8 Reasons Why You Should Study Business in Madrid

Although it’s vital you’re able to demonstrate a clear understanding of business fundamentals, being able to specialize in an area that appeals most to you is also critical.

Whether it’s a dual degree in business administration and data with business analytics, or an actual specialization within an MBA program, at IE Business School you’ll be able to choose a track that’s designed to help you prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of the real business world.

Business is all about encouraging the inner entrepreneur in you and demonstrating your theoretical knowledge by applying it to the real world using both your technical and soft skillset.

This is why IE Business School is home to its very own Venture Lab for students to develop their innovative mindset and help accelerate their startups.

Thanks to today’s globalized world, talented business professionals with international experience are in high demand. Considering how Spain is one of the “EU’s fastest growing economies” attracting business from all over the world, the country’s capital makes an ideal starting point for a career.

IE Business School graduates possess an impressive business acumen and international study experience, making them first in line for global companies seeking to recruit fresh business talent, such as Nike, Amazon and Coca-Cola.

… while making international friends all at the same time. You’ll work alongside students from all walks of life in lectures, on assignments and group presentations with some becoming lifelong friends.

In 2018, Spain attracted almost 50,000 students from all over the world. What’s even more impressive, is that IE Business School’s cohort is over 75 percent international with over 130 nations represented, making it a genuinely international student community.

Of course, moving to any new country means it’s more than likely there’s also a new language to learn.

Fortunately, Spanish is the third most widely spoken language in the world and is one of the main languages of international business, so your time spent picking up the local language will be of massive benefit later on, and not just because you’ll be able to order a meal in a restaurant or ask for directions!

Famous for its legendary gastronomy (tapas galore!), eclectic nightlife (party until sunrise!), characterful Mediterranean history (hello, Royal Palace of Madrid), and not forgetting its world-class football clubs, Madrid is a culturally rich and diverse city. So, it’s no wonder the vibrant capital sits comfortably in the top 50 of the QS Best Student Cities 2018 rankings.

This article was originally published on March 20th, 2019.

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