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Start / Date September The Bachelor in International Relations INTERNATIONAL OFFICES prepares students for an international career in the public, private, and non-pro t sectors. EUROPE LATIN AMERICA Indonesia – Jakarta Students will be immersed in a unique learning [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Benelux – Amsterdam Argentina & Uruguay Japan – Tokyo environment where they will be shaped into [email protected] – Buenos Aires [email protected] [email protected] tomorrow’s global leaders, acquiring the skills France – Paris [email protected] Singapore & Southeast [email protected] Asia – Singapore needed to drive change in complex, cross-border Brazil – Sao Paulo [email protected] Germany, Switzerland [email protected] [email protected] economic, political, and social challenges. Well- & Austria – Munich [email protected] Chile – Santiago de Chile South Korea – Seoul connected and highly accredited, the IE School [email protected] [email protected] Italy & The Balkans – Milan of Global & Public A airs is a member of the [email protected] Colombia – Bogota [email protected] MIDDLE EAST exclusive Associations of Professional Schools of Portugal – Lisbon [email protected] & AFRICA [email protected] [email protected] International A airs and Public A airs (APSIA), Ecuador – Quito Russia – Moscow [email protected] Saudi Arabia – Riyadh the Network of Schools of Public Policy, A airs, [email protected] [email protected] Mexico City – Mexico and Administration (NASPAA), and the European Spain – Madrid & Segovia [email protected] UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, [email protected] Kuwait & Oman – Dubai Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). Peru, Bolivia [email protected] UK & Ireland – London & Paraguay – Lima [email protected] [email protected] West Africa – Lagos [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] NORTH AMERICA Southern Africa [email protected] Venezuela – Caracas – Johannesburg [email protected] [email protected] West & Midwest USA – Los Angeles [email protected] ASIA [email protected] Please do not hesitate to South USA & Caribbean contact the office nearest – Miami Australia & New Zealand to you should you need [email protected] – Sydney any additional information. [email protected] You can also contact us via Northeast USA – New York [email protected] [email protected] China - Shanghai & Beijing VIEW THE [email protected] www.ie.edu/offices INTERACTIVE Canada – Toronto BROCHURE [email protected] India & South Asia – Mumbai [email protected] You’ve just opened the brochure YOU’VE GOT A MESSAGE! that will guide you through the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. It will give you a detailed view of the IE University student experience and, specifically, what life is like as part of the IE Bachelor in International Relations program. Learn firsthand about the amazing journey you will embark on over the next four years and the opportunities available to you as an IE University student. By the time you’re finished DEAR STUDENT, reading, you’ll be one step closer to becoming part of the talented community we are so proud of. Welcome to IE University. I am delighted that you are considering the IE School of Global and Public Affairs to start your career. We offer a unique community and believe in our students’ potential to make a difference in the world. As an international relations graduate, you will be able to pursue a career in a wide variety of fields spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, from government, to international business, to foundations and NGOs. On your way to discovering what you want to do as a professional, we will guide you and provide you with the best learning tools, academic advice, and mentoring to ensure your success. IE University is made up of students from over 130 countries. Make the most of it! One of the most important components when dedicating your life to international affairs is understanding different cultures and establishing long-lasting relationships, so embrace the opportunity you have of being part of a multicultural environment. But not only that—be a student! Remember that this stage of your life will someday be just a memory, and you want to make the best ones possible. Get involved in the extracurricular activities IE University offers, join labs, study abroad, do internships, and let curiosity be your guide. Learn, have fun, but most importantly, listen to the people around you, broaden your horizons, and open your mind to experience life. On behalf of the IE University staff, we would like to take this opportunity to offer you our full commitment and willingness to help you with anything you might need. We are proud to be part of your journey, and if there’s anything we can do to make it even better, please do not hesitate to let us know. Looking forward to meeting you soon,

Daniel Kselman Vice Dean IE School of Global and Public Affairs IE School of Global and Public Affairs

The IE School of Global and Public Affairs is dedicated to training students to become well-rounded professionals, capable of understanding complex global issues, managing real-world organizations, and holding leadership positions in the international public, private and non-profit sectors. Our programs combine a multidisciplinary approach to professional education with the application of theory to practical issues in global affairs.

