IE is number 7 on the overall ranking of European and Middle Eastern business schools. The Madrid-based school is known for its desirable location in Madrid, a major European business center, which provides students with a global perspective and access to a vast network of startups and established companies.One response about what is best about the program noted how inspirational it is: “The program encouraged us to never stop thinking about problems and challenges and the ways they could be solved. A solid entrepreneurial mindset.”
Of the four indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship — IE ranked 3rd in Entrepreneurship, 7th in Compensation, 12th in Learning and 18th in Networking. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.
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Hires by Industry
IE sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Financial Services, Technology Industry and Consulting Industry.
Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - IE
Compensation by Industry
The median base salary across all industries reported by IE graduates is €106,388 ($116K); the median signing/starting bonus is €22,000 ($24K).
Demographics
Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.
Nationalities (top 5) - IE
Campus Atmosphere - IE
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