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IESE MBA Year 1 Encyclopedia

A comprehensive, plain-English reference covering everything taught in Year 1. 18 courses, 223 lessons, 241 formulas, 1,038 glossary terms, ~223,000 words.


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Semester 1

Course Topics
Analysis of Business Problems The six-step framework for solving unstructured problems
Communication Logos, Ethos, Pathos, Storytelling, Problem-Solution
Decision Analysis Decision trees, probability, NPV/IRR, simulation, risk
Entrepreneurship 1 Opportunity evaluation, lean startup, business models, funding, scaling
Financial Accounting Financial statements, assets, liabilities, equity, audit
Leadership Motivation, power, conflict, teams, talent, culture
Marketing Management Market analysis, STP, products, pricing, market orientation

Semester 2

Course Topics
Business Analytics Regression, classification, A/B testing, AI ethics
Business Ethics Personal, organizational, and societal ethics frameworks
Entrepreneurship 2 Hackathon format: trends, JTBD, prototyping, pivoting, pitching
Managerial Accounting Cost analysis, breakeven, cost systems, transfer pricing, incentives
Marketing Planning & Implementation Communications, channels, sales force, sustaining value
Operational Finance Financial analysis, forecasting, working capital, cash cycle
Operations Management Process analysis, capacity, queues, inventory, aggregate planning

Semester 3

Course Topics
Competitive Strategy Five Forces, competitive advantage, resources, dynamics, platforms
Corporate Finance NPV, valuation, WACC, capital structure, M&A, LBOs, IPOs
Global Economics Supply/demand, macro equilibrium, monetary/fiscal policy, exchange rates
Operations Strategy Capacity strategy, supply chains, Fisher/Ferdows frameworks, AI in ops

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