Spain is a sun-soaked metropolis and an envious destination for masters in management students. Along with world-class business schools and commercial and cultural powerhouse cities, the Spanish enjoy a healthy world-life balance and fantastic weather.
There are many MiM courses to choose from. Many of the programs emphasize strategic decision making and business globalization, including how to traverse the political, economic and social forces underpinning international business today.
In addition, these Spanish MiM courses place a special focus on international markets and cross-cultural communication, and they often involve study trips abroad and also attract diverse intakes of students as well as faculty members.
Some programs are delivered jointly by business schools on multiple continents. Typically, students blend theory and practice through case studies, guest lectures from industry practitioners, and company visits that provide excellent opportunities for networking.
Some of the courses specialize in management and marketing, giving students the skills to lead marketing departments and navigate the digital revolution in marketing. Job placement rates are high and the MiM courses are seen as a passport to careers around the globe.
IE Business School, based in Madrid, offers one of Spain’s highest ranked and internationally renowned MiM courses. It is highly customizable, with students choosing from six different ‘tracks’ and over 50 electives, some of which are shared with students in IE’s other programs, expanding the diversity of perspectives as well as the networking opportunities.
View School ProfileESADE Business School, in Barcelona, has a well-ranked MSc in International Management that focuses on giving students the hard knowledge, the soft skills, and adaptability to manage cultural differences in a complex business environment. During intensive, week-long study tours, the students visit universities and leading companies around the globe.
View School ProfileEADA Business School Barcelona runs the Master in International Management program that targets students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Throughout the course, students are exposed to real-life case studies facilitated by a combination of academics and industry practitioners. Participants take part in engaging classroom discussions and put academic theory to work solving real business challenges.
View School ProfileThe Master in Global Entrepreneurial Management is a program run jointly by IQS School of Management in Spain, Fu Jen University in Taiwan and Loyola Marymount University in the US. Students will split their time between Barcelona, Taipei and Los Angeles for a year to learn about the business ecosystems in each location. They gain a global experience in a multicultural environment.
View School ProfileUniversity Carlos III de Madrid offers a MiM based in the Spanish capital city. It’s a multicultural and diverse program, taught by an international faculty, with a high job placement rate for students. Some 85 percent of the school’s graduates over the years have obtained jobs within three months of graduation.
View School ProfileThe ESIC Business & Marketing School, based in Madrid, runs a Master in Marketing Management program. Students gain the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate, implement and manage global marketing strategies. The course focuses on key developments in digital marketing and the international business environment. Graduates will often go on to work for leading brands such as PepsiCo.
View School ProfileThe Barcelona School of Management offers the Master of Science in International Business, which prepares students to operate in international markets, to manage cross-cultural teams, and to communicate and negotiate internationally. Students learn about all the processes and strategic decisions involved in business globalization, including how to navigate current political, economic and social forces.
View School ProfileEAE Business School, in Barcelona, also offers a Master in Marketing Management. It equips participants with the skills and insights in all aspects of marketing, along with the managerial skills to lead the marketing departments of companies. In addition, the students learn about the technological advances that can deliver a competitive advantage.
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