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Employability. Professional Development. Connection. Positive Impact. Personal Purpose. Leadership.
Employability. Professional Development. Connection. Positive Impact. Personal Purpose. Leadership.
 


What matters to you, matters to us

In a rapidly changing world, full of uncertainty, challenges and also new opportunities, the most profound transformations begin with people – and with understanding what truly matters to them, what concerns them, and what inspires them.

Ultimately, they begin with those who dare to ask themselves: What really matters?

At EADA, we believe that education and leadership with purpose are born from that very question. Because what truly matters is not the same for everyone. Each person who joins our community does so with a story, a cause, an ambition or a purpose.

That is why we focus on those who make change possible. We take the time to understand what matters to them, what drives them, and what excites them – so we can accompany them in their journey of personal and professional growth.

Our students and Alumni are entrepreneurs and changemakers who are reimagining the way businesses are created, the way teams are led, and the way positive impact is made. They are real people, with different paths, but united by one shared objective: transforming their purpose into actions that change realities.

Because even in uncertain times, there are also new opportunities and solutions.

Because at EADA, what matters to you, matters to us.

Our Alumni share what matters most to them professionally

We have recently interviewed and spoken with more than 100 Alumni from our past and present programmes. This has given us first-hand insights into what they prioritise, what they value most, and what they consider relevant in their professional and educational journey.

Employability
52%
 
 
38%
Connections and Interpersonal Relationships
Generating Positive Impact
19%
 
 
14%
Personal Purpose and Professional Fulfilment
Balance and Personal Wellbeing
18%
 

*Source: Qualitative interviews conducted with 85 EADA Alumni 2025 (Multiple responses)

Here is a brief summary of what stands out most for these Alumni professionals:

The importance of employability

For 28% of the Alumni interviewed, professional and personal development is a top priority in order to enhance their employability.

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Rubén Brígido

Programa en HR Analytics
Cluster Human Resources Business Partner at CMA CGM Ibérica (Spain & Portugal)

“Being able to contribute to my team. Because work is not just about one person, it’s about the whole team and to my company. Being able to keep growing and continue contributing even more.”

Arnau-Casanova
Arnau Casanova

Master en Dirección de Recursos Humanos
Talent Manager at mesoestetic Pharma Group

“What matters most to me is feeling fulfilled and never stopping my growth. Doing things that make you feel good and constantly contributing in your own way always gives me that sense of fulfilment.”

Tin-Catacutan
Tin Catacutan

International Master in Marketing
Product Marketing & Community Engagement Lead at CareerOS

“Having a positive impact and personal growth. I think it's important how you grow with either the company or whatever you're doing, and how you make a positive impact in the projects you become part of.”

Marc-Diaz
Marc Díaz

Master en Dirección Financiera
Finance Director at TANDEM HSE

“What matters to me is being able to acquire and strengthen the knowledge I already have, incorporate new learning, and in doing so, consolidate both my strengths and weaknesses in the professional sphere.”

Daniel-Garcia-Martin
Daniel García Martín

Programa en Dirección Comercial y Ventas
Commercial Director at COMERCIAL CBG

“Knowing how to confidently convey my knowledge, overcoming my concerns. In certain positions, market experience is not enough: you need knowledge support to share with your team.”

Alba-Gil
Alba Gil

Executive MBA
Area Sales Manager Southern Europe at ABB

"I am concerned about my future. I have always been a planner and knew clearly where I wanted to get to, and I have worked hard to reach the position I am in today. Since I was young, I have been studying and working to perform better in the role I hold."

Victor-Laso
Victor Manuel Laso

Postgrado en Finanzas Especialización Mercados Financieros y Controller de Negocio
Corporate Business Controller at ADELTE

"Learning a little more every day about what happens to me and the people I interact with. Constant learning is a way of building oneself and gaining self-awareness; therefore, continuous learning is a small step towards making all those important things meaningful."

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Alberto López

Master Online en Dirección y Transformación Digital de Empresas
Managing Director at heo Iberia (heo Group)

"What matters most to me in life is achieving the goals and mission I have set, both professionally and personally; having a clear objective and being able to accomplish it. Professionally, it is about meeting the targets I set for myself, and, of course, within the same company."

Carlota-Marti
Carlota Martí

Postgrado en Recursos Humanos
People & Culture Intern at Roche Diagnostics España

"Learning and maximising my professional potential, as well as getting to know other colleagues who work in the same field as me."

Jeremy-de-Maillard
Jeremy de Maillard

International MBA
CEO at Marshall Group

"What truly matters continues to evolve. The key is to keep evolving, to learn from everything around you, and to maintain a perspective that is both fresh and accurate."

