From: IMBA team Date: July 4, 2024 Subject: IMBA 15 Newsletter JAN 24 - July 4th
IMMERSION MONTH: DEADLINE APPROACHING!
The deadline to choose between the Global Immersion Month in Porto Business School and the Academic Immersion Month in Madrid is July 11th, at 11:45 pm.
Please fill out THIS FORM to let us know what your choice is.
For more information, please check your Student Guide.
It’s with great excitement that we invite you to join us for this year’sIE Venture Day Madrid July 2024, celebrating amazing achievements from the best entrepreneurship projects of IE University. Afterwards, for the first time, we will be hosting an afterparty to continue the celebration and networking!
The event will be streamed live as well as recorded to make sure that we all remember why IE Business School ranks fourth in the world and first in Europe for entrepreneurship teaching, according to analysis by the Financial Times.
September is getting closer, which means the arrival of a new IMBA intake.
As veterans, you will be the best ambassadors to welcome and make them feel at home. In addition, you've already lived the experience of having a BuddIE.
If you are interested in participating and wish to share your experience and tips while having a drink with a group of incoming students, fill out the following form.
The sign-up deadline is
July 21st, 23:59.
IMBA GLOBAL NETWORK WEEK, OCT. 14-18
The “Global Network Week” short exchange for MBAs from Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) schools will take place Oct. 14-18.
IE hopes to receive approximately 50 slots for IMBA students to participate (TBC by the GNAM).
Selected students only pay for related personal expenses (housing, travel, etc.)—tuition is covered! This optional course will also appear on accepted students’ IMBA transcripts (NGS/NGU), indicating the course taken and the host school.
OPPORTUNITY! PREPARATION COURSE FOR SALESFORCE ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for you to enroll in our complimentary course, introducing Salesforce Services and Salesforce Platform through the Preparation Training for the Salesforce Associate Certification.
The preparation course will be asynchronous and will run for four weeks, from September 2nd to September 27th. The content will be online, and students should expect to work at least 5 hours per week for a total of 20 hours.
There will be one complimentary touchpoint with a professor in a weekly forum format (every Thursdays at 3pm).
There are limited spots, so if you are interested and committed to being part of this course, please sign up here before July 4th(EOD).
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ALUMNI PANEL: PURPOSE DRIVEN BUSINESS
Are you ready to explore how purpose can turbo-boost any profession? Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring distinguished IE esteemed alumni:
Join us for an enlightening discussion followed by an opportunity to mingle with the panelists over drinks and snacks.
RSVP by July 8ththrough IE Connects to secure your spot and check venue details.
LAB SELECTION PROCESS
You can click HERE to let us know about your Lab choice.
The deadline to decide is September 5th at 11:45 p.m.
If you are interested in the Social Impact Lab or an Internship, keep in mind that you need to choose a backup option. You'll be able to do so through the form.
If you are interested in doing an Internship and have already started looking into applying for one, please send an email to flora.lopez-cotelo@ie.edu.
For more information, you can check when each specific Lab Info Session will take place in your BB calendars. You can find the general Labs Info Session HERE in your Student Guide.
FINAL INTEGRATIVE EXERCISE | FOR DUAL DEGREE STUDENTS ONLY
In the last weeks, you all had your Info session for your Final Integrative Exercise. This project will be the capstone of your IMBA journey, so make it count!
The IMBA program is offering you the chance to take a complimentary course to help you train for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam. The course is meant for students who want to develop a fundamental understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of any specific technical role. You’ll learn about AWS Cloud concepts, core AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to build your AWS Cloud knowledge.
The course will be taught Hybrid on Saturdays (check specific dates/times HERE). A minimum of 80% attendance is required. Students who attend at least 80% of sessions and complete the complementary content on AWS Academy will be eligible for a 50% voucher for the certification exam.
If you are interested in this exciting new course, please sign up HERE. The application process will be open until Thursday, July 4th.
UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE WITH ONE YEAR PMI MEMBERSHIP!
We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to get a one-year membership to prepare for Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification through the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI).
Please note that IE will cover the cost of the membership for those students who sign up. Don’t miss out this opportunity and sign up here before July 4th at EOD.
