When evaluating the MBA options available, I quickly realized that there were a few key elements that made AESE’s Executive MBA the natural choice for me: the seniority and diverse background of the students, the case-method approach, the connection to a world-leading business school (IESE), and a very human-centered approach, for business and management functions.
Based on a very strong curriculum that covers the main areas of management, as well as a range of customizable options that include remarkable international weeks in New York and Tokyo, the AESE Executive MBA gives the opportunity to develop skills in terms of influence, empathy, team management, definition of strategic objectives, skills that many organizations are looking for, especially in current times, with a high level of uncertainty and ambiguity.
The case method approach is definitely a competitive advantage and a differentiating factor of AESE’s MBA, compared to other schools, stimulating the development of the end-to-end decision-making process, from individual reflection, through small group discussion and final presentation before a wider audience, in the classroom.
I have been exposed to high-level peers, professors, and guest speakers with many professional backgrounds, and have been involved in projects and case studies that dive deep into different industries and sectors. In addition to this, having privileged access to a vast network of alumni, very dynamic in the organization of events with renowned speakers, is undoubtedly an asset that can be enhanced throughout your career.
The academic part of the MBA flows logically into the final project called the Entrepreneurial Initiative, which encompasses all the processes of designing a new venture. It is here that students apply all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program and, under the supervision and guidance of a mentor, prepare a Business Plan, which is then presented to potential venture capital investors. This entrepreneurial drive and practical perspective are of utmost importance for anyone who is deeply involved (or intends to be) in business management roles or in launching new ideas and initiatives in the market.
I was looking to set the pace for my professional development and accelerate my career. Looking back over the past two years, I feel that the AESE MBA was the right choice and gave me the leadership tools I needed to progress in my career path.
