where business people grow

Leadership

International Master in

General Management and Leadership

From the geopolitical environment to the new organizations up to the VUCA leadership: develop your leadership skills and competencies within the context of an international, diverse and complex organisation.

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where business people grow

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EADA AT A GLANCE 04

DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 06

LEADERSHIP IN EADA 08

YOUR LEARNING 10

YOUR BARCELONA 12

YOUR PROFESSORS 16

YOUR CLASSMATES 20

YOUR PROGRAMME 22

YOUR CAREER YOUR COMMUNITY 24

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 26

Contents

ROLE PLAYS, OUTDOOR TRAINING AND BUSINESS

SIMULATIONS TO MAKE YOU AN EXPERT AT BUILDING

RELATIONSHIPS AND INSPIRING DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS

ACROSS ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS.

Leadership skillsto inspire change

PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH EXPERIENCED

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC

VISION AND BECOME A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE

CHANGE.

Professional know-howto drive the new paradigms of business

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Hack your dream careerBusiness is what we do. With a curriculum focused on sustainability and innovation, regular networking opportunities and recruiting events with top organisations, it is no wonder that graduates have their pick of careers.

Let our reputation precede us

EADA’s reputation as a top-ranked business school guarantees you a level of expertise in sustainability and innovation consistent with the very best professional

qualifications. Our faculty have been facilitating learning for more than 60 years.

Stand out from the crowdAt EADA, you stand out just being yourself.Small classes sizes and individual follow-up make the most of your unique potential.

Develop the leader in youAnyone can be a boss, but it takes blood and sweat to become a true leader. Our intense leadership development programme takes you from the reflection phase right through to implementation, preparing you to be a self-aware, effective leader of change.

Get your hands dirtyOur practical methodology means that you are not passively taking notes as lecturers drone on and on. You actively participate in engaging class discussions, sharing your insights and debating innovative solutions to real sustainable business problems – all under the guidance of our expert faculty.

Enjoy the Barcelona lifestyleAs the only top-ranked business school in the Barcelona city centre, EADA is where you want to be. We offer a unique learning environment, with the hustle and bustle of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe waiting to be explored just a few steps away.

20-25 70%INTERNATIONAL FACULTY

PARTICIPANTS PER CLASS

+80REAL CASE STUDIES PER YEAR

100%OF FACULTY WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HECTARE RESIDENTIAL TRAINING CAMPUS

UNIQUE OUTDOOR AREA DEDICATED TO LEADERSHIP

14 1 +350 +120,000ALUMNI CONTACTS ALL OVER THE WORLD

PARTNER COMPANIES & ORGANISATIONS

OPEN PROGRAMMES RANKED AMONG THE

TOP 45IN THE WORLD

SIGNATORY SINCE 2009

UN GLOBAL COMPACT

MINUTES BY BIKE TO THEBEACH

MINUTES BY FOOT TO PLAZA DE CATALUÑA

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International Master in Leadership degree by EADA

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Accreditations and rankings

Memberships

Awarded by the

European Foundation for

Management Development

Awarded by the

Association of MBAs

The rankings and accreditations granted by independent organisations are an excellent tool to help you identify top

business schools and universities around the world. These organisations use objective criteria to evaluate institutions

of higher education, and are key to making the important decision of where to continue your education.

EADA is a member of AACSB

International (The Association

to Advance Collegiate

Schools of Business).

AACSB International is a global association of leaders

in education and business dedicated to supporting and

advancing quality business education worldwide. AACSB

partners with organisations from more than 90 countries

globally.

EADA is a member of the Executive

Committee of the Spanish Network of

the United Nations Global Compact, the

largest voluntary initiative in the world

in corporate social responsibility. EADA’s

commitment to sustainable business has

been reinforced through its collaboration with PRME

(Principles for Responsible Management Education of

the United Nations).

Network SpainWE SUPPORT

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Directing people and organizations today is more complex than ever. The environment has changed radically: there are several reasons, but we can agree that there are many different elements. It has become more Volatile, it changes continuously, it is not stable; it is Uncertain, as we can not predict what the consequences of our actions will be; it is Complex, as a greater number of variables of different categories coexist; and is Ambiguous, because we can not “read” clearly what is happening and therefore do a consistent interpretation.

It is necessary to put into play new skills to lead successfully in VUCA times (Volatility-Uncertainty-Complexity-Ambiguety). Leaders must accept and learn new ways to achieve the objectives of organizations. In this programme we analyze your leadership profile and look for your development points to obtain a VUCA leader profile.

