From: IMBA team
Date: March 19
Subject: IMBA Newsletter JAN 26 - March 19th



MORE EXAMS ARE COMING!

Make sure your exam week runs smoothly by completing the following checks:

  • Reboot your laptop at least once a week.
  • Fix the time zone of your computer to CET (Central European Time) to ensure your laptop shows the proper time.
  • Completely log out of Blackboard on all devices (mobile, phones, tablets…).
  • Close all tabs and browsers that have an open session in Blackboard.
  • Re-login into Blackboard with a single tab.

Download and start the demo test for our proctoring tools: SMOWL and RESPONDUS

CALL TO ACTION

TOMORROW 9AM - DEADLINE TO CHOSE LABS/INTERNSHIP

All students must submit their labs or internship choice by tomorrow March 20th at 9am.

Review the Student Guide to access all info session decks and reach out to the IMBA team, your CDA or BuddIES if you have any questions.

👉 Complete the form HERE. 

11 OR 15-MONTH PROGRAM DECISION: KEY DATES

It’s time to think about program duration: do you want to pursue 11 or 15 months?

You can start by reviewing the information available 👉 HERE.

During the month of April you’ll have the Information Session and the Q&A Coffee.

Deadline to confirm your choice is May 8th.

Please note that all students — except those already enrolled in Dual Degree programs — are required to submit their program duration decision.

GET YOUR SPOONS READY - IT'S PAELLA TIME!

Join us for the IMBA Paella Contest on Thursday, May 21st, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the MM31 BIS YARD. Show off your cooking skills and compete for the best paella. Don’t miss the chance to join the fun!

Spots are limited and registration is required.

  • Cost: €10 (includes food and drinks)

  • Sign-up period: March 19th until April 20th

  • Tickets are non-refundable

  • September 2025 and January 2026 intakes

Registrer HERE

¡Viva València i visca la paella!

FORESIGHT 2050: SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

Reimagine corporate leadership in 2050 through the lens of social justice, diversity and inclusion. Participate in this international initiative [Foresight 2050], hosted by EDHEC in collaboration with IE, POLIMI, TUM and UCL.

Submit a one-page essay inspired by an artwork reflecting these values.

Selected students will travel to Nice (May 28–30, all expenses covered), connect with peers from leading European business schools, gain insights into sustainable business, and earn 2 credits toward the IE Certificate on Foundations of Sustainability.

Apply via IE Connects.
Deadline: April 9.

 

Key Contacts

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

IMBA General queries: IMBA@ie.edu.

Phone: (+34) 915 68 96 00