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The past months have flown and we have now reached the Summer Holidays! MIM students who have not yet completed the program will now have some time off as part of their Summer break.  During the holiday students travel to their home countries to recharge batteries and prepare themselves for their BBE (September intake) and Specialization Period (February intake). Others prefer to travel around the world and visit their colleagues’ countries whom they managed to develop solid relationships throughout the program.

Throughout the holiday period we will post less frequently but we are still available to meet you personally in case you decide to visit our Campus in Madrid.

We wish you a great holiday!

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¡Estos últimos meses han volado y ya estamos en las vacaciones de verano! Los estudiantes del MIM que todavía no han terminado el programa, tendrán un tiempo de descanso este verano. Durante las vacaciones, los estudiantes viajan a sus países de origen para recargas las pilas y prepararse para el Periodo BBE (convocatoria de Septiembre) y para el periodo de Especialización (convocatoria de Febrero). Otros prefieren viajar por todo el mundo y visitar los países de sus compañeros, con los que han mantenido una sólida amistad a través del programa.

Durante todo el periodo de vacaciones postearemos con menos frecuencia pero estaremos a vuestra disposición en caso de que decidáis visitar personalmente nuestro Campus en Madrid.

¡Os deseamos felices vacaciones!

Hubertus Halmburguer, current student of the Master in International Management class of 2010, shares his experience during the LBS Exchange Program:

“The academic theme of the “Global Markets & Entrepreneurship” was supported by company visits to some of the leading companies in their industries in London and Madrid.

Further, the exchange with LBS allowed us to collaborate with one of the most prestigious business schools in the world and its well-rounded students. The “multicultural differences” showed me that Master in International Management students at IE Business School have a settled team approach, very familiar with one another, which reflects IE culture in an excellent way.

Because both groups consisted of a wide range of students with different origins and backgrounds, the time was outstanding in terms of exchanging experience, planning future projects and enjoying both locations.

In general I can say that the exchange provided all participants the possibility, to get the best out of it. A glamorous chance for students of both business schools to network, find friends for life, and business partners for the future.”

During the specialization phase of the Master in International Management program, students are offered the opportunity to embark on the Global Immersion Week, an optional week long trip to places* such as Singapore, San Francisco, or London to gain greater international awareness and experiences, providing several opportunities for students to learn more about doing business on a global scale.

To see more pictures about the Global Immersion Week click here.

* Locations might vary from intake to intake depending on demand of students and availability of slots.

Bernardo Daza, current student of the Master in International Management class of 2010 describes his experience during the LBS Exchange Program part of the Global Immersion Week:

Over the past two weeks, IE Business School and LBS students from the Master in International Management have engaged in an exchange program in Madrid and London respectively.

 
The exchange program in Madrid focused on entrepreneurship. IE is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, having been founded by entrepreneurs in 1973. Our peers from LBS had some very interesting seminars on the topic with well known professors and promising start-ups such as IE Alumni companies like Busuu and Groupon in order to get a feel for the entrepreneurial character. They also had the chance to enjoy the beauty of Madrid and even experience some Flamenco.

A couple of days after hosting LBS, it was the turn for IE MIM students to take over London and live a new experience. The central topic of the exchange was Global Markets, which made a lot of sense since London is one of the largest financial capitals in the world. We had the opportunity to be part of some great seminars on Private Equity and Global Economy. The most exciting aspect was to listen in on meetings and visit large financial companies such as Thompson Reuters and Morning Star. We even got the chance to see ‘traders’ in action at the London Metal Exchange; a total rush of adrenaline. We also took part in some London pastimes such as relaxing in a traditional English Pub and enjoying the beautiful view on the River Thames.

The best part of the experience was to meet and to network with many young professional and to share our insights on careers, expertise and life. This is something that none of the participants will forget and from now on we will continue to develop the bond made between Madrid and London.

So, what do you get when you join students from 2 of the top Business Schools of the world? I will let the pictures talk for themselves since, as you know, an image is worth a thousand words.

To learn more about the program structure of the Master in  International Management click here.

At IE Business School, Master in International Management students can undertake one of three specializations after they complete the first two core periods. These are: Sales and Marketing, International Business, and Digital Business.

International Business is focused on preparing students to meet the challenges of the different industries in an International and globalized Business World putting emphasis on project management and developing the skills to manage organizations successfully and under pressure.

Sales & Marketing is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in Marketing. Students specialize in advertising and communication, PR, product development, marketing strategies and also sales within any company or industry.

Digital Business is designed for students who have a big passion for technology and want to learn, enhance and apply innovation as a tool for success in the different industries. For this specialization no previous technical experience is required.

In addition to these three specializations, you may also choose to study the program in English or Spanish or a combination of both languages (bilingual format). The Master in International Management offers the optional Beyond Borders Experience where you can customize your program with the following options: Dual specialization, International Exchange and Social Impact Project. For additional information on the program, click here.

Students at IE Business School have several opportunities throughout their programs, to put their business knowledge and skills into practice. One of these opportunities is to participate in the numerous business competitions offered by  renowned companies, and compete with students from the best Business Schools around the world.

An example of such a competition is the “Novartis Master Minds Challenge”, taking place at the moment. Teams made up of three students have the opportunity to perform the role of a brand manager in the healthcare industry and to develop a marketing project based on certain data and on cases given by the Novartis Group.

Besides the money prize which will be awarded to the winners and runners up, there are also great networking and internship opportunities available within the company.

For more information on the on the competition, click here.