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programs/mba/esade-business-school-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$206,389
employed at 3mo95%
Program Info
duration12, 15 or 18 months
tuition$91,500
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, experiential learning (LEAD program), simulations, and collaborative group projects
Class Profile
class size180
avg age29
avg work experience5 years
women %42%
international %96%
Rankings
FT rank#7
QS rank#21
tierI
WSO finance tierC
WSO consulting tierB
Admissions
GMAT Range
660-740
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 25, 2024
round2November 27, 2024
round3January 29, 2025
round4March 26, 2025
round5May 7, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial Accounting and ReportingMarketing ManagementOperations ManagementCorporate FinanceStrategyBusiness AnalyticsEconomics and Global ContextLeadership Development
Elective Areas
FinanceMarketingEntrepreneurshipInnovation and StrategyData Analytics and Digital Business
Concentrations
FinanceMarketingEntrepreneurship & InnovationTechnology ManagementStrategy
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleDeloitte
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinance
Exchange Programs
Wharton (University of Pennsylvania)Chicago BoothKellogg School of ManagementHKUST Business SchoolCEIBS
Program Highlights
  • -Customizable program length
  • -Emphasis on entrepreneurship
  • -Strong international focus
ROI
total cost$91,500
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Sep 25, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 25, 2025 (-434 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 25, 2025 (-404 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 25, 2025 (-404 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 25, 2025 (-373 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 25, 2025 (-342 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
55%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)