IESE GEMBA. Structure And Calendar

​The Global Executive MBA arms you with the tools, insights, knowledge and expanded worldview to accelerate your career. You will acquire what it takes to become a catalyst for positive change within your organization.

The Global Executive MBA is a unique international experience, taking you to global business hubs in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia. The program is made up of six core modules and the choice of two immersive electives to customize your learning experience. Its flexible format, that combines residential modules and distance learning, cements learning through a stimulating blend of experiential and action-oriented learning methodologies.

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Read more about the Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) in our brochure.

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Laying the Foundations

Barcelona

Courses:

  • Analysis of Business Problems
  • Decision Analysis
  • Financial Accounting
  • Managerial Communications
  • Leadership

On Campus: March 16-27, 2026
Consolidation-Online: March 30-April 17, 2026

Decoding business

Madrid

Courses:

  • Competition and Strategy
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Sustainability in Business
  • Marketing Management
  • The Digital Context

On Campus: May 11-22, 2026
Consolidation-Online: May 26-June 12, 2026

Improving business

Munich

Courses:

  • Business Ethics
  • Competing in Business Models
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Industry 4.0
  • Operations Management
  • Operational Finance

On Campus: July 6-17, 2026
Consolidation-Online: July 20-August 7, 2026

Managing Value Creation

New York

Courses:

  • Human Resources Management
  • Global Economics
  • Management Control
  • Marketing Planning & Implementation
  • Negotiation

On Campus: September 14-25, 2026
Consolidation-Online: September 28-October 16, 2026

Leading across borders

Singapore

Courses:

  • Corporate Finance
  • Cross-Cultural Management
  • Emerging Economies
  • Global Strategy
  • Supply Chain Management

On Campus: November 9-20, 2026
Consolidation-Online: November 23-December 11, 2026

Driving innovation

Silicon Valley

Courses:

  • Entrepreneurship: VC & Deals
  • Getting Things Done
  • Go Meet the Valley
  • Design Thinking for Business Innovation
  • Managing Digital Transformation

On Campus: January 18-29, 2027
Consolidation-Online: February 1-19, 2027

Tailor your GEMBA

Electives

Locations:

  • Barcelona
  • Budapest
  • London
  • Manchester
  • New York
  • Prague
  • São Paulo
  • Seoul
  • Tokyo

On Campus: April 2026
Consolidation-Online: May 2026

Final Week & Graduation

Barcelona

On Campus: June 28-July 1, 2027

Graduation: July 2, 2027

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