IESE Business School – University of Navarra
MBAFair 2024 chat transcript
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- Daniela Calleja | MBA Admissions Manager
- Shir Zilberstein | Alumnus, MBA 2023
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2024 Chat Transcript:
David
thank you
IESE
hi David: no, you can choose electrives in the 2nd years of the MBA program.
Barak
Thank you.
David
Do I choose my specilization in advance?
IESE
Hi Barak, usually a bachelor´s degree is a prerequisite to be eligible for the MBA program. Maybe in a unique case there might be flexibility to waive, but I would assume this will be challgenging to achieve. You should talk to the admissions director from your region Alberto Amoros
Barak
Hi,
I do not hold an undergraduate degree but have a strong GMAT score (695 GMAT Focus) and an excellent career record in tech and military intelligence, including management experience. Would I still be considered for the MBA program? How significant is the lack of an undergraduate degree given that I surpass all other criteria?
IESE
that is hard to assess without knowing your profile. I would assume you are on a certain trajectory, so I would recommend to continue the path that you consider the best one for you, there is no one way into an MBA program, students come from all walks of life
Michal
Thank you for your answer, what areas in my profile should I focus on to increase my chances as my WE would be on the lower side?
IESE
Hi Michal, for the MBA program 3 years are the minumum, but if you have 2+ now apready and apply for the 2025 intake, you should have 3 years uopn the start fo the program.
IESE
Hi Yuval: the overarching purpose of what we do at IESE is the spirit of service, serving others through business, this you will be able to see in the everyday culture on campus and the way business is taught at the school. Hope that helps
Michal
I currently have just 2 years of WE, how much should I wait before applying? What would an ideal number of Work experience be?
kk
thanks a lot!
IESE
Hi Yonatan: yes, partners are welcome to come to events and be part of the IESE community
IESE
Hi Alon: best is you research alumni on LinkedIn and just shoot them a message - usually they should reply and you can arrange a conversation
IESE
Hi kk: yes, you can even book a 1 on 1 meeting with an admissions director to talk about your profile
yuval
Can you share about the school’s culture and how it comes to reality in the school’s programs and curriculum?
Yonatan
Are partners invited to school events? any other tips for candidates with partners?
alon
How can I connect with current students/alumni?
kk
Is there any way I can send CV for scrutinizing if before applying so that I can improve and meet college requirements yes can you please share?
IESE
Hi Itamar, you could check the employment report, which should be on the website
Itamar
Hi, I read about your MBA. but where can i find information about what companies typically recruit from your program?
IESE
Hi Edri, the MBA is a full time experience, so working part time will be difficult. Some students work a few hours per week part time, if the academics allow it
IESE
Hi Alon, not specifically for Israeli candidates. Every candidate can apply for a scholarship though, of course
Edri
Can I do part-time job while doing the MBA?
alon
Do you offer specific scholarships for Israeli candidates?
IESE
Hi Oren: spanish is not a requirement, the MBA is in english. Th 2nd year of the course is almost all electives, so very flexible
IESE
Hi Ori: it depends whih type of MBA. There are many masters programs out there that are labelled MBA, but we might look at them like a Master degree. If you did a 2 year MBA alrready at an accredited school, the question would be why you would want to do another MBA. Hope that makes sense
Oren
Hi IESE, this is very helpful, so thank you
1. Spanish is this a requirement?
2. How flexible is the curriculum for specialization?
ori
if I have an MBA already. Does this hurt my chance in any way?
IESE
we do not waive the GMAT, we accept the focus edition (which I believe is the only test that test takers can take now). We accept scores from the past with the old test (if tt is still valid)
ori
Do you waive GMAT and/or accept the focus edition GMAT?
IESE
Ezra: scholarship options are the same for every candidate: you apply for a scholarship, make your case, and if you candidate successfully, you can get up to 80% of the tuition fee in scholarship, if you are a stellar candidate
IESE
I am not sure if a work permit is implied. Visa st stay in Spain during your MBA should not be a problem - but please write me a message via email and I research this for you
Ezra Dohan
What are the scholarship options for Israeli candidates?
IESE
Hi Avi
Avi
Hi IESE team
Can my partner (with Israeli passport) work while I study?
IESE
we have a Master in Management program - this one you can do with 0-2 years of work excperience right away
IESE
however you can apply for the YTP - young talent path with IESE. if you get in, you are preadmitted to the MBA
IESE
no, i recommend you apply when you have the credentials
kk
deferred MBA to complete work ex and join but get admsssion before
IESE
undergraduate college experience does not count as work exprience
IESE
deferred MBA in which sense?
IESE
the total gmat score is what is most important
IESE
no negative impact on your career decision, be prepared to talk about your journey though
IESE
minimum work experience is 3 years, we do take military service into account as well
IESE
Hi good evening
kk
I have a work-ex of 2 years in different organizations. is this accepted? what is the Minimum work years required to get into MBA program?
I have work ex in Bank of America but I left it to come back to my hometown and currently working at Charted Accountant firm, while preparing for exams, Do this impact negatively?
If I scored less in GMAT- Quant section. Will any other quantitative skills value in place of that?
Do you have option of deferred MBA if work ex is less than what is required?
Is leadership positions at undergraduate college counts as work ex (professional experience) or not?
Is there any other masters degree related to finance, management, accounting or entrepreneurship Which do not require GMAT/GRE. only standardized tests TOEFL/IELTS
kk
please help me with these questions
kk
good evening!