INTERNATIONAL MBA
(IMBA)

IMBA in Europe and China

The ESIC MBA graduates recover their investment in an average time of 15 months, according to the latest study presented by QS-TOP MBA and with regard to employability, 100% of the ESIC graduates get a job within 3 months from graduating, leading the employability ratio in this ranking.
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The IMBA at a glance

Teaching period:

55% in Madrid and 45% in Shanghai.

Final project:

The final project gives participants the opportunity to apply the knowledge and the experiences they have acquired during the program, both in Europe and China, to a real-world problem. Supported by faculty from ESIC and SISU, participants will design, develop, and present individually a real business plan in China at the end of the program.

The submission takes place in September and the presentation in mid-April of the following year. Candidates can return to their home countries after finishing the teaching period at the end of June, submit the project by post, and present it via Internet.

Degrees awarded upon completion:

International MBA from ESIC Business and Marketing School and MBA from Shanghai International Studies University.

Student profile:

Entrepreneurs who want to broaden their knowledge of international business practices, re-orientate their career or update their management knowledge with a global focus. In addition, participants should be passionate about the opportunities that globalisation brings and the changes in the business environment that this is creating.

Teaching methods:

Student-centred learning guided by educators, tutors, and mentors to understand, practice, reflect, and apply both subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills. The aim is to create a virtuous cycle of action-feedback-analysis-action for participants. All the delivery is in English. During the period in Shanghai, participants will join the MBA program at SISU.

Chinese Language course:

The program includes a Chinese language course during the stay in Shanghai.

Further double degree options:

After completing the teaching block in Shanghai, participants can continue their studies for 6 months at Florida International University (extra fees apply) and receive a Master of International Business.

A strong partnership between leading business schools

ESIC Business and Marketing School

ESIC Business and Marketing School is the leading business school specialized in marketing in Spain and a major business school in Europe. It offers learning solutions from an international, integrated, comprehensive and global perspective. ESIC Business and Marketing School has developed a strong presence in China with the aim of strengthening the curriculum of its programs and also enhancing the career prospects of its graduates.

Shanghai International Studies University – SISU MBA

SISU is positioned among the “Top 200 universities in BRICs countries” by QS in its “QS University Ranking 2014”, and is also one of China’s "100 key Universities for the 21st Century". In this context, SISU MBA aims at cultivating a new generation of global elites on the basis of oriental philosophy. These professionals are expected to have distinct and sustainable competencies, a global mindset, and the ability to integrate business knowledge with real-world experience while complying with business ethics and professionalism.

Two destinations in major financial centers

Spain and Madrid

Spain is home to seven of the FT Global 500 companies and six of the Euro Stoxx 50 In addition, the country offers the opportunity to develop and strengthen business links with China and Latin America thanks to its close relationship with these regions. Madrid is a cosmopolitan city of great cultural and historical interest. It is also one of Europe`s largest cities and a major business and financial centre.

China and Shanghai

China, along with other emerging economies, is the main strategic objective of most multinational corporations as it has been widely accepted that they will be the drivers of growth in the next decade. In Shanghai, China’s largest city, participants will gain first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities to be found in Asia, especially in China. It is a multicultural city and a major financial center, and is considered the gateway for business in China.

Our faculty combines a balance between academic background and practitioner experience, both nationally and internationally, which results in a high-quality training that is shaped by the latest developments in the field offered to students in the form of research and/or reflections on professional experience.

