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Market Insights
Profile of the Graduates
IE for Life
16 International O ces
Job Statistics Within
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MARKETINSIGHTS
Martin von Knobloch, ParaguayAssociate at McKinsey & Company
Sophie Dornbach, Germany / FranceConsultant at Spring Professional Switzerland
Never before have I had such a burning desire to chase my dreams and strive for more. This sense of ambition has been instilled in me by the Global Online MBA experience and the determination of the people in the program.
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It is a leading business school in Europe with the program itself selected as the best online program in the world, and the blended methodology format allows for a very flexible schedule while also creating the possibility of having an extremely international cohort.
Our Global Online MBA provides a learning
environment for professionals who challenge
conventional thinking. The program allows
students to embark on a transformative
journey that is focused on developing both an
entrepreneurial mindset and stronger
leadership skills—equipping them to propel
their career forward.
The opportunity to participate in real-world
projects sets our Global Online MBA graduates
apart from the rest. This hands-on experience
leads them to achieve their long-term career
aspirations, whether they be advancing in roles
within their current company, making a career
change or starting their own business.
This career success is evidenced by our
alumni’s life changes within a year of
graduation: 79% acquired a new role; 23%
moved to another country; 20% switched to a
di�erent company; 17% changed region; and
11% launched their own venture.
The IE Talent & Careers team helped ensure
these goals were met. The team o�ers
one-on-one guidance from career experts,
personal branding strategists and leadership
coaches who accompany students in crafting
and executing their professional plans.
The new graduates of the IE Business
School Global Online MBA have joined the
ranks of over 66,000 IE University alumni
around the world. Based in 169 countries,
these professionals are working in both the
public and private sectors.
Congratulations to our graduates and thank
you to our recruiting partners!
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2020 GraduatesProfile
Nationalities & Regions
GENDER
% %
30AVERAGE AGE
7YEARS AVERAGE WORKEXPERIENCE
64MALE
36
%36
FEMALE
EUROPE
%11ASIA
%18AFRICA &
MIDDLE EAST
%17LATIN AMERICA
%18NORTH AMERICA
Sectorrepresentation
%
Background
Functionrepresentation
%
26% SALES & MARKETING
13% OPERATIONS
13% TECHNOLOGY
12% STRATEGY + BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
11% GENERAL MANAGEMENT
11% CONSULTING
7% FINANCE
7% OTHERS
15% ENERGY
15% CONSTRUCTION
15% TECH
14% CONSULTING
13% PHARMA/HEALTH
10% CONSUMER GOODS
10% INDUSTRY
8% EDUCATION
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Some of the JobTitles Represented in Class Jobs locations
Regions where our Global Online MBA graduates are working:
%37EUROPE
%6ASIA
%20AFRICA &
MIDDLE EAST
%15LATIN AMERICA
%22NORTH AMERICA
Prashant Søegaard, Norway / IrelandHead of Sales at Facebook
I was drawn to the entrepreneurial focus of the school, the diversity of its students, its industry-leading professors, and the highly flexible format of the program.
Ifeoma Uche Anagbogu, NigeriaProcess and Competence Improvement O�cer at First Bank Nigeria
Having a diverse class enables you to get di�erent perspectives to issues and opens your mind to how you look into matters.
Consultant
Sales and Media Manager
Marketing Manager
Business Development Manager
Financial Specialist
Investment and Strategy Manager
International Sales Specialist
Operations Manager
PR & Media Specialist
Business Analyst
Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst
Project Manager
Global Insights Manager
Brand Manager
Electrical Engineer
Country Manager
Some of the Companies Represented in Class:
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Job StatisticsWithin 12 Months
Salary increase 19%
Entrepreneurs 11%
Changed Company 20%
Changed Role 79%
23%Changed Country
Changed Region 17%
Average Base Salary $143.807,87
Promoted 48%
TotalEmployment Statistics
BE YOUR BESTWITH USIE Business School is considered one of the world’s leading business schools by international journals such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Financial Times, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal, and by international companies actively recruiting our graduates. By studying at IE Business School, students graduate with a brand recognized for its excellence among recruiters.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU BOOSTYOUR CAREER
IE TALENT & CAREERS ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES:
Our Talent & Careers Department is made up of a growing team from all over the world who work closely with more than 1,800 recruiting partners, connecting them to you directly.
Our international Job Bank gives you lifelong
and functions.
During October and May, IE is the venue for the Talent Forum, an event which serves as an
sectors and IE students. With over 200 companies attending, the Talent Forum is the leading fair of its kind for master students in Spain.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• Pharma/Healthcare
• FMCG
• Luxury
• Retail
• Tech
• Law
• Finance
• Real Estate
• Architecture and Design
• International Development
• Consulting
• Industrial
• Energy
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TALENT FORUMS
10+ sector-specific forums on campus every year2O0+ companies on campus, participating in IE Talent Forums, company presentations, networking events, assessment centers, interviews and more.
