GBSB Global’s Master in Digital Business in Madrid prepares students to satisfy the demands of companies worldwide that are becoming increasingly digital. Digital professionals must meet the challenges this new age of technology presents and optimize their skills in social networks, online promotion, online marketing, big data handling and analytics to be competitive.
Stand out from the crowd with the Master in Digital Business in Madrid that is not only one of the most state-of-the-art Masters in Madrid, Spain for students and professionals today seeking to make a difference in the business world, but also offers extensive practical knowledge and industrial insight using a variety of multimedia learning methods. Embrace the power of digital business and step into a career that has enormous potential with the Master in Digital Business in Madrid.
DEGREE
Master of Science in Digital Business
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Madrid
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time
Mornings & Afternoons
TUITION FEES
€8,750*
*an additional annual administrative fee (950 EUR) and registration fee (200 EUR) must be paid.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Two Study Tracks:
Digital Startup or Corporate Challenges
Faculty with
Industry Experience
Practical Company Visits
Student Body Representing More
than 70 Different Nationalities
Exclusive Invitations to Digital Business,
Entrepreneurship & Tech Events
Practical Skills
Applicable on a Global Scale
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in digital education
Awarded as a Four Stars Business School by QS Ranking System
Part of the Microsoft Imagine Academy and offers students official Microsoft certifications
Ranked as a Leader in Business Education by Newsweek Magazine
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES OF GLOBAL LEADERS:
Get training on communication skills, business ethics, leadership, and cross-cultural negotiation techniques.
MARKETING STRATEGIES OF DIGITAL BUSINESS:
Learn the fundamentals and the importance of digital marketing strategies and how UX helps to improve conversion objectives.
OPERATIONS STRATEGIES OF DIGITAL BUSINESS:
Understand businesses focused on mobile and ecommerce platforms, and get the skills needed to support such models.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL BUSINESSES:
Get to know the digital tools that are breaking into traditional business models while studying for a Master in Digital Business in Madrid.
DIGITAL LAW & THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT:
Analyze the digital law that could be defined as the legal rights, regulations and limitations in a digital business model.
AGILE METHODOLOGIES & DESIGN THINKING:
Learn about the alternatives to traditional project management.
CHOOSE YOUR STUDY TRACK
DESIGNING A DIGITAL STARTUP:
Imagine, define and manage the business project from scratch for a digital startup.
DIGITAL CORPORATE CHALLENGES:
Assist your organization on the way to digital transformation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of GBSB Global’s resources to lay the groundwork for your future career in digital business in Madrid, Spain, Europe or internationally. GBSB Global prepares its Master in Digital Business in Madrid students for their professional lives through expert workshops, company interviews on campus, and career assessment sessions.
Employment At Top Companies
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
MELANIE DÜNKEL, Germany
"At GBSB Global, I felt at home being abroad. With the small class sizes and a lot of personal interaction between students and professors, I felt more engaged in my studies and inspired by the faculty."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2016
VICTOR SOBOLEV, Russia
"I really liked the way the studies at GBSB were organized. Every professor was a specialist in his or her own field and always provided real-world examples. It really motivates you to study new subjects when the examples come from individuals who really know what they are talking about."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2016
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Managerial Competencies of Global Leaders
- Leadership and Managing Multicultural Teams
- Ethics and Responsibility
- Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Communication
Marketing Strategies of Digital Business
- Marketing Management
- Digital Marketing
- UX & Conversion
Operations Strategies of Digital Business
- Operations Management
- Digital Operations
Strategic Management of Digital Businesses in a Global Environment
- Understanding International Macroeconomy
- Global Strategy & Management
- Digital Strategy
Digital Law and the Legal Environment
- Government & Legal Environment of Business
- Digital Law
Agile Methodologies and Design Thinking
- Agile Methodologies
- Design Thinking
Two Study Tracks to Choose From
Designing a Digital Startup
- Discovering Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- Creativity and Psychology of New Product Development
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Business Plan Design
Digital Corporate Challenges
- Social Media Management
- Enabling Gamification through Digital Technologies
- Big Data
- Research Methods in International Business
Final Project
A practical project in which the students perform a research on a specific topic of interest in the area of digital business.
