As a student in the Rutgers Part-Time MBA Program, James Kindelsperger mastered some skills that allowed him to succeed through four years of studies. A working professional with a full-time job and a young father with a wife who had her own career, Kindelsperger faced the task of coordinating schedules, "being there for everyone," and often collaborating with classmates with responsibilities of their own.

As a student in the Rutgers Part-Time MBA Program, James Kindelsperger mastered some skills that allowed him to succeed through four years of studies. A working professional with a full-time job and a young father with a wife who had her own career, Kindelsperger faced the task of coordinating schedules, "being there for everyone," and often collaborating with classmates with responsibilities of their own.

In the 1980s, the primary motivation for doing an MBA was probably a desire to master marketing, as that was seen as the shortest career path to the C-suite. In the 1990s, it was a desire for well-paying jobs in finance that drove many to pursue an MBA (with the exception of marketers who were being promoted and realised that (oops!) they knew nothing about marketing).

When Faith Ann Norman left her job at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, few would have guessed that she was headed to Barcelona, not for vacation but to earn an MBA and transform her professional identity. A registered nurse with five years of surgical experience, Norman had built a solid career specializing in neurosurgery and otolaryngology...

Our Full-Time MBA begins the academic year with a renewed focus on innovation, diversity, and social impact, all while maintaining its well-established global standing. The program is currently ranked 8th in the world by the Financial Times. This year’s class brings together 180 students from 54 nations, 42% of whom are women, reflecting Esade’s international character and its strength as a global hub for talent and ideas.