PARTNERS & ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS › Dual Degree in Laws + International The IE School of Global and Public IE School of Global and Public Affairs Relations. Affairs is a full member of APSIA, the offers programs both at graduate and › Dual Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Association of Professional Schools of undergraduate level. The School offers Law and Economics + Data & Business International Affairs. APSIA currently full-time programs taught entirely Analytics. comprises twenty two schools from in English that train internationally › Dual Degree in Economics + US universities, seven European oriented students for successful International Relations. schools, five from Asia, and two from multisector careers. Canada. The schools that make up MASTERS this exclusive cluster are renowned UNDERGRADUATE › Master in International Relations. for their academic offerings and their › Bachelor in International Relations. › Master in International Development. commitment to education in the field › Bachelor in Economics. of international relations. › Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics. › Dual Degree in Business Administration + International Relations. My Studies

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Students on the Studying at IE University means not only that you will receive the IE University Campus in Madrid 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 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT IE UNIVERSITY 10

STUDY PLAN 12

CHOOSE YOUR CONCENTRATION 14

UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM STAFF COLLEGE 16

PROFESSIONAL CAREERS 18

THE DUAL DEGREES 22 A sure pathtosuccess IE UNIVERSITY DEGREE AT TO STUDY THIS FIVE REASONS certificate fromtheUNSSC. difference will receive aspecial and commitment tomakinga standing academicperformance students thatdemonstrate out At theendofprogram, the internships, andspecialevents. lar activities such asstudy trips, career events, andextracurricu- in somecourses, workshops, practitioners will participate United Nations experts and SYSTEM STAFF COLLEGE THE UNITEDNATIONS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH TAKE ADVANTAGE OF - challenges fromthefirst day. face real-world professional projects. Thiswill make you studies, andconsultancy-type titions, internships,research trips, internationalcompe - the classroom,such asstudy promotes experiences beyond case studies, orsimulationsand demic activities like policy labs, practical methodologiesinaca- The program applieshands-on, SKILLS BUILD PROFESSIONAL

sectors. both theprivate andpublic develop theskillsneededin ternational Relations students and interconnected world. In- to meettheneedsofacomplex expected tobemoredynamic Today’s professionalsare SECTORS PUBLIC ANDPRIVATE OPPORTUNITIES INTHE BENEFIT FROMCAREER out. professional profilethat stands interests, you will buildastrong adapted toyour particular integrate differentdimensions of amentorwho will helpyou al relations.Undertheguidance specialized areasofinternation- different concentrations in you tochoosebetween four izable study pathsthatallow Reach your goalswith custom- YOUR STUDIES PERSONALIZE relations. universities forinternational part ofonetheworld’s best high qualityofourprogram as Affairs (APSIA),assuring the sional SchoolsofInternational exclusive Association ofProfes- Public Affairsisamemberofthe The IESchoolofGlobaland RECOGNIZED BY APSIA BE PART OFASCHOOL

The IESchoolofGlobal and Public Affairsand Public isan APSIA member. Defining your future PROFILE STUDENT a leaderinpolitical party; foundation; a development expert inanNGOor international consultancy firm; a consultant orapartnerinan a directorofinternationalexpansion; corporation; an executive inamultinational Foreign Service; a diplomatserving foryour country’s another multilateral organization; Nations, adevelopment bankor a seniormemberoftheUnited TO BECOME problems. tures inordertosolve complex global challenges, politicalissues, andcul- understanding ofdifferenteconomic world, andwish toacquire anin-depth about makingadifference inthe change-makers who arepassionate international level. It’s forconfident engaging inchallengingissues atan comfortable with debatingand IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOARE RELATIONS THE BACHELOR ININTERNATIONAL and play aleadingroleinshapingtheworld. IE University helpsstudents enhance theiruniquevalue personalized pathandastudent-centered methodology, 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

a founder/CEO ofasocialbusiness. academic institution; a researchmanagerinthinktankor operation; a managerinhumanitarian global challenges. who bringinnovative solutionsto generation ofglobal professionals an impact,andbecome partofanew you will beready to succeed, make others. As anIEUniversity graduate, and economic development, among as varied aspolicy, conflict resolution, and makes apositive impactinfields have a successful internationalcareer interact intoday’s world. You will economics, business,law, andpolitics be anexpert who understands how public andprivate sectors.You will real-world organizations, bothinthe complex globalissues andmanaging professional capableofunderstanding The personyou will become isa GRADUATE PROFILE

9 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Studies 8 diplomacy, tobringaboutsolutionsataninternational level. ical andreasoningskills,alongside theartofpersuasion and tors andnegotiateeffectively. Learn toapply alltheseanalyt Critical thinkingisasimportant theabilitytoinfluence ac Success ininternationalrelationsrequiresanumberofskills. THINK CRITICALLY, FINDSOLUTIONS for success. placements inavariety ofinstitutions, andprepareyourself the IRspace. Getfurtherexperience with selective internship based, consultancy-oriented finalproject with arealclientin speaking. Endyour studies with acapstone project—a group- such asconflict resolution,negotiation, strategy, and public Lab. Thesesemester-long courses will delve intocriticalareas case-study approachandseminardiscussions inthe Policy Get togripswith real-lifechallengesthrough ourpractical A PRACTICE-BASED APPROACH the European Consortium forPolitical Research (ECPR). Network ofSchoolsPublicPolicy, Affairs,and Administration (NASPAA), and exclusive Association ofProfessionalSchoolsInternationalAffairs(APSIA),the and highly accredited,theIESchoolofGlobal&PublicAffairsisamember Development: People, Planet,Prosperity, Peace, andPartnership. Well-connected encompasses the5P’sdefined by theUN’s2030 Agenda for Sustainable complex, cross-bordereconomic, political,andsocialchallenges. Thecurriculum into tomorrow’s globalleaders,acquiring theskillsneededtodrive changein will beimmersedinauniquelearningenvironment where they will beshaped Nations System Staff College andguarantees world-class education. Students the extensive expertise oftheIESchoolGlobal&PublicAffairsUnited career inthepublic,private, andnon-profit sectors.Theprogram draws on The BachelorinInternationalRelations preparesstudents foraninternational Become anactoratagloballevel AT IEUNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THE PILLARSOF

