Do I need to know Spanish to study or find a job after completing the MSc in Marketing Management at ESADE?

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T Ronak · Accepted Answer

You don&rsquo;t need Spanish for the classroom&mdash;ESADE&rsquo;s MSc in Marketing Management is entirely taught in English.

Lectures, assignments, and group work are all in English.
You can finish the degree without knowing any Spanish.
For internships during the program, many local companies do expect basic Spanish&mdash;especially in marketing, sales, or communication roles.
International companies like Microsoft or Salesforce may accept English-only interns for analytics or strategy projects.
ESADE offers free Spanish classes, so students can build their skills while studying.
For long-term careers in Spain, B1/B2-level Spanish is often needed&mdash;even in hybrid or bilingual work environments.
Spanish isn&rsquo;t required to study, but knowing it gives you more choices for internships and full-time roles&mdash;especially within Spain.

J Bajwa · Answer

You don&rsquo;t need to know Spanish to study at ESADE&mdash;the MSc in Marketing Management is fully taught in English, and most students complete the program without any Spanish background.
For jobs in Spain, though, Spanish is often expected. Roles in local firms or anything client-facing usually require at least B1&ndash;B2 level. Companies like Amazon or HP may hire English speakers for digital or analytics roles, but the local job market is more accessible if you speak the language.
That said, many ESADE grads also find roles in Amsterdam, Berlin, or London, where English is enough. ESADE offers free Spanish classes, and picking up even conversational Spanish makes networking and job hunting in Spain easier.
If you want to work in Spain long-term, learning Spanish during the program is highly recommended.