Top 10 of the MBA

IE and IESE enter the ‘top 10’ of the world’s most prestigious MBAs

IESE Business School

The full-time MBA (Master in Business Administration) of IE Business Schools and IE Business School are among the ten most prestigious and elite in the world, according to the ‘Global MBA Ranking of 2017’ prepared by the Financial Times.

In particular, the IE Business School occupies the eighth position and the IESE Business School is placed in the tenth place. Among the top twenty in the world is another Spanish program, Esade’s full-time MBA, which ranks 17th.

The British daily values the professional development of the students, the salary evolution or the international experience of the students for the elaboration of this ranking. The list is dominated by American schools, adding up to five of the top ten. However, the French school Insead leads the ranking for the second consecutive year. Among the top ten positions are also the MBAs of two British schools, with the same weight as those of the Spanish ones.

As for Spanish schools, the IE Business School’s full-time MBA ranks four places among the best in the world to eighth place in 2017 compared to the previous year. For his Deputy Dean, Erik Schlie, “this result reflects the quality of our MBA,” adding that “at the International MBA we propose a technology-supported training ecosystem. Students can design their program to measure, with an entrepreneurial and transformative approach, depending on their profile and professional development plans. ”

Students at the IE Business School MBA can choose from 150 courses or participate in three-month exchange programs at other business schools around the world, in order to broaden their vision and respond to different challenges. For its part, the IESE Business School MBA is one of the full-time programs with the highest number of positions, up to 10th place, compared to its 16th place in 2016.

The diversity of nationalities and teachers, as well as the tailor-made design of programs and their requirements, are some of the most interesting qualities of Spanish MBAs. “All this contributes to our students graduating having lived a unique experience in which an authentic global immersion combined with intensive modules in the different relevant markets exists today,” said the director and professor of the IESE MBA Carlos García-Pont.

Likewise, Esade’s program is up six places and is ranked 17th in the world ranking, from the 23rd position in 2016. “Esade’s MBA provides a different experience to its students “Said Josep Franch, dean of Esade Business School, who also highlighted the internationality of the program, taught entirely in English.

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IESE Barcelona, number one

Barcelona, with three schools among the top 50 and top 25 in Europe, is located just behind Paris as management training hub in Europe, according to Financial Times

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IESE ranks first for the second consecutive year in the global ranking of management training schools published today by Financial Times. Esade gets eighth place and consolidated in the top-10 ranked 44. Eada IMD and HEC Paris occupy the second and third place in the ranking. The list is made based on responses to questionnaires and customer data to schools.

Consideration is given to the preparation of the program, course design, internationality of the participants and the location where they are taught, the nature of the school and monitoring and the objectives achieved by the program, among others. On the one hand, the custom programs (programs designed for companies), where the IESE repeated as world number one and Esade is ranked at 18 is analyzed; and open programs for managers around the world, where IESE is second in the ranking and Esade the seventh.

Director of Executive Education IESE Mireia Rius, highlighted the network of international alliances and the development of innovative methodologies as triggers the “vicious circle of learning” school. Meanwhile, the managing director of the Unit for Executive Education Esade, Jordi Brunat, associates the recognition of their school to personalized support makes students and a salary increase of these after completing their programs, the result of “the high quality collaborative arrangements with other training Esade international institutions and excellence in skills acquisition and management skills “.

EADA Business School is ranked 44 in the ranking. Director of Programs and International Relations, Jordi Diaz, stressed the internationalization process, the commitment to innovation of its programs and high-value approach to business.

Thus, Barcelona, with three schools among the top 50 and top 25 in Europe, is located just behind Paris (HEC, Insead, Essec and ESCP) as management training hub in Europe.

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Best cities for shopping in Europe

Barcelona, one of the best cities in Europe for sightseeing shopping

The management agency tax-free shopping Global Blue has released a ranking that ranks the top ten European cities in terms of its potential as a tourist destination for shopping. Both Barcelona and Madrid are well positioned, besides occupying the top positions in other listed as in the quality of transport and hotels and destinations more affordable purchase.

LONDON

Harrods department store in Brompton Road, London. They are one of the shopping meccas in the British capital, which according to Global Blue is the best European city for shopping tourism. The variety of shops and the level of some of them is behind this particular rule in the ranking, with a score of 67.3 points out of 100.

BARCELONA

Barcelona shopping

Barcelona has emerged in recent years as a pole of attraction for shopping tourism, with the landing of the great luxury brands Passeig de Gràcia (image) and with the strength of other key roads in the city, such as Diagonal . The arrival of Chinese, Russian and Arabic tourism has experienced in past summer seasons is a thermometer that reflects the health of Barcelona, with increased spending by visitors.

MADRID

Madrid shopping

Madrid, the Spanish capital, tied for second place with Barcelona as the second best destination to go shopping sightseeing in Europe, with 67.1 points out of 100. In the picture, the street Preciados, crowded on the occasion of the last winter sales, which began a few days ago.

PARIS

The French capital is placed at the top of the list with a score of 65.5 points. The luxury shops, a wide variety of textiles, leisure and gastronomy explain why attracting tourists by the City of Light. The Champs Elysees, brings together the best brands.

ROME

Rome, the eternal city, thrives on the Milan fashion and its history to become one of the shopping capitals of Southern Europe. Via del Corso and Via Condotti, near the Plaza of Spain, are two of the main arteries in spending. Global Blue gives a rating of 62.9 points out of 100. The language can be a barrier, as traders are handled in Italian.

BERLIN

The German city, punctuated with 62.3 units, offers an artistic scene that is renewed constantly. So, its shops cater to the changing trends and introduce new features that are not seen in the rest of Europe. Also adds nightlife and good public transportation, but it remains the sales time is short and the store hours are limited.

LISBON

Notable for a pleasant climate, creative cuisine and classic architecture. Prices are competitive, affordable hotels and has a wide range of restaurants, so Global Blue qualifies with 61.6 points.

AMSTERDAM

This is one of the most visited cities in Europe. It noted for its cultural and urban landscapes very different to what you see in other European capitals. Playing against that prices are high both in hotels and shopping. Score with 61.3 units.

PRAGUE

The Czech city, with a score of 59.6 points, has a rich architectural and cultural good. With affordable prices, it is advisable to visit its stores, in an environment of complete safety, as noted from Global Blue.

BUDAPEST

The Hungarian city closes the list of 10 best European cities for shopping tourism with 59.6 points. Notable for a cheap hotels, a wide range of shops and a kitchen appreciated.

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Bronze medal athletes city

Barcelona is only surpassed by London and Lausanne ranking “2015 Sports City Poll”

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The Catalan capital is the third in the ranking “2015 City Sports Poll,” which is made from a selection of 50 cities that stand out because they are their sporting events like the Olympic Games and other sporting events.

This year Barcelona was the venue for sporting events such as the ISU Grand Prix Final Six or water polo, but for the Sports also stresses the promotion of sport and the network of clubs, of organizations and existing facilities as one of the keys to success in Barcelona.

The Commissioner of Sports, Marta Carranza, said: “We have applauded that Barcelona is known for its sports offer stable and proximity of great weight internationally and organizational proven solvency.”

The ranking “City Sports Poll 2015” prepared annually with a selection of the 50 cities that stand out for the organization of major sporting events, Around the Rings and produced in cooperation with TSE Consulting. Is based on the vote of 100 opinion leaders in sports, along with a small representation of the popular vote.

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