- - manage projectsandpoliciesatthe highest levels. is afundamentalpartofbecoming adecision-maker, ableto world-ranked experience inmanagement andbusiness.This Students ofthisprogram will benefitfromIEUniversity’s al-affairs professional,adeptat working ina corporate setting. Acquire theskillsyou needtobecome awell-grounded glob MANAGEMENT INTHEGLOBAL ARENA politics. including socialsciences, history, culture, economics, and international orderthrough avariety ofacademiclenses, organizations, states, andthecorporate world inshiftingthe Students will explore topics such astheroleofmultilateral as aglobaldisciplinewith ourmultidisciplinaryapproach. Get arealfeelforthecomplexity ofinternationalrelations A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM

- studies, andsimulations. debate tournaments, case internships, workshops, Participate inIRlabs, PRACTICAL LEARNING WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT IEUNIVERSITY? ics, andlaw. political science, econom and explore fieldssuchas tions asaglobaldiscipline, Study international rela PROGRAM MULTIDISCIPLINARY - - real-world issues. providing solutionsto reasoning and by applyinganalytical Unravel complexity CRITICAL THINKING your choice. fluent inalanguage of management, and become public speaking, and debate, conflict resolution, skills innegotiation, Acquire thenecessary INTERPERSONAL SKILLS international order. world indetermining the states, andthecorporate multilateral organizations, Understand therole of FOUNDATION 10 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Studies 11 STUDY PLAN STUDY PLAN LOCATION The hunt for knowledge

Starting Starting in Madrid in Segovia

YEARS � � � � Madrid YEARS � � Segovia � � Madrid FIRST YEAR Your first year will begin with a broad introduction to international relations as a whole. You will become acquaint- FIRST YEAR THIRD YEAR ed with the main eras and events that have shaped world history since the First Semester First Semester 16th century. We will provide you with the methodological and practical tools History of International Political Theory Languages Management of the Relations up to 1945 to understand and evaluate arguments Introduction to Economics Project Management Multinational Corporation Introduction to Organizational Management IE Module: Professional about contentious issues in internation- Peace and Conflict Resolution Political Science Deontology al affairs, and you will also be given the Global Governance and International Institutions opportunity to complete an internship, contribute in one of the many IEU LABs, or both. Second Semester Second Semester

History of International IE Module: Humanities Languages International Finance Through the IE Module, you will learn Relations Since 1945 IE Module: Ethics International Unplugged IV-V Organizational Skills the dynamics, abilities and attitudes Applied Economics Languages International Relations that will help you to lead people. By the confident discussing scholarly articles conflict resolution to strengthen your International Unplugged I Interpersonal Skills Theory II end of the year, you will be able to apply and embarking on your own research most important leadership competen- economic theories to your daily work, projects. In order to practice and cies. This year you will be required to and understand important social and apply what you’ve learned, you will be choose an exchange program with one SECOND YEAR FOURTH YEAR political phenomena, as well as different able to join an IE lab or complete an of our prestigious partner institutions forms of international governance and internship. around the world. First Semester First Semester organizations. THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR International Unplugged II Comparative Politics Languages SECOND YEAR During your third year you will focus Your fourth and last year is mainly Languages Aid, Development and International Unplugged VI Social Entrepreneurship In your second year, you will con- on topics such as as international trade, focused on your final project, where Research Methods in Electives International Relations tinue to deepen your understanding macroeconomics, international finance, you will apply all of the knowledge International Relations of international relations from the multinational corporations, and human gained throughout your subjects, Theory I Second Semester perspectives of international law and rights their implications for interna- internships, IEU LABs, and exchange Electives international political economics. You tional development. You will deepen programs. You will keep on improving Second Semester Final Project will also start looking into the world of your knowledge about broad organi- your language skills, and you will be NGOs and learning about internation- zations such as the UN, but also about able to specialize in the area of your Languages International Law al development and aid. specialized institutions, such as NATO, interest by choosing a concentration International Unplugged III Public Opinion and Political Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Communication COMPONENTS CREDITS WTO, the IMF and the International with a set of electives. International Political Basic Courses 60 You will also be exposed to a wide Criminal Court. Economy array of tools and methodological Core Courses 126 approaches that political scientists use. You will continue developing your orga- Elective Courses 42 By the end of the year you will be more nizational skills and studying peace and Final Project 12 Credits needed to graduate 240