Rita-Naime
Rita Naime

International Master in Pharma & Biotechnology Management
Consultora Junior at Avatar Cognition

“What matters most to me is learning key skills to organise myself, meet objectives and maintain a work-life balance.”

Toni-Torrell
Toni Torrell

Programa en Control de Gestión y de Reporting
Business & Financial Controlling Manager (IBERIA Division) at Fluidra

"What matters most to me is growing as a professional and learning about the new challenges companies face. It is the way to acquire new knowledge and skills, and to keep progressing."

Carles-Vaquera
Carles Vaquera

Master en Dirección de Marketing y Comercial
Head of Product Management, Training and Digital Content at Fischer Ibérica

"Gaining all the tools necessary to develop the skills a good leader needs in order to continue growing within the company."

Carles-Velasco
Carles Velasco

Master en Dirección de Marketing y Comercial
Commercial and Marketing Director at Assolim Foodservices

"Being professionally prepared for the challenges the market is demanding from me now and in the future."

The importance of connections and interpersonal relationships

For 26% of the Alumni interviewed, connections and interpersonal relationships within the professional environment are of great importance.

Cinta-Canalda
Cinta Canalda

Master en Dirección de Recursos Humanos
Senior People Operations Specialist at Ideals

"People are ultimately what we dedicate ourselves to. That is what I seek: to find a balance between the company and the needs of the employee. When employees feel comfortable, companies will go further."

Ferran-Caso
Ferran Caso

Programa en Liderazgo Ejecutivos
Head of Finance for Spain & Portugal at NEWCLIP TECHNICS

"My personal development for managing teams. I believe it is very important to know how to manage emotions, communication, and the way people behave within companies."

Pilar-Lozano
Pilar Lozano

Programa en Liderazgo Ejecutivo
Sales Manager at Bossard Spain

"What matters most in my life are principles linked to kindness: being honest, being a good person. That guides my life, including my work, personal environment, and family. Professionally, I firmly believe that ‘there is no good boss without being a good person’."

 

Maria-Meca
Maria Meca

Programa Avanzado HR Business Partner
Human Resources Specialist at Rosa Clará Group

"The impact we have on the people we share our daily lives with; that connection is the most important thing."

 

Emiliano-Mottola
Emiliano Mottola

International Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Food & Beverage Supervisor at SLS Barcelona

“What matters most to me are the connections I have with the people around me. I believe that what makes us human is our ability to connect and build trust. Professionally, building these relationships is essential for growing and advancing in your career.”

Albert-Olle
Albert Ollé 

Master Online en Dirección de Proyectos y Gestión del Cambio
Head of Energy Management and Transition at Ens d’Abastament d’Aigua Ter-Llobregat

"Communication between colleagues and within the team is key for any project to succeed."

 

Jordi-Perez
Jordi Pérez

Executive MBA
Chief Operating Officer at Optral

"What matters most to me is family, above all else. It is the most important thing and I believe it is essential to support any project, both professional and personal. In the workplace, doing the job well is fundamental. I was raised with values of perseverance and effort, which truly represent who I am."

 

Laura-Prados
Laura Prados

MBA Online EADA-UOC
Representative of the Regional Minister for the Southern Region (Centre) at Sistema de Salut de Catalunya

"I care about leading, training and supporting teams, and promoting both the professional and personal development of their members."

 

Jose-Sanchez-Harguindey
Jose Mª Sanchez-Harguindey

Programa en Finanzas para Directivos No Financieros
Corporate Director of Operations at Vestige Collection

"People. I believe that people are what make one company different from another, and that is a key part of the training we receive throughout our professional careers."

 

Marcelo-Suarez
Marcelo Suárez

Double Degree Global BBA & AI for Business

"What matters most to me is connecting with people from all over the world and gaining insight into different cultures and experiences."

 

Marina-Telles
Marina Telles

EADA - SKEMA Global BBA

“What matters most to me is people. I believe when you connect to people, you create, like, innovations, a big exchange of ideas and cultures. I think that's the most amazing thing in life for me, just people.”

 

Matija-Ulic
Matija Ulic

International Master in Artificial Intelligence for Business

“Connections that are made along the way. That everything I've done so far is something that has an impact in my life.”

 

Javier-Vaz
Javier Vaz

Programa en Liderazgo Ejecutivo
Strategic Account Director at Nike

“What matters most to me are the personal relationships I build, both with the team and with customers or suppliers. With an increasingly automated future, the key will be in what we can create and strengthen between people.”

