PMD. Format & Editions
IESE PMD. Structure and Calendar
The Program for Management Development includes three residential modules on IESE’s Barcelona campus interspersed with two online modules, which together will elevate your decision-making and executive competencies and give you a bird’s-eye view of general management and its core areas. The program is offered in two editions that start on the spring and fall.
PMD Program Overview
Online Pre-Program
The optional pre-program gives you the chance to refresh your business knowledge and use your self-evaluation techniques to prepare for the journey ahead.
ONLINE
Spring Edition: March 4, 2025
ONLINE
Fall Edition: October 1, 2025
On-campus Module 1Business Fundamentals
Strengthen your fundamentals on your path to general management. Explore your leadership style and gain new resources to improve your decision-making and negotiations competencies. Get up to date on the global economic outlook and core sustainability trends. Find inspiration from famed architect Antoni Gaudí on the Sagrada Familia Experience.
BARCELONA
Spring Edition: March 17-21, 2025
BARCELONA
Fall Edition: October 13-17, 2025
Online IntermoduleFinance, Sustainability & Ethics
Expand your awareness of sustainability, one of the core drivers of business transformation over the next decade. Reinforce your finance foundation and gain feedback on your leadership style.
ONLINE
Average 8 weeks
On-campus Module 2Business Strategy
Learn how to craft stronger business strategies to create value for your customers grounded on a holistic approach across marketing, operations, finance and human resource domains. Learn more about artificial intelligence and its impact on general management.
BARCELONA
Spring Edition: May 12-16, 2025
BARCELONA
Fall Edition: December 8-12, 2025
Online IntermoduleDigital Transformation & AI
Take a deep dive into how technology, digital transformation and AI are transforming the business landscape. Translate theory into practice by competing in a dynamic team-based business strategy simulation.
ONLINE
Average 8 weeks
On-campus Module 3Business Execution
Master the art of getting things done by honing your strategy execution and communication skills. Boost your ability to meet the challenges of organizational leadership. Test your execution skills on the pitch during the FC Barcelona Experience.
BARCELONA
Spring Edition: July 7-11, 2025
BARCELONA
Fall Edition: February 9-13, 2026
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