Lead with Greater Influence
Develop an authentic leadership style grounded in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire and mobilize teams.
A transformative program like no other
The Esade Executive MBA is your opportunity to think bigger, unlock your full potential, and prepare to lead in a constantly evolving business environment.
Through real-world challenges, diverse perspectives, and hands-on learning, you will broaden your business outlook and strengthen your decision-making skills. You will also develop the judgment needed to integrate innovation and artificial intelligence responsibly and create meaningful impact within your organization.
- Broaden your strategic and global perspective.
- Apply what you learn from day one.
- Accelerate your career toward greater leadership responsibilities.
- Lead innovation and the responsible adoption of AI.
Redefine What's Possible for Your Career
Accelerate Your Career
Prepare to take on greater responsibilities, step into higher-impact roles, and unlock new opportunities for professional growth.
Expand Your Perspective Through a Global Community
Learn alongside professionals from diverse industries, functions, and markets while building a network that will support you throughout your career.
Design an MBA Around Your Goals
Choose the format, electives, and experiences that best align with your personal and professional ambitions.
Lead AI-Driven Transformation
Learn to identify opportunities, make informed decisions, and drive the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence to create real business value across your organization.
Turn Ideas into Real Opportunities
Gain access to a unique ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leading companies that helps transform your vision into tangible impact.
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
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
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
Firsthand Experiences
What our Executive MBA participants say
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Cyber Security Manager at Accenture
Class of 2027"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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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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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,
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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."
The Return on Investing in Your Development
Investing in your development is an investment in your future. The results show how the Executive MBA accelerates participants’ career progression and reinforce the international recognition of a program ranked among the top 10 in Europe in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025.
60%
Promoted or changed companies within one year of graduation
61%
Changed job functions
34%
Changed Industries
3x
More senior leaders 5 years after graduation
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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.
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
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