MBA Initiatives, Clubs & Groups
*This is a tentative and illustrative list of MBA initiatives, clubs and groups. Subject to change.
What type of student initiatives can I be involved in?
Initiatives are Student-led activities with professional or academic character, organized on or
off campus. For better coordination, Initiatives are assigned a mentor from MBA Program, to
facilitate the support that IESE offers.
Initiatives
Data Sciences & AI Social Impact Actions
Doing Good Doing Well (DGDW) Sports & Spring Games
Diversity & Inclusion Wellbeing and Mental Health
Family & Partners Women in Business
Veterans
Geo Initiatives
African Business Italian Business
Catalan Business North American Business
Indian Business Spanish Business
What type of professional clubs can I be involved in?
Professional Clubs are a group of students who seek to expand their knowledge and
generate networking opportunities in a specific industry, function or geographic region. For
better coordination, Clubs are assigned a mentor from CDC, to facilitate the support that
IESE offers.
Sector Clubs
Consulting Club Healthcare Club
Consumer Goods, Retail & Luxury Club Private Equity & Venture Capital Club
Energy Club Sports, Media & Entertainment Club
Finance Club Startup and Entrepreneurship Club
Fintech Club Technology Club
Geo Clubs
Asia Business Club Greater China Business Club
Brazilian Business Club Latin America Business Club
DACH Business Club Mexican Business Club
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Club
Other Clubs
Business Communication Club Family Business Club
Responsible Business Club
What type of student groups can I be involved in?
Groups of students organized around a cultural or social activity who seek to foster the
personal development of IESE community members. These groups will be given access to
Campus Groups for an optimal internal communication with MBA Program approval.
Students are free to organize off-campus activities with no need to obtain approval from
MBA governing bodies. They should consider the impact of their actions on the larger IESE
community, the policies in the MBA program handbook and the personal commitment to
exemplify IESE values and behaviors at all times.
Student Groups
Arts & Culture Group Sailing Group
Board Games Group Scuba Diving Group
Music Group Ski & Snowboard Group
Photography Group Swim Bike Run Group
Random Dinner Group Climbing and Outdoors Group
Salsa Group Surf and Paddle Group
Sports Group Theater Group
Yoga & Meditation Group
What student conferences are taking place on campus?
The organization of the MBA student conference aims to facilitate networking among
students, alumni, and industry professionals; promote knowledge sharing on current
business trends; enhance professional development through workshops and expert panels;
and inspire attendees with success stories. Additionally, the conference seeks to foster
diversity and inclusion, strengthen community ties, and provide students with practical
experience in event planning and public speaking, all contributing to their development as
future leaders.
MBA Clubs/Initiatives Conferences
Conference / Event Club - Initiatives Month
Women in Business Women in Business Club January
TEDx Business Communication Club February / March
Global Energy Day Energy Club February / March
Family Business Family Business Club March
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion D&I Committee March
Doing Good Doing Well Responsible Business Club March / April
Healthcare Day Healthcare Club February / March
Private Equity - Venture Capital Venture Capital – Private Equity Club April
Spring Games Spring Games April
I will be coming to Barcelona with my family. What type of support
will my partner and children have?
Current IESE MBA partners and the MBA Program are on hand to help via the Families and
Partners Initiative. The initiative ensures incoming families and partners have all that they
need to help them settle in smoothly to Barcelona by organizing on and off campus events,
workshops, sessions and get-togethers. They take care of all the essential details that crop
up including providing support and counselling with the survival guide. You can follow us on
Instagram or contact us via email.
The leaders of the current MBA partners speak English and Spanish, among other
languages, and represent various nationalities. They are from diverse cultural, professional
and social backgrounds, reflecting the truly international flavor of our IESE MBA students.
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The Families and Partners Initiative also organize the following initiatives:
IESE Kids. Shares essential information on schools, pediatricians, dentists and activities for
children in Barcelona. Organizes activities for parents and their children and assists in
providing information about babysitting needs for IESE Business School events.
Social. Makes sure partners are up-to-speed with all official IESE events. Also organizes
social events during Orientation Week at IESE and throughout the year to bring all partners
together.
Cultural. Provides a concise calendar of choice cultural events around Barcelona (museum
outings and local festivals). Sets up monthly activities for the partners such as Book Club
and Cooking Club.
Communication. Continues to build our community through Instagram and the whatsapp
group.
Buddy System. A program focused on answering questions for incoming partners by
assigning a current partner to an incoming partner.
IESE Program for Partners
IESE is the only Business School to offer MBA Partners their own unique program. IESE is
committed to the personal and professional development of our students, their families and
partners. The Partner’s Program is designed to cater specifically to the needs of an IESE
MBA partner. It addresses potential issues partners may face during the process of adjusting
to life in a new cultural and social environment. The Program offers academic sessions given
by IESE professors (some of whom may also give classes to students) with aims to guide
partners towards developing a set of skills that can help them to grow and benefit from their
stay in Barcelona. This ranges from a career change, identifying new opportunities or
building on current goals.
We organise a Partners orientation session which takes place during the student’s
orientation week where they will be introduced to the school, some members of the MBA
Program team and later a tour of the school facilities. This is a great opportunity for all the
incoming partners to meet each other and get to know the school
Throughout the year there will also be cultural visits and events on campus specifically for
partners or where partners are able to join alongside students. For example, the MBA Club
Fair, Social Action Fair, Global Leadership Sessions, Visit to Sagrada Familia, Day trip to
Montserrat, Christmas activities on campus and much more. Partners are also invited to the
many student-led conferences that take place on campus by various clubs such as the
Women in Business Conference, Doing good, Doing well, Energy day and healthcare day.
