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As Rector of IE University, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our institution and I invite you to learn more about us in this brochure. Our university is a pioneer in the implementation of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), a major reform to higher education which we are passionate about. The EHEA is consistent with our idea of an international, humanistic, and innovative approach to education that brings together various elds of knowledge, and allows students to specialize with more exibility. This is only achievable if a university is committed to student mobility, competency-based learning, and engaging in dialogue and exchange programs with national, European, and international universities. Our entrepreneurial spirit and focus on employability means that knowledge transfer is one of our key values. We want companies, institutions, and society to grow because of our graduates and postgraduates, who each seek to apply their own innovative projects that bring knowledge and people together. As you learn more about IE University, you will see that our unique community is made possible by a student-centered and personalized approach, with a dedicated university faculty that seeks to make each student’s journey through IE University a unique and You’ve just opened the brochure that will transformative experience. They, along with the entire academic guide you through the fi rst steps to becoming and research community, and our students and alumni, give you the the person you want to be. It will give you warmest of welcomes to IE University. a detailed view of the IE University student With warm regards, experience and, specifi cally, what life is like as part of the IE Bachelor in Economics program. Learn fi rsthand about the amazing journey you will embark on over the next four years and the opportunities available to you as an IE student. By the time you’re fi nished reading, Salvador Carmona you’ll be one step closer to becoming part of Rector, IE University the talented community we are so proud of. IE School IE School of of Human Global and Sciences and Public Affairs Technology

The IE School of Global and Public Affairs is dedicated to At IE School of Human Sciences and Technology, we believe training students to become well-rounded professionals, it is critical that graduates possess not only deep expertise capable of understanding complex global issues, managing within their chosen area of study, but also the ability to real-world organizations, and holding leadership positions think, work, and innovate across disciplinary boundaries. in the international public, private and non-profit sectors. Our graduates also gain the cross-cultural awareness, Our programs combine a multidisciplinary approach to entrepreneurial mindset and behavioral skills necessary to professional education with the application of theory to work effectively in the teams and organizations in which practical issues in global affairs. they pursue their careers.

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Students on the Studying at IE University means not only that you will receive the IE University campus in Segovia most up-to-date education; you will also be joining a community during their break between classes. of exceptional academics who share your passion and look forward to guiding you throughout your degree. They will help you learn and provide you with the tools that will help you become the professional you want to be.

FIVE REASONS TO STUDY THIS DEGREE AT IE UNIVERSITY 8

STUDENT PROFILE 9

THE PILLARS OF ECONOMICS AT IE UNIVERSITY 10

STUDY PLAN 12

TRACKS 14

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TRACK 18

IE MODULE 20

PROFESSIONAL CAREERS 22 A sure pathtosuccess IE UNIVERSITY DEGREE AT TO STUDY THIS FIVE REASONS shape theeconomy. that will teach you how tohelp and coordinated mixofcourses You will study acomprehensive complex world ofeconomics. make betterdecisionsinthe public sector,areneededto as well asproficiency inthe computing and datascience, technology. Tools andskillslike analysis with public policy and tional knowledge in economic talent thatcombines founda- The new economy requires ECONOMICS PUBLIC POLICY AND MERGE TECHNOLOGY, tomorrow. solutions forthechallengesof develop themost innovative give you thetoolsnecessary to in economics today, and will derstand realworld challenges bachelor will allow you toun- The rigorouscurriculum ofthis aspects ofresearchandanalysis. deeper intothequantitative of economics andthendive You will learnthefundamentals SKILLS AND CRITICAL THINKING DEVELOP QUANTITATIVE

voice inhow totacklethem. ing issues andchallenges, anda into someoftoday’s most press- experience will give you insight these centers. Thishands-on experts inthefieldthrough pate inandpublishpaperswith conferences, network, partici- have theopportunitytoattend Governance ofChange. You will including IE’sCenter forthe research centers ineconomics, edge generated by diverse You will have access toknowl- DISCOVERIES LATEST STUDIES AND BENEFIT FROMTHE

institutions. economies ingovernments and arena, toauthoritiesdriving influential voices inthepolitical range fromtopresearchers,to and EU institutions. They government, nationalbanks from prominentpositionsin to theclassroomandcome that bringreal-world expertise up ofadiverse groupofexperts economics. Ourfaculty ismade who aretoday’s pioneersin academics andprofessionals You will besurrounded by FACULTY WORK WITHEXPERT . impact onsociety. markets andtohave apositive sponses tochangesinpolicy and tools necessary toforeseere- sectors. You will develop the in boththepublicandprivate resources tosatisfytheirneeds individuals allocatelimited principles tounderstand how Learn andbuildoneconomic AND COMPANIES SOCIETY, GOVERNMENT MAKE ANIMPACT IN APSIA member. Affairsand Public isan The IESchoolofGlobal Defining your future STUDENT PROFILE and markets. behavior, economic environments a deepunderstanding ofhuman public andprivate sectorsthrough improve people’slives inboththe business performance, andhelp necessary toimpacteconomic and a program thatwill provide theskills A country analyst. A sustainable economy advisor; A Blockchain riskanalyst; An equityanalyst; A company sectoranalyst; A government researchconsultant; A financialmarket analyst; A behavioral economics advisor; A policy developer; An economic consultant; TO BECOME LOOKING FOR digital andtechera. ciples thatunderpineconomics inthe standing thecomplexity oftheprin- and data,interested inunder- passionate aboutanalytical thinking IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOARE THE BACHELOR INECONOMICS play aleadingroleinshapingtheworld. University helpsstudents enhance theiruniquevalue and personalized pathandastudent-centered methodology, IE successful professionals,andindustry leaders.Through a countries andafaculty madeupofprestigious academics, community isformedby students fromover ahundred and seekaninnovative learningexperience. Ourunique IE University welcomes students who embrace change

resources tosatisfytheirinfinite needs. face when they allocatefinite individuals, societies andgovernments facing themost pressingissues that economy expert, you will succeed in people thatsurround you. As anew positive impact inthelives ofthe international careerandmake a of economy. You will have asuccessful analytics methodstowritethefuture the power oftechnologyanddata will beanexpert who harnesses the publicandprivate sectors.You the real-world orientedtoboth complex economic dynamics in professional capableofunderstanding personyouThe will become isa GRADUATE PROFILE

9 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies 8 programs. excluded inregulareconomic economy, which areoft en and circular andsharing automation, e-platforms, study theimplicationsof In thisprogram, you will governments andbusinesses. nologies have onsocieties, the impactthatnew tech- nomics oft enunderestimates landscape. Traditional eco- local andglobaleconomic ate new opportunitiesinthe making andpolicy, andcre- and bigdataaff ectdecision machine learning,analytics, things, artificialintelligence, our lives. Theinternetof ital technologiesthatshape sector must integrate thedig- The ever changingeconomic IN THEDIGITAL ERA DRIVE ECONOMICS growth inthedigitalera. economics, who want todrive economic transformation, effi ciency and This program isaimedat individuals passionateaboutanalysis and in managementandtechnologyarethefoundationsforthisbachelor. contexts inwhich we live andwork. IEUniversity’s proven expertise to analyze thenew realityofeconomics andhow ita ff ectsthediverse political science, appliedanalytics, behavioral science andtechnology In thisrigorousandchallengingprogram students study econometrics, in thedigitalera Drive economic transformation AT IEUNIVERSITY THE PILLARSOFECONOMICS sectors. diff erentindustries and business performance across aff ects nancialmarkets and fi deeper onhow theeconomy Analysis forBusiness todive ize inEconomic andFinancial other possibilityistospecial- role intheeconomy. The ent sectorsplay animportant how governments anddiff er- Analysis tobetterunderstand Country, Sector andPolicy possibility istospecialize in to your own needs.One help you tailoryour studies areas within economics, will necessary todrive diff erent designed togive you thetools year. Thesespecializations, during you fourthacademic cialize intwo diff erent elds fi gram you will beabletospe- fi rst three years ofthepro- tions ineconomics during the Aft erbuildingsolidfounda- SPECIALIZATION CHOOSE YOUR OWN fi eld every day. gain morerelevance inthe behavioral nudgingwhich experimental economics and study behavioral economics, elor, you will explore and written instone. Inthisbach- that were once thought tobe shaping economic principles that humanconduct isre- ing. But researchhasshown and optimaldecision-mak- of rational humanbehavior structed with anassumption al economics have beencon- The foundationsoftradition- AND HUMANBEHAVIOR UNDERSTAND SOCIETY al scale. challenges onaninternation- omist capableoftackling to become asuccessful econ- develop theskillsnecessary economics will allow you to approach tothestudy of drives ourworld. Thisbroad the economic realitythat the dynamics thatunderpin allowing you tounderstand trade andcrisismanagement public aff airs,governance, you will explore topics like zations. Inthisprogram, governments andorgani- on internationalrelations, to comprehend itsimpact from aglobalperspective You will study theeconomy OF THEECONOMY UNDERSTANDING GAIN AGLOBAL WHAT ISECONOMICS AT IEUNIVERSITY? international scale. tackle challenges onan a globalperspective and Study theeconomy from THE ECONOMY UNDERSTANDING OF GAIN AGLOBAL markets