An International Master in Leadership programme is more than just another credential to add to your CV; at EADA Business School, we believe it is a process of transformation. Time and time again, our graduates tell us that they are not the same person as when they started the programme. It is our pleasure to guide you through this journey in which you will learn, develop and grow as a professional and as a person.

With more than 60 years of experience, EADA has a solid reputation built on international rankings and accreditations. Our highly practical methodology is based on work in small, multicultural groups and personalised follow-up by experienced faculty. Our faculty have extensive managerial experience in top companies, and are trained in effectively linking theory to professional practice in the classroom.

The team behind the International Master in Leadership programme is here to support and guide you through your development to obtain a VUCA leader profile. As the Dean of Programmes, I will ensure that you are challenged and that you get the most out of your time here.

I look forward to seeing you at EADA!

Jordi Díaz Dean of Programmes

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MASTER IN

MANAGEMENT

EADA BUSINESS SCHOOL

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Develop your leadership skills and competencies

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Leadershipin EADA

EADA’s reputation as a top-ranked business school guarantees you

a level of expertise in leadership skills

consistent with the very best professional

qualifications. Our faculty have been

facilitating learning for more than 60 years.

EADA is committed to delivering a

personalised experience in small,

diverse groups, allowing for tailor-made learning.

The MIL develops you as an individual, providing an

integral mix of solid knowledge, critical thinking,

managerial skills and competencies.

Held in our Collbató Residential Training Campus, EADA has been

pioneering the use of an on-site outdoor training methodology in its

programmes in order to promote the development of people-focused competences.

Outdoor training is the most appropriate methodology for developing skills due to

its experiential nature, best recreating the working environment and bringing the

physical, emotional and spiritual elements into play, which we should consider in our

daily business decisions.

Applied methodology carried out by excellent teachers and professionals,

with a group of students from different cultures, which makes possible a real

and applicable learning in different realities

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LIVELY CLASS

DISCUSSIONS TAKE

PLACE IN AN ENGAGING,

MULTICULTURAL

ENVIRONMENT, IN WHICH

YOU EXAMINE REAL CASE

STUDIES CRITICALLY AND

LEARN FROM OTHERS AS

THEY LEARN FROM YOU.

CLASSES AT EADA ARE

SMALL, ALLOWING FOR

THE DAILY EXCHANGE

OF IDEAS AND DEBATE

AMONG CLASSMATES AND

THE PERSONAL GUIDANCE

FROM PROFESSORS THAT

IS SO CRITICAL TO OUR

METHODOLOGY.

AT EADA, YOU STAND OUT JUST BY BEING YOURSELF

Moisés MaislinMarketing Director, Volvo México, 2017

“My two weeks at EADA were very intense. The experience was a positive one – it provided me with the

opportunity me to reflect on both my professional and personal life and refresh my leadership skills.

A life changing experience: the programme REALLY transformed my life - not just professionally.”

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FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO CHANGE THE RULES, NOT BREAK THEM

Yourlearning

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS A

REQUIREMENT AND THE DIVERSITY

IN THE CLASSROOM ENSURES AN

ENRICHING AND PROFOUND LEARNING

EXPERIENCE. DURING YOUR JOURNEY

AT EADA, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO

CHALLENGE YOUR ASSUMPTIONS AS

YOU ARE EXPOSED TO A COMBINATION

OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL

FACULTY

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Francisco Manzano Manager, Mavesa

“The programme is very practical – we spent some time

in the classroom, but a lot more time in the outdoor

training facilities. This helped build relationships

with classmates, and led to more participation, and

ultimately, to a better learning experience. The case

studies involving role-plays allowed me to experience

complex situations that I hadn’t seen in my day-to-day

work. I learned to understand different perspectives

and manage conflict effectively. Everything I learned is

applicable to my role as a manager.

I had the opportunity to obtain a joint degree, and,

more importantly, to reinforce my leadership skills,

which is, in the end, what allows me to connect and

grow in the corporate world.”

Learn how to work with the contradictions and paradoxes, that

increasingly come with navigating the VUCA world, rather than railing against them.

Keep learning: let go of a lot of what defined success in prior roles and

organizational models and be prepared to learn a whole new set of skills.

Developing inspiring team and people leadership capable of

making an impact on teams but especially on people inside the organisation in order

to achieve high levels of motivations and hence extraordinary results

Incorporating best practices in leadership: Identifying and applying

the variables that contribute to the efficacy and efficiency of people and of the

business

Taking on leadership for change: Identifying and knowing how to take

advantage of leadership as the main driver of change inside the Organisation

SOURCE: “Barcelona Data Sheet 2017.” Activa.

