Who are we looking for
Admissions Requirements
Esade MSc Programs in Management are challenging, transformative experiences for talented, ambitious graduates. We are looking for candidates with the analytical and problem-solving skills, and the communication and teamwork capabilities, to join a driven, dynamic, and diverse cohort of next-generation business leaders.
Professional experience is NOT a requirement to be admitted to any of our MSc Programs in Management. If you have more than two years' professional experience, you should consider applying for the MBA.
Academic Background
Before beginning an Esade MSc Program in Management, you must have been awarded an undergraduate degree entitling you to undertake postgraduate studies in the degree-granting country.
If the student is not in possession of the qualification required, the admission/registration will be academically void, and any qualifications obtained will be cancelled.
Find out more about this admission requirement here.
The Esade Masters in Management Programs are aimed principally at graduates in business management or economics, but graduates from other academic backgrounds could also apply to some of our master programs.
If you have any questions regarding your academic background or any of our MSc admission requirements, please contact the international admissions team and request a profile evaluation by sending your CV and your university transcripts, if available.
Please check the specific requirements for the MSc Program of your interest:
1. Master in Business Analytics
This program is aimed at students who have an undergraduate degree in business administration or degrees with a strong scientific or technical foundation, such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, bioinformatics, computer programming, computer science or information systems among others. There will be specific Pre-Programs depending on your academic background. Business Integration Path (BIP) for candidates with non-business academic background and Pre-Program in Data Science for those with an academic background in business.
Please check the Pre-Programs (online) section here for more information.
3. Master in Finance
This program is aimed at students who have undergraduate degrees in business administration, economics or other purely technical degrees. In exceptional circumstances, we may consider students with other degrees if the admissions committee considers their curricula adequate. If you do not have an academic background in business management or economics you would be required to enrol in the Pre-Program in Finance (PPF).
Please check the Pre-Program in Finance section here for more information.
4. Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Master in Marketing Management
Graduates in any discipline are welcome to apply. If you do not have a business management or economics academic background you could be required to enroll in the Business Integration Path (BIP). This course gives you a solid grounding in management basics and includes an online module.
Please check the Business Integration Path section for the Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Master in Marketing Management for more information.
5. Master in International Management and Master in Sustainability Management
Graduates in any discipline are welcome to apply. If you do not have a business management or economics academic background you could be required to enroll in the Business Integration Path (BIP). This course gives you a solid grounding in management basics and includes an online module.
Please check the Business Integration Path section for the Master in International Management.
Languages
Proficiency in English is a must. The following English-language level tests are accepted with minimum scores as follows (valid only for two years):
- TOEFL IBT: 100 (ESADE's code is 0507) ** TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test accepted.
- IELTS: 7.0+ ** IELTS Indicator online test accepted
- Certificate in Advanced English: B+
- Certificate of Proficiency in English: C+
- PTE Academic: 68+
- Duolingo Test: 130+
- If you are a native English speaker, or your bachelor’s Degree was taught in English (min. three academic years/at least 120 ECTS), you do not need to prove your level as long as you send us a certificate from your university (e.g. diploma supplement) stating the language of instruction.
- No knowledge of Spanish is required but you will take Spanish language classes during the program. You will find detailed information in the section of the relevant program.
- CEMS MIM candidates: secondary education as proof of English is not accepted. A bachelor's degree can be accepted if issued in an English speaking country, by a CEMS institution or by an AACSB/EQUIS-accredited institution.
Please check the CEMS webpage for more information.