From: IMBA team
Date: June 26, 2025
Subject: IMBA Newsletter SEP 24 - June 26th



CALL TO ACTION

ELECTIVE PERIOD: 2ND BID OPENS TODAY 4PM
(15-MONTH PROGRAM ONLY)

 

The Second bid will be open from June 26th to June 30th at 4PM

 

Please note:

  1. The second bid is the binding phase of the process, when students are assigned to the courses they bid for.
  2. Updated Index and Interactive Calendar is now available in your Student Guide
  3. Be sure to review the 1st bid results page before allocating your bid points.
  4. Bid Platform Route: Academic Information -> My Organizations -> Program Information IMBA-EN 2024 September -> Electives Bid -> second bid
  5. Session requirement: 90 sessions (6 courses)

IMBA Electives imbaelectives@ie.edu will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have.
 

FINAL INTEGRATIVE EXERCISE Q&A COFFEE
(15-MONTH STUDENTS ONLY)

 

Have questions about your Final Integrative Exercise—your last big step before completing the MBA? Or just looking to connect with peers over a relaxed coffee chat while getting some clarity and support?

You are most welcome to join our Q&A Coffee on Tuesday, July 1st, 12:00noon at the Launchpad, Maria de Molina 31.

See you there!


APPLICATIONS FOR VENTURE LAB ARE NOW OPEN!
(15-MONTH STUDENTS ONLY)

Are you ready to take your startup idea to the next level? Applications for the Venture Lab Fall 2025 Accelerator are officially open!

💡 What We’re Looking For:

We select ventures based on four key criteria:

  1. Innovation – Is your product, service, or business model truly novel?
  2. Scalability – Can it grow internationally with a replicable model?
  3. Team – Do you have a well-rounded mix of skills and drive?
  4. Market Potential – Are you solving a real problem in a large or growing market?

This is your chance to access hands-on mentorship, resources, investor exposure, and a community that will support your growth from day one.

Check out all the information here

Application deadline: July 4th

 

BECOME AN IMBA EXCHANGE BuddIE THIS FALL!

IE will welcome a group of 27 MBA students on exchange from our partner schools all over the world this Fall, approximately September to November. The MBA Exchange BuddIEs Program allows you to meet an exchange student before they arrive, help them settle in during the first weeks, and get to know them during their exchange.

Become a BuddIE and expand your network while serving as an IE ambassador—without even leaving Madrid!

More details online.

Sign up before June 20, 2025

Questions? BusinessMastersExchanges@ie.ed

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF LANGUAGE CLASSES! 
 

If you were enrolled in either Spanish or English, we kindly ask you to take a few moment to complete this short survey. It won’t take more than 5 minutes, and your feedback is greatly appreciated!

VOTE FOR THE BEST PROFESSOR!

You can now vote for the Best Professor Award that will be announced at your Graduation Ceremony. The deadline to vote is Monday, June 30th

How to access: In Blackboard Ultra, go to the organization Program Information IMBA-EN 2024 September. In the content section, you will find the link to access the "Best Professor Survey." 

*Please note, this survey is only available to students who have completed the whole IMBA curriculum in Madrid.  
 



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

Concentrations: imbaconcentrations@ie.edu
Internships: imbainternships@ie.edu
Impact Projects: impactprojects@ie.edu
Graduation: imbagraduations@ie.edu

Phone: (+34) 915 68 96 00