Note: this information is subject to change, please contact the Admissions Department for the updated curriculum. geopolitics; andcorporate andmultilateral diplomacy. including populismanddemocracy; politicaleconomy and India, andtheMiddleEast. Students will dive intotopics China, Africa, SouthAmerica,North America, Russia, facing theworld today—with afocus onregionsincluding This meansthecourses will cover awide range ofchallenges nations andcorporations. international anddiplomaticrelationshipsbetween these complex globalchallenges.They will focus on struggles inordertoidentifythebest solutionstotackle students will discover what sparkspoliticalandsocial During theGlobalAffairsandDiplomacy elective courses, GLOBAL AFFAIRS ANDDIPLOMACY best with your future goals Specialize inanarea thataligns CONCENTRATION CHOOSE YOUR

between states affect global peace andsecurity. counterterrorism while grasping how relationships be crucialasthey dive intocybersecurity, terrorism,and rapidly changing society. These insights will prove to newfound insightsonhow peoplefunctionintoday’s Finally, students will hackthesocialcontract for cybersecurity. human rights,security, humanitarianlaw, and the toolsthey needforanunparalleled perspective on Capitalizing oncutting-edge technology, they will gain sovereignty, internationallaw, andarmedintervention. Students will understand therelationshipbetween state real-world experiences. gaining unrivaled insights into alliance creation through conflict. They will sharpentheirnegotiationskills while advocates who work toprevent, manage, andresolve security toprepare students tobecome international These electives delve intothedynamics ofpeace and PEACE, CONFLICT ANDSECURITY

diploma. Theseconcentrations include: four optionalconcentrations offered,entitling you toanadditional you canchoosefromarange ofelectives thatmake uponeofthe path, providing support every step oftheway. Inyour fourthyear, unique strengths andgive you thechance tobuildyour own career education, making you andyour careerourpriority. We identifyyour IE University takes anapplied,student-centered approachto impact assessment. will show what they’ve learnedina projectevaluation and gender ininternationaldevelopment. Finally, students sustainable finance, buildingsmart cities,andtheroleof and urbanization. Students will discover thekeys to Theseelectives will alsocover issues relatedtotheeconomy politics behindaidand internationalagreements. international development projectsandto analyze the with this knowledge, they will bepreparedtomanage development, economics, andsustainability. Armed factors atwork ininternationalpolitics, global They will deepen theirunderstanding ofthecomplex the world asawhole. economic growth while helpingdeveloping countries and together theinternationalcommunity tospuronsustained will grow intoleaderswho understand how tobring Throughout theInternationalDevelopment track, students INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL ANDSOCIALBUSINESS sectors like healthcare. economics andbiotechnologywill determine thefutureof they tiebusinessandsocietytogethertodeterminehow Finally, students will puttheirknowledge intopractice as created by theriseofsocialbusinesses. with what isdriving changeaswell astheopportunities innovation intoday’s markets. They will become familiar explore theimportance ofsustainability, technology, and To furthertheirunderstanding ofthetopic,students will social businesses. areas gohandintheriseoffourthsector— understanding ofsocialmatters.They will learnhow these to expand businessesabroad while deepeningtheir Business track will discover different ways inwhich Students who choosethe InternationalandSocial 14 15 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Studies the publicandprivate sectors. UNSSC joinforces tobuildthenext generation ofgloballeadersinboth and inclusive world. Withthispartnership, IEUniversity andthe governments andmany organizations increatingamoresustainable Nations’ 2030Agenda forSustainable Development, which guidesall most complex challenges.Theprogram isalignedwith theUnited issues inordertocreateinnovative solutionstotackletheworld’s edge insightsintopolitical,social,economic andenvironmental management. Inthisprogram, futureprofessionals will gaincutting- Staff College (UNSSC)—the UN’s center fortraining andknowledge IE University hassignedapartnershipwith theUnitedNations System The next generation ofgloballeaders SYSTEM STAFF COLLEGE UNITED NATIONS

Activities for theUNSystem Staff College. materials, policy papersandop-eds opportunity to prepare research Some students willhave the RESEARCH PROGRAMS Counter-Terrorism. sponsored by theUNOffice of UN andacybersecurity challenge participated intheHarvard Model the UN.Recently, ourstudents have competitions that are organized by IE University promotes international COMPETITIONS skills into practice. put theiracademicknowledge and UN, students willalsobeableto courses ledby professionals at the Beyond attending thetraditional WORKSHOPS ANDSIMULATIONS institutions. corporations ordiplomatic the United Nations, international partners may includeagenciesof complete theirfinalproject. These with anorganization inorder to work ingroups asthey collaborate In theirfinalyear, students will CAPSTONE PROJECTS our students abouttheirsector. webinars, UNseniorstaff speakto In thisseriesofconferences and UN SPEAKERSERIES