SMART CITY IN THE WORLD

2ND

IN START-UPS IN EUROPE

5TH

GLOBAL CITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

TOP 25

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YourBarcelona

172 kmOF BIKE LANES

9 UNESCOWORLD HERITAGE SITES

56MUSEUMS

+2,800HOURS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR

4.7 kmOF BEACHES

INNOVATIONWith over 200 world-class technology and research parks, Barcelona is leading the pack. World-class facilities such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre and District 22@Barcelona make it one of the most dynamic cities in the world in the field of innovation.

ENTREPRENEURSHIPInnovative government initiatives have simplified the process for starting a company and established tax benefits for startups, making Barcelona one of the premier entrepreneurial hubs in Europe.

EADA is proud to be the only top-ranked business

school located in the barcelona city centre.

cosmopolitan, entrepreneurial and well-connected,

barcelona is one of the world’s greatest cities for

students. it is a hub for business and innovation with

a rich cultural history, making it the perfect place to

expand your network and launch your international

career.

EADA-BARCELONA CITY CENTRE CAMPUSREAL-LIFE CASE STUDIES, BUSINESS SIMULATIONS, ANALYSIS

AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS IN THE HEART OF BARCELONA

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE INSPIRED

EADA-RESIDENTIAL TRAINING CAMPUSOUTDOOR TRAINING, ROLE PLAYS AND TEAM-BUILDING

ACTIVITIES IN THE MONTSERRAT MOUNTAINS

Where will I learn leadership skills?

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IDENTIFY YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE

EADA has its own campus dedicated to the

development of leadership skills. The campus

provides high impact, lasting learning by pushing

you out of your comfort zone. You develop an action

plan that is your guide for personal and professional

development throughout the year and beyond. This

experiential learning is combined with professor-

led workshops focused on team and leadership

theory, ensuring that you effectively transfer what

you have learned to the workplace.

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GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

TRANSFER YOUR LEARNING TO THE WORKPLACE

BUILD AN ACTION PLAN

SOFT SKILLS ARE WHAT MAKE YOUR HARD SKILLS SHINE

2 INTENSIVE WEEKS

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Yourprofessors

Key skills and competenciesACHIEVING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

Our faculty’s objective is to help you achieve your

full potential. Professors focus on the development

of the key skills and competencies for the solution

of sustainability challenges in the public and private

sectors. The experience of our professors ensures

real-world relevance and a strong pedagogical model

promotes critical thinking and sound analytical skills.

The role of the professor is to guide your learning

by reproducing real experiences that demand your

involvement and action.

Real world connectionsGUARANTEEING RELEVANCE IN THE CLASSROOM

As an executive training centre, EADA understands that

being close to business is one of the central pillars of

its activity. To this end, EADA faculty has extensive

experience in sustainability and innovation, which

ensures that you will be able to apply what you learn in

class directly to your future career.

EADA FACULTY KNOW THAT

INNOVATION IS NOT AN OPTION, BUT A

NECESSITY. YOU PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE

IN STRADDLING THE DIVIDE BETWEEN

BUSINESSES, NGOS, PUBLIC POLICY

AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES,

ANALYSING AND DEBATING TO

DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE.

THE HANDS-ON LEARNING GENERATES

WORK-READY PROFESSIONALS WITH

A KEEN SENSE OF THE FOURTH

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND

ITS ROLE IN CREATING A MORE

SUSTAINABLE WORLD.

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY FROM ALL 5 CONTINENTS

WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

70%

100%

Steven Poelmans (Belgium)

Leadership & neuroscience Steven Poelmans holds a Master in Organizational Psychology and in Marketing Management, he is a PhD in Management / Organizational Behaviour by IESE.His research, teaching and consulting focuses mainly on the well-being of employees and flexible work plans, cultural intelligence and coaching, especially with an intercultural perspective. He has worked as a coach and consultant for Roche Diagnostics and Nike Iberia and has trained executives of companies such as Nestlé, Henkel, Randstad and Novartis, among others. Her research was twice nominated for the prestigious Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for the best communication in the multidisciplinary field of work and family

CONFERENCE

Aline Masuda, PhD (Brazil)

Expert in organisational behaviourAline D. Masuda holds Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in

Industrial Organizational Psychology from the State

University of New York-Albany and Missouri State

University respectively. Previously, she was a senior

project manager for International Survey Research,

currently part of Towers Watson, where she worked with

corporate clients such as BP, Novartis, and Underwriter

Laboratories. She also worked at the workforce research

and marketing intelligence departments at IBM and

was a post-doctoral researcher at IESE Business School.

