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Best Master in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence in Barcelona

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Lead with Emotional Intelligence. Inspire with Purpose. Transform with Impact.

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Designed for forward-thinking professionals, this transformative Master’s/MBA equips you to navigate complexity, lead diverse teams, and drive meaningful change in a rapidly evolving world. 

Combining business expertise with deep personal development, the programme cultivates the emotional intelligence, strategic mindset, and ethical leadership capabilities required for modern leadership.  

Through experiential learning, reflective practice, real-world projects, and immersive leadership retreats in nature, you will develop the self-awareness, resilience, and adaptability needed to inspire others and lead through change. 

Whether you are looking to accelerate your career, expand your leadership potential, or redefine your professional path, this programme prepares you to lead with confidence, purpose, and lasting impact across industries and cultures. 

Top Skills You Will Develop 

  • Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness for Effective Leadership
  • Purpose-Driven Leadership & Ethical Decision-Making
  • Communication, Empathy & Leading Through Change

Apply Now for October 2026 intake!

Language

100% in English

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years’ experience

Location

Barcelona (On Campus / Hybrid / Online)

Scholarships

Available

Duration

1-2 years

Intakes

October / February

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Develop Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Skills

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Build Awareness, Adaptability, Team Leadership

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Transformative leadership experiences in nature

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Retreats, Coaching, Workshops, Leadership Labs & PBL

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Graduates employed within 6 months

From Self-Awareness to Global Leadership Impact  

Why Study Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence at ESEI?

  • 🚀 Lead with Clarity, Purpose & Resilience
  • 🧠 Develop Emotional Intelligence for Leadership
  • 🤝 Navigate Complex Human Dynamics
  • 🌱 Make Ethical, Sustainable Leadership Decisions
  • 🌍 Join a Global Leadership Community

In 12–24 months: Redefine your leadership style and unlock your full potential through a truly transformative learning journey. 

More than a degree, it’s a lifelong framework for leading with impact. 

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Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence Programme Structure

Designed for conscious leaders, this programme combines leadership development, experiential learning, and business specialisation to help you grow personally, professionally, and globally.

With flexible pathways ranging from focused upskilling to a transformative MBA experience, you can tailor your journey to your career goals and leadership aspirations. 

Flexible Degree Pathways

Diploma in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence

Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence Modules - 20 ECTS 

Online Learning:

  • Awakening the Conscious Leader: Presence, Clarity, and Inner Grounding 
  • The Art of Relational Perception: Seeing Beyond Words 
  • Micro-Behaviours That Shape Impact: The Power of Small Daily Choices 
  • The Inner Dialogue: Self-Inquiry, Questions, and Reflective Leadership 
  • Emotional Navigation: Transforming Tension into Insight 

2 In-Person Retreats in Barcelona (1–2 Overnight Stays Each) 

  • October Intake – Fall (October) & Winter (December) Retreats  
  • February Intake – Spring (April) & Summer (July) Retreats 

1 Semester 

  • October to February 
  • February to June 

Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Private Diploma (career-focused, practical) delivered in collaboration with Nina London. 

ESEI International Business School 

  • Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 
  • Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 
  • CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 
  • Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Nina London 

  • Specialists in experiential and transformative learning 
  • Integrates LEGO® Serious Play® and gamification methodologies 
  • Degree Awarded by ESEI: 3.990€ 

Master in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence

Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence Modules - 40 ECTS

Online Learning 

  • Awakening the Conscious Leader: Presence, Clarity, and Inner Grounding 
  • The Art of Relational Perception: Seeing Beyond Words 
  • Micro-Behaviours That Shape Impact: The Power of Small Daily Choices 
  • The Inner Dialogue: Self-Inquiry, Questions, and Reflective Leadership 
  • Emotional Navigation: Transforming Tension into Insight 
  • Flow & Adaptability: Leading Through Change with Ease 
  • Learning from Error: Resilience, Humility, and Reframing Failure 
  • Empathy, Presence & Human Connection: The Foundations of Relational Intelligence 
  • Meaningful Leadership: Vision, Values, and Purpose-Driven Action 
  • Leading Together: Team Dynamics, Safety & Collective Intelligence 

4 In-Person Retreats in Barcelona (1–2 Overnight Stays Each) 

  • Fall (Octobter), Winter (December), Spring (April) & Summer (July) 
  • 1 Year 

Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Private Diploma (career-focused, practical) delivered in collaboration with Nina London. 

