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60 ECTS
Oct. 2026
The International MBA from ESIC University is designed for professionals like you who want to strengthen their leadership and management skills in a global and entrepreneurial context. You’ll experience a unique program that combines academic rigor with practical training to help you navigate today’s complex and fast-changing business environment.
As part of your international journey, you’ll have the opportunity to take study trips to Tallinn—Europe’s digital capital—or Shanghai, one of China’s most dynamic economic hubs. You’ll also develop and launch your own startup as a final project, applying everything you’ve learned about innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Accredited by EFMD and AMBA, the IMBA gives you a truly global perspective, hands-on experience, and an internationally recognized degree that will open doors to a successful career anywhere in the world.
Why should you study International MBA?
Because it is a unique program designed to enhance management and leadership skills while strengthening the ability to face and solve complex challenges in an increasingly globalized environment. The formative elements included in the program are intended to be a beacon for globally focused professionals to acquire the insight, expertise, networks, and multifaceted approaches to become successful executives and managers in tomorrow’s business environment.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
- You’ll have the chance to complement the Master with an extension program abroad and earn an additional diploma from SISU or Estonia. Learn from top-level executives (CEOs, consultants, MDs) who share proven best practices. You can also apply for an internship during the program and access an international Labour Exchange at the end.
DOUBLE ACREDITATION
- With EFMD and AMBA accreditations and over 75% international students, the program provides a strategic and operational vision in Business Administration, focused on Entrepreneurship and Technology. It includes a Final Project: a business plan to launch a real startup in international markets.
REPUTATION
- You’ll develop core leadership skills: teamwork, communication, negotiation, storytelling, and critical thinking—alongside data-driven decision-making—preparing you to lead Go-to-Market strategies in today’s global business environment.
ESIC ACCREDITATIONS
More than 55 years of history means that we have institutional agreements and collaborations that recognise our quality as a business school. These are our accreditations:
ASSOCIATION OF MBAS
- The international impartial authority on postgraduate business education
EFMD Programme Accreditation
- The leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of business programmes
Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación
Sistemas de Garantía de Calidad de Centros y Docencia
This master¿s programme prepares you to take on strategic and managerial roles in diverse industries, equipping you with the skills to lead innovation, growth, and transformation at a global level.
- Senior Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Brand/Product Manager
- Finance Business Partner
- Digital Marketing Manager / Growth Manager
- Corporate Strategy Manager
- Operations / Transformation Manager
- Investment Associate (Private Equity / Venture Capital)
- Product Manager (Tech/Digital)
- Leadership Program Manager / Global Trainee
Employability
- Boost your career with the support of ESIC¿s Professional Development Unit (PDU)
The PDU supports you at every stage of your journey¿both as a student and later as part of our Alumni community. The Employability area manages nearly 4,000 internship offers and over 2,000 job opportunities each year, with a global employability rate of 95%. It offers access to an exclusive job portal, international job platforms, and organises recruitment activities, career fairs, and employability training.
STUDENTS’ PROFILE: WHO IS THIS MASTER’S DEGREE FOR?
This master’s degree is for young professionals from Business administration-related areas, willing to work in an international business environment that includes the latest innovations and business models to acquire the insight, expertise, networks, and mindset to become successful executives and managers in tomorrow’s business environment.
Gain the strategic, ethical, and leadership skills needed to navigate uncertainty, manage complexity, and drive sustainable impact in today’s global business landscape.
Understand and Manage Core Business Functions in Times of Uncertainty
- Develop a solid understanding of key organizational functions within a business context marked by uncertainty and constant change, including the ability to apply proactive risk management strategies.
Critically Assess Emerging Global Economic and Social Challenges
- Identify, integrate, and critically assess emerging economic and social challenges in response to growing global uncertainty, shifting market trends, and the increasing digitalization of international business.
Make Strategic Decisions Grounded in Sustainability and ESG Principles
- Define and contextualize the role of business in society, making strategic decisions grounded in sustainability, ethical values, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles that shape contemporary global markets.
Strengthen Critical Thinking and Communication Skills for Global Management
- Strengthen personal and professional competencies, with a focus on critical thinking and advanced communication skills tailored to diverse, digital, and cross-functional management environments.
Combine Academic Excellence with Leadership Development
- Combine academic excellence with leadership development, ensuring participants are prepared to navigate and lead within complex, evolving global business ecosystems.
1. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Business Management Fundamentals is the opening subject of the IMBA program and a cornerstone of the international trade curriculum.
Emphasis is placed on strategic thinking, responsible leadership, and sustainable practices, while fostering a deep understanding of the economic and geopolitical dynamics that shape global markets. Through a blend of lectures, case studies, and collaborative projects, students develop the ability to analyze complex scenarios, lead transformation processes, and make decisions aligned with ethical and sustainable business principles.