Selected Faculty Profiles

• Alan Butt Philip
  PhD in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Oxford University. Bachelor Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Oxford University. Former special adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Communities responsible for regional policy and the structural funds. Honorary Jean Monnet Reader in European integration, University of Bath. Convenor and a trustee, John Stuart Mill Institute.
• Adan Black
  Acting training with Harold Guskin and Gene Frankel, New York City. Advanced scene study with Elaine Strich, The Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting, New York City. Former director, actor, playwright and founder of own theatre company, New York City. Cheek by Jowl Young Directors and Designers Summer School, London/Oxford. Founder of Theatre for the People, artistic director and acting coach, Madrid. 14 years of acting coach experience with more than 90 productions directed.
• Javier Blanch
  PhD (c) in Organizational Behaviour and Master in Behavioural Research, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. PDG, IESE. Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Universidad de Valencia. Mass Market Division Director, Salerm Cosmetics. Former Marketing Director P&G Japan.
• Jesus Centenera
  PhD in Contemporary History, UNED. PDG, IESE. MBA, ESDEN. Bachelor Degree in Economics and Human Geography, Universidad Complutense. Managing Director, Ageron Internacional, Consultant with Spain’s ICEX. ESIC´s MDCI and MITB Director.
• Fernando Flores Bas
  PADE, IESE. Bachelor Degree in Economics, Universidad Complutense. CEO Cione Group de Ópticas. Former CEO of the Executive Aviation Business Unit, Gestar.
• Gaston Fornes
  PhD in Management, University of Bath. MBA, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Recipient of the Liupan Mountain Friendship Award by the Ningxia (China) Government and of the Shanghai Foreign Expert Award. China – Latin America Fellow, London School of Economics/Latin America Development Bank. ESIC’s IMBA and MIM Director.
• Joseph J. French
  PhD in Financial Economics, University of New Orleans. Master in Financial Economics, University of New Orleans. MBA, Clemson University. Bachelor Degree in Finance, Wingate University. Member of Financial Management Association (FMA) and Asian Finance Association (AFA), among others; Former Training Consultant, Hilton Hotels and Anantara Resort.
• Yue Gu
  PhD in English and American Literature, Nanjing University. Master in English and American Literature, Nanjing University. Bachelor Degree in English Language and Literature, Beijing Foreign Studies University. Recipient of the “China’s New Academic Star” (issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education) and the “Top Ten Most liked Professors” awards.
• Hongli Hang
  PhD in Human Resource Management, Kent State University. MBA, The University of Hong Kong. Researcher sponsored by the Sino-EU Higher Education Collaborated Research Program on Consumer Protection in the EU.
• Rafael Jimenez
  PDG. IESE. Executive Development Program, University of Michigan. MBA, IE. Bachelor Degree in Economics, Universidad de Murcia. Global Improvement Program Director Iberdrola.
• Tanguy Jacopin Hall
  PhD in Applied Economics and Marketing, La Sorbonne. Post-Doctoral studies, Columbia University and IESE. Bachelor Degrees (2) in Economics and Marketing, La Sorbonne. Author of "CEOs as Leaders and Strategy Designers", Managing Director of Global Born.
• Michael de Jose Belzunce
  PhD in Economics and Business, European University of Madrid. PDD, IESE. Master in Auditing, Camara de Comercio de Madrid. Master in Financial Management, CESEM. Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, ICADE. Bachelor Degree in Law, Universidad de Deusto. Director of Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Grupo Leche Pascual.
• Belen Lopez
  PhD in Advertising and Public Relations, Universidad del País Vasco. Bachelor Degree in Advertising and Public Relations, Universidad del País Vasco. Author of “Emotional Advertising. Creative strategies. ESIC (2007).
• Luis Marijuan de Santiago
  PhD and Bachelor Degree in Physics, Universidad Complutense. Executive MBA, IE. Founding partner Corporacion Patiberica. Owner of eight industrial patents currently in use.
• Antonio Martin
  PhD in Marketing, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. PADE, IESE. Bachelor Degree in Economics and Business Administration, Universidad Autónoma. Founder and General Manager, Top Training. Former Founder, General Manager and Mamber of the Board, Editorial Ecoprensa.
• Gerardo Mochales de Gonzalez
  PhD in Management, Universidad Complutense. PDD, Harvard University. MBA, Kellogg School of Management. Bachelor Degree in Economics and Business Administration, ICADE. Associate Chair of International Development, ESIC. Former Marketing, Communication, and Institutional Relations Director at Acciona, and Marketing Director at Coca Cola.
• Javier Rovira
  PhD in Management, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. DDG, IESE. Bachelor Degree in Management, ICADE, LLB Law, ICADE. Former Marketing Director at P&G, Pepsico, and Gonzalez Byass. Author of “Consumering”, ESIC (2007) and “Reset & Reload” ESIC (2011).
• Yanming Wang
  PhD in Mathematics, Sichuan University. Master in Mathematics, Guangxi University. Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Nanchang University. Vice Chairman of the Disabled Association of Guangdong Province. Vice Chairman of the Chinese Scientific Decision Making Association, Director of Guangdong Economics Association, Independent Director of Fenghua High Tech Corporation.
• Mario Alejandro Weitz
  Master in Applied Economics, The American University; Honours Degree in Economics, Universidad de Buenos Aires; General Manager of Consulta Abierta; Former member of the Board at the IMF; Consultant with the World Bank, the European Commission and the IMF.
• Yong Xu
  PhD and Master in English Studies, Shanghai International Studies University. Bachelor Degree in English Studies, Anqing Teachers College.
• Zhaohui Yu
  PhD in US Diplomatic Studies and Strategic Communication, Master in International Relations and Bachelor Degree in English Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University. Executive Director of the Trade Union, Director of the Women Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Institute of Intercultural Communication, Shanghai International Studies University. Member of the Academic committee of the China International Public Relations Association. Author of “Strategic Communication: A Study of American International Image building in the Middle-east in the Post Cold War Era”, Shishi Press (2008).

A unique, global network

ESIC and SISU promote networking as a form of active feedback between the business world and academia. This becomes tangible in the organization of conferences, talks, meetings, cultural visits, etc. supporting the development of relations to enhance participants’ professional careers. In this context, the program offers access to the combined alumni network from ESIC and SISU, an extraordinary international web of students, professionals and renowned academics across the world.

An international dimension for professional careers

Participants will benefit from the professional career services from both institutions. ESIC and SISU provide career services and resources to participants and help them to meet their career aspirations; this offers a golden opportunity to access the global labor market.

Completing this type of program is an important investment.

At ESIC, we provide funding for students and candidates that meet the requirements of all of the grant programs. Furthermore, we award grants from the Tripartite Foundation to company staff.

SPECIAL GRANT PROGRAMS:

Grant Program for South American Students from the Carolina Foundation (+)

Dual degree Master’s programs (+)

ESIC-EXPIGA Scholarship “Strengthening Social Leaders. (+)

Diversity Scholarship (+)

Grants for Businesses (+)

TRAINING THE PROFESSIONAL DEMANDED BY THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS: THIS HAS BEEN, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE, OUR MISSION AS EDUCATORS.

LEADING IN BUSINESS AND MARKETING TRAINING

We are one of the leading business school in Spain, with an experience of over fifty years training business and marketing professionals. We strive to incentivize, promote, and maintain a direct relationship with the business environment in order to provide you with practical academic training that focuses on the needs of the labor market. We offer training with values to successfully engage you as a highly-qualified professional with an excellent command and knowledge of the latest trends.

We are accredited and certified by the principal quality agencies and are members of the main business and sectorial trade associations.

ESIC’s International MBA received the EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) on February 2016.

With this ESIC’s IMBA joined the elite of EFMD-accredited programs strengthening thus its international positioning and boosting the employability of its graduates. EPAS recognizes and accredits the quality and the international level of business and management programs.

The quality of our programs is endorsed by national and international accreditations and certifications: