It is not an Open Day.
It is not a marketing event.
It is not a campus tour with presentations.
The event brings together participants from different countries for a day of academic discussion, collaboration between like-minded peers, and interaction with the IESE community.
What you will take away
✓ A real measure of how you think under pressure, and whether this way of learning suits you
✓ Two case-discussion sessions, in the format used in our classrooms every week
✓ Direct conversation with current students and alumni about what happened to them after the programme
✓ A view of both routes, management and finance, and how each one shapes a career
✓ The people. Some of them will be in your class if you come.
The day, hour by hour
Plan your travel around this. Most participants coming from within Europe arrive on Friday evening and fly home on Saturday night.
09:00
Welcome with the MiM and MiF admissions team
Who is in the room, how the day works, and what is expected of you.
09:45
Team preparation, first case
You are assigned a discussion group and work the case together before the session.
11:00
First case session with IESE faculty
A management case, taught the way it is taught in the programme.
13:00
Lunch on campus with current students
Unscripted. Ask them anything you would not ask an admissions officer.
14:30
Second case session, finance focus
A finance case, for anyone weighing the Master in Finance or a career in the sector.
16:30
Career Development Center
How graduates actually reach the roles they reach, and what the recruiting calendar looks like.
17:30
Alumni conversation
Three to four alumni, three to five years out, on what the year did and did not do for them.
18:15
Campus and closing reception
With the admissions team, faculty and the people who could become your classmates.
Who should apply
- In your final years of university, or up to two years of full-time work experience since graduating
- Any academic background. Engineers, lawyers, economists, scientists and humanities graduates all sit in our classrooms
- Comfortable speaking up in a discussion, or willing to find out whether you are
- Working in English without difficulty. The entire day is in English
- Seriously considering a master's in the next two admission cycles, not browsing
Travel Support
The event is FREE. You will only have to cover the accommodation and travel costs.
To facilitate participation, IESE offers partial travel reimbursement depending on where you are coming from.
Maximum reimbursement amounts:
Important details:
- Reimbursement is processed after attendance at the event
- Participants are reimbursed for the actual cost incurred, up to the maximum amount
- The support may be used for transportation or accommodation (with supported invoice)
- Visas and personal expenses are not covered
Selection Process
Places are limited and admission is selective. We read every application. Not everyone who applies is offered a place, and a waiting list may apply.
Applying after the event
Participants selected for the HPLE gain access to Fast-Track conditions on an application to the Master in Management or the Master in Finance, valid for applications submitted before 31 December 2026.
The Fast-Track does not shorten the process or guarantee admission. You complete the same application, the same admissions test and the same interviews as every other candidate. What changes are the conditions attached to applying within that window. We explain them in full on the day.
FAQ
? Is this event meant for someone interested in FINANCE? Yes, the HPLE is equally relevant for candidates considering a career in Finance.
• One of the two case sessions is a finance case
• Meet faculty and alumni from banking, capital markets and financial innovation
• Interact with the Career Development Center on finance-specific career paths
• Learn about the MiF’s international module in New York and London, and exposure to global financial markets
The IESE MiF combines quantitative rigorous, strategic thinking and ethical leadership.
If you are still deciding between MiM or MiF, this event is the fastest way to settle it.
? Where will the event take place? The event will take place at the IESE Madrid Campus (Cam. Cerro del Águila, 3, 28023 Madrid).
? If I get selected to participate in the event, what will be the next step? Please be assured that, whether selected or not, you will hear from us with next steps, so we kindly ask for your patience while awaiting our response. Should you receive a favorable response, you will need to confirm your attendance.
? Will the material be provided in English? Yes. The event is 100% in English and ALL participants must speak English.
? What are the event costs for attendees? The event is FREE, but you will have to cover your own accommodation and travel costs. IESE offers partial travel reimbursement depending on where you are coming from. You can see more in the "Travel Support" section of this same webpage.
? Who can I contact if I have any questions? Contact us through hple@iese.edu
APPLY HERE
Places are limited and awarded by selection. Registration closes on October 30th, 2026.