globalization economy. circular andsharing e-platforms, and tions ofautomation, Study theimplica- IN THEDIGITAL ERA DRIVE ECONOMICS

politics

finance

economics year. you fourth academic diff erent eldsduring fi Specialize intwo SPECIALIZATION CHOOSE YOUR OWN behavioral nudging. economics and experimental economics, study behavioral Explore and HUMAN BEHAVIOR SOCIETY AND UNDERSTAND 10 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies 11 to proposenew solutions. exploring diff erentsituations inorder the economy. Learning new toolsand sources toconsider theirimpacton analyze andinterpret diff erentdata Decision-Making. Inaddition,you will and Behavioral Economics, Finance & as Economic Modeling&Simulation strategy skillsthrough modules such mathematics, decision-makingand year ofstudies you’ll refi ne your career ineconomics. Inyour second world isfundamental forasuccessful is shapedandgoverned aroundthe Understanding how theeconomy SECOND YEAR-DEVELOPMENT your futurecareer. and writingskillsthatwill bevital for methods andgaininvaluable research gramming foreconomists, analytical In addition,you will learnaboutpro- push your understanding even further. the test, with innovative challengesto basic economic skillsandputthemto & growth economics. You will acquire economic history anddevelopment microeconomics andmacroeconomics, in core economic concepts, including fi rst year, you will lay solidfoundations changing world we live in.Duringyour the skillsthatadapttorapidly the fundamentalsoffi eldandhave requires professionalsthatunderstand Preparing forthefutureofeconomics FIRST YEAR-FUNDAMENTALS The huntforknowledge STUDY PLAN careers withus. choose to begintheir diff erent nationalities students ofmany identity. Eachyear, to IEUniversity’s Diversity iscentral Melting pot ) the onesthatwill make animpact. and make decisionsbasedondataare how toanalyze with diff erentplatforms sion-making. Theeconomist thatknow of platforms tobetterinformyour deci- develop analytical skillsacrossavariety You will hone your criticalthinkingand Tech, blockchain andcryptocurrency. are transforming thisfi eld, such asGov- dive deeperintothetechnologiesthat around theworld. Thisyear you will is disruptingeconomies andsocieties ogy andinnovation infi nancial systems Rapid advancement regardingtechnol- THIRD YEAR-PROFICIENCY shaping thefutureofeconomy. and theenvironment play akey rolein and policies,aswell asseehow cities will concentrate onpoliticalscience Sector andPolicy Analysis track, you economy. Ifyou choosetheCountry, and consider how these relatetothe es andtechnologicalinnovations, focus your studies ondigitaladvanc- Analysis forBusiness track, you will pursue theEconomic andFinancial own curriculum. Ifyou decideto take aleadingroleindesigningyour In your fi nal year of studies, you will FOURTH YEAR-SPECIALIZATION two years inSegovia andthe last two years inMadrid. If you choosetostudy theBachelorinEconomics thenyou will study thefi rst FIRST YEAR SEGOVIA LOCATION SECOND YEAR Note: 2 1 THIRD YEAR 2 1 SECOND YEAR 2 1 FIRST YEAR STUDY PLAN st st st nd nd nd Semester Semester Semester Semester Semester Semester this information issubjectto change, please contact theAdmissions Departmentfor theupdated curriculum. Simulation Economic Modeling& Corporate Finance Ecosystems &Platforms New Economy: Digital, Making Finance &Decision- Behavioral Economics, Institutional Economics Accounting Financial Economics & Econometrics Macroeconomics Foundations of Microeconomics Foundations of Economists Mathematics for Probability &Statistics Monetary System International Trade and Growth Economics Development and Economics of Economics Experimental Capital Markets Wellbeing Economics of and Policy Design Economic Nudging Electives Lab Economic Reporting Economists Data Science for Contract Design Market, Auction and Political Economy EconomicsPublic & and Strategy Industrial Organization Economists I Programming for Impact Writing Lab History IE Module-Economic Economists II Programming for Economists Research Methodsfor TheoryGame IE Challenge IE Module- Economic Environment GovTech andthe Cryptocurrency BlockChain and Technological Change Innovation and 2 2 Credits neededto graduate Capstone Project Elective Courses Core Courses Basic Courses COMPONENTS 1 Country, Sector &Policy Analysis Economic andFinancialAnalysis for Business 1 FOURTH YEAR st st nd nd Semester Semester FOURTH YEAR THIRD YEAR MADRID Semester Semester the GeneticRevolution Health Economics and Sustainability Economics and Environmental Productivity Capital, and Education, Human Banking FinTech andDigital Financial Assets Economic Research: & Supply Operations, Distribution Economic Research: Economists & Analyticsfor Machine Learning series Identifi cation & Time- Econometrics II: Regions &Industries Economic Research: & Analyticsfor Machine Learning series Identifi cation & Time- Econometrics II: Regions &Industries Economic Research: Capstone Project Digitalization, andAI Labor Economics, Project Scale-Up Impact Assessment and Smart Cities Urban Economics and Capstone Project Products Equity, Debt&Complex Financial Trading: Management Asset &Portfolio Political RiskAnalysis Economic Consultants Problem Solvingfor Analysis Economic Policy Macro- andMicro- Consumers &Markets Economic Research: Valuation Financial Analysis & Management Risk Modeling& Consumers &Markets Economic Research: Economists CREDITS 240 108 60 60 12 13 12 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies TRACK & POLICY ANALYSIS COUNTRY, SECTOR in boththeglobalpublicandprivate sectors. all necessary forachieving excellence andcreatingimpact mix ofanalytical, problemsolving, andpublicpolicy skills, a student, you will have theopportunitytolearnaunique analysis, strategic sectors,and internationalconsulting. As introduce you totheworld ofeconomic policy, country risk The track inCountry, Sector andPolicy Analysis will the skillsneededtoseize innovative will have aglobalcareerandgainall public sectors.Aftergraduation, you at theintersectionofprivate and emerging professionalopportunities In thistrack, you will access newly then thisistherighttrack foryou. expansion, andglobalgovernance economics, sustainability, business understanding ofinternational If you arelookingforadeeper your newly acquired analytical skillsto become aproblem-solver andapply objective inthisfirst semester isto from adifferentperspective. Your will learnhow toapproachproblems In thefirst semester ofthistrack, you SEMESTER I ABOUT THETRACK: technological change. opportunities inacontext ofrapid

tanks. international development, andthink- organizations, impact investment, in private companies, multilateral consulting, researchdepartments employment ininternational You will beprimedand ready for multiple areas,sectors,andplaces. professional capableofworking in sector, allowing you to become a simultaneously diving intothepublic view ofmoderneconomics while This track combines aholistic WHERE CAN THISTRACK TAKE YOU? environment. in anever-more complex global the capacitytoseize opportunities impressive digitalknowledge, with the program aprofessionalwith artificial intelligence. You will leave energy, thenew world ofwork, and to greenbusinessandsustainability, from thedevelopment/aid sector, playing outinkey strategic sectors, appreciating how thischangeis second semester, you will focus on ideas, andproblems.Inthistrack’s evolving array ofnew technologies, global societyfaces aconstantly The world ischanging,andour SEMESTER II and impact. strategies forgrowth, sustainability, how todesigneffective organizational high-end consulting reports,aswell as will learnhow toresearchanddesign by practical, hands-onchallenges.You concrete situations,allaccompanied Led by:

the roleofeconomist ofthefuture. and cryptocurrencies, thistrack equipsyou tostep into financial sector,includingdigitalbanking,blockchain, thorough analysis oftheimpacttechnologyin oriented path.Withitsinnovative methodologyand Analysis forBusiness isacareer-focused andbusiness- future-proof career,thetrack inEconomic andFinancial management, andotheressentialskillsneededforany With itshands-onapproachtoanalytics, risk mathematics andstatistics tobetter specialization focuses ontheuseof during thefirst semester. This Expect tobecrunchingthenumbers SEMESTER I ABOUT THETRACK: the way peoplebehave. the circular economy have changed where collaborative economies and to theautomationofprocesses, and have been radically transformed, due in which traditional labormarkets face, analyze, andunderstand aworld economy. You will alsobepreparedto link between technologyandthe examine andunderstand thepowerful in globalfinance. You will learnto well asthedriving changespresent on thecrucialroleofinnovation as future-forward curriculum focuses in thefinancialfield.This track’s become anexpert economic analyst to thefundamentalareasnecessary to for Business track, you will beexposed In theEconomic andFinancialAnalysis FOR BUSINESS TRACK FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ECONOMIC AND

potential problemsinany business. and sectorshow tobetterhandle the differences in various markets As astudent, you will beexposed to of operations, distribution, andsupply. models areappliedtothethreeareas how economic analysis andspecific implications indecisionmaking,and risk-taking, itsquantificationand You will understand theconcept of range ofglobaleconomic matters. learn how toidentifyandtackleawide and internationalmarkets, you will on econometrics, riskmanagement, Through studying courses focusing understand economic systems. how financialanalysis isapplied to You will gainfirsthand insightinto asset andportfolio management. from fintechanddigitalbanking to finance casesinindustries ranging what you’ve learnedtoreal-world the previous semester, you will apply Building upontheskillsacquired in SEMESTER II

working onacapstone project. use ofyour gainedknowledge by derivatives, etc.), you will alsomake products (structured funds,swaps, types ofdebt,andcomplex financial including theimplicationsofcapital, intriguing materialinyour classes, in trading. As well asdiving into and how togainacompetitive edge based oninvestment objectives, manage theassetsofyour business the valuation ofcompanies, how to planning, orcompany investment. such asbusinessintelligence, economic portfolio by working inotherfields choose toexpand your professional stockbroker, orbanker. You could also accountant, auditor,statistician, financial andinvestment analyst, positions such aseconomic consultant, range ofprofessionalcareers,including opportunity tochoosefromawide analysis. As agraduate, you’ll have the trading, fintech,andquantitative numerous fields,includingbanking, pursue professionalopportunitiesin you with theskillsetneeded to in theeconomic sector.It will equip technology, andproblem-solving This track specializes inanalysis, WHERE CAN THISTRACK TAKE YOU? Led by:

14 15 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies THE SOURCE STRAIGHT FROM HOW EXPERTS THINK science,science, technology, technology, andthelatest andthelatest economic economic trends. trends. the fundamentalsofeconomics andanexpertise indata They touchonhow thedegreeprovides students with revolutionary BachelorinEconomics atIEUniversity. IE SchoolofGlobalandPublicAff airs,discuss the and Technology, andManuelMuniz, theDeanof Lee Newman, theDeanofIESchoolHuman Sciences mechanistic way. Data science has can really understand theworld ina They were analyticalthinkers who who are goodat math andanalytics. mists are traditionally known aspeople Second isthedata revolution. Econo- we have includedinthisnew bachelor. So, that isonecriticalcomponent that that psychology plays into economics. economic decisionsandalltheways tionalities that aff ecthow peoplemake days without understanding theirra- cannot beagoodeconomist these entire revolution around behavior. You in economics in2002, kicked off an ioral scientist andwon theNobelprize the NobelLaureate whowas abehav- clusion ofbehavior. Daniel Kahneman, is auniqueandspecialdegree isthein- Lee Newman vative issues inthefi eld. and isgoingto belookingat very inno- going to beplaced rightat thefrontier us alittlebitabouthow thisdegree is Lee, Iwas wondering ifyou could tell do withtechnology andotherissues. sues aff ectingeconomics that have to degree, andwe are lookingat alltheis- Economics. This isavery innovative are very excited abouttheBachelorin nology. We are here to tell you that we School ofHumanSciences andTech- Newman, whoistheDeanofIE here by my friendandcolleague, Lee AffGlobal andPublic airs.Iamjoined Muñiz, andIamDeanofIESchool Manuel Muñiz Economics” tools totheBachelor in we have addedthose new set oftools,and has introduced awhole Newman: “Datascience One ofthefi rst ways this My nameisManuel healthcare economics, oreducation or you want to dosectoral economics, ernments intheeconomics landscape in policy-making oradvisoryfor gov- the degree for you. Ifyou want to work the OECD, IMF ortheWorld Bank,this work inamultilateral institution like with us.For example, ifyou want to people that goandpursue thisdegree We foresee wonderful career paths for focusing onthefuture ofeconomics. sophisticated andaforward-looking four axes ofprecision that make itvery economics, butitwill alsohave these features ofavery rigorous degree in gree we willhave allthefundamental economic growth. At theendde- been working onclimate changeand awarded to professor Romer whohas prize inEconomics last year was climate changeeconomics. The Nobel The otherarea issustainability and section oftechnology andeconomics. great dealofexpertise abouttheinter- we thinkthat economy shouldhave of They are impactingallthesefi elds,and face ofwork andtheface ofeducation. supply lines.They are changingthe duction processes. They are changing of economics. They are changingpro- also changingotherareas ofthefi eld platforms, machinelearning,andAIare ogy andeconomics ingeneral. New we addedalotofcontent ontechnol- Manuel MuñizOntop ofthosetwo about two oftheothers. the degree. Manuel,Ithinkyou cantalk of thespecialanduniqueelements are usuallyknown for. Those are two predict, andthethingsthat economists data science to analyze, forecast, and economics, butallthenew tools of have notonlytheclassical tools of Bachelor inEconomics. Ourgraduates and we have addedthosetools to the introduced awholenew setoftools, everybody. the fi eld faces. Thank you challenges oftomorrow that for thechallengesoftoday andthe that willbetraining economists a degree like thisat IEUniversity have beenableto puttogether ed. Butwe are very happy we Check itoutifyou are interest- share thisopportunitywithyou. Manuel MuñizWe are thrilledto graduating witheconomics. possibilities are fantastic for people the platforms that they doiton.The that businesses dotheirbusiness and to fundamentallyreshape theways chains, andsmartcontracts are going these new technologies like AI,block- intelligence, sounderstanding how markets. Also, you mentionedartifi cial to understand themechanismsof doing advanced forecasting, trying banking industry infi nancial services nomics, economists canwork inthe data science andbehavioral eco- Lee Newman Usingthesetools of and inthetechnology world aswell. world, butalsointheprivate sector mentals, notjust inthepolicy-making you andwillgive you allthefunda- economics, thisisaterrifi cdegree for other issues” do with technologyand economics thathave to all theissues aff ecting and we are lookingat innovative degree, Muñiz: “Thisisavery 16 17 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies academic year. before theacademicyear, andlasts one early start thatbeginsafew weeks skills. Theenrolledstudents have an ities while reinforcingyour language with people fromover 130national- Dual Degreesfully inEnglishandstudy allow you toaccess theBachelorsand students ofthisprogram. TheLPT will sity. Thistrack isavailable forfirst-year studying fully inEnglishatIEUniver- who wish toprogressively adaptto has beendesignedforthosestudents The LanguageProficiency Track (LPT) for asuccessful internationalcareer Develop theEnglishskillsneeded during thefirst year. a proficiency level ofthelanguage, we offeraspecial track to study inthisinternationallanguageand graduate with those who needtoimprove theirlanguageskillsinorder constraints, ourbachelorsarefully delivered inEnglish.For order toprepareyou fortherealworld andavoid language and you will have toface challengesataglobalscale. In you will getimmersedinaninternationalenvironment Studying atIEUniversity meansthatonce you graduate PROFICIENCY TRACK LANGUAGE

the first year Continuous support throughout start dateofthecourse. begin inmid-August untiltheofficial English. TheSummer Early Start will and you will study allthecourses in unit oftheEnglishProficiency Course Here you will gothrough thefirst Summer Early Start whole degreeinthislanguage. of studies inordertogothrough the English skillsfromtheirvery first year candidates who needtoenhance their All non-native Englishspeakers’ WHO ISITFOR? to reachtherequiredlevel. meant toimprove your Englishskills have some mandatorycourses thatare throughout your first year you will In additiontoyour regularsubjects,

the otherundergraduate students. study theexact samesubjectsas 4. Inyear 2allLPTstudents will replaced by othercourses. are compulsory andcannotbe 3. The reinforcement subjects content relevant for your studies. and you willgothrough specific the BachelorDegree programs in anacademy, since itispartof course abroad orEnglishclasses not replaceable for asummer 2. The SummerEarlyStart is culturally. confidence, acclimatize andadjust but itwillhelpthembuildtheir enhance theirlanguageskills, LPT courses. This willnotonly who have beenadmitted to the is mandatory for thosecandidates 1. The LanguageProficiency Track THINGS TO REMEMBER WILL LOOK IFYOU DOTHELPT THIS ISHOW YOUR FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR SUMMER SUMMER EARLY START