opportunities. stay upto date oninteresting global institutions, students will these partnershipswithprestigious help withtravel costs. Asa result of apply for funding from theBIRto that positively impactssocietymay an internship orotheropportunity Students selected by theUNfor INTERNSHIPS public sectors face. challenges that theprivate and Development andto tackleglobal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable and events to promote the student clubsorganize activities Club andtheDebate Club. These Club, theGlobalTransformation Sustainable Development Goals Segovia have organized the Our campusesinMadridand STUDENT CLUBS positions. or othervaluable international when applyingto UNinternships them puttheirbest foot forward workshops for ourstudents to help resources department willconduct Personnel from theUN’s human CAREER WORKSHOPS international institution. who wishto have acareer inan organizations to advisestudents with theUNandothermultilateral university faculty willcollaborate a mentorship program inwhichthe IE University iscurrently developing MENTORING

16 17 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Studies PROFESSIONAL CAREERS activities. management andotherpublicity addition, you will beproviding media official bodiesand stakeholders. In way communication with relevant and establish andmaintaintwo- stakeholders, develop new businesses, maintain relationshipswith existing and personalcontacts. You will also public sources, politicalintelligence, of publicpolicy oncorporations, using forecasting, andevaluating theeffects You will beincharge ofresearching, CORPORATION CONSULTANT FOR AGLOBAL perhaps beyond. expertise tomake apositive impactinyour fieldand graduate, you will bemorethan preparedtouseyour development projects,asanIEinternationalrelations resources, ormanaginginternationalhumanitarianand inspired by internationalorganizations, consulting, human your careerinawide range ofareas.Whetheryou are Once you finish your degree, you’ll beready todevelop A world ofopportunity governments, andthepublic. of poorcommunities tosponsors, advocating torepresenttheneeds Lastly, you will belobbying and and makingappropriatedecisions. overview ofthesecurity situation in unstable areas,maintainingan to ensure thesafetyofstaff working implementing security procedures building. Moreover, you will be the field,andencourage capacity- with partner organizations in programs, develop relationships the futureofspecific overseas draft fundingproposalstoensure and evaluating projects.You will You will bemanaging, monitoring, FOR ANNGO DEVELOPMENT EXPERT delegations andembassies. countries, andwork closely with diplomatic relationswith partner and implementpolicy, sustain mutual satisfaction.You will formulate with otherstoreachapositionof department’s interests andnegotiate involved. You will representyour to issues where many interests are You will contribute constructively TRANSNATIONAL PUBLICENTITY POLICY OFFICERFOR A Digital Services Worldwide, United Way Álvarez Verónica and cultures isvery enriching. people from different backgrounds as anopportunityfor learning.Meeting environment asachallengebutrather I don’treally seeaninternational you face? environment, what are thechallenges If you work inaninternational confidence inyourself andyour work. team, adaptability and having alotof Clear communication withinthe use inyour day-to-day? What are themost relevant skillsyou decisions, nooneisleftbehind. This way, when itcomes to making of gender, ethnicityandbeliefs. of having adiverse team interms I have learnedabouttheimportance you have learnedinyour work? What are themost importantthings position. the interviewer whooffered methe A few days later Iheard backfrom and was contacted for an interview. United Way Worldwide, inWashington D.C. Verónica Álvarez iscurrently working on I can give istobepatient CV andcover letter, website, sentoutmy on theorganization’s I found theapplication interviews? process-steps, tests, How was therecruiting “The best advice and persistent” ) you will. seem asifyou willnever getajob, patient andpersistent. Even ifitmay The best advice Icangive isto be other students applyingfor ajob? What tipsoradvice would you give to is alsovery open to teaching. meaningful impact insociety. Everyone of goodwillandiswillingto make a positive. Everyone isworking there out The working environment isextremely company you work for and the sector? What doyou like themost aboutthe 19 18 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Studies Transformational Leadership Journey the world around you. perspectives andoutlooksonyourself, your peers,and At theend,you willreturn to your university withnew expand asyou pushyourself to achieve new things. three-week trip, you canexpect your comfort zone to and challengeyour way ofthinking.Duringthis designed to test your limits,broaden your horizons, You willtake partinanexperience that’s carefully exciting journey ofself-improvement the classroom intopractice —it’salsoan to puteverything they have learnedin Journey. Thistripnotonly allows students and discovery. the Transformational Leadership the opportunitytosetouton During your second year you get

