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Although all students at ESADE start their MBA at same time, they are allowed to modify the duration of the course according to the requirements and goals. Initiatives such as the LEAD (Leadership Assessment and Development) programme, career services, and exchange programmes ensure that they continuously refine their leadership skills, proactively manage their careers etc. In addition, ESADE Creapolis (a business park based on Open and Cross Innovation) allows start-up companies (up to 50) to gain from ESADE community’s vast experience and knowledge in entrepreneurship. Gloria Batllori Lloveras has this to say about ESADE, “The ESADE MBA is different from other top business schools in our leadership proposal. We believe collaborative leadership is needed to face the new challenges corporations are facing nowadays and in the future, as well as establishing strong global networks to be successful in complex organisations. Our curriculum is designed to achieve this leadership approach by stressing group work throughout the MBA. Another difference is our programme flexibility. Students can choose the length of their stay during the programme. There are three options: 12, 15 and 18 months. Students can personalise the programme to their needs, the only requirement is to comply with academic credits. Extending the length allows our students to go on exchange, do an internship in summer or other non-academic student-run activities.” Average GMAT Score: 660 % Female Students: 31 % International Student Ratio: 84 Fees: 57,000 € Average Salary: 89,000 USD Average Years Work Experience: 5 Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS Start Dates: August Programme Duration: 18 months http://mba.esade.edu
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ESADE Business School
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Average GMAT Score: 500 % Female Students: 45 % International Student Ratio: 95 Fees: 12,000 € Average Salary: 45,000 USD Average Years Work Experience: 4 Accreditations: AMBA Start Dates: September Programme Duration: 12 months www.uc3m.edu/mba
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Advanc’edge MBA July 2012
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The MBA programme was launched in 1997 and continues to give students a solid business education. The focus is on effective communication, real-world problems and business planning. The school believes the cultural diversity of MBA participants prepares them for the increasingly globalised business world. Its biggest advantage over other Spanish B-schools is that its tuition fee is much lower. Hence, it has a high percentage of international students.
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