ANTONIO GARCIA CABOT
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science Engineering, University of Alcala, Spain
Master Degree, Web Software Engineering, University of Alcala, Spain
PhD, Computer Science, University of Alcala, Spain
Career Experience
Assistant Teacher, University of Alcala, Spain
Visiting Professor, Universidad Galileo, Guatemala
Visiting Lecturer, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
JORDI CASTELLS CUSCULLOLA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Telecommunications Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalunya, Spain
Master Degree, Research and Market Techniques, Open University of Catalunya, Spain
Career Experience
Co-Founder, CLIMB21, Spain
Tutor, ACC1O, Spain
National Expert, YUZZ, Spain
Certified Lego ® Serious Play ® Facilitator
VICTORIA BALLESTA FERRER
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Law, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
MBA, ESADE Business School, Spain
MBA, Exchange Program, UCLA, USA
MA, Digital Marketing & Inbound Marketing, IEBS Business School, Spain
PhD, Civil Law, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Founder & Manager, Victoria’s Cakes, Spain
Marketing & Digital Manager, CLB/Teknon/Ruber Internacional/Inmaculada, Spain
Marketing & Trade Marketing Manager/Business Development Manager, Omega Pharma, Spain
FERRAN TEIXES I ARGILES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Philology, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain
Master Degree, Economics and Management, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Advisory Board Member, IGNITE Serious Play, Spain
Managing Director, Agrupació Pedagògica Sant Nicolau, Spain
Author of the Book “Gamification – To Motivate by Playing” Editorial UOC, 2015
Certified Lego ® Serious Play ® Facilitator
CARLES REVILLA CANAS
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, International Trade, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Bachelor Degree, Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, International Business and Marketing, Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz, Spain
Career Experience
Digital Strategist, Freelance, Spain
International Digital Marketing Manager, ACC1O, Spain
Export Manager of European Markets, Delta, Spain
MOISES ROJAS DONADA
Academic Background
BBA, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
MSc, Business Research, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Master Degree, Financial Management and Finance, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Accountant and Financial Consultor, Moises Rojas Gras, Spain
Associate Professor, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Associate Professor, CEA Study Abroad, Spain
Associate Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Manager, Caixa, Spain
Manager, BBVA, Spain
FERRAN ARMADA RAMIREZ
Academic Background
Master Degree, Political Science and Government, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
PhD, Economics, University of Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Associate Professor, Fundacio UAB, Spain
Associate Professor, CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange, Spain
RITA RUEFF LOPES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Psychology, ISCTE, Portugal
MA, Human Resources Management and Services, The University of Bolton, UK
PhD, HRM and Organizational Behavior, ISCTE, Portugal
Career Experience
Founder, Refugees Aid Barcelona, Spain
Lecturing /Research projects / Master Thesis Coordination, ESADE Business School, Spain
Analyst of NGO Activities, SIGWATCH, Germany
Country Manager, Datamonitor, UK
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER IN DIGITAL BUSINESS IN MADRID, YOU MUST:
Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience
Proof of Proficiency in the English Language:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL - Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
On Campus
Application Fee
100 EUR
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
8,750 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
4,880 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
244 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
4,880 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
6,745 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance and a requirement to send visa documents
The remaining Tuition Fees are due the first Friday (Week 1) of the program.
Master´s Program Duration: 3 Quarters = 1 Academic Year
A discount may be applied if the student choses to pay
the full amount at the time of program acceptance.
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If payments are not paid by the deadlines, a penalty fee is applied as per Terms and Conditions.
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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may apply).
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Program fees do not include accommodation, flights, insurance or program materials.
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Students who wish to participate in Global Study Trips may do so by paying additional fees.
