IE BROWN EXECUTIVE MBA

15 months. Three continents. One joint degree that changes how you lead.

Gain Ivy League insight and top-tier business training to turn complexity into clarity

A collaboration between IE Business School in Madrid and Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, this program is built for executives who are driven by world-class education that accelerates their careers. 

Ranked among the world's leading Executive MBA programs and backed by internationally recognized accreditations, the program runs over 15 months, combining flexible online learning with five in-person residential sessions across three continents. 

MADRID

Madrid, Spain: IE Business School Immerse yourself in one of Europe’s most dynamic business hubs, a city that sits at the intersection of tradition and transformation. Your residency here builds the core business foundations: strategy, finance, operations and the entrepreneurial mindset that runs through the IE Community.

PROVIDENCE

Providence, Rhode Island: Brown University Step onto an Ivy League campus and into a different way of thinking. The Brown residency is where you develop strategic foresight, the ability to read global signals, decode geopolitical and economic complexity, and connect what’s happening in the real world to your business. This is the lens that sets IE Brown graduates apart.

CAPETOWN

Cape Town, South Africa The final immersion takes you to one of the world’s most complex and compelling business landscapes, where you’ll develop potential business solutions for entrepreneurs in the city’s townships. Providing an unparalleled perspective on emerging markets, it’s a fitting and powerful backdrop for the program’s closing phase.

EVENTS DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS LIKE YOU

At this stage of your career, every conversation counts. Our events give you direct access to the people, information and networks that will help you move forward with confidence. From alumni panels to admissions Q&As, financial aid briefings to ROI sessions, our event calendar is rich with opportunities.

New sessions are added regularly. Check back regularly.

IE Brown Executive MBA Open Day - Madrid

vie, 23 oct, 11:00

IE Maria de Molina 31

The Return on Investment (ROI) of the IE Brown Executive MBA

mié, 8 jul, 18:00 CEST

Online

How to finance your IE Brown Executive MBA

mar, 21 jul, 16:00 CEST

Online

IE Brown Executive MBA Virtual Open Day

mié, 5 ago, 18:00 CEST 

Online

Executive Open House

sáb, 21 nov, 9:30

Calle de María de Molina, 11-13-15

We know your time is limited. Our application process is simple. Here’s what to expect:

1.Submit your application

Gather your documents, and our team is available to answer any questions along the way. -Official university transcripts and your bachelor’s diploma (plus any relevant accreditations) -Employment verification letter and organizational chart -Up-to-date CV -Recommendation letters

2. Personal interview

Once we’ve reviewed your application, you’ll be invited to a personal interview with our admissions team. This may be in person, at an admissions event or virtually. We’ll explore your application in depth, understanding your goals, experience and how the program can work for you.

3. Committee decision

Our committee, with representatives from both organizations, will review your application. You’ll then be informed of the outcome of your application.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

We recognize the commitment required to pursue a world-class Executive MBA. To help exceptional leaders take the next step in their professional journey, we offer a range of awards and financial aid options that support talent, leadership potential and diverse perspectives.

 

 

Priority Review Deadlines

Applications to the Executive MBA are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by the priority review deadlines receive earlier admissions decisions, access to exclusive master classes and the opportunity to pursue financing options sooner.

Corporate matching

Many executives at your level have access to employer sponsorship, and more organizations than you might expect are willing to invest in their employees’ leadership development at this level. Whether your company has a formal development policy or simply values the strategic ROI of leading executive education, it’s worth exploring.

 

-We’ll match your employer’s tuition reimbursement up to $30K

-Secure up to $60K discount

-Apply by December 7, 2026 (Priority review deadline)

The combination of IE Business School’s entrepreneurial and international mindset with Brown’s human-centered approach felt particularly aligned with where I want to grow professionally.

Oscar Caballero

IE Brown Executive MBA

Alumni Referral Program

The strongest signal of the program’s value is when graduates recommend it to their peers. If an IE Brown Executive MBA alum referred you to this program, you can benefit from a 20% tuition fee reduction when admitted. 

 

Questions about the program, admissions or financing? Book a call with one of our specialists and get the answers you need.

Our community

Executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who choose to see the world differently. Our community and top faculty bring experience from across the globe and diverse sectors together to build the classrooms we need for tomorrow.

 

It made me so much more efficient and scalable. And on top of that, I created this wonderful network within the Brown and IE Community.

Chris Menier

General partner at Hunter Search Capital

I was particularly attracted to the IE Brown Executive MBA program for the opportunity to grow alongside peers with 10-20+ years in the workforce and to learn from their wealth of experience.

Matthew Stephano

Procurement manager at Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

The elective courses are carefully designed to bring business and the humanities together. I also think it gives students the opportunity to share their expertise within the field or related fields, bringing the information we learn to life and giving it new meaning.

Lauren Henderson

Jazz artist and founder of Brontosaurus Records