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END OF JUNE 19 18 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies IE MODULE sional success. skills, which areessentialtoprofes- develop your writingandpresentation the opportunities it offers. You will also the digitalworld andmake themost of training toremainattheforefrontof You will alsoundergo technological communications, amongothers. customers, finance, operations, and knowledge inareassuch asmarkets, organizations andgainspecific a broadunderstanding ofbusiness During your first year, you will develop FIRST YEAR diversity, andinnovation. entrepreneurship, ahumanistic andrigorousapproach, The IEmodule subjects arebasedonfourpillars: work with students fromotherprograms. in difficulty andinitsoptionalcharacter, and where youʼll learning, where content isstructured toincreasegradually and languages).You will alsobenefitfromprogressive of ourmodel(IEU Labs,advanced seminars,electives, vision, andwhich reinforce thetransversal components acquire basicskillsthatreflecttheuniversity’s culture and from thefirst tothethird year. Inthismodule, you will development which formpartofevery bachelorprogram The IEModule consists ofkey subjects foryour professional Your keys fordevelopment

aspects ofreality. er new pathstoreveal unexplored exploring thehumanities,candiscov aries, andworld-changers who, by is totrain young inventors, vision- The aimofourhumanistic approach productivity. others towards effectiveness and influence, motivate, andencourage your success. You will learnhow to establishing positive conditions for your own pointsofview, andon perspectives inordertodevelop on analyzing realityfromdifferent Your second year will befocused SECOND YEAR

- thinking anddiscover new SECOND YEAR of view andlearnhow to to challengeyour way of business, technological, Develop uniquepoints perform atyour best. THIRD YEAR FIRST YEAR presentation skills. Develop theability perspectives. Enhance your writing, and

Global Challenges YEAR THREE Professional Skills Behavioral and Humanities YEAR TWO Writing Skills Presentation Skills Technology Fundamentals Business Management YEAR ONE of study. professional, regardlessofyour area is crucialtoyour success asaglobal professional settings.Thistraining you performeffectively indemanding courses specifically designedtohelp On theotherhand,you will take will shape your mindset. international settingfromday onethat be immersedinamulticultural and setting. Ontheonehand,you will managing projectsinaninternational to become successful leaderscapableof teach theskillsandtoolsstudents need on aglobalscale. At IEUniversity, we professionals capableofhaving impact globalized world demands The complex realityoftoday’s THIRD YEAR

6 ects 6 ects 6 ects 3 ects 3 ects 3 ects 3 ects 20 21 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies PROFESSIONAL CAREERS positive impactinyour fi eldandperhapsbeyond. be morethanpreparedtouseyour expertise tomake a projects, asanIEUniversity economics graduate, you will technology, ormanaginginternationaldevelopment inspired by internationalorganizations, consulting, your careerinawide range ofareas.Whetheryou are Once you fi nish your degree, you’ll beready todevelop A world ofopportunity fi nancialoperations. and predictoutcomes ofdeals and tions forcompanies andorganizations, able tomake businessrecommenda- fi nancialmarket analyst, you will be trends andeconomic conditions. As a analyze fi nancial statements, market analyst isbeingabletounderstand and The biggest challengeofafi nancial Finance isadata-driven industry. FINANCIAL ANALYST the allocationoflimitedresources. actions tosatisfythemby optimizing individuals’ needs,andpropose consultant ready tounderstand expertise neededbecome aneconomic that shapethem.You will have the aff ectthegroupsandindividuals economic environment thatdeeply need tokeep upwith changesinthe Societies, companies andgovernments ECONOMIC CONSULTANT organizations. policies, helpingtotransform infl uence state andlocal government generate actionable ideasthatwill researcher, you will discover and effi cientsolutions. Asa government information available tocome upwith profi lesabletousethe avalanche of data, governments aredemanding world andwith theriseofbig environment. Intoday’s ever changing The publicsectorisanexigent CONSULTANT GOVERNMENT RESEARCH and governments. economic development ofcompanies on avariety ofmattersrelatedtothe and implementpoliciesstrategies Policy developers review, improve understanding regulatoryuncertainty. requires professionalscapableof policies arenolongerrelevant, An innovative future, where existing POLICY DEVELOPER a sustainable andscalableway. sectors toincreaseeconomic growth in be abletoassist thepublicand private sustainable economy advisor, you will to thechallengeofsustainability. As a companies andgovernment tostep up transparency arepaving theway for automation andpublicpressure for consciousness, growing levels of The riseofrenewables, environmental SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY ADVISOR faced by companies andorganizations. the most pressingeconomic challenges principles andproposesolutionsto necessary torestructure economic theory, you will develop the skills its implicationsinclassiceconomic fundamentals ofhumanbehavior and studying andunderstanding the irrational humanbehavior. By are inconsistent with natural and traditional economic principles Research hasshown thatmany BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS ADVISOR 23 22 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Studies 10:00 16:00 13:00 21:00 8:30 going to bed. procrastinate for awhilebefore finally any work Ihave leftortake abreak and Usually at thispointIeitherquicklyfinish to my family to tell themaboutmy day. and relax alittle. Ialsotake timeto talk At this time, Iusually cook dinner, eat, need to have ready for thefollowing day. class that day, andprepare any work I homework, review what was covered in and return home. At home, Idosome (and maybe somethingto treat myself) the supermarket to buyafew essentials other tasks Imay have, Inormallygoto Once finishing work onaproject orany distractions. us to meetandwork withoutmany on campussince itiscomfortable for projects. This isoneofthebest places there withafew classmates ongroup head to theStudent Hubandwork from and catch upwithmy friends.Then, I I normallygoto thecafeteria andhave lunch classroom discussion. content explained andparticipate inthe during alecture inorder to take inallofthe projects. Ialways tryto stay active andattentive about thehomework andany upcoming few minutes earlyto asktheteacher questions I later headto to class andmake sure to arrive a focus for therest oftheday. It's importantto have oneifIwant to beableto I wake upandcarryoutmy morningroutine. Social Sciences Behavior and Bachelor in Josefina Pérez no more thana20-minute busrideaway. may besmall,everything you neediscloseby andis regardless ofthetimeday. Althoughthecity Normally, Iwalk 10minutes to andfrom university can walk outsideat any pointoftheday orat night. always interesting places to goandvisitnearby. You This cityisbeautiful,small,andsafe, yet there are What doyou like themost aboutlivinginSegovia? do professionally. looking for jobsandtryingto figure outwhat I want to other skillsthat willhelpmethrive inthefuture when in organizations, whilestill learningandcultivating ested inlearninghow to work anddealwithpeople than just clinicalpsychology. Iamparticularly inter- behave andhow thisisimplemented on a larger level I really enjoy learningabouthow andwhy people

“The professors are allamazing” Behavior andSocialSciences since 2018. Ichoseto pursueaBachelorin I started my degree inSeptember did you choosethisdegree? When didyou start your degree? Why A DAY INTHELIFEOF... participation inclass. they willgladlygive itto me, aswell asappreciate my and askthemmore questions orfor any advice and classes Icanalways goupto theteachers after class fictional and real-life situations. Iknow that inthese can applytheconcepts we learnedinclass to both much we canmemorize, butrather by how well we teachers evaluate usintheseclasses isnotby how their students. Furthermore, theway inwhichthe passionate about what they teach andwhocare about they are taughtby great professors whoare truly very different. The reason Ilike bothsomuchisthat and Statistics, even thoughbothoftheseclasses are of SocialSciences andFundamentals of Probability So far, my favorite subjectshave beenFundamentals What are you favorite subjectsandwhy? studying andworking onuniversity projects. loads offunandgive meawell-deserved break from in boththeDebate andDance clubs.Bothofthemare figure outhow to manage my time, butIparticipate involved inmany activitiessince I'mstill tryingto During my first year, Ihaven't hadthechance to get Are you involved inany extracurricular activities? ular activities. labs, internships, exchange programs, andextracurric many amazingopportunitiesintheform ofseminars, we are just gettingbusy work. Furthermore, IEoffers of itseemsto have apurposeanditdoesn'tfeel like tent learnedinmy classes isalsovery important,asall striving to learnmore andbetter themselves. The con- their students andpay attention to thosewhoare The professors are allamazing.They allcare about What doyou like most aboutstudying at IEUniversity? MORE STUDENT SCAN FOR STORIES

- 24 25 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Enrichment Opportunities LAURA ROBIOU BRUSA-PASQUÈ Spain OUR STUDENTS Bachelor in International Relations

Meet our diverse community “I’ve lived in Spain my whole life, but my mother’s family is Italian. I’m studying International Relations and I love traveling, meeting people, and learning new languages. I speak Spanish, Italian, French, and English, and I’m learning German and Swahili”.

