Program Overview

EMBA: Executive MBA in Industrial & Technological Environments

Program Presentation

The EMBA (Executive MBA in Industrial & Technological Environments) at IQS is designed for professionals with experience in any functional area of business oriented towards industrial, technological, and scientific environments. The program aims to develop new competencies to achieve new goals and prepare participants for the challenges of the industry.

Why Choose the EMBA at IQS?

• We have decades of experience in forming executives who lead industrial, technological, and scientific sectors.
• The program develops management competencies with a focus on the industrial and technological environment.
• Participants learn from professionals in their sector and share similar problems.

Key Information

• Start Date: 6/11/2025
• End Date: 11/12/2026
• Duration: 14 months
• Modality: 80% presencial – 20% online
• Credits: 70 ECTS
• Hours: 355 hours + tutorials + coaching
• Price: 23,500€
• City: Barcelona

Program Objectives

• To make participants more aware of their contribution to value from each area of the company and their role in sustaining competitive advantage.
• To gain security and improve decision-making, analyzing challenges from multiple perspectives.
• To drive the continuous transformation of the business model from their area of expertise in the company.
• To anticipate the impact on the company and improve visibility internally.
• To develop skills for facing organizational challenges related to the industry, economy, and society.

Program Structure

Strategy + Innovation (24 ECTS)

• Competitive Environment and Strategy (6 ECTS)
• Value Proposition and Strategic Marketing (4 ECTS)
• Finances as a Strategic Lever (4 ECTS)
• Innovation and New Competitive Arenas (5 ECTS)
• Digital Transformation (3 ECTS)
• Entrepreneurship (2 ECTS)

Sustainable Value (9 ECTS)

• Sustainability and Circular Economy (2 ECTS)
• Centrality and Customer Portfolio Management (4 ECTS)
• R&D and Product Development (3 ECTS)

Operational Excellence (18 ECTS)

• Demand Planning (2 ECTS)
• Strategic Sourcing (2 ECTS)
• Manufacturing (3 ECTS)
• Supply Chain (3 ECTS)
• Quality and Continuous Improvement (4 ECTS)
• Operational Finances and Management Control (4 ECTS)

Leadership and Complexity Management (11 ECTS)

• Leading Oneself and Others (4 ECTS)
• Organizational Models and People (4 ECTS)
• Decision-Making and Complexity Management (3 ECTS)

Impact Generation (8 ECTS)

• Social Impact Project (3 ECTS)
• Personal Impact Project (5 ECTS)

Admission Criteria

• Previous academic degree and professional experience related to the program
• Motivation and enthusiasm for professional growth
• Commitment to the program and willingness to contribute to the group

Admission Process

1. Formalize the admission request by filling out the web form "Request Admission"
2. The admissions committee evaluates all applications and communicates the decision within a few days
3. In case of a favorable decision, the economic conditions, financing, and aid are confirmed
4. Invoice is sent for the payment of the reservation fee by bank transfer
5. Confirmed payment makes the registration effective
6. Information is sent to process the Tripartite Bonification (FUNDAE), if the company requests it

Program Faculty

• Àlex Bartumeus
• Ana María Herrero Prádanos
• Blai Carandell
• Carme Alonso Santacreu
• David Ros Pelegay
• Esteban Farrero Badia
• Esther Rojo Requena
• Francisco Casa de Falguera
• Guillermo Oliva Galván
• Isabel Molas Beykirch
• Javier De la Ossa Rodríguez
• Javier Sueiras
• Jordi Arbusà Amorós
• Jordi Damià López
• Jordi Escayola
• Jordi Martí Pi-Figueras
• Jordi Arias
• Jordi Castellà
• Julio Consola Francés
• M. Guasch
• Marc Rafat Casafont
• Màrius Gil Mendoza
• Marta Ordizola
• Mònica Rodríguez Panyella
• Oliver Saura Velasco
• Oscar Belmonte Ramos
• Ramon Puente Margalef
• Ricard Masip Pous, PhD
• Rubén Gambarte Montiel
• Sergi Prieto Garcia
• Sergi Tomás Blázquez
• Sílvia Rodríguez García
• Vanesa Alarcón Caparrós
• Victoria Conesa Arcos

Program Testimonials

• "I chose the EMBA at IQS for its practical methodology and focus on the industrial and technological sector. It has helped me develop new skills and gain a broader perspective on the industry."
• "The EMBA has allowed me to develop skills to face organizational challenges related to the industry, economy, and society. It has been a valuable experience that has helped me grow professionally and personally."
• "The program has been a game-changer for me. It has helped me develop a more strategic mindset and improve my decision-making skills. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to take their career to the next level."