 

The importance of contributing by creating a positive impact

20% of the Alumni interviewed consider it important to generate a positive impact and make a social contribution through their work.

Berna-Basak
Berna Basak

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Co-Founder at moritoys

“What matters most to me is that I can do research in an area that I'm really interested in. My area is social innovation, which I think is one of the critical areas in the world that we need to invest in and understand more deeply."

Elsa-Bautista
Elsa Bautista

Master Online en Innovación y Sostenibilidad Empresarial
Controlling, ADV and ESG Manager at SII Group Spain

“Staying up-to-date and informed about everything related to sustainability, which is something impacting the entire planet. As professionals, we must not only do our jobs well but also recognise that our daily actions have social and environmental impacts.”

Anna-Bodi
Anna Bodi

International Master in Sustainable Business & Innovation
Sustainability Consultant at Ferrer

“The common good, somehow, like to make people understand that the common good is the right thing.”

Kayla-Da-Silva
Kayla de Silva

International Master in Artificial Intelligence for Business

“What matters the most to me is creating an impact and making a difference not only for myself but also to other people”

Claudio-Favara
Claudio Favara

EADA-SKEMA Global BBA

“What matters most to me is sustainability in today's business world and how we can best implement also AI in all the operations while still preserving human force”

Eduard-Folch
Eduard Folch

Postgrado en Data Analytics
eCommerce & Distribution Analytics Leader at Schneider Electric

"Doing something that has a positive impact on society, building a career where data makes a real difference in people’s lives."

Pia-Kleppe
Pia Kleppe

International MBA
Head of Municipal City Patrol at Bymiljøetaten

“Making a difference. Being able to make an effort to be better both in professional life and in personal life and mean something to the people around you.”

Lian-Malas
Lian Malas

EADA-SKEMA Global BBA

“Professionally, I want to do something where I'm helping someone, I want to do something that creates value and that helps people.”

Oscar-Meca
Òscar Meca

Master Online en Innovación y Sostenibilidad Empresarial
Project Director at AEInnova

"I care about sustainability; that is why I pursued my master’s at EADA. I see continuous changes in the world, many social and environmental issues, and my aim is to contribute to improving sustainability globally."

Ailen-Victoria
Ailen Victoria Migoya

Master Online en Dirección de Marketing y Comercial
Revenue Controller at Amphora Logistics

"It’s about leaving an impact on the daily lives of the people I work with or those I care about. At the end of the day, the footprint we leave is what matters most, beyond results. How wonderful if, on top of that, this impact also supports achieving results."

 

The importance of personal purpose and professional fulfilment

For 16% of the Alumni interviewed, their personal purpose and achieving fulfilment through their work are key priorities.

Carla-Canales
Carla Canales

Programa de IA y Transformación Digital en RRHH
Human Resources Project Manager at Casma Valley

"What matters most to me is the transformation being driven by everything related to generative artificial intelligence in the field of human resources."

Cristina-Contelles
Cristina Contelles

Programa en Dirección General - PDG
Director of Operations and Organisation at Affinity Soluciones para Colectivos

"Feeling that where I am has a purpose, that I am useful, and that I am in the right place to help and be part of the teams I need to be part of."

Manue-Laguillo
Manuel Laguillo

Programa en Dirección General - PDG
Partner at LBL Prendes & Caicoya

"Striving to meet the needs of my clients, because I understand that this is the way to provide them with the best possible service."

Emma-Leysen
Emma Leysen

Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Guest Experience at SLS Barcelona

“Being surrounded by people that inspire me, people that are intelligent. I want to wake up in the morning and be excited to go to work, because I want to learn new things every day. And I think that EADA really motivated me to find a job in which I could find all of these aspects and characteristics. "

Eugenia-Masip
Eugenia Masip

Programa en Finanzas para Directivos No Financieros

"Responding to the needs presented by our users."

Judith-Mollet
Judith Mollet

Programa en Agile HR
HRBP at IMC Toys

"What matters most to me professionally is being able to develop within a market that is currently somewhat unsettled, always adapting to today’s society and creating an impact on people."

Tamia-Pouye
Tamia Pouye

EADA - SKEMA Global BBA

“Love, success and happiness. Professionally speaking, what really matters to me is diligence, efficiency and compliance. ”

Karolina-Todorowa
Karolina Todorowa

Postgrado en Finanzas Especialización Mercados Financieros y Controller de Negocio
B2B Controller at Farmaprojects

“What matters most to me is being able to professionally help companies improve their operations.”

The importance of balance and personal well-being

For 10% of the Alumni interviewed, maintaining balance and personal well-being in their work is a priority.

