Combining IE’s strength in interdisciplinary management education and Brown’s excellence in the humanities, social, biological and physical sciences, the two schools have created the new
Trang 1Liberal Arts meets the MBA
IE Brown Executive MBA
Developing innovative leaders for a changing world
Trang 2Brown University, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the most highly esteemed universities in the U.S and a member
of the Ivy League Its superlative programs in undergraduate, graduate, and medical education are characterized by a distinctive academic philosophy, a world-class faculty, and a tradition of innovative and rigorous multidisciplinary study Brown’s mission is to serve the community, the nation, and the world by educating and preparing students—in the words of its original charter—”to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.” Brown attracts independent, motivated and open-minded students with global interests
Combining IE’s strength in interdisciplinary management education and Brown’s excellence in the humanities, social, biological and physical sciences, the two schools have created the new IE Brown Executive MBA with a single purpose: to develop informed, globally-minded, and innovative leaders
In 2009, IE Business School and Brown University formed
a broad-based partnership, bringing together one of the
world’s leading business schools and a globally distinguished
research university This unique partnership rests on strong
shared values and a common vision Brown and IE share
a commitment to academic excellence, student-centered
learning, innovation in teaching and research driven by
entrepreneurial thinking and interdisciplinary exchange
The two schools are bound by a common vision of higher
education institutions as the critical knowledge hubs of
the twenty-first century where students, academics and
practitioners come together to learn, grow and to transform
the world around them
Madrid-based IE Business School is consistently ranked as one
of the best business schools in the world Since its founding
in 1973 as an independent, post-graduate institution,
it has earned a reputation as a particularly innovative,
entrepreneurial school that has transformed management
education with practice-oriented programs, incorporation of
the humanities into business training, and the use of
blended-learning methodologies combining online and face-to-face
interactions
IE and Brown:
two world-class institutions,
one unique experience
in management education.
The IE Brown
Partnership
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Trang 3Santiago Iñiguez
Dean of IE Business School
“This initiative comes at a particularly propitious time, as the global
economic situation calls for a systematic rethinking of financial
systems and management paradigms There needs to be a much
wider approach to understanding the role of corporations and
managers within our global society Managers need to be exposed
to broader philosophies and schools of thought, building a wider
vision of value creation and sustainability This alliance is a major step
forward in developing a higher education model which is focused on
developing students who are global citizens as well as well rounded
professionals”
David Kertzer
Provost, Brown University
“This partnership gives us an opportunity to create a new model of leadership education, one that fuses the breadth, creativity, and rigor
of the liberal arts with the latest innovative approaches to training managers and entrepreneurs for the global challenges of the twenty-first century Successfully meeting those challenges will require a generation of leaders who understand the cultural, social, political and scientific changes that are transforming our world, and who can apply the research and analytical tools they acquire in dynamic and complex environments.”