FLORIAN SENGER-WEISS Austria Bachelor in Bussiness Administration

“Everyone at IE University participates in a business plan challenge to learn about management. My team advanced to the final round, and now an investor is interested in our project. It feels great to have created a company out of thin air RICCARDO VINCI through hard work”. Italy Bachelor in International Relations

“IE University is a celebration of diversity, a beautiful international family that teaches you to become a global citizen. It has allowed me to live a true adventure in Italy, Madrid, and Singapore, thanks to my passion for languages and international relations”.

Student Hub, María de Molina 4, IE University campus in Madrid My Enrichment Opportunities

From their first Your experience at IE University will involve a lot more than your year, students form close academic studies; we offer an exceptional range of opportunities ties with their classmates and that allow you to tailor your studies to suit your specific career with students from higher goals and enhance your employability by obtaining extra classes, who help and guide them qualifications. throughout their journey. IE University takes an applied and student-centered approach to education, identifying your unique strengths and giving you the chance to build your own path.

In addition to the core degree, you will be able to personalize your program and develop your skills by adding complementary courses, advanced seminars, internships and IEU Labs.

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STUDY ABROAD 36 Learn by doing IEU LABS programs. and work with students fromother in ordertobroadenyour knowledge or tryoneoutsideofyour fieldof study matches your professionalinterests, you will beabletoapply toalabthat When thetimecomes tochoose, others. strategy andlegalaspects, among in areaslike marketing, funding,and sors, while experts provide training work underthetutorship ofprofes- Throughout theprogram, you will with managersanddirectorsofleadingcompanies. extend your professionalnetwork through directcontact practical knowledge ofdifferentsectors. You will also you tobuildyour professionalprofileandgain valuable ence. Thereareninelabstochoosefrom,and eachallows students who wish tobegingainingprofessionalexperi- ship-like experience oncampustofirst- andsecond-year work placements. They provide hands-on,intern- IEU LabsareIEUniversity’s alternative totraditional Keep reading! Want tolearnaboutthelabswe offer? and extracurricular activities. of your work, businesssimulations, fessional skills,weekly presentations including advanced seminarsforpro- in common modules andactivities, time intheIEU Labsandparticipate In May andJune, you will work full- ademic year andcontinue year-round. All labsstart atthebeginning oftheac - Administration Undergraduate Studies Director ofIEU LabsandBusiness Isabel Sánchez, investment bankArcano.” Bornemisza Museum andthe including Madrid’sThyssen- providing solutionsforclients have hadreal-world successes, to finance. Already, various labs sector oftheirchoice, from design of aconsultancy teaminthe genuine taste ofwork asmembers “The IEU Labsgive students a acquisition protocols. so we had to rethink ourcustomer tions were wrong ortoo expensive, realizing that someofourassump- media, insidesales,etc.—we endedup organic research/SEO, PR, social customers—through paidresearch, we were planningonreaching outto quisition. Even thoughwe stated how Most challenging aspect:customer ac very motivating! presenting to real investors, whichwas image. We knew that inJunewe were the business planto thecorporate at eachstep oftheprocess, from company from scratch andbepresent Best thingsaboutit:we gotto start a Spain andtherest oftheworld. and distribution ofcannedpaellain Objective: specialize inthecreation PAELLA CHEF Sample project: neurs. from professorsandentrepre- investment-ready with guidance business plansandmake them bator where you candevelop your The IEU Start-Up Labisanincu- Start-Up Lab

