Nelson Advisors invited to present to the Healthcare Club at the IESE Business School, Barcelona

Nelson Advisors have accepted an invitation to present to the Healthcare Club at the IESE Business School, Barcelona in December 2025. The Founding Partners of Nelson Advisors believe strongly in sharing their experiences and knowledge of the HealthTech and MedTech markets with students across a wide range of UK and European Universities ranging from Oxford University and University of Cambridge to London Business School and University College London Global Business Schood for Health to IESE Business School.
  
IESE Business School
  
IESE Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Navarra, with its main campus located in Barcelona, Spain. It is consistently ranked among the top business schools globally, particularly for its MBA and Executive Education programs.
  
Key Characteristics
  
Global Mindset: IESE has a strong international focus with a highly diverse student body and campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, New York, Munich, and São Paulo.

Case Method: The school is well-known for its extensive use of the case method, a teaching approach that uses real-world business problems to develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Values-Based Leadership: IESE emphasises a people centred vision and a commitment to ethics and social responsibility, aiming to educate leaders who can have a positive impact on business and society.
  
Programmes
  
IESE offers a variety of programs, including:
  
Full-time MBA: A 15- or 19-month program known for its global approach. The curriculum includes core courses in the first year and a wide selection of electives in the second. 

Executive MBA (EMBA): A part-time program designed for experienced professionals.

Global Executive MBA (GEMBA): A blended program with on-campus and online components.

Executive Education Programs: These are consistently ranked among the best in the world and are aimed at functional managers, senior executives, and C-suite leaders.
  
Rankings and Reputation
  
IESE's programs are highly regarded in international rankings. Recent rankings include:
  
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking: Consistently ranked in the top 10, with a #3 ranking in 2025.

The Economist Full-time MBA Ranking: Ranked #1 in the world in 2021.

Financial Times Executive Education: Ranked #1 for six consecutive years (2015-2020) and continues to be highly ranked.The school holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.
  
IESE Business School > Healthcare Club
  
The IESE Business School Healthcare Club is a professional student club at IESE that focuses on the healthcare industry. Its mission is to support IESE students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare by providing them with the resources, knowledge, and networking opportunities they need.
  
The club's activities are designed to help students:
  
Learn about the healthcare sector: They organize seminars, workshops, and panels with industry experts, IESE professors, and alumni. These events cover various aspects of the healthcare industry, from pharmaceuticals and medical devices to digital health and healthcare consulting.

Network with industry professionals: The club facilitates connections with leading healthcare companies, startups, and alumni. They host networking events, company visits, and an annual "Healthcare Day" conference, which brings together top professionals to discuss current trends and challenges in the industry.

Find a job in the healthcare sector: The club offers career support through CV/cover letter workshops, interview preparation, and a mentorship program that connects students with experienced professionals. They also organize career treks to major healthcare hubs like Basel, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain, where students can visit companies and network with potential employers.

The IESE Healthcare Club plays a key role in positioning the IESE MBA as a source of top talent for healthcare companies and is a valuable resource for students aiming to transition into or advance their careers in this dynamic and impactful industry.