Aline conducts research in motivation and leadership,

employee attitudes, work-family enrichment, and

flexible working arrangements across cultures.

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Expert in innovationFranc Ponti holds a PhD in Economics and Business from Universitat de Vic, a degree in Humanities from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), a Master in Information Society (UOC) as well as a diploma in Organisations’ Psychology and Business Management from EADA.He has taken various seminars on Negotiation and Innovation at Harvard University, MIT and the Design Thinking Bootcamp at Stanford University. Franc is an expert in creativity and innovation as well as in negotiation and conflict

Franc Ponti, PhD (Spain)

Carles Brugarolas, PhD (Spain)

Expert in leadershipCarles Brugarolas holds a degree in Organizational

Psychology and an MSc in ‘Research into Personality

and Behaviour’, both from the Universitat de Barcelona,

where he is currently taking his doctorate. He holds

an MBA from ESADE and a Master in Leadership and

Organisational Coaching from EADA. He is specialised

in teaching people and team leadership, personal

effectiveness and troubleshooting.

Jordi Molina (Spain)

Expert in geoeconomicsJordi Molina has a degree in Economic Sciences from

Universitat de Barcelona and a degree in Political

Sciences and International Relations at London School

of Economics.completed the Managerial Development

Programme (PDD) at IESE as well as the In-company

Global Leaders Program at University of Chicago and

the Instituto de Empresa. Currently he is Managing

Director at Meridia Capital and Board member of the

United Nations Refugee Agency in Catalonia.

Marianne Slotboom (Netherlands)

Expert in coachingMarianne Slotboom holds a Masters Degree in Social and

Organizational Psychology (State University of Leiden, The

Netherlands) as well as a postgraduate degree in Business

Administration and Organizational Strategy (Erasmus

University, Rotterdam). She is certified in communication

and personal effectiveness methodologies. Marianne is

an international consultant and trainer with over 20 years’

experience and provides consultancy, training and coaching

services to national companies and multinationals.

Elena Tecchiatti (Italy)

Expert in high performing teamsElena Tecchiatti holds a Master in Human Resources and

Organizational Psychology from the Universitat Ramon Llull,

Blanquerna and a degree in Psychology from the University

of Cologne, Germany. She is a trainer and an accredited

coach accompanying professionals in the development of

their communication and leadership skills. Her experience

of having lived and worked in different countries in four

languages makes her cultural diversity part of her identity.

Jordi Assens, PhD (Spain)

Expert in organizational cultureJordi Assens holds a degree in Biology from Universitat de Barcelona, a General

Management Diploma from EADA and a Master in the Information and Knowledge

Society from UOC. His areas of interest are related to the human aspects of

companies, from more strategic aspects such as creating efficacious cultures right

up to developing competencies on a personal level. He has worked as a trainer

and consultant for companies such as Grupo Agbar, AMES, CRG, Grifols, Grupo

Ferrer, Honda, Mango, Roche Diagnostics, Sharp and TMB.

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Yourclassmates

The International Master’s cohort includes between 250 and 350 participants from

more than 85 nationalities who interact and network throughout the year. The profile

below represents the participants in the International Master in Leadership. Joint

activities take place throughout the year, allowing for regular networking with the

entire cohort.

AVERAGE AGE AVERAGE YEARSWORK EXPERIENCE

PEOPLE IN CLASS

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20-25

FOR THOSEWHO WANT TO BE CHANGE-MAKERS

WHEN YOU JOIN EADA, YOU JOIN A

COMMUNITY OF NEXT-GENERATION

PROFESSIONALS WORKING

TOGETHER TO MASTER BUSINESS

AND UNDERSTAND ITS ROLE IN

ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY.

THIS PROGRAMME IS NOT FOR

YESTERDAY’S LEADERS. YOUR

CLASSMATES COME FROM ALL OVER

THE WORLD, BUT ALL POSSESS A

UNIQUE COMBINATION OF OUTSIDE-

OF-THE-BOX THINKING AND A

COMMITMENT TO POSITIVE CHANGE.

SPEAK 2 LANGUAGES

100%HAVE LIVED, STUDIED OR WORKED ABROAD

92%INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

100%

24% BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

16% ENGINEERING

4% LAW

50% ACCOUNTING / FINANCE

6% MARKETING &COMMUNICATIONS

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

LEADING IN A VUCA WORLDIn the current VUCA environment of global change, transformation is necessary for the very survival of any organisation. We identify the competences that leaders need in VUCA times. Some competences are classic and endure, some others are new. We debate and understand why these new competences are so important and we explore the way we can acquire and develop them.

