isie

What isie does

ISIE Business School (legally Instituto Superior de Investigación Empresarial, S.L., tax ID B86559010) is a privately held, for-profit executive-education institution headquartered in Madrid, Spain, at C. de Noblejas 1. The school delivers a portfolio of programs built around an MBA with five specializations (Digital Marketing, International Trade and Logistics, Finance, Human Resources Management, and Big Data and Business Analytics), Master PDE executive-development tracks in Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, and Marketing, and University Superior Courses covering Commercial Management, SME Organization, AI/Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking. In 2019, ISIE extended its scope by launching ISIE Law School, which offers programs in International Taxation, International Law, and Cyberlaw. Programs are delivered through a combination of in-person instruction in Madrid and an online virtual campus at formaciononline.isie.es that hosts a catalog of 100+ courses.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition-based, with multi-year subscriptions paid in interest-free installments; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind an inquiry form on isie.es. A free "Formación Continua" continuous-education program functions as a top-of-funnel lead generator and brand-building channel. Distribution is hybrid: inside sales via phone (+34 910 148 550) and email ([email protected]), organic social on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, a content-marketing blog, and event participation such as JOBMadrid. The school is led by President Álvaro Galán and Director General Joaquín Danvila (since 2019), and differentiates itself with a practitioner-led teaching model whose named mentors hold active executive roles at Adidas, Loewe, PVH Corp., EY, RSM Global Spain, Schweppes, Calvin Klein, Grupo DIA, Orienta Capital, Capwatt, and Polaris Finanzas.

Institutional credentials include ISO 9001:2015 certification (certificate 34_5200_23_2017), registration with Spain's Registro Estatal de Entidades de Formación (REEF code 24414), participation in the ICEX Next export-initiation program (EU FEDER co-funded), and receipt of European Union FSE+ employment-promotion funding. Academic accreditation is delivered through partnerships with UCAM University (Spain) and Dublin Business School (Ireland), which also serve as international recruitment channels. The entity is independently operated with no disclosed PE/VC backing, no funding rounds, and no public financial filings; graduation ceremonies at venues such as Club Financiero Génova typically draw around 70 attendees, consistent with a small-to-mid-scale private educational institution.

Name

isie

Legal name

Instituto Superior de Investigación Empresarial, S.L.

Website

https://isie.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISIE Business School is a private, for-profit executive-education institution in Madrid, Spain, offering MBAs, Master's (PDE) programs, University Superior Courses, and ISIE Law School programs to early-career professionals, career changers, SME owners, and digital-skills seekers in Spain and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Education & Executive Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Executive MBA programs
• Master degree programs
• Professional development courses
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from MBA programs, Master's degrees (PDE), University Superior Courses, and professional development programs. Programs include various specializations in Marketing, Finance, International Trade, HR Management, and Big Data. Fees are paid in interest-free installments according to financing options offered.
2. Continuous Education Programs: Free continuous education sessions and workshops offered to continue professional development, generating indirect value through student pipeline and brand loyalty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ISIE Business School is a private educational institution in Madrid, Spain that delivers executive education programs including MBAs with five specializations (Digital Marketing, International Trade & Logistics, Finance, Human Resources, Big Data & Business Analytics), Master PDE (Executive Development) programs in Financial Markets, Corporate Finance and Marketing, and University Superior Courses covering AI/Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, SME Management, and Commercial Direction. The school also operates ISIE Law School for legal disciplines and a continuous education (Formación Continua) offering free professional development sessions.

Product overview

ISIE Business School is an educational institution in Madrid, Spain, offering a portfolio of executive education programs. The core offerings include MBAs with five specializations (Digital Marketing, International Trade and Logistics, Finance, Human Resources Management, and Big Data/Business Analytics), Master PDE programs (Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Marketing), and University-level advanced courses covering areas such as AI/Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Marketing Management, and SME Organization. Additional programs include ISIE Law School (International Taxation, International Law, Cyberlaw) and continuous education services. The institution differentiates through a practical methodology, active professional instructors, and networking-focused training approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISIE Law School: A legal education school under ISIE offering programs in International Taxation, International Law, and Cybersecurity Law.