Happiness. workshops and lectures withinBhutan’s Institute of at several wellness events, includingmeditation Bhutan Gross National Happiness Index, andassisted soft skills.They alsometwiththedevelopers ofthe leadership andteam building,andacquiring other trekked through the Himalayas whilst learningabout around theworld. Amongotheractivities,students first-hand what life islike indifferent countries for students to gainaglobalperspective andwitness Lasting 17days, itwas anunparalleled opportunity This journey was anexperience like noother. learning by traveling acrossNepal andBhutan. students hadtheopportunitytoenhance their During theTransformational Journey of2019, and Bhutanadventure! recorded duringtheNepal Journey Documentary Transformational Leadership Don’t miss outthe foundations several socialprojects withdifferent Making animpactby participating in Getting involved 20 21 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Studies Affairs. and theIESchoolofGlobalPublic prestigious schools:theIELaw School combines theexpertise oftwo most challengingissues. Theprogram political arena,addressingtoday's of internationallaw and theglobal you toplay aleadingroleintheareas demanding program will prepare practice inthelegalpublic field,this issues onaglobalscale. Ifyou want to you toprovide solutionsthataddress and conflict resolutionsskills,allowing viewpoint, crisismanagementskills You will acquire amulticultural international affairsandgloballaw. focused onthefundamentalsof comprehensive andpractical program International Relations offersa The DualDegreeinLaws & RELATIONS LAWS +INTERNATIONAL DUAL DEGREESIN continue todisappear. global issues where boundariesbetween disciplines enabling themtoplay importantrolesinsolving complex Dual Degreestudents develop amultidisciplinaryprofile, fields of study. By combining two diverse subject areas,our want tofocus theircareersintwo distinct yet connected prestigious programs areagreatoptionforstudents who completing anadditionalyear ofacademicstudies. These opportunity tograduate with two bachelor’sdegreesby The DualDegreesatIEUniversity offer students the Two fieldsof study inoneprogram THE DUAL DEGREES

build company value. a leaderinthecorporate world and degree will prepareyou tobecome by innovative individuals, thisdual analytical skills.Aimedatanddriven knowledge of management andstrong you will acquire acomprehensive Data fieldsandusingthelatest tech, Guided by experts intheBusiness and transferred totheprofessionalworld. alongside otherskillsthatcanbe formulate datawith statistical tools, in largecorporations. You will learnto will prepare you forasuccessful career businesses. Ourworld-leading faculty positively impact companies and extracting relevant insightsthatwill understand andanalyze data, This program preparesyou to + INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

generate changeat aglobalscale. collaborative actiontounderstand and emerging technologies,and models linked todigitalplatforms, Students will explore innovative and shapetheworld oftomorrow. solve worldwide complex challenges design andleadstrategic policiesto landscape, you will learnhow to understanding ourdynamic global as NGOsandthinktanks.By economic andsocialactors—such organizations andotherpolitical, between states, businesses,global on buildingstrong relationships value foroursociety, with anemphasis manage organizations thatcreate This DualDegreeteachesyou to RELATIONS ECONOMICS +INTERNATIONAL AT IEUNIVERSITY DUAL DEGREE TO STUDY A FIVE REASONS geared towards your future. core courses andcreateaholistic profilethatis faculty will guideyou, helping you complement experience, decidinghow touseyour time. Our you will beabletobuildyour own educational to reachyour careergoals.As aDualDegreestudent, will beableto personalize your study planinorder At IEUniversity, education isstudent-centered. You CUSTOMIZE YOUR CURRICULUM European HigherEducation Area(EHEA). accredited by theGovernment ofSpainandthe are fully compliant with theBolognaProcess and people possess.AllofourDualDegreeprograms achieving auniqueprofessionalprofilethatfew graduate with two distinct undergraduate degrees, When completing aDualDegree, you effectively EARN TWO FULLY ACCREDITED DEGREES each dependsontheother. profession andanotherisincreasingly blurredand career inaworld where thelinebetween one ahead ofthegamewhen starting your professional relationships intwo differentfields willput you diverse connections. Developing professional broaden your professionalnetwork andmake Pursuing two differentdegrees will help you ENHANCE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES between differentfields,sectorsandindustries. headhunters. You’ll have theflexibility tomove and will stand out with topcompanies and broad knowledge andskillsinmultiplefields You will have amorecompetitive profile with Studying aDualDegreegrows your careeroptions. EXPAND YOUR CAREERPOSSIBILITIES active roleintheworld. set andversatile training, equippingyou toplay an holistic degreemeansyou will have auniqueskill your potentialinbothfields.Holdingthistypeof two areasthatyou’re passionateaboutandincrease yet converging fields.Thisallows you tolearnabout Our DualDegreeprograms integrate two different BUILD AWELL-ROUNDED PROFILE

