Get up to speed. Master the core concepts of Financial Accounting and Quantitative Methods to ensure you are ready for the advanced curriculum.
Financial Accounting
Corporate Finance & Financial Economics
Quantitative Methods for Finance
*The pre-program requirement may be waived for candidates who provide documentation demonstrating sufficient knowledge in Finance.
Welcome Week: The Launchpad
SEPTEMBER
More than just an introduction. Meet your diverse teammates, understand Esade’s global vision, and start building your personal brand from day one. (Official Program Start: 16th September 2026)
Term 1: Foundations of International Management | 20 ECTS
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
Build your strategic toolkit. Dive into Geopolitics, Cross-Cultural Management, and Digital Transformation. Understand the forces shaping the global economy.
Business in Society: International Projects in Action (2 ECTS)
Business in Society: Sustainability Strategies (2 ECTS)
Corporate Finance (4 ECTS)
Cross-Cultural Management (3 ECTS)
Digital Transformation (3 ECTS)
Economics and the Global Environment (2 ECTS)
Geopolitics (4 ECTS)
Term 2: Professional Skills Seminar | 3 ECTS
JANUARY
Get ready to stand out in recruitment and global business challenges with focused modules:
Sector Preparation for Recruitment (2 ECTS)
Consulting & Project Management (In collaboration with our Careers team)
Regional Preparation for Global Module & Challenge (1 ECTS)
Doing Business in Asia
Doing Business in the Middle East
Term 2: Applications on a Global Scale | 17 ECTS
FEBRUARY – APRIL
Execution matters. Learn to navigate Global Operations, Non-Market Strategies, and Marketing Implementation. Includes specialized regional preparation for your trip to Asia or the Middle East.
Financial Markets (4 ECTS)
International Projects in Action (2 ECTS)
Marketing Stategy and Implementation (3 ECTS)
Global Operations (3 ECTS)
International Business Strategies (2 ECTS)
Non-Market Strategy (3 ECTS)
Term 3: Global Immersion | 20 ECTS
APRIL – JUNE
10 weeks abroad, split into:
Global Module (5 weeks - 14 ECTS): Academic deep-dive at a partner university in Dubai or Hong Kong.
Global Challenge (5 weeks - 6 ECTS): A consulting-style project solving real issues for local firms.
Term 4: Deepening Your Expertise | 30 ECTS
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
Define your future. Choose electives — and add an internship if you wish — to gain professional experience before graduation, all within a global and intensive program in International Management.
Electives (15 ECTS)
A broad selection of electives, including several offered jointly with MBA peers
Optional internship (9 ECTS)
Final Master Project (15 ECTS)
MSc Graduation
LATE OCTOBER
Graduation Cerimony (MSc Programs)
*The official end date of the Global Master in International Management is in December.