ESEI International Business School 

  • Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 
  • Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 
  • CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 
  • Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Nina London 

  • Specialists in experiential and transformative learning 
  • Integrates LEGO® Serious Play® and gamification methodologies 

Degree Awarded by ESEI: 7.990€ 

MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence

Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence Modules - 40 ECTS

Online Learning 

  • Awakening the Conscious Leader: Presence, Clarity, and Inner Grounding 
  • The Art of Relational Perception: Seeing Beyond Words 
  • Micro-Behaviours That Shape Impact: The Power of Small Daily Choices 
  • The Inner Dialogue: Self-Inquiry, Questions, and Reflective Leadership 
  • Emotional Navigation: Transforming Tension into Insight 
  • Flow & Adaptability: Leading Through Change with Ease 
  • Learning from Error: Resilience, Humility, and Reframing Failure 
  • Empathy, Presence & Human Connection: The Foundations of Relational Intelligence 
  • Meaningful Leadership: Vision, Values, and Purpose-Driven Action 
  • Leading Together: Team Dynamics, Safety & Collective Intelligence

4 In-Person Retreats in Barcelona (1–2 Overnight Stays Each) 

  • Fall (Octobter), Winter (December), Spring (April) & Summer (July) 

Develop expertise in your chosen field: 

  • Available Online or On Campus in Barcelona 
  • Business Management 
  • Digital Marketing 
  • International Relations & International Business 
  • Available On Campus in Barcelona 
  • Marketing & Communication 
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship 
  • Sports Management 
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management 
  • 1-1.5 Year(s) 
  • Schedule – Online Learning | Retreats | On-Campus Classes: 2–3 Evenings per  Week 18:00–21:00 

Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Private Diploma (career-focused, practical) delivered in collaboration with Nina London. 

ESEI International Business School 

  • Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 
  • Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 
  • CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 
  • Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Nina London 

  • Specialists in experiential and transformative learning 
  • Integrates LEGO® Serious Play® and gamification methodologies 

Degree Awarded by ESEI: 11.990€ 

MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence

Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence Modules - 40 ECTS

Online Learning 

  • Awakening the Conscious Leader: Presence, Clarity, and Inner Grounding 
  • The Art of Relational Perception: Seeing Beyond Words 
  • Micro-Behaviours That Shape Impact: The Power of Small Daily Choices 
  • The Inner Dialogue: Self-Inquiry, Questions, and Reflective Leadership 
  • Emotional Navigation: Transforming Tension into Insight 
  • Flow & Adaptability: Leading Through Change with Ease 
  • Learning from Error: Resilience, Humility, and Reframing Failure 
  • Empathy, Presence & Human Connection: The Foundations of Relational Intelligence 
  • Meaningful Leadership: Vision, Values, and Purpose-Driven Action 
  • Leading Together: Team Dynamics, Safety & Collective Intelligence

4 In-Person Retreats in Barcelona (1–2 Overnight Stays Each) 

  • Fall (Octobter), Winter (December), Spring (April) & Summer (July) 

Develop expertise in your chosen field: 

  • Available Online or On Campus in Barcelona 
  • Business Management 
  • Digital Marketing 
  • International Relations & International Business 
  • Available On Campus in Barcelona 
  • Marketing & Communication 
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship 
  • Sports Management 
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management

Available Online or On Campus in Barcelona 

  • Sustainability and Social Impact – 7.5 ECTS 
  • Agile Methodology (European Scrum Certificate) – 7.5 ECTS 
  • Coaching, Internship & Career Development – 15 ECTS 
  • 2 Year(s) 
  • Schedule – Online Learning | Retreats | On-Campus Classes: 2–3 Evenings per  Week 18:00–21:00 

Graduate with 🎓 ESEI Private Diploma (career-focused, practical) delivered in collaboration with Nina London. 

ESEI International Business School 

  • Authorised by the Catalan Department of Education (Code: 08075402) 
  • Aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) 
  • CUALIFICAM accreditation process (2026) 
  • Memberships in AEEN and EUPHE. 

Nina London 

  • Specialists in experiential and transformative learning 
  • Integrates LEGO® Serious Play® and gamification methodologies 

Degree Awarded by ESEI: 15.990€ 

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Learn Through Real Business Experience

This is not a traditional leadership degree. Through flexible online learning, experiential workshops, leadership labs, and immersive nature retreats, you will: 

  • Develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness 
  • Strengthen resilience and adaptability 
  • Build communication and team leadership skills 
  • Lead with empathy, purpose, and clarity 
  • Apply learning to real leadership challenges 

Graduate with the mindset, confidence, and strategic leadership capabilities needed to create meaningful impact.  

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The Master and MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence are designed to help professionals become more effective leaders, people managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and change-makers. 

As organisations increasingly prioritise emotional intelligence, human-centred leadership, employee wellbeing, and organisational resilience, graduates gain practical skills highly valued across industries. 

