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 international focus of the Esade Executive MBA
Become a leader with a global business perspective – and move toward your career goals.
The Esade EMBA gives you first-hand experience of diverse cultures and business models around the world.
The Executive MBA program includes:
- The opportunity to study elective subjects abroad, with a choice of subjects from our International Academic Partner network.
- Three international immersion experiences: Europa/Middle East, Asia and the US.
One program, three formats
EMBA Online (Blended)
English
On-line & On-campus: Barcelona / Madrid
Starting: October 2025
Live on-line classes on Friday from 4 pm to 7.30 pm (CET), or Saturdays from 2 pm to 5.30 pm (CET). Four face-to-face week-long Residential Periods (Monday to Saturday)
EMBA Monthly
English
Barcelona intake - Starting: November 2025
Madrid intake - Starting: February 2026
Face-to-face classes once a month, from Thursday to Saturday 8.30 am to 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
EMBA Weekly
Bilingual
Campus: Barcelona
Starting: November 2025
Classes Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Esade Difference
Humanistic management
Esade's vision is clear: management is about both human development and professional development. We transform capable and socially committed professionals to make a positive impact on organizations and on society. Our students are selected for their talent and growth potential, regardless of background. At Esade, we'll help you create a personal transformation agenda to identify and achieve your strategic goals, no matter what they are.
Global vision
Esade graduates are ready to thrive in a global world of intense geopolitical change. To prepare you for advanced management and constant change, Esade combines experiences in the world's leading innovative ecosystems with new technologies and brings them to the classroom.
Innovation and technological change
The Esade Executive MBA is rich in innovation, digitalization, and technological strategy. To thrive in the future, you must master the fundamentals of management (strategy, marketing, finance, operations, talent management) and understand exactly how technologies are generating new business opportunities and disrupting current realities.
The Executive MBA program – Six Reasons Why
Innovative ability
Personal transformation
Flexibility
Customization
The Esade MBA community
Business ecosystem
Rankings
Best MBA worldwide
Financial Times 2025
Best Executive MBA in Europe
QS 2025
Executive MBA for Diversity
QS 2025
Executive MBA in Europe for Employer Reputation
QS 2024
Executive MBA worldwide
QS 2025
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