Isabel-Alarcon
Isabel Alarcón

Programa en Market Access
Head of Medical Affairs at Laboratorios Salvat

“What matters most to me is balance — at family, professional, and individual levels: being prepared to decide what I want to do and communicate. Professionally, it is completely connected; I feel fulfilled when I can grow, learn, and express what I feel."

Theo-Berggren
Theo Berggren

Master in Finance
Consultant at Marstrand

“What matters most to me is to be able to meet new people, enjoy live and just try to have a good time"

Andrea-Latten
Andrea Latten

International Master in Marketing
Chief Business Officer at Condé Nast Britain

“How I spend my time. Time is like a luxury these days. Surrounding myself with people that I truly care about is something that I really value."

Andrea-Moldresk
Andrea Moldresk

International Master in Management

“What matters the most to me is having motivation in life and being around good people. Being sorrounded by an environment where people are doing what they can to be the best of themselves and to contribute to their environment."

Iolia-Varatasi
Iolia Varatasi

International Master in Pharma & Biotech

“What matters the most to me is the experience! It was dream of my life to come abroad and have a Master there. Of coure, I decided to come to Barcelona and Spain is my place.”


And you, we would love to know, what matters most to you professionally?

At EADA, we want to know what truly matters to you.

We would love to hear what you really value in your professional day-to-day life. This will allow us to keep creating programmes and opportunities tailored to what you genuinely need to grow and succeed.

Tell us what matters most to you. Your opinion is key to us!
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EADA: providing solutions to what matters.

1. The importance of updating your knowledge

In the current context of reskilling (where a professional learns new skills to reposition themselves in the labour market in a different field to their previous studies), traditional careers  are starting to disappear and professions once considered stable are now being redefined.

Today more than ever continuous learning enables us to adapt to the changing work environment, rethink professional career paths and enter the world of entrepreneurship.

Let us explain how we can help you:

Bachelor degrees

EADA offers bachelor degree programmes which prepare students for the business world. Practical methodology and solid academic training. Leadership development, teamwork and strategic thinking.

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International Masters

The full-time Master’s degrees at EADA deliver intensive and specialised training in English. With their practical focus and international experience these programmes aim to develop key global leadership skills.

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Executive Education

Training for professionals looking to boost their leadership and management skills. Specialised programmes in strategy, innovation and digital transformation. Practical methodology applied to the workplace.

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Online training

Flexible online programmes based on high standards of quality, available in Spanish and English. Interactive resources and personalised tutorials. Learning which adapts to professionals with tight agendas.

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Sustainability programmes

Leadership training for responsible and sustainable initiatives. Environmental management, CSR and circular economy. Practical learning with real case studies and projects.

More information

In-Company training

Customised programmes aimed at developing team and leadership skills. Personalised solutions for specific challenges in each company. Training in leadership, innovation and digital skills.

More information

Upskilling & Reskilling

Let us explain why now is the time to update your professional skills 

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2. The importance of employability

When we talk about employability, we talk about the future and at EADA, employability goes beyond the classroom. The business school has built an ecosystem aimed at maximising career development opportunities for our participants and Alumni.

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+90% of our participants feel prepared to take on new professional challenges and projects after completing our PDG Senior Management programme.


Our Executive MBA Alumni have seen a 54% salary increase three years after completing their degree.


+90% of our EMBA participants consider they have developed their leadership skills.


Our Master’s degrees in Financial Management, Human Resources and Marketing have registered employability rates of over 90%.


94% of companies that have participated in our Talent Days have hired EADA participants.


200 international agreements in place to facilitate work experience and global mobility.


95% of our International MBA graduates were employed within three months of completing their degree.


Our Master in Management programme has a 98% labour market insertion rate within three months.


Our Master in Fintech & Business Analytics confirms this trend with a 100% employability rate for its graduates.


96% of participants from the Master in Marketing found work within the same period.


44,000 job opportunities are made available to our Alumni community and participants.


9.4/10 is the feedback score for our career development workshops.


560 face to face and online career sessions held to prepare participants for labour market success.


*  Sources: Financial Times ranking 2024 and 2025 rankings for MBA, Master in Finance and Management, best business schools in Europe, among others/ results of various satisfaction surveys / career services / EADA annual reports.

 3. The importance of financing access to training programmes  

We believe in the importance of being able to access upskilling and reskilling programmes as well as specialised and senior management programmes. At EADA, we have worked closely with financial institutions to facilitate this access so you can achieve your goals.

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4. The importance of supporting talent

It has always been in our DNA to support talent as a result of excellence, specific circumstances or from different collectives by facilitating access to our business training programmes. This support includes major scholarship discounts for eligible candidates.

