quality learning to students and senior executives from around the world. Our programs are designed and delivered by faculty who are recognized for their dedication to teaching and research, with close ties to the international business community.

A hallmark of the IESE experience is the school's dedication to the individual development of each and every student and participant in our programs. We do this by fostering a culture of learning, and by placing the professional and personal development of all students and program participants at the center of our concerns. This people-centered approach reflects our belief that the aim of managers mu0333 Municst be to serve people and society.

The proof of our success is the 32,000 alumni of IESE programs working in more than 100 countries around the world. They are known for their professional excellence, integrity and broad vision of life. Moreover, IESE is normally ranked among the leading business schools of the world.

Mission

IESE Business School is committed to the development of leaders who aspire to have a positive, deep and lasting impact on people, firms and society through their professionalism, integrity and spirit of service.

IESE aspires to be a world-class and truly global business school, seeking teaching excellence and research impact. IESE has two campuses in Barcelona and Madrid and facilities in Munich, New York and Sao Paulo, offering executive programs in key countries around the world.

Core Values

The school’s core values are articulated in its programs and materials. They are based on the belief that firms are, above all, communities of people who work better in an atmosphere of trust. Those values highlight the aspiration to excellence that any professional in the business world should aim at. They include:

• Respect for others
• Professionalism
• Spirit of service
• Integrity
• Commitment to the common good of companies and society
• Humility
• Learning and listening
• Teamwork

In its programs, IESE also takes a view of leadership development that is based on the following pillars:

• General management perspective
• Human and ethical values
• International character
• Transformational impact
• Knowledge development

These key values are shared among IESE faculty and staff and are instilled in IESE students through the curricula. IESE faculty members believe in the value of leading by example.

IESE is Focus on People

IESE Business School believes that the development and well-being of people should be the cornerstone of all management practices. In today’s globally-linked business world, we believe this fundamental principle is becoming increasingly evident. Only by placing priority on the people who work for and are affected by company activities, can organizations prosper and benefit society in the long-term.

An emphasis on people extends to the way the school carries out all its activities. Programs are highly personalized, and IESE faculty are frequently available for consultation outside of class. The school’s size lends itself to frequent interaction among students and staff. Consequently, alumni often note that IESE’s personal and friendly atmosphere was one of their primary reasons for choosing the school.

The Case Method

The highly dynamic and practical case study method, which was first developed at Harvard Business School, is the main methodological tool used in IESE programs. While other complementary teaching methods such as lectures and simulations in the classroom are often employed, the case study method is the central approach used by IESE faculty.

Through the use of research-based business cases, students and faculty engage in a process of analysis and in-depth discussion of the real-life challenges faced by companies worldwide. Moreover, IESE faculty are prolific producers of cases and technical notes, in both English and Spanish.

Programs

International Relations

In 1993, in response to a rapidly globalizing environment, IESE began forging joint-programs with a number of top U.S. business schools to offer open-enrollment and customized programs. The world was growing too complex, interconnected, and global for any single business school to claim to have all the answers. Partner schools have included Harvard Business School, Stanford, MIT Sloan School of Management and the University of Michigan Business School. The tradition of collaborating with leading schools to offer high-caliber programs with a trans-Atlantic perspective continues today.

Following the expansion of the Madrid campus in 2004, IESE inaugurated in 2007 new buildings at its Barcelona campus and established offices in New York. The school also has facilities in Munich and Sao Paulo. The new facilities will help IESE to provide the best possible services to companies and executives as well as create an important legacy for future generations.


a. Associated Business Schools

• AESE: Associaçao de Estudos Superiores de Empresa, Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in 1980
• CEIBS: China Europe International Business School, Shanghai, China. Founded in 1994
• ESE: Escuela de Negocios. Universidad de Los Andes, Santiago de Chile, Chile. Founded in 1999
• IAE: Escuela de Dirección y Negocios, Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1978
• IDE: Instituto de Desarrollo Empresarial, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Founded in 1992
• IEEM: Instituto de Estudios Empresariales de Montevideo, Universidad de Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay. Founded in 1986
• IHE: Institut de Hautes Etudes, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 2003
• IME: Institute for Media Entertainment, New York, U.S., 2004
• INALDE: Instituto de Alta Dirección Empresarial, Universidad de la Sabana, Bogota, Colombia. Founded in 1985
• IPADE: Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa, Universidad Pan-Americana, Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 1967
• ISE: Instituto Superior da Empresa, Brazil. Founded in 1996
• LBS: Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 1991
• NU: Nile University, School of Business, Cairo, Egypt, 2003
• PAD: Escuela de Dirección de la Universidad de Piura, Peru. Founded in 1979
• SBS: Strathmore Business School, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya, 2005
• School of Business Administration: University of Asia and the Pacific, Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1995
• UNIS: Business School, Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala. Founded in 1977

