From: IMBA team Date: December 4, 2025 Subject: IMBA Newsletter JAN 26 - December 4th
WELCOME TO YOUR IMBA JOURNEY!
We are thrilled to have you join our International MBA program. This marks the beginning of what we hope will be a remarkable professional and personal journey for you.
As you embark on this exciting year in Madrid, know that our team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Whether it's through academic guidance, networking opportunities, or personal growth initiatives, we are here to help you thrive.
Welcome aboard, and here's to a year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences!
MANDATORY PRE-PROGRAMS
The IMBA has five Pre-Programs as part of its curriculum. The courses below will appear on the final transcripts as an NGS (Non-Graded Satisfactory) / NGU (Non-Graded Unsatisfactory), depending on your results.
See below the links for the pre-programs, you can also find them onIE Blackboard under "My Courses".
Online forums will begin on December 9th: use them to ask questions and start discussions with your peers on each week's topics. A professor will monitor the forum and answer your questions. Participation in the forums is optional.
Deadline for all preprograms: January 18th, at 11:59 pm (Madrid time).
For detailed information about dates & grading of pre-programs check theStudent Guide.
STUDENT GUIDE
With your username and password, you can access the Student Guide. This site is your guide to the IMBA, containing detailed information on all aspects of the Program.
The Student Guide is continuously updated with information, dates and specific details of the different components of the program so make sure to check it regularly.
BLACKBOARD ACCESS
IE Blackboardwill serve as the primary communication platform for all academic aspects of your MBA, providing you with a specific schedule, course syllabi and materials, professors' announcements, student roster, workgroups, and much more. The information will be regularly updated.
Please make sure you access IE Blackboard to check the above-mentioned information. Be sure to use your full email address (including @student.ie.edu) as your username.
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STUDENT SERVICES
The Student Services Department will help you land in Madrid: please check theStudent Guide to see the information about Accommodation, Spanish Classes, Student Visa, etc.
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CAREER PORTAL
Explore everything the Talent & Careers team has to offer — from job opportunities to career resources. Access the Career PortalHERE.
IMBA Office: MM31, 6th Floor from 09:00 am - 6:00 pm.