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Scholarships for women
For candidates with outstanding leadership skills. These scholarships aim to boost female talent in professional and managerial positions.
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Senior Scholarships
For 50+ candidates who require training to improve their employability and professional growth.
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Entrepreneurship scholarship
For professionals working in companies and organisations which are less than 5 years old.

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Scholarship for persons with disabilities
For persons with physical disabilities who wish to improve their professional careers.

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Third sector scholarship
For professionals who currently work in third sector organisations.
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EADA Foundation scholarships
For candidates with low financial resources who wish to improve their professional careers.
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Talent scholarships
Aimed at candidates with outstanding academic achievements and professional experience.
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Travel scholarships
Travel scholarship to help candidates who live outside Catalunya.
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Elite sports person scholarship
Aimed at professional athletes who are still active or those who have finished their sporting career.

5. The importance of having access to knowledge to boost your development

EADA remains a fundamental pillar for access to specialised information and support for the academic development of the whole EADA community through its Knowledge and Information Centre (KIC).
 

KIC data

3,000

hours of user support provided with 625 user requests solved 

84

one to one training sessions with professors

35

reading stations for consulting documentation

245

hours of participant training provided

7,760

 total volume of borrowed e-books

2,173

 amount of new content from professors for participants

1,598

total number of virtual classrooms

24,268

amount of teaching content available on virtual classrooms

9.59

average satisfaction rating of service provided for information searches

8.94

average satisfaction rating for the KIC at end of programme

8.98

average satisfaction rating of the KIC during the programme

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6. The importance of having the support of an active EADA Alumni community

Training at EADA is not only limited to your time on the programme but also during and after its completion. There is continual activity to give support to your professional development. Our EADA Circular Community has you at its centre and through its different levels of membership, we provide support and information aligned with the needs of our alumni.

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+120 business events (hybrid, online or face to face) are organised by EADA. These include afterwork events, meet-ups, information sessions, careers events, etc.


15 meet-ups every year (EADA Alumni events in different countries) bring together almost 350 alumni all over the world


8 ambassadors lead alumni activity from their respective countries


1 international mission trip to discover innovation is organised each year for our alumni. In May 2026, we are going to China!


650 queries from our alumni are solved annually


1,500 members of our alumni community are Premium or Freemium users of our special Alumni app.


Active network of 20,000 alumni worldwide and over 120,000 EADA alumni since its foundation


Special training programmes with exclusive access for alumni


Access to our Knowledge and Information Centre (KIC) and its services


Networking: get in touch with our community via our app.


And you can choose from many more benefits with Freemium or Premium membership!


7. The importance of purpose and business impact

Our mission as a business school is to prepare professionals and managers so that their decisions have a social, economic and environmental impact in their organisation and their immediate environment. 

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EADA is ranked at level 4 in the category of Transforming Schools as part of the Positive Impact Rating which evaluates and ranks the best business schools FOR the world.


EADA is ranked #1 in Spain for sustainability and the gender and ethnic diversity of its faculty according to the prestigious Corporate Knights annual ranking.


#8 in the world for ESG training and net zero according to the Financial Times MBA ranking.


EADA has spearheaded research, educational programmes, and generated impact through its network of alliances with the aim of promoting ethics and responsibility in sustainable business.


All of our main programmes include sustainable business as part of their training objectives (Executive MBA, International MBA, PDG, among others).


15 academic researchers work at our Sustainability Hub which has approximately 25 ongoing research projects related to sustainable business.


EADA is an academic partner of the Barcelona + B initiative which trains senior managers (treballem +b) and provides support to child and youth education (eduquem +b) in areas of positive impact.


EADA has set up more than 15 alliances with corporations, companies and/or partners with the aim of creating business impact.


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8. The importance of training with a prestigious institution 

EADA exists to support, train and update executives and managers in the business world so they can generate a multiplier effect in their organisations and create a positive impact in the economy, the world and society. We continually strive to achieve the recognition of our students, partners, teams and global accreditation entities to highlight the work we do to train and support our participants and make our community shine.

#27

Best European Business Schools, European Business School Rankings FINANCIAL TIMES 2024

#19

worldwide for Executive Education - Open programmes FINANCIAL TIMES 2025

#36

in the world for Masters in Management FINANCIAL TIMES 2024

#4

Level 4 (Transforming school)
THE POSITIVE IMPACT RATING ASSOCIATION 2025

#23

in the world CORPORATE KNIGHTS 2024

#1

in Spain (for sustainability & gender and ethnic diversity of EADA faculty) CORPORATE KNIGHTS 2023

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