b. Academic Alliances

• Berkeley: Haas School of Business, U.C. Berkeley, USA
• CEIBS: China Europe International Business School, China
• Chicago: The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, USA
• Columbia: Columbia Business School, Columbia University, USA
• Cornell: Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University, USA
• Darden: Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia, USA
• Duke: The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, USA
• HEC: HEC School of Management, France
• IAE: Instituto de Altos Estudios Empresariales, Universidad Austral, Argentina
• ISB: Indian School of Business, India
• KEIO: KEIO University, Japan
• Kellogg: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA
• LBS: London Business School, University of London, UK
• MBS: Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne, Australia
• Michigan: Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, USA
• MIT: Sloan School of Management, MIT, USA
• NYU: Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, USA
• RSM: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, The Netherlands
• TUCK: Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, USA
• UCLA: The Anderson School at UCLA, USA
• UNC: The Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, USA
• Wharton: The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA
• YALE: Yale School of Management, Yale University, USA

Campuses and Facilities

IESE has world-class campuses in Barcelona and Madrid, and centers in Munich and New York.

i. Barcelona

IESE’s compact and verdant campus in Barcelona provides an exceptional backdrop for study and reflection. And as one of Europe’s most dynamic economic centers, Barcelona is an ideal setting for networking.

Situated in Pedralbes, an attractive residential area of the city, the 100,000 square-meter campus is just 20 minutes from downtown Barcelona and the airport. Getting to the school by public transportation, as well as car, is fast and convenient. With the Mediterranean Coast and the Pyrenees Mountains nearby, the school’s location provides excellent opportunities for recreational activities.

IESE’s campus in Barcelona features state-of-the art lecture rooms enhanced with the latest multimedia technologies, a 700-seat auditorium, meeting rooms, student computer rooms and dining and cafeteria areas.

The school’s library contains more than 49,000 volumes including specialized books on management, electronic journals, and newspapers. A book shop and travel agency are also located on campus to serve students and staff.

In 2007, the campus was enlarged with new buildings. These building have several parking levels.

ii. Madrid

IESE’s campus in Madrid offers access to all of the advantages of a fast-moving European capital. The city is the setting of numerous multinational headquarters and government entities, as well as a plethora of historical sites.

Located on the outskirts of Madrid, IESE’s campus is just 20 minutes from downtown and the airport. Reaching the school by car or public transport is fast and convenient.

The focus of IESE’s 11,000 square-meter campus in Madrid is a striking contemporary building, surrounded by attractive gardens. The campus features the latest multimedia learning technologies in its state-of-the-art lecture rooms, and also includes meeting rooms, two dining rooms and a library. A full-time technical staff is on hand to assist students and staff with computer needs.

In 2004, the Madrid campus had a major expansion consisting of a new building and three levels of underground parking.

iii. New York

In June of 2007, IESE announced it would open permanent offices in the United States. The opening of its New York center makes it the first European business school to establish permanent operations in the U.S.

New York City is a global center of international business and commerce, acting as one of three command centers for the world economy. Besides business and finance, the city is a major center for creative industries, high-tech and international diplomacy.

Accreditation

• AMBA
• EQUIS
• FT Ranked
• UNICON

Contact Information


Contact Information by location

IESE Business School - Barcelona Campus (Main) Date Established: 1958 Avenida Pearson, 21 08034 Barcelona Spain Tel.: +34 93 253 42 00 Fax: +34 93 253 43 43	IESE Business School – Madrid Campus Date Established: 1958 Camino del Cerro del Águila, 3 28023 Madrid Spain Tel.: +34 91 211 30 00 Fax: +34 91 357 29 13
IESE Business School - New York Center Date Established: 2008 165 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 United States Tel.: +1 646 346 8850 Fax: +1 646 346 8852	IESE Business School - Munich Office Date Established: 2008 Pacellistr. 4 80333 Munich Germany Tel.: +49 89 24 20 97 90 Fax: +49 89 24 20 97 99

Contact Information by departments

MBA Program mbainfo@iese.edu	Spanish Media Relations - Barcelona Ana Sesé, sese@iese.edu
Executive MBA Program emba@iese.edu	Spanish Media Relations - Madrid Ignacio Bel, bel@iese.edu
Global Executive MBA Program globalemba@iese.edu	PhD in Management Program doctoral@iese.edu
International General Management Programs Idunn Jonsdottir, IJonsdottir@iese.edu	MBA Recruiting Companies María Amelia Salerno, salerno@iese.edu
Executive Education ExecutiveEducation@iese.edu	Alumni Association alumni@iese.edu
Short Focused Programs enfocadosbcn@iese.edu	IESE Publishing iesep@iesep.com
Short Focused Programs sfp@iese.edu	Custom Programs customprograms@iese.edu
International Media Relations Yago de la Cierva YCierva@iese.edu	Faculty Information Silvia Jiménez silvia@iese.edu

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