- brand’s imageandvalues. innovative whilealsostaying loyal to the balance between beingcreative and Most challengingaspect:findingtheperfect motivation. going to implementourideaswas ahuge ments andneeds.Knowing that they were proposals to best meettheirrequire- client to obtainfeedback andadaptour Best thingsaboutit:meetingwiththe tiate itfrom itscompetitors. come upwithaproposal that willdifferen- compare itwiththeglobalmarket and Objective: analyze alaw firm’s website, PÉREZ-LLORCA Sample project: University. new startups andentrepreneursatIE institutions, aswell asoffer support to insights forarange ofcompanies and on marketing researchandconsumer marketing plans.You will alsowork creation, andtheimplementationof involved inbrand building,strategy In theMarketing Lab,you will be Marketing Lab local volunteers. program inGhanawith Impact Lab inanaid Members oftheSocial tion andmarket standards. were worthy ofWeber Shandwick’s reputa- and strategy proposals to theclients that Most challengingaspect:presenting results up withaccurate analyses andproposals. industry insightsthat allowed usto come Weber Shandwickexperts, andidentify work inmultidisciplinaryteams, guidedby Best thingsaboutit:theopportunityto strategy. institutional relations andcommunication different countries, inorder to propose an be aware ofwhiledoingbusiness in Shandwick’s multinational clientsmust economic, andlegaltrends that Weber Objective: analyze thepolitical,social, WEBER SHANDWICK Sample project: affairs, diplomacy, etc. international development, public ent industries andsectors:consultancy, Our partnerinstitutions work indiffer- public organizations, andnonprofits. dimension forprivate companies, sional projectswith aninternational space where you canexecute profes - This labisafully tutoredworking IR Lab people. of ourdecisionswere goingto affect real Most challenging aspect:knowing that all private investors. sustainability to become attractive to were working with could achieve enough ommendations sothat theinstitutions we provide financialandorganizational rec information we obtainedwas usedto which was afantastic experience. Allthe Ghana for research anddata collection, Best thingsaboutit:we gotto travel to the Larbiecommunity inAwutu, Ghana. improve thesocioeconomic conditions of and abasicfinancialliteracy course to Objective: develop amicrocredit project NGO FINANCIERS WITHOUTBORDERS Sample project: effect. projects thathave avisible, tangible countries inordertoparticipatereal have theoptiontotravel todeveloping in internationalsettings.You will also initiatives tomanagesocialprojects nonprofit organizations andother In thislab, you canwork with Social ImpactLab - 30 31 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Enrichment Opportunities viable, innovative, etc. als andat thesametimemake sure itwas give real value to thecontestant’s propos - sure that eachaspectevaluated would challenging hurdles. We neededto make evaluation criteria was oneofthemost Most challengingaspect:coming upwiththe meet thosegoals. up withinnovative proposals inorder to were encouraged to thinkfreely andcome contest hadspecificobjectives, but we project where allideaswere welcome. The Best thingsaboutit:itwas avery creative send outto participants. rules andcreate thegraphic material to decorate Segovia’s citywall. Establish the an international temporary artcontest to Objective: come upwithaproposal for FROM LIMITTO LIVEIT Sample project: local tourismauthorities. architecture, cityplanning,andwith ture, with projectsinurbanandrural to theworld ofdesignandarchitec This labtakes anintegrated approach D-Lab - financial issues. consulting companies onarange of on analyzing financialmarkets and your careerstarted. Thislabfocuses finance, thisistheperfectplace toget If you want towork intheworld of Finance Lab tions to problems whichhave yet to arise. long-term andcome upwithflexible solu - Most challengingaspect:beingableto think value. to evaluate a company’s real activity and Best thingsaboutit:thefact that we got funds. tions, andinvestments inprivate equity formance benefits, real estate transac Objective: analyze acompany’s high-per - ONE-TO-ONE CORPORATE FINANCE Sample project: - their IEUlabprojects. through thedifferent stages of Professors guidestudents to helptheirclientsandfirms. this labforresearchandconsultancy Several law firmsalso collaborate with in needoflegalconsulting services. NGOs, nonprofitsandinstitutions Students offerlegaladvice for startups, Legal Clinic quite discouraging. ed inhiringdisabledpeople. That was the alternative measures to beimplement - interviewed are notaware ofthelaw and a bigpercentage ofthecompanies we Most challengingaspect:findingoutthat those inpoorhealth. difference inoursociety, particularly to about atopic that could make ahuge Best thingsaboutit:we raised awareness of disabledpeople. compliance withlaws regarding therights um-sized enterprises inMadridto ensure Objective: conduct astudy amongmedi- PRODIS Sample project: and basedonempiricalevidence. erything inourproposal was well founded needed to make sure that absolutely ev heard andgetourideasimplemented, we Most challengingaspect:inorder to be sports to society. athletes andalsodemonstrate thevalue of activities aimedat improving thelives of Best thingsaboutit:we gotto develop behavior. Objective: predict andevaluate players’ ATLÉTICO DEMADRID Sample project: and others. and European soccer clubs,Formula 1, research andconsultancy forSpanish teams, andcoaches, andproduces issues pertainingtosportsplayers, This labmonitorsandreportson Sports Lab project. of theRoyal Theater working ontheVoices Communications Lab Students from the ) - the clients’needs. and othermediacontent according to creating content such asblogs,videos, cation needs.You will beinchargeof tutions, andstartups with communi- the widest range ofcompanies, insti- The Communication Labworks with Communication Lab audience. a campaignthat would impactthetarget reasons andmotivations inorder to create come upwitheffective ways to learntheir aren’t interested inopera. We neededto assumptions aboutwhy young people Most challengingaspect:avoid making the art! in order to understand theirpassion for ourselves intheworld ofopera singers Best thingsaboutit:we first had to immerse activity for young people. the opera into anaccessible andtrendy Objective: execute aproject to transform VOICES OFTHEROYAL THEATER Sample project: Finance Lab Carmen, to therealworld aroundit.” step thatsomehow connected me interested initandthiswas afirst case, finance. I’ve always been not very familiarwith; inmy more aboutatopicthatyou are experience since you gettoknow “Joining alabisfantastic 33 32 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Enrichment Opportunities INTERNSHIPS valued businessprofessional. enter thejobmarket andbegintoestablish yourself asa experience, which issure tohelpyou stand outasyou You will acquire morethanayear’s worth ofprofessional yourself asavalued businessprofessional. out asyou enterthejobmarket andbegintoestablish professional experience, which issure tohelpyou stand worldwide. You will acquire morethana year’s worth of opportunity tocomplete internshipswith organizations reason theBachelorinInternationalRelations offersthe within thefieldofinternationalrelations,andforthat We understand thatreal-world experience isfundamental In touchwith thereal world Embassy Luanda Relations International Bachelor in de León, Rodrigo Ponce and Angolanministers, whomI go to events withbusinessmen of research about thecountry, and was quite varied. I hadto doalot each onefor two weeks, somy job Counselor. Idecidedto work at the Chancellor ortheCommercial Second Ambassador, theConsul, choose between assisting the that most appealed to me. Icould in thedepartmentofembassy who gave metheoptionto work Embassy, ImettheAmbassador, When Iarrived to theLuanda work on? What typesofprojects didyou taken care of. great useduringmy trip. Iwas well got metravel insurance, whichwas of my visasandvaccines. IEUniversity Embassy, theMinistry took care of Once accepted to theLuanda plan B. until May, soitisgoodto have a Ministry doesnotsendtheresults interview. The mainissue isthat the cases theMinistry canaskfor an test, althoughIwas told that insome Ministry. There was nointerview or candidate perdestination to the of forwarding oneIEUniversity career services, whowere incharge each case, Isentthespecific CV to “An experience like thiswill teachyou wanted to applyto. In CV for eachoneI had to write aspecific Spanish embassies, I internships inthe When applyingfor recruiting process like? What was the more thanmost summer courses or part-time jobs,that’sforsure” economy andpolitical challenges. I learnedalotabout theAfrican from thisexperience? How doyou thinkyou benefited highlight. and geologists. Itwas a great the Spanishcompany to investors both by theAngolanMinisters and where theproject was presented unexplored. Iwas invited to anevent mines intheirterritory, whichisquite government to search for diamond that was hired by theAngolan carried outby aSpanishcompany that Iwas most interested in was which was very enriching.The project about theirprojects andstrategies, Counselor, Igotthechance to learn While working for theCommercial who were exporting to Angola. I metseveral Spanishbusinessmen What was oneofthehighlights? government andothercountries. happening between theAngolan all thedifferent dealsand relations keep thediplomats informed about Afterwards, Ihadto write reports and got to meetthrough theEmbassy. work. the extent ofyour interest inthe if you demonstrate to thediplomats you can from them.That is,of course, to diplomats andlearnasmuch gives you theopportunity to beclose there are normallysmaller, which destination, becausetheembassies if you’re accepted at aremote I would advisethemnotto worry studying business administration. to BIRstudents, butalsoto those internship inanembassy—not only I would highlyrecommend an internship? to otherstudents applyingfor an What tipsoradvice would you give career to pursue. more so. Ithinkit’s avery interesting as thoseofanAmbassador, ifnot their responsibilities are asimportant Embassy butisindependent,and works incooperation withthe economy. The Commercial Counselor integrate into aforeign country’s companies abroad andhelpthem defend theinterests ofSpanish extremely important inorder to Counselor’s role. This positionis but most ofallIliked theCommercial encouraged to become adiplomat, After thisexperience Iwas aspirations? What are your future career essential. foreign commerce andare therefore relations canmake abigdifference in in detail.Ialsolearnedthat political explore thecountry anditscontext enriching asyou are pushedto Working inanembassy isvery 34 35 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Enrichment Opportunities The world inyour hands STUDY ABROAD Asia, Africa, andtheMiddleEast. partner institutions inNorth andSouthAmerica,Europe, at oneofourmorethan160 prestigious globalexchange we encourage students tospendoneortwo semesters new perspectives isalife-changingexperience. Thatʼswhy At IEUniversity we believe thatseeingyour studies from experiencing othercultures andmakingnew connections. way tobuildconfi dence andbroaden your outlook by Living inanothercountry forasemester ortwo isagreat cultural competencies—studying abroadisoneofthem. opportunities todevelopopportunities todevelop globalperspectives globalperspectives andcross- andcross- As astudent atIEUniversity, you will have several Anahuac University, Mexico City MEXICO McGill University, Montreal British Columbia Sauder Business School,UBC, CANADA University ofVirginia, Virginia University ofMichigan,Michigan Woodbury University, Los Angeles University ofSouthernCalifornia, Los Angeles Cornell University, New York Syracuse University, New York Babson College, Massachusetts University ofTexas, Austin USA University ofSanAndrés, BuenosAires ARGENTINA University ofAmsterdam, Amsterdam Rotterdam SchoolofManagement, “For me, anexchange was a AUSTRALIA of theglobe, especially aft er quite hardtomanage.” country forpleasure canbe graduation andlandingajob, an adventure totheotherside perfect opportunitytogoon making themove toanother UNIVERSITY OFMELBOURNE EMILIJA BERZANSKAITE, Lithuania Dual DegreeinBusiness Administration andLaws CASS Business School,London University ofEssex, Loughton University ofSãoPaulo EDESP, GetúlioVargas Foundation BRAZIL University ofExeter, Exeter Bocconi University, Milan THE NETHERLANDS ESSEC, Cergy-Pontoise Leeds University, Leeds Sciences Po, Paris Rotterdam FRANCE ITALY UK University ofSt. Gallen University ofAppliedScience ofWestern Switzerland, Delémont SWITZERLAND EBS Law School,Wiesbaden Bauhaus Universität, Weimar Jacobs University, Bremen GERMANY University ofPretoria, Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA “When Ilookbackmy time TOMOMI DAMBARA, Japan take frommy time abroad experience.” at Northeastern University and Iamsograteful forthe in Boston, there’s always something new that Ican UNITED STATES NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Bachelor inArchitectural Studies Sabanci University, Istanbul Koç University, Istanbul TURKEY University ofKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA “Living abroadhasan JESÚS PASCUAL, Spain unthinkable amount of advantages. Not only doyou people alongtheway thatwill help shapeyour career.” step outofyour comfort zone, UNITED STATES but you alsomeetamazing UNIVERSITY OFTEXAS Bachelor inCommunication andDigitalMedia National University ofSingapore, Singapore Singapore ManagementUniversity, Singapore SINGAPORE Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai Hong Kong University ofScience andTechnology, HongKong University ofHongKong, HongKong Tsinghua University, Beijing CHINA Seoul National University, Seoul SOUTH KOREA University ofTechnology Sydney, Sydney RMIT University, Melbourne AUSTRALIA Meiji University, Tokyo JAPAN “Do it,becausethosekinds of experiences aretheones OF SINGAPORE that make you who you are. SINGAPORE will make you unique.” Do it,becauseitwill bringyou knowledge andvalues that NATIONAL UNIVERSITY ELISE ELNOUCHI,France Bachelor inInternational Relations University programs. represents asamplefor allIE of study. The following list will dependonyour program year to year andyour options Exchange partnersvary from 36 37 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Enrichment Opportunities student” world ofopportunitiesasa needs opensupawhole new adapting theprogram toyour provides when itcomes to “The fl exibility IEUniversity Administration Bachelor inBusiness Jaime delaHoz change intheU.S. andaninternship, After my second year, Ididanex- surpassed my expectations. merce, andtheexperience defi nitely always beenpassionate aboutcom- istration at IEUniversity since I’ve I decidedto study Business Admin- best ofbothworlds. It was amazingto experience the to transfer to thecampusinMadrid. after two years Ihadtheopportunity Segovia, asmallbutlovely city, and years ago, Istarted my studies in are, nomatter thecountry. Four place where my family andfriends fl exibility toadaptaprogram “I foundinIEUniversity the sidered homethe but I’ve always con- I’m from Vigo, Spain, to my needs” MY JOURNEYSOFAR... associate professor there. own business, Iwould like to bean the future, maybe after starting my as itpossibly could have beenandin ence at IEUniversity was ascomplete IE University. Inanutshell,my experi- Club andtheMarca Españaproject at a co-founder oftheHumanitarian assistant inMathematics IandII, a delegate for four years, ateaching Sports Monitoring Labfor two years, to contribute to it;Iwas partofthe were infi nite opportunities for me Community,” andImust say there call ourselves the“IEUniversity of interesting people. We proudly which allowed meto meetalot projects andextracurricular activities, time to become immersedinother and whilealways having enough 39 38 IE University Bachelor in Economics My Enrichment Opportunities My University