PHARMA
FMCG / LUXURY / RETAIL
TECH
FINANCE
REAL ESTATE / ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
CONSULTING
INDUSTRIAL / ENERGY
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
With our Career Transformation Program, you can
personalize your learning journey to get the most out of
your education. Shape your own professional trajectory
by determining the duration of your course, selecting
either the Entrepreneurship or Intrapreneurship track
for your final project, and choosing up to six dynamic
electives in your final term—giving you the
multidisciplinary competitive edge you need to thrive in
today’s increasingly competitive job market. Our
participants also have the opportunity to participate in
the Global Immersion Week—an optional experience
where you learn from the experts themselves,
expanding your network beyond the classroom.
+800SENIOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
+6,600JOB OPPORTUNITIES
+1,800RECRUITING PARTNERS
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IE FOR LIFEBelonging to IE alumni comes with essential benefits
Enhance your alumni benefits
IE benefits continue on for life; as an IE alumni, you are an
integral part of our family and we are here to help guide you at
every stage of your professional journey. IE for Life is a suite of
benefits designed to give back to our alumni community with
exclusive ongoing education, career and networking resources.
Discover and connect to IE alumni around the world
• Search our online Alumni directory
• Join more than 60 clubs worldwide
Take advantage of the following carrer services
• Career advising at IE, included up to two years after graduation
• Lifetime acces to IE´s Career Portal, over 7,000 positions posted annually and leadership skills resources
Loyalty discounts just for you• on further studies at IE of up to 25%
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• on third party services (Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Mexico)https://benefits.ie.edu/
Keep learning with us:• Access to webinars and research insights
1-hour Executive Career coaching (online or face-to-face) and Career webinars.
Up to 40 lectures (online or face-to-face) with prominent IE professors.
Online subscription to El País, Expansión, El Mundo and the Wall Street Journal (valued at € 750).
Speed-networking events and preferential pricing to IE Alumni flagship events.
*Included during 2 years upon graduation.
Premium access to Korn Ferry Advance platform with:
- unlimited, personalized 1-to-1 coaching sessions.- resume parsing analysis to see how recruiters process your resume.- AI-based interview preparation app.
Premium access to GeniusMesh, a confidential Executive MBA talent network of 20 top business schools and unpublished leadership roles.
*Alumni Plus Membership required.
Access to one Executive Education short program or one High Impact Online Program (list price up to €4,000).
50% scholarship for a second program or Executive Summer School.
*Alumni Plus Membership required.
ALUMNI PLUS CAREER BOOSTER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOSTER
EUROPE [email protected] - [email protected]
GERMANY, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA - [email protected]
ITALY & THE [email protected]
PORTUGAL - [email protected]
EASTERN EUROPE& CENTRAL ASIA - [email protected]
SPAIN - MADRID & [email protected]
TURKEY - [email protected]
UK & IRELAND - [email protected]
LATIN AMERICA [email protected] & URUGUAY - BUENOS [email protected]@ie.edu
BRAZIL - SAO [email protected]
CHILE - SANTIAGO DE [email protected]
COLOMBIA - BOGOTA [email protected]@ie.edu
ECUADOR - [email protected]
MEXICO CITY - [email protected]
PERU, BOLIVIA &PARAGUAY - [email protected]@[email protected]
VENEZUELA - [email protected]
AUSTRALIA & NEW [email protected]
CHINA - SHANGHAI & [email protected]
INDIA & SOUTH ASIA - [email protected]
JAPAN - [email protected]
SINGAPORE & SOUTHEAST [email protected]@ie.edu
SOUTH KOREA - [email protected]
MIDDLE EAST /[email protected]
SAUDI ARABIA - [email protected]
UAE, QATAR, BAHRAIN,KUWAIT & OMAN - [email protected]
WEST AFRICA - [email protected]
SOUTHERN [email protected]
NORTH [email protected] & MIDWEST USA -LOS [email protected]
SOUTH USA & CARIBBEAN [email protected]
NORTHEAST USA - NEW [email protected]
CANADA - [email protected]
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IE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING COMMUNITY AND NETWORKING AROUND THE WORLD
Based in 30+ o ces worldwide, our 150-strong recruitment sta earch far and wide for top international talent. This begins a life-long relationship that lasts even after graduation. With over 5,000 events per year in more than 100 countries, our International Development team provides support to our candidates, students and alumni.
CLOSE TO YOU, CLOSE TO COMPANIES
Close relationships with leading global companies and start-ups place us in the heart of corporate and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Join over 1,000 career-focused events, including industry-oriented conversations with IE experts, or take part in career fairs organized alongside IE Talent and Careers. Beyond the events, you can connect with top alumni or tap into local entrepreneurial ecosystems in your region, all the while benefiting from expert research on the future of the workplace.
Attend one of our events
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