Problem solving
In each curricular unit
Students will be challenged to find solutions to various problems inside and outside the classroom.
Our method is unique
IADE's Academic Model, which is student-centered and based on experiential learning, promotes student interaction with teachers and their peers, enabling them to actively learn through problem-solving in real-life scenarios, critical thinking and reflection.
This approach provides an educational experience that allows students to learn by "doing", "being", "thinking" and "living ", acquiring the knowledge, skills and competences that promote their maximum employability in a globalized world, through integrated learning within a holistic vision of the professions.
In addition to an advanced technological infrastructure, IADE's academic, research and professional experience staff play a decisive role in the Academic Model, in order to respond effectively to the needs of the professional world and trends in Higher Education.
Project-based learning (PBL)
Involves different courses
Students will work together with colleagues from other bachelor's and master's degrees to develop a project. The challenge is set by a company for all the students.
Synergy
Between curricular units
Students will be able to explore various concepts and subjects through the synergy between different disciplines in their course.
IADE's Academic Model challenges students to be active, critical and reflective participants during their learning and development process.
Innovative Pedagogical Practices
Our academic approach
The role of the teacher in the Academic Model is to accompany the student throughout their journey, while promoting and participating in their personal and professional development. In the classroom, the teacher will guide them through the different learning methodologies that make up each pillar of the model, guaranteeing the development of the skills and values present in our vision of a globalized world.
Thus, in order to respond to society's current needs, IADE's Academic Model focuses primarily on the student and, centered on Experiential Learning, is based on six educational dimensions.
The Academic Model's six pillars:
Integrated curriculum
We try to integrate knowledge and skills from other areas of activity, interrelating concepts and bringing us closer to the reality of the professional world. The student will have the opportunity to work on various concepts and subjects in the same project.
Simulated environments
We provide our students with learning moments in safe environments, where trial and error is possible, with different levels of complexity and fidelity, guaranteeing maximum proximity to the real world and links with the professional world. Students will be in contact with real situations, putting them to the test with projects and challenges.
Professional environments
We have more than 290 agreements with companies for internships and other educational activities to get closer to the profession, which encourage learning and provide continuous updating of the skills needed in the current and future job market.
Transdisciplinarity
We provide training involving various disciplines in different environments, enriching the training experience and preparing the student for the reality of the professions, where interprofessional collaboration becomes an essential value.
Data and research-based approach
Continuous research and critical thinking are present in our Academic Model so that students can develop their research hypotheses. In a post-digital transformation era, students will systematically analyze the information that is produced and be able to make decisions in complex situations, based on a data-driven approach. At IADE, we encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity.
One World
We prepare students to be the best professionals in their field of study not only through superior academic training, but also by forming global and responsible citizens. Education with values of respect, ethics and responsibility permeates our model across the board, so that our students are committed to sustainability and aware of diversity at all levels.