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The cafeteria on From the very beginning, you will undergo a transformational the IE University campus in experience that will enhance your personal value and enable you Segovia is located just to play a leading role in shaping the world and achieving your opposite the student goals. You will receive an inspiring and challenging education that residence. It offers a variety will broaden your horizons and will shape who you are and who of great daily menus to help you will become. It will connect you to the world and guide you on you refuel.. your unique path towards achieving your goals.

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ADMISSION PROCESS 50 IE UNIVERSITY TO STUDY AT FIVE REASONS unexplored. creativity, andventure intothe ways ofthinking,apply your where you canexperience new by providing anenvironment vative inany fieldordiscipline We will inspireyou tobeinno- INTO REALITY TURN YOUR IDEAS your goals. support you needtoaccomplish ular feedback,andreceive the contact with them,obtainreg- students;you canenjoy daily are completely accessible to world. Also, ourprofessors and closetiestotheprofessional with internationalexperience and experienced professionals of bothexcellent academics Our diverse faculty ismadeup ACCESSIBLE FACULTY A DIVERSEAND CONNECT WITH professional aspirations. education according toyour allow you toshapeyour own proaches andoptionsthatwill a broadrange ofteachingap- respective fields,andintegrate prestigious associationsintheir are recognized by themost Our innovative degreeprograms PATH TO SUCCESS PERSONALIZE YOUR

professional journey. depend uponthroughout your people worldwide thatyou can network ofmorethan45,000 and enjoy anactive alumni will alsomake friendsforlife their toprecruitingpools.You consider IEUniversity oneof leading companies worldwide around theglobe. Employers of careers acrossindustries and We helpgraduates launchtheir YOUR FUTURE BUILD THEPATH TO graduation. an attractive jobcandidateafter experiences thatwill make you set ofskillsandprofessional You will acquire animpressive in Spain,oraroundtheglobe. portunities towork oncampus, offered a range ofinternshipop- projects. Eachyear, students are real-life casesandtoyour own apply what you learninclassto begin your studies. You will practice fromthemomentyou We combine theorywith METHODOLOGY PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE A methodologies * for innovation #3 worldwide IE University in teaching is ranked

Prestige andperformance corporations. highly regardedby employers atleading associations intheirrespective fields, and are recognized by themost prestigious In addition,ourundergraduate programs in innovation andlearningtechnologies. Europe andworldwide foritsexcellence among highereducation institutions in IE University occupies aleadingposition RECOGNITION IE UNIVERSITY Survey andRanking2018 Global University Employability TIMES HIGHEREDUCATION in Europe University Worldwide University in Spain University Global University Rankings 2019 *YOUTH INCORPORATED in Spain University Worldwide Business Administration Best Bachelorin in Europe University

Worldwide Satisfaction in Recruiter Worldwide Satisfaction in Student Worldwide Top University 43 42 IE University Bachelor in Economics My University CAMPUS IE UNIVERSITY great place to live. city tobeadmiredfromafar;itʼsalso a traditional cuisine. Itʼs notmerely a always beenfamousforitsclimateand Additionally, thisprovince ofSpainhas churches, andbeautifulbuildings. twisting alleyways, Romanesque Segovia isafairytalecityfullofnarrow, community. setting tobecome partofaclose-knit In Segovia, youʼll findtheperfect academic andlively atmosphere. a globaluniversity settingwith an students fromover 130countries to high-speed train, andwelcomes is only 25minutesfromMadridby national heritagesitein1931. Segovia la Real, ahistoric buildingdeclareda housed intheConvent ofSantaCruz offers atruecampus experience. It is The campusinthecityofSegovia SEGOVIA 75% ofstudents come from abroad. different countries arerepresentedoncampus,and over peers fromaroundtheworld. Eachyear, anaverage of130 diverse perspectives andexperiences asyou study with outlook andglobalconnections. You will benefitfrom As astudent atIEUniversity, you will gainaninternational Your homeaway from home

experience thebest ofbothworlds. history atyour fingertips, you will the bigcityalways within reachand If you decidetostudy inSegovia, with School. shared with thetop-ranked IEBusiness with thelatest technologies—all opportunities, andfacilitiesequipped environment, top-tier networking you will benefitfromaglobal If you decidetostudy inMadrid, important financialcapitals. at thecenter ofoneEuropeʼs most yourself inadynamic environment provides anopportunitytoimmerse modern facilities.Studying inMadrid resources, specialized classrooms,and experience, with access tocutting-edge find agroundbreakingeducation On ourcampusinMadrid,you will MADRID

Segovia. University campusin cafeteria intheIE socializing nearthe Students after class – Segovia. IE University campusin ) Madrid. IE University campusin ( and entertainment. for studying, relaxation, dents have amplespace excellent facilities. Stu- Segovia andMadridhave — 44 45 IE University Bachelor in Economics My University environmental stewardship matters community toraise awareness about This clubreachesouttothestudent IEU GREENCLUB questions answered! network with them,andhave your the secretsoftheirprofessionalsuccess, expertise. You’ll gettoknow someof questions relatedtotheirfieldof in theinternationalarenaanswer most powerful andinfluentialpeople talks andcocktails where someofthe The IEU CONFERENCE CLUB Connections andactivities STUDENT LIFE part in. Below aresometheclubsyou cantake academics. causes, debates,entrepreneurship, and into sixareas:arts,sports,social more than30 clubs,which aredivided The Student Lifeoffice coordinates types ofinterests andunlimitedopportunities. community isasdiverse ascanbe, providing space forall diversity asalifestyle andareproudtosay thatour and canchangethecourse ofyour life. We believe in The memoriesyou make during your studies last forever IEU Conference Cluborganizes

activities, thisistheclubforyou! your routineandenjoy outdoor activities. Ifyou like toescapefrom riverside hikes andothernature and healthy lifestyles. They organize pus inMadridandSegovia offera wide Exercise isimportant,sobothourcam- IEU SPORTS CLUB or originalcompositions. perform creative adaptationsofsongs together asagroup. Its talentedartists and provide theopportunitytoplay its membersʼmusicalknowledge The IEMusic Clubaimstoenrich IEU MUSICCLUB women allover theworld. a campaigntoinspireandprotect president, ZainnabAl-Kurdi, started events inservice ofvarious NGOs.Its This cluborganizes innovative IEU HUMANITARIAN CLUB

