Esade Executive MBA

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Esade Executive MBA

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A transformational program like no other

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.

#7 in Europe and #11 worldwide according to QS Ranking (April 2025)

The Impact of Your Executive MBA: ROI, Cost and Financing

Average post-EMBA salary increase

+30% Spain
+52% International

Explore career oportunities

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

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A global network of more than 90,000 Esade alumni

Program fee: €73,700

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Firsthand Experiences

What our Executive MBA participants say

• Katrin Poreba

  Cyber Security Manager at Accenture

  "The Executive MBA at Esade equipped me with the tools, methodologies, and perspective to turn a long-standing entrepreneurial ambition into a concrete plan that I am now actively pursuing." 
   

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• Alejandro Ventura-Travesset

  Global Program Manager R&D at Astrazeneca 

  "The professors are outstanding, my classmates bring diverse, enriching perspectives, and the leadership courses help me grow as a leader. I can apply all of this knowledge to my day to day work."
   

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• Paul Young Tie Yang

  Global Clinical Development Lead at Roche 

  "Esade has helped me take the next step in my career by connecting me with an inspiring and diverse cohort,
  where peer learning has broadened my perspective and strengthened my leadership skills. It has also allowed me to build a global network within healthcare and beyond, while developing a more entrepreneurial mindset to turn ideas into meaningful solutions that create real value for patients."

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Executive MBA Formats: A Program That Adapts to Your Schedule

EMBA Weekly

• Format & Location: In-person, every week (Barcelona)
• Schedule: Fri afternoon + Sat morning
• Language: Spanish & English
• Duration: 19 months
• Start date: November
• International experiences: 3 total (1 mandatory, 2 optional)
• Ideal profile: Professionals living or working near Barcelona

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EMBA Monthly

• Format & Location: In-person, once a month (Barcelona or Madrid)
• Schedule: 3-day sessions (Thu–Sat, full days)
• Language: English
• Duration: Barcelona 21 months, Madrid 18 months
• Start date: Barcelona November, Madrid February
• International experiences: 3 total (1 mandatory, 2 optional)
• Ideal profile: Executives needing a concentrated monthly commitment

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EMBA Online Blended

• Format & Location: Online + On-campus (Barcelona & Madrid)
• Schedule: Weekly 3.5-h live online (Fri or Sat) + 4 campus weeks (Mon–Sat)
• Language: English
• Duration: 22 months
• Start date: October
• International experiences: 3 total (1 mandatory, 2 optional)
• Ideal profile: Globally mobile or remote professionals seeking maximum flexibility

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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.

With awards like the new Esade Executive MBA Challenge, you also have the opportunity to turn your professional achievements into tangible support—earning up to 50% tuition funding while sharing the story of the impact you’ve made.

Learn more about our financial aid opportunitiesTalent Has No Barriers

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. 

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.

Beyond the CV: What Sets You Apart

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

Experience up to three weeks of international immersion in leading innovation ecosystems across Europe, Asia, or the U.S., with one required experience and up to two electives—regardless of program format

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Get direct access to the eWorks accelerator and the Esade Business Angels network

Rankings

#7

Best MBA worldwide

Financial Times 2026

#7

Best Executive MBA in Europe

QS 2025

#3

Best Executive MBA in Diversity

QS 2025

#4

Best Executive MBA in Career Outcome

QS 2025

#5

Best Executive Education in the world

Financial Times 2026

An environment to foster success

Michelle Rockwell | Executive MBA

Empowering female leaders

Lena Drubel | Executive MBA

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.