International business today requires professionals who can work across markets, cultures and organizations as situations unfold. Esade’s Masters in International Management focus on building a solid understanding of how management works in real global contexts.
You work on current business challenges, develop a broad management perspective and learn how organizations operate in complex environments. The program prepares you to navigate uncertainty, collaborate across cultures and apply management thinking where it is needed.
MSc in International Management
The Esade’s MSc in International Management is a one-year, full-time program in Barcelona designed for graduates who want to work across international business environments.
You study alongside a highly international cohort and work with faculty connected to current business practice. Throughout the program, you engage with real organizational contexts, specialize in one of two tracks and have the option to take part in an international study experience. The program prepares you to work across areas such as consulting, global operations and international marketing, applying management thinking in diverse markets and cultural settings.
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Extend your MSc in International Management
After completing your MSc in International Management, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your studies for an additional year to earn a double degree. These are the available options.
MSc at Esade + CEMS MIM
Combine your Esade MSc with the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management.
MSc at Esade + MSc at Esade
Complete two specialized Esade MSc programs over two years.
MSc at Esade + MSc at a Partner University
Earn a double degree by completing your first MSc at Esade, followed by a second master’s at an international partner institution.
Global Master in International Management
International business operates across borders, markets and cultures. The Esade Global Master in International Management is a 15-month program designed for graduates who want to work in truly international business environments.
The program combines academic foundations with applied learning in global contexts. You spend part of the program immersed in business settings in Dubai or Hong Kong, working on real organizational situations and gaining first-hand exposure to how international markets operate.
MSc in International Management vs Global Master: Which One Fits Your Future?
MSc in International Management
Credits: 60 ECTS
Program Length: 1 year
Who Is It For: Open to graduates from any discipline, with the Business Integration Path (BIP) for those without a business or economics background
Professional Experience: 0-2 years
Location: Barcelona
International Exposure: Optional one-week study tours at top partner universities
Hands-On Learning: Apply classroom knowledge to real-world organizational challenges
Specialization Tracks: Finance Track or Digital Transformation & AI Track
Double Degree Options: Extend your studies for a second year to earn a Double Degree or the prestigious CEMS Master in International Management (MIM)
Global Master in International Management
Credits: 90 ECTS
Program Length: 15 months
Who Is It For: Students with undergraduate degrees in Business Administration or Economics aiming for a truly global career
Professional Experience: 0-2 years
Location: Barcelona + Dubai or Hong Kong
International Experience: 10 weeks abroad combining academic study at a top-tier partner university (AUD or HKU) with a real-world Global Challenge in Dubai or Hong Kong
Hands-On Learning: Collaborate in diverse teams to solve real business challenges with local corporate partners
Specialization & Real-World Experience: Electives with an optional long internship
Double Degree Options: Not included
Our Master’s Programs, seen from the outside
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Best Master in International Management Worldwide
QS 2025
#8
Best Master in Marketing in Europe
QS 2025
#8
Best Master in Finance in Europe
Financial Times 2025
#9
Best MSc in Finance - Salary Increase
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FridayMarch 2026
MSc Programs Open Day - Barcelona
15:00 - 19:00
This event will be held in English
ESADE Barcelona Campus
It will take place in Av. de Torreblanca 59, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona 08172, Spain
A trip to Barcelona is always special. But your next one could be life-changing!
Join us on our Barcelona campus: The Esade MSc Open Day is the perfect way to get to know how it feels to be a Master's student and get a taste of life at Esade!
Learn more about our MSc Programs and talk to our Admissions experts to get all the info on everything you need to know about the application process. Ask our current students plenty of questions about their experience and find out from Alumni where their MSc journeys have taken them.