IEU Conference ClubFounder Salvador Mompeán, talks.” approach toacademic to take aradically new Inspire’. You see, we want “Our mottois’Talks that workshops. music, conferences, and such asexhibitions, city council for activities space provided by the Moneda inSegovia, isa The RealCasadela ) beginning ofthefallsemester. teams take place once every year, at the Tryouts forIEUniversity’s official and many others. golf, tennis,paddleswimming, to make available othersportssuch as with several andfitness gyms centers, dition, IEUniversity hasspecialdeals rugby, basketball, andtennis.Inad- volleyball, basketball, indoorsoccer, Among theteamsportswe offerare: campus andSegovia isarural one. pus tocampus,since Madridisacity The sportsthatwe offer vary fromcam- variety ofsportsforstudents toenjoy. IEU Green Club Ola, next GreenClubevent!” recommend attendingthe did notgowith us,Ihighly or Madrid.For thosewho weekend inthecityofSegovia alternative tospendingthe river onSunday was anice surroundings. Hikingby the no ideaaboutitsbeautiful for nearly two years andhad “I’ve beenliving inSegovia Sports ClubFounder Benjamin Weber, in afunway.” to enjoy the beautyofnature like-minded peopletogether outdoor activities, bringing destination forany andall “The IEU Alpine Clubisyour 46 47 IE University Bachelor in Economics My University managing theirown companies. shortly aft er graduation, building and ness while studying atIEUniversity or ship asacareerchoice andstart a busi- Some students chooseentrepreneur- startups. and medium-sized companies and companies, othersprefertojoinsmall recruited by majormultinational graduate. Whilemany alumniare employment off ers even beforethey IE University students begintoreceive for internationalpositions. graduates theopportunitytocompete companies andinstitutions provide nition andpartnershipswith leading IE University’s internationalrecog- process. throughout thisdecision-making around theglobeandguidesthem their careersacrossindustries and Center (CMC) helpsgraduates launch studies. TheIECareerManagement make asyou progressthrough your most importantdecisionsyou will Choosing acareerpathisoneofthe Launch your career internationally EMPLOYABILITY ranked #8forCareer Services Worldwide Global University Rankings2019 IE University is Youth Incorporated * Data reported by IEUniversity’s Class of2018 jobseekers. 5% 43% PORSCHE 3% CISCO Advertising & Communications or joinedastartup of graduates launched country oforigin work outsidetheir of jobseekers work at astartup entrepreneur or Become an 5%

Professional sectors inwhich IEUniversity students develop theircareers Architecture & Design PERNOD RICARD 5% Professional sectors inwhichIEUniversity students SANTANDER Industry 10% TMT 95% WYMAN OLIVER develop theircareers. 18% MORGAN STANLEY Consulting currently working reported they were of jobsekeers months after graduation* Employed withinsix 30% Financial Services GOLDMAN PWC SACHS 10% Consumer Goods L’OREAL 9% Other Sectors 20% 25% 5% Start ups P&G degree amaster’sPursue to work inSpain job seekers stayed of non-Spanish education pursuing further of graduates are ACCENTURE 4% Government AMAZON GOOGLE 1% Law www.ie.edu opportunities, amongothers. development, socialnetworking, andeducation community, you will alsobenefi tfromcareer meet new people. By beingpartofthealumni help ourgraduates stay intouchwith friendsor We organize regularevents acrosstheworld to more than45,000peopleinover 130 countries. As an IEgraduate, you’ll joinaglobalnetwork of of IEUniversity students andalumni. propelling personalandprofessionaldevelopment learning opportunities,with theobjective of off erresources for career development andlifelong the membersofIEUniversity community, we In ordertopromotelasting relationshipsamong Life aft erIEUniversity ALUMNI 49 48 IE University Bachelor in Economics My University ADMISSION PROCESS Become part of IE University

At IE University, thereʼs no single deadline for applying tions to answer in a set amount of to our undergraduate programs. The various stages of our time. One of your responses will be written, and two will be record- Interested in becoming admission process are aimed at identifying those areas ed via video. The whole process of your academic and personal profile that make you should only take 20 to 30 minutes an IE University student? to complete. unique, and to make sure that our educational model is a good fit for you.

As our programs usually fill up far in ADMISSION TEST PERSONAL INTERVIEW advance of the start of the academic Take IE University’s admission test (only after committee review) year, we advise candidates to apply or international admission tests: Follow the between twelve to nine months before the SAT, ACT, CAS, or LNAT. Personal interviews are held either the semester begins. This will also IE University’s admission test is at the IE University campus in allow you time to obtain any necessary conducted solely in English and Segovia or Madrid, or at any of Student Path visas or other qualifications. Once you assesses your verbal, logical and our 29 international offices. In have received an acceptance letter, numerical skills. It centers on extenuating circumstances we provisional or definitive, you must your ability to reason, rather than can arrange an online interview. make a €2,000 non-refundable deposit knowledge of actual information. The interview will allow us to get to reserve your spot in the bachelorʼs This means you don't have to to know you better, and further program of your choice. study for the test beforehand to assess certain qualities, such as pass it successfully. It also evalu- your personality, capacity for ates your English level. critical thinking, method of self Scan the code You can do the admission test expression and other communica- and follow the path to either at the campus in Madrid tion skills. discover the steps you or Segovia, or at any of the 29 need to take to become a ONLINE APPLICATION offices IE has around the world. FINAL COMMITTEE DECISION student at IE University. The application form contains For other cases, please contact You will be informed of the Ad- detailed step-by-step information our Admissions Department at: missions Committee’s decision on how to fill it in, guiding you [email protected] in writing. If accepted, you will through the process. Your applica- receive one of two admission tion is subject to a non-refundable ONLINE ASSESSMENT statuses: admission fee of €120. It will not As a tech-forward institution, be reviewed by the Admissions we use virtual assessment as part Conditional Admission: in the Segovia Committee until submitted and of our admissions process. This event that you have failed to the admission fee has been paid. allows the admissions team to get comply with all university access You can find information on how a sense of your personality and requirements in Spain. to pay this fee at the end of the potential before proceeding to application form. The application a possible interview. Definitive admission: full admis- may be saved at any time during sion, providing you have complied Madrid the process but it must be com- Completing the assessment is with all the points listed in the pleted within one month. simple—you will be given 3 ques- provisional letter of acceptance. In this rigorous and challenging program INTERNATIONAL OFFICES students study econometrics, political science, applied analytics, behavioral science and technology to analyze the new reality of EUROPE LATIN AMERICA India & South Asia economics and how it a ects the diverse contexts [email protected] [email protected] – Mumbai [email protected] in which we live and work. IE University’s proven France – Paris Argentina & Uruguay [email protected] – Buenos Aires Japan – Tokyo expertise in management and technology are [email protected] [email protected] Germany, Switzerland [email protected] the foundations for this bachelor. This program & Austria – Munich Singapore & Southeast [email protected] Brazil – Sao Paulo Asia – Singapore is aimed at individuals passionate about analysis [email protected] [email protected] Italy & The Balkans [email protected] and economics, who want to drive economic – Milan Chile – Santiago de Chile [email protected] [email protected] South Korea – Seoul transformation, e ciency and growth in the [email protected] Portugal – Lisbon Colombia – Bogota digital era. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MIDDLE EAST Spain – Madrid & Segovia & AFRICA [email protected] Ecuador – Quito [email protected] [email protected] Turkey – Istanbul Saudi Arabia – Riyadh [email protected] Mexico City – Mexico [email protected] [email protected] UK & Ireland – London UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, [email protected] Peru, Bolivia Kuwait & Oman – Dubai & Paraguay – Lima [email protected] [email protected] NORTH AMERICA [email protected] West Africa – Lagos [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Type of Degree Undergraduate

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Location Segovia and Madrid

Duration 4 years

Start / Date September