- Global Macroeconomics
- International Markets
- Business Strategy
- Change Management
- Business ethics & sustainability
2. LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leadership and Personal Development is a key subject in the IMBA program designed to empower students with the essential competencies required to lead effectively in the global business arena.
The course sharpens negotiation techniques with an emphasis on conflict resolution and cultural adaptability. It enhances leadership and communication capabilities through a strong focus on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ethical influence, all essential for inspiring collaboration and driving team performance.
Critical thinking modules foster sound judgment and strategic decision-making in complex and uncertain environments.
By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to lead with clarity, empathy, and effectiveness in today’s interconnected and culturally diverse world.
- Cross cultural negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Communication & Leadership
- Storytelling
3. INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Innovation & Entrepreneurship is a forward-looking subject that empowers students to think creatively, act entrepreneurially, and lead innovation in a constantly evolving global landscape.
The course explores how opportunities are identified and transformed into viable ventures, beginning with the foundations of entrepreneurship and the development of an opportunity-driven mindset. Students then dive into the design and evolution of business models, learning how to create value and drive sustainable growth.
Throughout the course, tools such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile methodologies provide a structured, hands-on approach to innovation, emphasizing experimentation, user insight, and adaptability.
Finally, students examine the forces of digital transformation, analyzing how emerging technologies are reshaping industries and redefining competitive advantage.
By connecting strategic thinking with practical tools, this subject equips participants to launch initiatives, adapt to change, and lead innovation across diverse business environments.
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Models
- Design Thinking, Lean & Agile
- Digital Transformation
4. INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT
International Strategy & Management builds on the foundations of business fundamentals to develop students’ ability to manage and lead in global markets.
Students learn how to interpret market data, apply business analytics, and design effective strategies through modules on Market Research, Analytics, and Business Planning.
The subject also introduces Project Management using the PMI framework, along with hands-on experience in Power BI and a market simulation, giving students practical insight into global business dynamic.
- Market Research & Analysis
- Business Analytics + Power BI
- BA Simulator
- Business Plan
- Project Management
5. FINANCE
Finance is a key subject in the IMBA program, equipping students with the financial acumen needed to make strategic decisions in international business contexts.
The course begins with Financial Analysis, where students learn to interpret financial statements and assess business performance—critical for aligning financial health with strategic goals.
- Financial Analysis
- Funding & Sources of Capital
- Corporate Finance
6. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Operational Management offers a strategic perspective on the key functions that drive business success, integrating marketing, operations, supply chain, and people management.
Students explore how to design customer-focused strategies, optimize global operations using quality and efficiency frameworks, and manage supply chains with resilience.
- Marketing Management
- International Operations
- Supply Chain
- Organizational Behaviour
- HR Management
7. INTERNATIONAL STAY
One Program, two global gateways to the future of business. The International Extension is a defining feature of the IMBA experience, offering students the opportunity to immerse themselves in two of the world’s most dynamic business ecosystems: Shanghai, China, and Tallinn, Estonia.
What Both Tracks Offer
- A 1-month academic and cultural immersion in a global business hub
- Advanced content tailored to the region’s innovation and business strengths
- Company visits, professional workshops, and high-impact networking
- Real-world input to fuel the Final Project (startup launch simulation)
- A truly international mindset, blending strategy, technology, and leadership
By choosing either EBS in Tallinn or SISU in Shanghai, students enhance their global profile and gain the cross-cultural, strategic, and technological skills required to lead in today’s interconnected world.
8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING
This course enhances employability through training activities focused on developing key skills for the professional environment. As part of your learning journey, you will have the opportunity to access additional spaces for knowledge and networking by selecting — from a list of masterclasses, workshops, and events — the activities that best align with your professional interests and development goals within the program.
9. MASTER’S FINAL PROJECT
The project is a real business venture that represents a challenge in which the student must demonstrate, in a cross-functional manner, that the learning objectives have been achieved and all the competencies acquired throughout the program have been developed.
Students are expected to focus on a key area of personal and professional interest in order to design, develop, implement, and evaluate a business plan.
*Academic structure subject to change. Some business reality and networking sessions may be delivered via webinars outside of class hours.
Master's Degree from ESIC University
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive the University Private Degree in International MBA [MBA] issued by ESIC University. This degree is not officially recognized by the government and does not grant access to official qualifications. If you wish to pursue an official Master’s Degree, you can consult our catalog of official programs. *ESIC University is an institution officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. It offers both official university degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate) and its own degrees (such as continuing education master’s degrees).
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