Start date & Agenda
On‑campus in Madrid and Barcelona:
- Madrid: February 11, 2027
- Barcelona: October 2027
From adapting to digital change to leading it in the age of AI
It’s time to take the next step: from specialist to senior leader, from executing digital projects to driving business transformation, from adapting to digital disruption to leading it with strategic vision.
Esade’s Executive Master in Digital Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship is designed for experienced professionals who want to move into leadership roles and develop a global understanding of digital business, artificial intelligence, innovation, and organizational transformation.
Throughout the program, you will deepen your expertise in key areas such as digital strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, business models, and organizational transformation. You will also develop the management, leadership, and decision-making capabilities needed to drive change, identify opportunities, and lead digital initiatives with real business impact.
The program explores how AI and emerging technologies are redefining the relationship between business, innovation, and customers, incorporating new tools and capabilities to make faster, more strategic decisions in constantly evolving digital environments.
It’s time to move up.
Key facts
Location
Campus Madrid
C/ de Valle de la Fuenfría, 3
Campus Barcelona
Avda. d'Esplugues, 92-96
Language
English
Participant Profile
A minimum of 5* years of full-time professional experience is required, although candidates with more extensive experience will be viewed favorably.
* In exceptional cases, profiles with slightly less experience will also be considered
Why an Executive Master at Esade?
Integrate Innovation, Strategy & AI
A unique program combining business vision, technology, creativity, and leadership to create real impact in organizations.
Executive-Friendly Format
Blended learning with intensive on-campus sessions and online modules designed to fit demanding professional schedules.
Master Innovation as a Strategic Process
Learn to structure innovation from ideation to execution using advanced methodologies like design thinking, lean innovation, and venture building.
Strategic Perspective on AI
Understand how artificial intelligence transforms business models, processes, and decision-making—without needing technical expertise.
High-Level Networking
Join Esade’s globally recognized network and faculty, and connect with influential leaders across industries in a collaborative, transformative environment.
Immediate Impact & Experiential Learning
Apply tools and insights directly to your role while engaging with real innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurial hubs.
Upcoming Events
2
Monday
November 2026
Digital Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Lead Your Organization’s Transformation
13:00 - 14:00
This event will be held in English
Online
Digital transformation is no longer a technology challenge. It is a leadership challenge, an innovation challenge, and a question of how organizations reinvent their business models to remain competitive.
We invite you to join an online information session with Marc Cortés, Academic Director of Esade’s Executive Master in Digital Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, who will explain how this programme helps professionals and executives develop a strategic approach to innovation, identify new growth opportunities, and lead transformation initiatives that create real business impact.
The session will conclude with an open Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
4
Wednesday
November 2026
Discover the Esade Executive Master in Finance
19:00 - 20:00
This event will be held in English
Online
Join us for an information session with the program’s academic director, Santiago Minguez.
You’ll discover how the program prepares participants to lead financial decisions in complex environments, working on key areas such as:
- Corporate Finance and company valuation to evaluate investments, financing and growth.
- Financial strategy and markets to understand how markets influence business decision-making.
- Corporate governance and management control to connect finance with strategy and organizational performance.
- Corporate operations and M&A to understand how key growth decisions are structured and executed.
You’ll also learn how the program is designed, who it’s designed for and what sets it apart, and see how this master’s can become a turning point in your career.
21
Saturday
November 2026
Esade Madrid Open Day: Executive MBA & Executive Masters
09:00 - 14:00
This event will be held in English
Esade Madrid Campus
It will take place in C. de Valle de la Fuenfría, 3, Fuencarral-El Pardo
On November 21, 2026, we’ll open the doors of the Esade Madrid Campus for an exclusive Open Day.
Join us for a business intrapreneurship case discussion developed by Esade Professor Joan Riera and experience firsthand what it’s like to be part of an Esade Executive Master classroom.
Agenda
09:30h – Registration and Welcome
10:00h – Executive MBA & Executive Master's Programs Overview
10:30h – Business Intrapreneurship Case Discussion with Professor Joan Riera
11:30h – Coffee Break
12:00h – Pathways to Success
13:00h – Alumni Tips for the Future
13:30h – Networking Cocktail with Alumni and the Admissions Team
14:00h – Closing Remarks
Download brochure
Download our brochure to get detailed information about the courses, faculty, schedule, and much more!
Mandatory requirements: a university degree and a minimum of 5* years of professional experience.
* In exceptional cases, profiles with slightly less experience will also be considered
Thank you!
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