“It had long since come to my attention that people of

accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to

them. They went out and happened to things.”

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

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** In addition to the duration of the Core Period for the Global MBA+ or

Executive MBA+. Only IE Master Alumni and MBA Alumni from universities

accredited by AMBA, AACSB or EQUIS can take the program as a

standalone option.

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Profile

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Campus

WEB

BlendedEnglish

Combines periods of face-to-face learning, with an interactive online experience based on biweekly classes via live videoconference and online debate forums (open Monday-Thursday, flexible timetable).

Professional and Executive

6 months

Shanghai or São Paulo, Online, Madrid

Bi-weeklySpanish

Face-to-face classes, Friday from 14:30 to 22:00 and Saturday from 8:30 to 19:00 on alternate weekends.

Professional and Executive

6 months

Shanghai or São Paulo (optional), Madrid

www.ie.edu/business-school/entrepreneurship

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Intake

CORE PERIOD (Choose one)

MODULE

+Entrepreneurship

+Entrepreneurship is a Specialized Program that completes the solid fundaments of general business knowledge previously acquired during the Core MBA+ experience at IE. The option of studying the Specialized Program as an independent program is only available to IE Master alumni and MBA Alumni from universities accredited by AMBA, AACSB or EQUIS.

This course provides every aspiring entrepreneur with the tools to develop a successful business model and to understand the key factors and drivers for the success of a new company.

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The +Entrepreneurship module starts in September or in January. It can be taken in English, blended format, or Spanish, face-to-face biweekly format.

INTRODUCTION

The dynamics behind doing business in the twenty first century cannot be fully understood without recognizing the significant impact of towards entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is also directly related to the history of IE, being embedded in its core values and in all of its programs since the school was founded in 1973.

The +Entrepreneurship Module intends to boost this spirit and bring the most relevant and updated practices of this knowledge to the plane of part-time learning.

Students will have the opportunity to learn how to navigate in today’s innovative world, while retaining that creative edge that allows entrepreneurs to succeed in establishing sustainable local and global businesses.

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•It isastate-of-the-artspecializedprograminEntrepreneurship. It is the essence of the Venture Lab complemented with other key areas such as Social Entrepreneurship, Family Business, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Technology, Energy and Green Entrepreneurship.

•Averyhands-onmodule.Youwilldevelopyourown business plan in groups, working on the different phases of it and developing the plan to the point where it could be implemented.

•You will have a broad perspective ofentrepreneurship no matter what your main interest is, we tackle all different perspectives.

•Creativityandideationskillswillbedevelopedand enhanced.

•You’llbeabletolivetheentrepreneurialdream.

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CARRER DEVELOPMENTBy the end of the period, all students, individually or in groups, will have a fully developed Business Plan ready to pitch to possible partners, clients and/or investors. More importantly, they will be also prepared to identify and take advantage of business opportunities that might emerge throughout their career lives.

Despite that, an increasing number of organizations, ranging from startups to multinationals, now count on individuals committed to the use of entrepreneurial tools and mindset to succeed in projects involving business development.

KEYBENEFITS

CLASS PROFILE

Nacionalidades

American

Australian

Argentinean

Belgian

Brazilian

British

Colombian

German

Indian

Italian

French

Mexican

Portuguese

Russian

South African

Spanish

Swiss

Venezuelan

Other9%

Strategy/Buisnessdevelopment30%

PR/Communications

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Marketing &Sales15%

Consultant18%

IT14%

Education6%

Sectores profesionales de procedencia

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AIMED AT…The Specialized Program +Entrepreneurship is designed for every aspiring entrepreneur. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded colleagues with similar ambitions to create their own ventures. Students will work out the Business Model and the components that make up a solid organization, including its metrics, products, services attributes and operations. Each are key elements of a business and students will be exposed to the latest entrepreneurial trends, such as the Value Proposal Canvas, Lean Start Up, Minimum Viable Product, Business Model Canvas, Metrics for Pirates AARRR, etc.

SPECIALIZED COURSESSocial Entrepreneurship

Corporate Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Finance

Creativity and Ideation

Managing Entrepreneurial Growth

Family Business and Entrepreneurship

Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship

Designing your Business Model and your Business Plan

The Entrepreneurial Experience: ¡Do it yourself!

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RESIDENTIAL WEEKSThe face-to-face periods will be held at the beginning and the end of the program and are mandatory. During these intensive periods, students will participate in activities that require physical presence and are specifically designed to provide students with the necessary competencies and skills needed to become a successful business leader. Students will take assessment tests and present and defend their business plans which consolidate the work covered throughout the entire program.

One of the face-to-face periods will be held in Shanghai or Sao Paulo during which students will be immersed in the world of Entrepreneurship. During visits to influential enterprises, students will have the opportunity to interact and network with top executives, whilst learning about the latest challenges and opportunities in BRIC countries.

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Entrepreneurship

Shanghai or São Paulo Interactive online period

Face-to-face sessions in Madrid

January or September

BLENDED EXPERIENCEIE’s blended methodology consists of combining intense, short face-to-face periods with interactive online periods. This allows cross-cultural teams to work on global projects regardless of their geographic location. The content of the program is delivered on the Virtual Campus that runs actively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Complementing the online forum discussions, participants work with a variety of digital distance learning tools, including video conferencing, instant messenger and access to online documents VOIP.

Not applicable for IE Master alumni and MBA Alumni from universities accredited by AMBA, AACSB or EQUIS

Global MBA+ or Executive MBA+PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Core Period + Entrepreneurship

The admissions application for IE Master Alumni and MBA alumni from accredited universities involves three basic stages:

• Completionoftheadmissionsapplicationforalumni• Submissionofadditionaldocuments• Attendapersonalinterview(inpersonorviaSkype)

YoucanfindallthedetailsabouttheadmissionprocessforAlumniat:

www.welcomeback.ie.edu

ADMISSIONS PROCESSWe are looking for candidates with managerial experience, strong academic ability and great people skills. The admission process for the +Entrepreneurship module forms part of the application process when a candidate is being considered for admission to the Executive MBA+ or Global MBA+ programs. If the language of the +Module differs from that of the chosen Core MBA+, our Admissions Committee requires that each candidate demonstrate their language proficiency during the admission interview. Candidates may also might be asked to provide TOEFL (or similar exam) results.

If you think that the +Entrepreneurship program is right for you, start your online application at

www.ie.edu/app

Advertencia legal: Por favor, recuerda que la información contenida en este folleto puede estar sujeta a cambios

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CONTACT:Admissions DepartmentMaria de Molina, 11Madrid, Spain

T: +34 915 689 610admissions@ie.edu

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