ESADE Business School graduates can be described as diverse, internationally mobile, capable of effectively working in multicultural teams, adaptable and entrepreneurial. Reinforcing the latter three points, the methodology used on the programmes ensures the development of the softer competencies as well as the hard business skills.
While cultural diversity is an enriching element for participants on the different programmes it also offers advantages to recruiters. With over 35 nationalities represented in the student body and a high degree of international mobility, companies can capitalise on diversity to recruit for a broad range of vacancies around the world.
Diversity also extends into the professional experience of ESADE Business School's students comprising an interesting mix of functional and industry backgrounds. A solid focus on cross-functional and multicultural teamwork during the rigorous programmes ensures candidates learn from each other. By fostering synergistic dynamics candidates develop multiple skills enabling them to become successful and well rounded international managers.
Recognising the demand for leaders capable of adapting to fast moving global markets, the programmes develop key leadership competencies through the Leadership Assessment and Development Programme (LEAD). Through a mix of individual and group activities, LEAD focuses on the continuous development of management competencies enabling graduates to make a positive impact from day one.
Long-term career management and creative problem solving implies a degree of entrepreneurship. Even if candidates do not intend on starting their own businesses upon graduation, entrepreneurship is a required course on ESADE Business School's MBA programmes. Identifying new business opportunities, developing feasibility studies and successfully launching business plans are important skills in the corporate world. The course approaches the concept from both the entrepreneur's perspective and that of the manager aiming to instil "intrapreneurship" within an existing corporate culture.
