Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Master of Science program is your passport to lasting career success in international business management.

You’ll graduate with the ability to understand companies on a systemic level and manage the paradoxes of international business. You’ll embrace complexity, sharpen your analytical skills, and integrate global challenges into core business strategies. By building a strong foundation in key functional areas, you’ll be prepared to make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.

The Master in International Management is also a journey toward responsible leadership for a fairer society: acting with integrity, fostering diversity and inclusion, and aligning business success with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Master of Science program is your passport to lasting career success in international business management.

You’ll graduate with the ability to understand companies on a systemic level and manage the paradoxes of international business. You’ll embrace complexity, sharpen your analytical skills, and integrate global challenges into core business strategies. By building a strong foundation in key functional areas, you’ll be prepared to make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.

The Master in International Management is also a journey toward responsible leadership for a fairer society: acting with integrity, fostering diversity and inclusion, and aligning business success with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

68+

Duolingo English Test

130+

IELTS

7+

TOEFL

100+

1. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Graduates of any subject are welcome to apply. If you do not have a business management or economics academic background, you might be required to enroll in the Business Integration Path (BIP). This Pre-Program, which includes an online module, gives you a solid grounding in management basics. Please check the Business Integration Path section of the following pages for more information:

Master in International Management - https://www.esade.edu/master-of-science/en/programme/esade-master-in-international-management/academics

2. Fluency in English

Proficiency in English is a must. The following English-language level tests are accepted with the applicable minimum scores (valid only for two years):

TOEFL IBT: 100 (Esade’s code is 0884)
IELTS: 7.0 Academic test
Certificate in Advanced English: B+
Certificate of Proficiency in English: C+
Academic Pearson: +68
Duolingo English Test: +130

If you are a native English speaker, or if your Bachelor’s Degree was taught in English (min. three academic years/at least 120 ECTS), you do not need to prove your level as long as you send us a certificate from your university (e.g. diploma supplement) stating the language of instruction.
No knowledge of Spanish is required.
CEMS MIM candidates: Secondary education as proof of English is not accepted for this program. A Bachelor's Degree can be accepted if issued in an English-speaking country, by a CEMS institution, or by an AACSB/EQUIS-accredited institution.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

37,500 EUR

International

Starts from

37,500 EUR

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