23 22 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My University 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 34 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 LABs areIEUniversity’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 LABs andparticipate In May andJune, you will work full- ademic year andcontinue year-round. All labsstart atthebeginning oftheac - Administration Undergraduate Studies Director ofIEU LABs andBusiness 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 LABs give 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 planning onreaching 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 challenging aspect: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 26 27 IE University Bachelor in International Relations 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, butwe 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 IEULABsprojects. 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, particularlyto 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 hadto 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 29 28 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Enrichment Opportunities 10:00 14:00 13:00 21:00 19:30 enjoy my weekend with her. and dosomereading now, sothat I canfully visit my sister, soI’llfinishupafew assignments I headhome. This weekend I’mflyingto Paris to the class more interesting every day. ferent opinionswe share sparkdebate, making our timediscussing controversial topics. The dif- gotten past thebasics,andnow spendmost of course even thoughit’s late intheday. We have French 6.1 begins.Ireally enjoy thislanguage study obligations. you needto beableto balance your work and always be regular. They give you theflexibility understands that your class schedulemay not an internship at IEisgreat; every department sity trulyinternational. Asastudent, doing students—it’s partofwhat makes IEUniver- employees come from abroad, just like the time internship inrecruiting. Ilike that several department, where I’mcompleting apart- I goto IEUniversity’s Talent Management ditional Madridtapasplace onCalledeSerrano. Mexican burrito bar, orJoseLuis,whichisatra- students. Tomorrow I’llprobably goto Tierra, a to campushave discounts for IEUniversity there taste like heaven. Most restaurants close it isn’tthehealthiest optionbuttheburgers feel like having aburger withmy friends.Iknow na building.It’s closeto Goiko Grill,andtoday I are heldintheIEUniversity Castellon delaPla- I headoutofclass. This year most ofourclasses pen hasbeenmadespecificallyfor him. with thepotential customer, explaining why the questions allow themarketer to trulyconnect and what heislookingfor inapen.These few he is,why having apenwould beusefulfor him the trickisaskingpotential customer who fessor, aformer Unilever professional, told us, about thegreat qualitiesthepenhad…The pro- a pen.Astudent inthebackrow started talking sor asked for avolunteer to spontaneouslysell more well-rounded individual.Today theprofes- International Relations degree, makingmea think takingBBAclasses willcomplement my electives from any area we’re interested in.I starts. This semester we’ve beenableto choose My Product andBrand Managementclass Relations International Bachelor in Rubira, Alejandra goal isto familiarize students with the HRClubwithsomefriends.Our the Philanthropic ClubandIfounded I have beeninvolved inactivitiesrunby extracurricular activities? Are you involved inany affairs. a trulyinternational outlookonglobal particular politicalissue. Itgives you hear extremely diverse opinionsona I like themost. It’s very interesting to different countries. At least that’s what have classes withpeoplefrom many IE University, isthat you International Relations at The best partofstudying University? most aboutstudying at IE What doyou like the extremely diverse opinionsona “ It’s very interesting tohear particular political issue” by nature 24/7 for aweek andI sporty… Ialsoloved being surrounded me quite proud since I’mnotvery my bodywas capableof, whichmade surprise myself, notknowing what it to any student. NotonlydidI doing theactivity. Iwould recommend universities have apartnershipfor University andStanford, since the 100km hike, withstudents from IE Camino deSantiago,” amore than IE took place thissummer. Idid“El extracurricular activityI’ve doneat However, Imust admit,thecoolest internship orafull-timeposition. of contact whenapplyingfor an organizations andthefirst point they are afundamentalpartofall HR departments,becausewe think A DAY INTHELIFEOF…

Canada isagrowing business. selling fresh oxygen imported from death isdiseaserelated to airpollution, that inChina,where themaincauseof more relevant. Last week, Ifound out we have discussed sofar couldn’t be semester isjust starting, butthetopics had very few sessions sofar since the Sustainable Development. We have Currently my favorite subjectis and why? What are your favorite subjects otherwise, like theStanford students. never have hadthechance to meet met incredible people, whoIwould Alejandra Rubira (center ofphoto) during aclass. – 30 31 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Enrichment Opportunities INTERNSHIPS among other companies. Loewe; Gucci; Prosegur;Gremyo Ecommerce; andRoams, Embassies ofSpaininCopenhagen, Oslo, andPanama; Permanent DelegationofSpaintotheUnitedNations; the Our students have completed internshipsatthe 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, IsentthespecificCV 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 dealsandrelations 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,ofcourse, 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 33 32 IE University Bachelor in International Relations 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 tobuildconfidence andbroaden your outlook by Living inanothercountry forasemester ortwo isagreat cultural competencies—studying abroadisoneofthem. opportunities todevelop globalperspectives 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 after 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

