The Esade Executive MBA is your path to becoming the best you can be. It is your chance to think bigger and think differently - to flip your perspective and rethink success.
More innovative, more international, and more diverse, the Esade Executive MBA will boost your career in senior management. It will empower you to reach your full untapped potential - while continuing to meet your existing responsibilities.
The Executive MBA is an experiential program that consolidates knowledge by applying it directly to real world scenarios, decision making, and real challenges. It will give you first-hand experience of diverse business cultures, models, and best practices.
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The Impact of Your Executive MBA: ROI, Cost and Financing
Average post-EMBA salary increase
+30% Spain +52% International
75% of our participants achieve a career change
68% transition to a new company 24% earn a promotion within their organisation 8% start their own venture
A global network of more than 90,000 Esade alumni
Program fee: €73,700
Talent Has No Barriers
Financing should not stand in the way. That’s why we provide a wide range of financing options and economic support programs, enabling you to pursue the Executive MBA at the right time for you.
Beyond the Résumé: What Makes the Esade EMBA Unique
Resonant Leadership (LEAD Method)
Transform the way you lead teams through a distinctive emotional-intelligence-based approach inspired by Richard Boyatzis.
The World as Your Classroom
Three international immersion weeks in disruptive innovation ecosystems across Europe, Asia and the U.S.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Direct access to the eWorks accelerator and the Esade Business Angels network.
Executive MBA Stories
At Esade, leadership is not defined by titles, it’s shaped by purpose, growth, and the courage to take the next step. In our Executive MBA, professionals from diverse backgrounds find the clarity, confidence, and strategic perspective they need to transform both their careers and their organisations.
In these three stories, Cat, Tonka, and Anna share why they chose the Executive MBA at Esade and how the experience is reshaping the way they lead. From scaling purpose‑driven educational projects, to gaining strategic clarity in fast‑moving digital environments, to expanding global and inclusive leadership capabilities, each journey reflects the power of continuous learning.
The Executive MBA program – Six Reasons Why
Innovative ability
Create. Innovate. Make it happen. During your EMBA you will become an expert in management and develop unique capabilities in innovation, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship. You can apply the concepts you explore in class in a business plan with a systemic vision, or in a real transformative or strategic project that relates to your current role. At every step, you'll have the full support of your mentors and Esade's expert faculty.
Personal transformation
Guided by expert professors and mentors, you will participate in the Leadership Assessment and Development Program, an unparalleled opportunity to learn how to get the best out of yourself and your teams. LEAD is based on Esade's unique methodology, developed with the help of Resonant Leadership author Richard Boyatzis, an expert in emotional intelligence and behavior change.
Flexibility
When your life changes, your Esade EMBA adapts. You can choose the format that best suits you - and take courses from another Executive MBA format if the schedule, or location better fits your busy demanding schedule. Now that's flexible.
Customization
Customize your learning journey by choosing elective subjects at Esade or in universities abroad - Esade has academic agreements with the world's leading business schools. Choosing a minimum of three elective subjects from the same functional gives you access to a specialization that will be recognized in your degree.
The Esade MBA community
Connection is why we are here. The Esade MBA community will expand your network beyond your classmates. From elective subjects spanning all MBA formats, to professional and social clubs, to international immersion weeks mixing with other MBA students, to the Global Alumni community, you'll develop contacts that last a lifetime.
Business ecosystem
You'll enjoy inside access to our diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem that includes mentoring, specialized support and access to the Esade Business Angels Network, as well as professional career services, company visits, conferences, and one-on-ones with CEOs.
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FAQs
What MBA formats does Esade offer?
Esade offers several MBA formats, including the Full-Time MBA, and the Executive MBA-EMBA (Online blended, weekly, and monthly). Each format is designed to accommodate different professional needs and life stages, providing flexibility in terms of class schedules and learning environments.
How much does the Esade Executive MBA cost??
Executive mba cost: The tuition fee for the Executive MBA at Esade may vary depending on the edition you choose and the financing options or scholarships you obtain. It typically includes enrollment and academic materials, while travel and accommodation for the International Immersion Experiences, as well as other personal expenses, are generally not included.
How is the time distributed between online and in-person classes?
The EMBA Online (Blended) program combines live online sessions with in-person modules. The online classes are held weekly, either on Friday afternoons or Saturday afternoons, while the in-person modules are conducted over four residential weeks at Esade campuses in Barcelona and Madrid.
How long does the EMBA last?
The duration of the Executive MBA ranges from 18 to 22 months, depending on the format you choose (download the brochure to see the detailed calendars). The programs are designed to be compatible with students’ professional and personal commitments.
How are students evaluated in the EMBA?
Students in the EMBA program are evaluated through a combination of live online sessions, group projects, independent study, and in-person module participation. Evaluation methods include case studies, presentations, and exams that assess both individual and collaborative learning outcomes.
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