Where
Barcelona (Spain)
Your best is yet to come, it’s time to move
You’ve built a strong track record. Now you’re ready for a real step forward: to take on strategic decisions, broaden your scope and position your career on a global stage.
The Esade Full Time MBA pushes you beyond your comfort zone and exposes you to new ways of thinking, deciding and leading. You’re not here to accumulate theory. You’re here to challenge what you know and expand your capacity to create impact.
You’ll work alongside an international cohort, develop strategic vision, strengthen your technological fluency and gain the confidence to take on greater responsibility in a competitive global environment.
Your best self doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built. And it begins the moment you decide to move forward.
Full Time MBA overview
Language
English
When
September 2027
Full Time
12, 15 or 18 months
Work experience
Between 3 and 9 years
Your MBA, your plan
Looking to change direction or start your own business quickly? Our MBA meets your needs. Regardless of the format, all participants start and graduate together, completing the same number of credits.
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12 Months
Core + Electives
In some individual cases where strict requirements are met, a 12-month MBA "fast-track" program (Core Courses + Electives) is possible. Your final course length decision won't be required until as late as the end of Term 3, around April/May.
15 months
Core + Electives + Internship or Exchange
Others have professional commitments that require a more streamlined 15-month program, which offers the core, electives, and your choice between an internship and exchange.
18 months
Core + Electives + Internship + Exchange
Most students choose everything that an Esade MBA has to offer over 18 months. Here you’ll pursue the core curriculum and electives. But you’ll also have a chance to take an internship and broaden your global vision with an exchange.
Our MBAs, among the best in the world.
#7
Best MBA worldwide
Financial Times 2026
#5
Best MBA in Europe
Financial Times 2026
#1
Europe for salary growth after 3 years
Financial Times 2026
#5
worldwide for Entrepreneurship
Poets & Quants 2025
Barcelona: Innovation, Tech Hub and Mediterranean Culture
Barcelona is one of Europe’s most dynamic technology and business hubs. An environment where startups, multinational companies and research centers come together to create real opportunities. Here, innovation meets Mediterranean culture, an international mindset and a unique quality of life. A global, accessible and vibrant city where your professional growth and personal experience move forward at the same pace.
We Support Your Talent
If you have talent, initiative and ambition, there is a place for you at Esade. We believe real potential should never face barriers to growth. That’s why we offer:
- Talent and Need-based Scholarships: Up to 50% of tuition fees.
- Partnership scholarships: Esade holds agreements with leading institutions to increase programme access for talented MBA students.
- Student loans: Up to 100% of tuition fees.
- Income Share Agreement (ISA): Is an innovative, flexible and performance-based financing solution where we invest in your education today and you repay a portion of your future earnings upon Graduation.
Upcoming events
Join us and discover what studying at Esade could mean for you and your career.
3
Saturday
October 2026
Executive MBA Open Day - Barcelona
09:00 - 14:00
(CET)
This event will be held in English
Av. Esplugues, 92-96 | Barcelona
Experience Esade like never before. At Esade we use diverse and innovative methodologies so that our participants get the most out of the Executive MBA. Now, we want you to experience it first-hand.
AGENDA
9:00h - Registration and Check-In
9:30h - Welcome and Program Overview by Prof. Xavier Ferràs
10:00h - Masterclass: "Are You Losing the Customer? The Blind Spots Inside Organizations", with Professor Andrés Cuneo
11:00h - Coffee Break
11:30h - "Pathways to Success: Insights", with Pollyanna Nethersole, Director of International Recruitment and Admissions at Esade
12:30h - Executive Alumni Panel
13:15h - Networking Reception
14:00h - Closing Remarks
9
Friday
October 2026
On-Campus Full-Time MBA Experience Day
12:00 - 14:30
(CEST)
This event will be held in English
Campus Esade Barcelona
It will take place in Av. Esplugues, 92-96, 08034 Barcelona (Spain)
Join us on our Barcelona Pedralbes campus to experience the Esade Full-Time MBA firsthand. Meet our Admissions and Career Services teams, connect with current students, and explore the academic, international, and career opportunities that define the Esade experience. Subject to availability, you may also attend a live class.
Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place and receive full event details. For class attendance requests, please contact esadebschool.admissions@esade.edu.
MBA Alumni
Join us and discover what studying at Esade could mean for you and your career.
Alexandra Solderer: Focusing on social impact
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Mathias Scheider: An enriching experience
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William Collier: The Esade community
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Executive MBA
Part time for executives wishing to take an MBA whilst working. All formats include 1 compulsory International Immersion Week + 2 optional. 1 program, 3 versions to choose from:
- 1. Weekly – Online (Blended) – English: Duration 18-24 months. On-line and On-campus Barcelona - Madrid
- 2. Weekly – In-person classes – Bilingual: Campus Barcelona
- 3. Monthly – In-person classes – English: Alternate between Barcelona and Madrid campuses
Professional profile: Minimum 4 years of experience. Average age is 37 years with 10 years of work experience