34 35 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Enrichment Opportunities Singapore University of at theNational Exchange Student Elise ElNouchi, out to bemuchmore thanwhat However, theuniversity turned courses that were offered there. of itsvery goodranking andthe University ofSingapore because I initiallypicked theNational University ofSingapore? Why didyou choosetheNational advantage. new countries canbeastrong travel for cheapanddiscover on where you go, theabilityto ideas andreality. Also, depending people that willchallengeyour personality andmeetdifferent your independence, forge your abroad Iwould say are to develop The biggest advantages ofliving of livingabroad? What are thebiggest advantages person andgainknowledge. exciting andmake megrow asa world Ididn’tknow would bereally new experience inaregion ofthe me. Ifigured that beingpartofa South-East Asiawas totally new to in Europe andinNorthAfrica but America, aswell asmany countries I hadbeento NorthandLatin was theperfect destination since countries. Inmy case, Singapore discovering new cultures and “If you really feellike going on exchange toacountry, as far ordifferent it could really curiousabout I’ve always been exchange because I wanted to goon initiative to goabroad? Why didyou take the be, doit” STUDY ABROAD you come back!). have timeto worry again when future, sojust enjoy itfully(you’ll going to impactyour life and exchange semester is for sure make you unique. Inshort,your knowledge andvalues that will Do itbecausewillbringyou that make you whoyou are. of experiences are theones do it.Doitbecausethosekinds as far ordifferent itcould be, going onexchange to acountry, their guts.Ifyou really feel like take theirchance andjust follow I would tell themto gofor it, future exchange students? What would you recommend to enjoy my timewithfriends. I could relax between classes and dance cluboreven cooking nights the infinitypoolto thehiphop and hard working people. From classmates that were all passionate and Imetamazingpeople and clubsat students’ disposal to enjoy many infrastructures I hadimagined.thechance MORE STUDENT SCAN FOR STORIES 36 37 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Enrichment Opportunities Relations International Bachelor in Couceiro, Paula Álvarez- the professors. Also, it’s very easy have to faculty andthequalityof the program are theeasy access you Some ofmy favorite thingsabout it was always very present inmy life. lations inoneway oranotherandso family isinvolved ininternational re- from avery young age. Mywhole current events, watching thenews I have always beenfascinated by wanted to come backto my roots. return andstudy inMadridbecauseI who are experienced inthe being taught by professors “We have theprivilege of field andhave extensive hands-on experience” old. Idecidedto when Iwas 10years to theUnited States Madrid, butImoved I amoriginallyfrom MY STUDENT JOURNEY and make animpact. my work willeventually helppeople political consulting. Idohopethat After graduation Iintend to work in ties ofstarting aclubfrom scratch! lead thisclubandface thedifficul- been agreat learningexperience to to Experiences ofDiplomats. Ithas events ranging from theArab Spring regardless oftheirmajor, cameto and ithadgreat success. Students, sity International Relations Club supported. Istarted the IEUniver- I alsolike thefact that ourideasare builds amuchclosercommunity. gram onafirst-name basis,which to getto know everyone inthepro-

ceremony. the 2016 graduation and herclassmates during Paula Álvarez-Couceiro 39 38 IE University Bachelor in International Relations My Enrichment Opportunities My University

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Students on the From the very beginning, you will undergo a transformational front stairs of the IE University experience that will enhance your personal value and enable you campus in Segovia. to play a leading role in shaping the world and achieving your goals. You will receive an inspiring and challenging education that will broaden your horizons and will shape who you are and who you will become. It will connect you to the world and guide you on 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 close tiestotheprofessional international experience and experienced professionalswith of bothexcellent academics and 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 Employability Ranking2019 Global University TIMES HIGHEREDUCATION in Europe University Worldwide University in Spain University Global University Rankings 2020 *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 International Relations 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

in Segovia. IE University campus cafeteria inthe socializing nearthe Students after class – of thehistoric center. background, aview foreground. Inthe in Segovia inthe IE University campus ) Madrid. IE University campusin ( and entertainment. for studying, relaxation, dents have amplespace excellent facilities. Stu- Segovia andMadridhave — 44 45 IE University Bachelor in International Relations 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 vided intosixareas:arts,sports,social more than120clubs,which aredi- 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 drid andSegovia campusesoffera wide Exercise isimportant,sobothourMa- 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,paddle, swimming, 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 International Relations My University managing theirown companies. shortly aftergraduation, buildingand 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 offers 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 #7forCareer Services Worldwide Global University Rankings2020 IE University is Youth Incorporated

* Data reported by IEUniversity’s Class of2019 jobseekers 8% 34% 3% Hyundai

Cisco Architecture & Design or joinedastartup of graduates launched country oforigin work outsidetheir of jobseekers 5%

Professional sectors inwhich IEUniversity students develop theircareers Advertising & Communications ABInBev 8% Industry Santander 8% TMT 95% Heinz Kraft 18% Paribas

they were currently working of jobsekeers reported Consulting BNP 24% Financial Services PwC UniCredit 17% Consumer Goods

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www.ie.edu opportunities, amongothers. development, socialnetworking, andeducation community, you will alsobenefitfromcareer 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 offer resources forcareerdevelopment andlifelong the membersofIEUniversity community, we In ordertopromotelasting relationshipsamong Life afterIEUniversity ALUMNI 49 48 IE University Bachelor in International Relations 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 time. One of your responses will to our undergraduate programs. The various stages of our be written, and two will be record- Interested in becoming admission process are aimed at identifying those areas ed via video. The whole process should only take 20 to 30 minutes of your academic and personal profile that make you 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) Follow the year, we advise candidates to apply or international admission tests: 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. 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