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accreditation in
management education
(AACSB, EQUIS and
AMBA), IE Business
School is the degree
granting institution for
the program Since Brown
currently does not confer
business degrees, the
program is not credit
bearing within Brown
University
The IE Brown Executive MBA* is a highly innovative program designed to provide senior
managers with the opportunity to develop and broaden their management and leadership
skills in an intensive, international environment The program brings together faculty
from two leading academic institutions, integrating leading management thinking with
wider perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, engineering, and life sciences The
program is based on a unique interdisciplinary approach, and was specifically developed
by leading faculty members from IE and Brown to help participants excel in an ever more
complex and challenging global economy The program combines the very best of both
schools’ vast experience and expertise The shared values of both institutions, including
a distinctly international focus, a strong commitment to the value of diversity and an
entrepreneurial mindset, are strengthened even further through this partnership
A recognized leader in
management education
IE is consistently ranked by
BusinessWeek, the Wall Street Journal,
The Economist, and the Financial
Times as one of the best business
schools in the world The school also
enjoys “triple crown” status having
been accredited by the world’s three
leading quality control bodies
Global footprint
Based in Madrid, IE is a global school with students from more than 80 nationalities enrolled in its programs at any given point With offices
in 23 countries worldwide, IE has a truly global footprint
Diversity
Diversity is felt not only in IE’s student body, but also
in its broadly international faculty of leading academics and successful practicing managers and entrepreneurs
Diversity is a powerful source
of innovation in global organizations, the world of business and beyond
IE Alumni network
The IE alumni community comprises over 40,000 former students who hold management and leadership positions in over 100 countries
Cosmopolitan citizens
Economic value creation and sustainability must go together IE’s leadership in this area has been recognized by leaders in this field, including the Aspen Institute, which ranked IE 9th worldwide and 1st in Europe in its “Beyond Grey Pinstripes”
ranking
A tradition of excellence
Brown University, a member of the Ivy League, is renowned for the quality of its teaching, research, and student-centered curriculum It was founded
in 1764, making it the USA’s seventh-oldest institution of higher education
Global reach
Brown draws excellent students from around the globe, creating a learning community
of extraordinarily rich diversity, experience and knowledge
a unique blend, a unique program
Trang 5Intellectually restless
Brown students and faculty are typically innovative, creative, and intellectually restless, never satisfied with the conventional way of doing things, always eager to cross boundaries and to experiment with new approaches to solving problems
Actionable knowledge and critical skills
IE management programs not only impart the most up-to-date management tools and insights
in an eminently practical way but also develop
participants’ skills in critical areas such as leadership, creativity, critical thinking, team work, and communication
Blended learning
A pioneer in quality online education,
IE has developed
an innovative methodology that transposes into a virtual environment the participant-centered analysis of real-life business cases facilitated by full-time faculty members
The methodology
is designed for executives on the go
as participants can join class discussion from anywhere at any time
Diversity
Bringing together learners and researchers from
broadly different experiences enables us to learn
from one another and to open up possibilities for
creativity and discovery that would be missing
in a more homogeneous environment Our
faculty and students work together to discover,
understand and build new knowledge
Brown graduates
Brown’s alumni have gone on to leadership positions in multi-national enterprises, both profit and not-for-profit, in media, science, the arts, government, scholarship and all areas of human endeavor Contributing, creating change and finding life happiness seem to be shared attributes of Brown alumni
Social responsibility
We all have the power to contribute, in family, work, community and the larger world The goal of the Brown curriculum is to create global citizens who revel in and are eager to contribute in a world
of multiplicity and change
Discovery, understanding and making a positive difference are values within the educational experience and for life
Entrepreneurial spirit
Founded by a group
of entrepreneurs,
entrepreneurship
and a passion for
innovation permeate
the entire organization
Entrepreneurship is a
mindset, a way of seeing
a world of opportunities
where others see only
challenges and obstacles
Self reflection and critical thinking
Brown has traditionally encouraged its students to study broadly and deeply, to become self-reflective, and to develop a moral core Brown’s curriculum encourages the exploration
of different ways of thinking, judging, and imagining
A tradition of inter-disciplinary experience
At Brown a multi-disciplinary culture infuses the entire curriculum Faculty often collaborate well beyond the boundaries of their core research, embracing the value of multiple approaches to problem-solving, teaching and the creation of knowledge Students develop excellent analytical skills and learn to apply these
in innovative problem solving and enterprising new initiatives In a world
of vast information, these students are among the most sought-after employees across all sectors