🌐 Here's What You Can Expect
  • Executive coaching and personalised leadership development 
  • Emotional intelligence and self-awareness training 
  • Experiential leadership labs and immersive retreats 
  • Global networking with an international community of leaders 
  • Strategic communication, resilience, and change leadership skills 
🚀 Career Pathways
  • Organisational Leadership & Change Management 
  • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development 
  • People, Culture & Talent Management 
  • Human Resources Leadership 
  • Consulting & Organisational Development 
Companies that Employ ESEI Students & Alumni:
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FAQ – Master & MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence

What makes this one of the best Master's and MBA programmes in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence?

ESEI’s Master in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence and MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence combine emotional intelligence training, leadership development, business education, executive coaching, experiential learning, and immersive leadership retreats. 

Unlike traditional leadership degrees or MBA programmes, this innovative leadership programme develops the emotional, ethical, relational, and strategic capabilities that organisations increasingly seek in modern leaders. 

Strategic Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand, manage, and apply emotions effectively to improve leadership performance, communication, decision-making, team dynamics, organisational culture, and business outcomes. 

It combines emotional intelligence with strategic leadership skills to help professionals lead with clarity, empathy, resilience, and impact.  

Yes. The Master in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence is specifically designed for working professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, HR leaders, and aspiring executives seeking a flexible master’s degree in leadership while continuing their careers. 

The hybrid learning model combines online leadership education with immersive retreats in Barcelona, allowing students to balance work, study, and personal commitments.  

You will develop highly sought-after leadership and emotional intelligence competencies, including: 

  • Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness 
  • Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making 
  • Communication, Empathy & Influence 
  • Change Leadership & Organisational Resilience 
  • Team Leadership & Relationship Management 

These future-focused leadership skills are increasingly valued by employers across industries worldwide.  

Traditional MBA programmes primarily focus on technical and managerial business knowledge. 

The MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence combines business expertise with emotional intelligence, conscious leadership, personal growth, ethical decision-making, resilience, and human-centred leadership development—preparing graduates to lead people, organisations, and change effectively. 

Yes. Students can choose from four flexible pathways based on their career goals: 

  • Diploma in Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence (30 ECTS) 
  • Master in Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence (60 ECTS) 
  • MBA in Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence (90 ECTS) 
  • Impact MBA in Leadership & Strategic Emotional Intelligence (120 ECTS) 

Each pathway offers a unique combination of leadership development, emotional intelligence training, and professional growth opportunities. 

The Master / MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence includes transformational leadership retreats in nature designed to develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, resilience, reflection, wellbeing, and conscious leadership. 

Students participate in two or four immersive retreats depending on their chosen study pathway, creating a unique learning experience that goes beyond traditional classroom education.  

Yes. The MBA pathways combine leadership and emotional intelligence development with business specialisation modules in areas such as: 

  • Business Management 
  • Digital Marketing 
  • International Relations & International Business 
  • Marketing & Communication 
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship 
  • Sports Management 
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management 

This combination allows graduates to develop both advanced leadership capabilities and industry-specific expertise. 

The Master / MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence is ideal for: 

  • Emerging and Aspiring Leaders 
  • Managers and Team Leaders 
  • HR and People Management Professionals 
  • Entrepreneurs and Business Owners 
  • Consultants, Trainers and Coaches 
  • Mid-Career Professionals Seeking Advancement 
  • Professionals Pursuing Leadership Development 
  • Individuals Interested in Emotional Intelligence and Conscious Leadership 

Today’s employers increasingly seek emotionally intelligent leaders who can inspire teams, manage change, foster collaboration, and create high-performing workplace cultures. 

Through leadership coaching, emotional intelligence development, experiential learning, business specialisations, and practical leadership application, graduates gain the skills needed to advance into leadership, management, consulting, people development, and organisational transformation roles.  

Yes. Students enrolled in the MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence (90 ECTS or 120 ECTS) may be eligible to apply for a Spanish student visa for the full duration of their studies when selecting the on-campus Business Specialisation pathway in Barcelona.  

For the Diploma (30 ECTS), Master (60 ECTS), and MBA students following an online pathway, ESEI can provide official invitation letters to support students who require a tourist visa to attend the immersive leadership retreats in Barcelona. Applicants should consult their local Spanish Consulate or Embassy for specific visa requirements.  

Absolutely. Emotional intelligence is consistently recognised as one of the most important leadership skills for managing teams, navigating change, building trust, resolving conflict, and driving organisational performance. 

The Master and MBA in Leadership and Strategic Emotional Intelligence help professionals strengthen self-awareness, empathy, resilience, communication, and strategic leadership capabilities—skills that are increasingly essential in today’s workplace.  

Barcelona is one of Europe’s leading hubs for international business, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Through ESEI’s global network, diverse student community, and immersive leadership retreats, students gain a unique international perspective while developing the leadership and emotional intelligence skills needed to succeed in a global environment.  

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