GLOBAL COMPASS : GEOECONOMICS & GEOPOLITICSThe world turns fast. We are surrounded by dizzying changes. Maintaining an accurate and updated map of this new global age, of the political and economic trends that are shaping today’s world, is a daunting challenge. In such a vibrant global context, considering geopolitics and geoeconomics and other power shift trends (social, technological, demographic) is key to design and execute a successful business strategy.

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKINGThe need to innovate is clear but the solution to that disruption is not evident. The disruptive thinking is needed to be able to look at your current and future businesses from a new perspective, a growth perspective focused on the real need of people HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM OVER THE FIELDWe perform and analyze the way teams work when they are out of their context. Developing inspiring team and people leadership capable of making an impact on teams but especially on people inside the organisation in order to achieve high levels of motivations and hence extraordinary results. The leader must be able to manage this team talent and provide the team with the space and the optimum conditions for its development and performance.

NEGOTIATION IN A GLOBAL SCALENegotiation is among the most valued competencies in business, since it includes developing other competencies like assertive communication, active listening, analytical capacity and conflict management. A framework for conflict handling and negotiation will help you as a leader to develop important skills for managing rational and emotional conflicts, and become the effective leader your team and your organisation needs in a variety of contexts.

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Yourprogramme

International Master in Leadership

EADA reserves the right to make changes to the programme, including but not limited to, the schedule and courses. The professors, conferences, off-campus visits to reflect the latest trends and developments in management.

OUR PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED TO

MAKE AN IMPACT ON YOUR CAREER, SO

THAT YOU CAN MAKE A MEANINGFUL

IMPACT ON SOCIETY. YOU EXPERIENCE

BOTH THE RIGOURS OF THE CLASSROOM

AND THE EXCITEMENT OF HANDS-ON

LEARNING THROUGH CONFERENCES

WITH LEADING EXPERTS IN THE FIELD.

YOU LEARN TO IDENTIFY, ANALYSE AND

LEVERAGE INNOVATION IN RESPONSIBLE

MANAGEMENT, INTEGRATING BEST

BUSINESS PRACTICES AND DESIGN

THINKING.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT AFRAID TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO

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KEEP IT GOING

JOIN OUR ALUMNINETWORK

ONLINE

Mentoring platform with alumni

ON AND OFF CAMPUS

Networking events in Barcelona and all over the world with +120,000 alumni

National and regional alumni groups

Opportunities to stay involved through partner projects such as the Social Innovation Summer Program (with partner ITESM) and Imagine Express Silicon Valley

PERSONALISED CAREER ASSESSMENT

Take your career to the next level with continued support

FOR THOSE WITH A BOLD VISION OF AN EVEN BOLDER

FUTURE

Yourcareer

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JUST A FEW OF THE COMPANIES RECRUITING AT EADA

ABINBEV

ACCENTURE

ADIDAS

AMAZON

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

BOSCH

BURGER KING

CAIXABANK

COCA-COLA

CREDIT SUISSE

DANONE

DELOITTE

DEUTSCHE BANK

ELI LILLY & CO.

EVERIS

EY

HP

H&M

ING

KPMG

LEVI’S

L’ORÉAL

MANGO

MARS

MICROSOFT

MOTHERSON

NESTLÉ

NETFLIX

PEPSICO

PHILLIPS

PWC

REVLON

SEAT

UNILEVER

VW

Yourcommunity

FOR THOSE WHO KNOW THAT THEIR

NETWORK IS THEIR WORLD

We want to be sure that you make the most of your time with us. An

important part of these experiences is the network that you build and

the relationships that you cultivate during your studies.

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Practicalinformation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORIn order to participate in the MIL programme, candidates are required

to possess a Master/MBA from an accredited intrenational academic

institution.

You will have to fill out an online application form and upload the required

documents:

• Copy of MBA/Masters degree

• MBA/Masters transcripts

• Passport photo

• Personal Report summarizing your MIL objectives / expectations in

max.140 characters (length of a tweet)

Contact us

Ariadna Moix

Email: amoix@eada.edu

Telephone: +34 934 520 844 (Ext. 1225/2382)

Meritxell Castellet

Email: mcastellet@eada.edu

Telephone: +34 934 520 844 (Ext. 2384)

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