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Brown University’s Watson Institute for International Studies is a leading center for research and teaching on some of the most important issues shaping the world, including international security, inequality and development, global finance, media, and democracy’s extension Diverse in disciplinary orientations, Watson’s faculty works
in global research networks to consequentially engage policy makers and publics
in the address of abiding, and pressing, challenges Watson extends the capacities
of a number of other Brown University missions and organizations consistent with its mission, including the Year of India in 2009-10, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the International Writers Project, the William R Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance and The Choices for the 21st Century Education Program
The CV Starr Program in Commerce, Organization and Entrepreneurship
The C.V Starr Program in Commerce, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship (COE) engages faculty and students in the study of commercial activity, entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and the organizations within which such activity occurs The initiative spans a number of departments, disciplines, and co-curricular activities at the University, and it supports the research of leading scholars at Brown COE is the second largest degree program at Brown University, and it educates students to be creative and flexible leaders in a range of careers
Program in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (PRIME)
The Program in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship supports a one year professional Masters degree for young, technically trained students, providing them with essential skills suitable for new venture creation, corporate new business creation and technology management The focus is on transforming technological capability into novel products, services and new businesses Typically, participants have recently completed engineering or science degrees
http://www.engin.brown.edu/graduate/PRIME.htm
Academic Centers of Excellence
Academically, Brown University’s
contribution to the IE Brown Executive
MBA is anchored in several leading
interdisciplinary centers and programs:
Cogut Centre for the Humanities
Brown University has long offered unique focus
and quality in the humanities, combining the
preservation of knowledge with a spirit of
innovation and adventure Brown has played
a unique role in the pioneering of new and
interdisciplinary work while at the same time
developing and advancing the frontiers of
knowledge within the humanistic disciplines
The Cogut Center for the Humanities is poised to
build on these strengths at a moment of unique
institutional distinction and growth and also of
particular national and global urgency
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Trang 7IE Business School is fully accredited by the three leading
accreditation agencies in the management education
arena: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, guaranteeing the quality
and academic rigor of our programs
Recognized excellence
• Distance Learning -
• Business School 1 st in Europe, 3 rd worldwide September, 2011
Rankings
IE Business School is recognized by the international press, who rank IE as a leading international business school.
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meets the MBA
The IE Brown Executive MBA program aims to develop holistic managers and entrepreneurs, leaders with a global vision of management – global in terms of geography, business functions, and business’ role in the world
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Trang 9A program designed
for professionals with a busy agenda
The program format and mode of delivery make it
accessible to participants anywhere in the world
It is specifically designed for senior managers and
entrepreneurs who wish to undertake a rigorous,
intensive, and transformational MBA program
without taking a break from their current job or
responsibilities The program utilizes a part-time
blended methodology combining short
face-to-face periods with intermittent online study that is
optimized for the busy agendas of executives and
entrepreneurs on the go This way, participants
get to continuously apply the insights gleaned
from the program in their jobs, fostering rapid
assimilation and deeper learning
A program that is not for everyone
In keeping with the two schools’ values and strengths, the IE Brown Executive MBA goes further than a traditional MBA The program is designed to pose the pertinent questions of our time and to foster critical inquiry in the best liberal arts tradition The
IE Brown Executive MBA is particularly well-suited if you aspire to:
• … understand how the history, culture, and politics of countries and regions shape the marketplace in a global business environment
• … learn how the latest breakthroughs in science and engineering can become the basis for breakout entrepreneurial businesses
• … explore the critical role of human endeavor–from research and development
to the arts, culture and popular media–in shaping services and products to meet emerging demands
• … enjoy questioning conventional wisdom and critically examining fundamental business concepts such as “market”, “rationality”, “value”, and “globalization”
• … engage in a program that puts human beings–and the timeless insights of the humanities – at the very center of management
Designed against the backdrop of
twenty-first century management and leadership
challenges, the program provides
cutting-edge training in all the functional areas of
management and cultivates leaders who are:
• entrepreneurially-minded employing
innovative thinking to turn challenges into
opportunities;
• globally-aware and inquisitive of the social,
political, economic, and technological changes
in the world;
• morally-grounded with a strong ethical
compass and an understanding that real
economic value creation must be socially and
environmentally sustainable;
• authentic, flexible, and able to cope with
ambiguity – the attributes needed to manage
and lead in times of change
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