Cooperative Leadership
We believe in a cooperative model of leadership. For you to win, others do not need to lose. Teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success.
Lead in a world shaped by AI
Artificial intelligence is not a trend. It is reshaping how companies compete, decide, and create value. In this new context, business leaders need more than technical knowledge: they need strategic judgment and the ability to lead in complex, technology‑driven environments.
At Esade, innovation and AI are core dimensions of our MBA programs. They are embedded across the learning experience to help you understand how technology transforms business models, organisations and leadership itself.
You don’t learn AI as a tool. You learn how to lead with AI.
Across Esade’s MBA programs, you will:
- Understand how AI and innovation are reshaping industries and business models
- Develop strategic thinking for data‑driven and technology‑enabled decisions
- Apply innovation and AI concepts to real organizational and market challenges
- Lead responsibly, with a strong focus on ethics, impact, and human judgment
Choose your MBA (Master of Business Administration)
In short: the Full Time MBA is a full-time, 12 to 18-month program in Barcelona, ideal for changing careers. The Executive MBA lets you keep working while you study, over 18 to 22 months in Barcelona, Madrid or online.
| Criteria | Full Time MBA | Executive MBA |
|---|---|---|
| Can you keep working? | No Full-time, Monday to Friday |
Yes Part-time formats that fit around your job |
| Length | 12, 15 or 18 months | 18 to 22 monthsDepending on the format |
| Format and schedule | On campus in BarcelonaMonday to Friday |
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| Start date | September | October, November or FebruaryDepending on format and campus |
| Language | English | EnglishWeekly format: bilingual Spanish/English |
| Average profile | 6 years of experienceAverage age: 30 | 12 years of experienceAverage age: 37 |
| Career outcomes | 90% employed within 3 months+155% salary after 3 years | 60% promoted or changed company within a year61% changed job function |
| Tuition fees | €82,500September 2027 intake | €75,9002027–28 intakes · Monthly Madrid: €73,700 |
| Discover the Full Time MBA | Discover the Executive MBA |
See the full comparison: schedules, start dates, international experience, rankings and admission
| Criteria | Full Time MBA | Executive MBA |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Monday to Friday |
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| Start date | September |
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| International experience | Exchange program, company treks and study tours | 3 International Immersion Experiences (1 compulsory) in Europe, Asia and the USA, plus electives at partner universities |
| Classmates | Around 180 per intake, 97% international, from 40+ countries | Participants from 40 nationalities |
| Rankings | #7 worldwideFinancial Times MBA Ranking 2026 | #7 in EuropeQS Executive MBA Rankings 2025 |
| Admission | Minimum 2 years of experienceGMAT, GRE or Esade Admission Test | Minimum 5 years of experienceEsade Admission Test, Executive Assessment, GMAT or GRE |
| Scholarships and financing | Full Time MBA fees and financing | Executive MBA fees and financing |
Rankings
#7
Best MBA worldwide
Financial Times 2026
#5
Best MBA in Europe
Financial Times 2026
#1
in Europe for salary growth after 3 years
Financial Times 2026
#2
in Europe for Carbon Footprint Reduction
Financial Times 2026
#6
in Europe for Career Services Excellence and Alumni Network Strength
Financial Times 2026
#5
worldwide for Entrepreneurship
Poets & Quants 2025
#1
in Europe for Entrepreneurship
Bloomberg Businessweek 2024
Get ready to write your own success story
Did you know that the CEOs of three of the world’s biggest companies are Esade alumni?
They are at the helm of Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo and HP, multinationals that place #36, #44, and #56 in the Fortune 500 Biggest Companies ranking. Let them inspire you.
Get ready to write your very own success story with our MBAs in Madrid and MBAs in Barcelona. High-impact programs that will completely overhaul how you think, work, and lead. They will give you a new mindset and a global, advanced outlook of new paradigms, and will make you the driving force for change in your company by means of corporate leadership.
An MBA program ranked among the top 10 worldwide and in Europe by leading rankings.
The Esade MBA DNA
Entrepreneurship
Esade is an international benchmark in entrepreneurship thanks to our research programs, our methodologies, and our constant support for entrepreneurs.
Innovation Driven
Innovation is the fuel that sets us in motion, driving us towards the future. This requires the creativity to rethink possibilities and find new ways forward.
Powered by Diversity
Differences can become sources of strength. Diverse cultures, nationalities, genders, and religions provide perspectives that can enrich us all.
Social Impact
It’s not just about driving change in business, it’s about driving change in the world. Esade develops ethical professionals who put people first and who have a positive impact on society.
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