Products and services

• MBA ISIE Executive MBA program featuring five specializations: Digital Marketing, International Trade and Logistics Operations, Finance, Human Resources Management, and Big Data and Business Analytics. Taught by active industry professionals with practical, case-based methodology and guaranteed professional practices. Designed for individuals seeking career advancement through business education.
• MBA Especialización en Marketing Digital MBA with specialization in Digital Marketing, covering practical digital marketing strategies, tools, and applications for the modern business environment.
• MBA Especialización en Finanzas MBA with specialization in Finance, covering financial management, investment analysis, and corporate finance strategies.
• MBA Especialización en Big Data y Business Analytics MBA with specialization in Big Data and Business Analytics, focusing on data-driven decision making and analytical tools for business.
• MBA Especialización en Comercio Internacional y Operaciones Logísticas MBA with specialization in International Trade and Logistics Operations, covering global business strategies and supply chain management.
• MBA Especialización en Dirección y Gestión de RRHH MBA with specialization in Human Resources Management, focusing on people management, talent development, and organizational leadership.
• Master PDE Mercados Financieros Executive Development Program specializing in Financial Markets, covering investment strategies, market analysis, and financial instruments. Designed for recent graduates and professionals seeking practical specialization in financial markets.
• Master PDE Finanzas Corporativas Executive Development Program in Corporate Finance, focusing on corporate financial management, valuation, and strategic finance.
• Master PDE Marketing Executive Development Program in Marketing, covering marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and brand management.
• Curso Superior Universitario en IA, Transformación Digital y Automatización Empresarial University-level course covering Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Business Automation, preparing professionals to leverage AI technologies in enterprise settings.
• Curso Superior Universitario en Dirección Comercial y Marketing University course in Commercial Direction and Marketing, covering sales strategies, commercial management, and marketing fundamentals.
• Curso Superior Universitario en Organización y Gestión de PYME University course focused on SME Organization and Management, providing tools for small and medium enterprise leadership and operational efficiency.
• Curso Superior Universitario en Ciberseguridad y Hacking Ético University course in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, covering information security, threat assessment, and ethical penetration testing.
• ISIE Law School Legal education division of ISIE offering programs in International Taxation, International Law, and Cyberlaw, launched in 2019 to expand legal training for business professionals.
• Formación Continua Continuous education program offering free, practical training sessions focused on strengthening competencies demanded by the current market, designed for ongoing professional development.
• Administración y Dirección de Empresas + Tech Business Administration and Management degree program with technology integration, providing access to higher education without requiring the Spanish university entrance exams (EvAU).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% guaranteed professional practices for enrolled students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability1 record

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AdidasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner collaborating with ISIE for curriculum development and professional practice opportunities. Adidas provides real-world business cases and internship opportunities for students.
• LoeweminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury brand partner offering professional practice opportunities and industry insights. Loewe professionals serve as mentors and provide real business cases for student learning.
• EY (Ernst & Young)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm collaborating with ISIE for curriculum alignment with industry demands and professional development opportunities for students.
• PVH Corp.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion and lifestyle company providing business cases and practice opportunities. PVH professionals contribute as mentors in ISIE programs.
• RSM Global SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudit and advisory firm collaborating on curriculum development and providing professional mentorship for finance-focused students.
• Calvin KleinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion brand partner offering industry exposure and professional practice opportunities for ISIE students.
• SchweppesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage company collaborating with ISIE for curriculum relevance and student professional opportunities.
• Orienta Capital / Cyopsa SisociaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services firm providing mentorship and industry expertise. Professionals from Orienta Capital serve as instructors at ISIE.
• Dublin Business School (DBS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner providing collaborative educational programs and international recognition for ISIE credentials.
• UCAM UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish university partner providing academic accreditation and collaborative program development for ISIE courses.
• Grupo DIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail group providing industry mentorship and professional practice opportunities. Grupo DIA professionals contribute as guest speakers and mentors.
• Club Financiero GénovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium venue partner hosting ISIE graduation ceremonies and networking events for students and alumni.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OBS Business School: Online-first Spanish business school (Barcelona) offering MBAs, master's, and executive programs in Spanish. Closest comparable to ISIE in delivery model, language, and price tier, and serves the same Spanish-speaking working professional audience.
• EAE Business School: Barcelona-based private business school with MBA, master's, and undergraduate programs in Spanish and English. Targets similar early-career and mid-career professionals, with comparable corporate partnerships and a focus on practical employability outcomes.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Madrid-based private business and marketing school offering MBAs, master's, and undergraduate programs with strong marketing and digital specializations. Overlaps directly with ISIE's marketing MBA and digital marketing course offerings and competes for the same Madrid-based student pool.
• CESTE - International Business School: Spanish private business school (Zaragoza/Madrid) focused on MBAs, executive master's, and corporate training in Spanish. Comparable mid-tier positioning with similar practical methodology and corporate mentor approach.
• CEU Business School: Madrid-based business school within CEU (Universidad San Pablo) offering MBAs, master's, and executive education in Spanish. Competes in the same Spanish capital market for executive students with similar applied-learning emphasis.
• Hult International Business School: Global private business school offering one-year MBAs and master's with campuses including London and Dubai and a strong practical, corporate-mentor pedagogy. Mirrors ISIE's executive mentor and employability positioning but operates at international scale and predominantly in English.

Broad incumbents

• IE Business School: Madrid-headquartered global business school with ranked MBA, executive MBA, master's, and online programs in English and Spanish. Operates at significantly larger scale and brand recognition than ISIE but competes directly for the same Spanish-speaking executive student segment.
• ESADE Business School: Top-ranked Barcelona-based business school offering MBAs, executive education, and master's programs with broad international reach. A premium incumbent that competes for Spanish executive education demand at a higher price tier and with deeper alumni networks.
• IESE Business School: Barcelona-based, globally ranked business school (University of Navarra) with executive MBA, MBA, and custom executive programs. Sets the benchmark for executive education in Spain that ISIE competes against at a much smaller scale.
• London Business School: Global leader in executive education and MBA programs based in London. While not a Spanish-market competitor, it represents the international premium benchmark that shapes executive student expectations and pulls top-tier Spanish-speaking talent away from domestic schools like ISIE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISIExecutiveEdu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@isie.businessschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISIEExecutiveEducation
• LinkedInes.linkedin.com/school/isie-institutosuperiordeinvestigacionempresarial
• Instagraminstagram.com/isiebusinessschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@isiebusinessschool

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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