ELECTIVES: 1ST BID OPENS TODAY

The first bid opens today, Thursday, September 10th, at 4:00 PM and remains available until Monday, September 14th, at 4:00 PM. 

Please remember: 

• Participation is MANDATORY. 
• The results from this bid will be key for the next binding bid, particularly if you are interested in courses where demand surpasses capacity.
• Courses that do not receive enough demand will be dropped.
• Global Immersion Month:
  • It counts as 2 courses (30 sessions).
  • To apply, you need to use your points to bid for it.
  • Choosing it in the 1st Bid is not binding, but it will be crucial to understand your classmates’ interests, as there are 42 spots available for JAN26.
• You can find the Interactive Calendar, Course Catalog, and GIM information in your Student Guide.
• Bid Platform Route: BB Ultra > Organizations > Program Information IMBA-EN 2026 January > ELECTIVES BID – Bidding  

Questions? imbaelectives@ie.edu

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FINAL INTEGRATIVE EXERCISE REMINDERS (11 MONTHS ONLY)

Don't forget to submit your group members, challenge and complete company details by September 23rd on the imbapartners platform. Please see these important documents below:

• Instructions to upload your project on the platform
• Previous projects
• Brochure to share with prospective companies

GLOBAL IMMERSION MONTH INFORMATION (FOR 15 MONTHS ONLY)

We held the Global Immersion Month information session this past week. If you missed it, you can find the slides in your Student Guide.

If you’d like to join this transformative experience in Porto and Berlin, don’t forget to apply through the elective bidding process in the coming weeks.

Listen to our students share the moments that shaped their Global Immersion Month experience.

WHAT COULD YOU DO IN 10 DAYS? | TECH VENTURE BOOTCAMP

Entrepreneurship starts when you begin building.

At the 7th edition of the Tech Venture Bootcamp, you’ll spend 10 days working in multidisciplinary teams to turn a technology-driven idea into a functional prototype. Your business perspective is key to connecting technology with real problems, users, and opportunities.

September 29 – October 8, 2026
📍 IE Tower & María de Molina

No venture idea? No team? That’s fine. You will meet other participants and explore projects during Team Formation.

More info HERE.

Questions? tvb@ie.edu

NOTE: As a general rule, attendance waivers may be granted for mandatory bootcamp sessions. However, waivers will NOT apply to exams, presentations, or other assessed activities, which will always take priority.

Please keep in mind that waivers are processed retroactively and shared with faculty only after the official attendance list has been confirmed by the organizers.

IMBA Office: MM31, 6th Floor from 09:00 am - 6:00 pm.

IMBA General queries: IMBA@ie.edu.

Phone: (+34) 915 68 96 00