
Business Bachelor with Cybersecurity in Madrid
Secure your future. Study Cybersecurity at GBSB Global and learn from the experts shaping tomorrow’s digital defenses.How can you defend against sophisticated cyberattacks? Which frameworks govern global data protection? How can artificial intelligence be used for real-time threat detection?
These critical challenges are explored in GBSB Global’s Bachelor with Cybersecurity in Madrid campus.
This intensive three-year program is designed for future security professionals and business leaders who are determined to protect digital ecosystems and develop intelligent cybersecurity strategies. The curriculum empowers students to secure digital platforms by applying real-world business practices from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America to solve complex security challenges.
Students gain in-depth knowledge of strategic risk management, ethical hacking, AI-powered threat detection, and global compliance frameworks. With this robust skill set, graduates are prepared to safeguard organizations and launch successful cybersecurity careers from day one.
Throughout the program, students benefit from a business-focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on digital innovation and cyber defense. Coursework integrates the latest developments in cybersecurity technology with hands-on, experiential learning. The program cultivates agile thinking, analytical problem solving, and risk-aware decision making—all of which are crucial capabilities in today’s interconnected, tech-driven economy.


Key Information
Duration
Part Time 4 + Up to 2 Years
Languages
Location
Annual Intakes
January
April
Format
Program Structure
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1st YEAR: COMPULSORY (60 ECTS)
Global Business Environment | 7 ECTS | |||
Business Communication | 6 ECTS | |||
Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 7 ECTS | |||
Fundamentals of Marketing in the Digital Era | 13 ECTS | |||
Principles of Accounting | 7 ECTS | |||
Business Law in a Digital Context | 7 ECTS | |||
Business Math and Statistics | 13 ECTS | |||
Possible Exit Award Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (32 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) Undergraduate Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (60 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) |
2nd YEAR: COMPULSORY+ SPECIALIZATION (60 ECTS)
Leadership, Human Resources and Organisation (6 ECTS) | 13 ECTS |
Managerial Accounting | 6 ECTS |
Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 6 ECTS |
Starting a New Digital Business | 7 ECTS |
Business Economics | 7 ECTS |
Business Research Methods | 6 ECTS |
Elective 1 | 4 ECTS |
Elective 2 | 4 ECTS |
Elective 3 | 7 ECTS |
Possible Exit Award Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) |
3rd YEAR: COMPULSORY + SPECIALIZATION (60 ECTS)
Professional and Career Development | 6 ECTS |
Innovative and Creative Thinking | 4 ECTS |
Corporate Finance | 7 ECTS |
Disruptive Technologies for Innovation and Change | 13 ECTS |
Elective 1 | 4 ECTS |
Elective 2 | 4 ECTS |
Elective 3 | 7 ECTS |
Undergraduate Dissertation | 15 ECTS |
Final Qualification Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Cybersecurity* (180 ECTS, MQF/EQF Level 6) |
List of Electives – Cybersecurity (45 ECTS)
Cybersecurity Dynamics in a Modern Enterprise | 4 ECTS |
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 4 ECTS |
Strategic Cybersecurity Risk Management | 7 ECTS |
Cybersecurity & AI: Protecting Digital Assets | 4 ECTS |
Strategic Cyber Incident Management | 4 ECTS |
Cybersecurity Technologies | 7 ECTS |
Dissertation in the area of Cybersecurity | 15 ECTS |
Final Qualification Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Cybersecurity* (180 ECTS, MQF/EQF Level 6) |
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The Career Services team supports students and graduates in their professional growth, helping them achieve career success and unlock their full potential. The school offers career workshops, coaching and helping to find an internship.
Entrepreneurship Hub
Join G-Accelerator, GBSB Global’s own start-up incubator and accelerator hub with training programs that help graduates turn their ideas into potential products and services.
Worldwide Connections
Find friends from 120 countries and build a strong international community. Benefit from diverse student body and alumni community.
Travel
Join study trips or transfer to another campus for a semester or a year.

As an international student, GBSB Global offers a truly diverse experience that has pushed me out of my comfort zone. By studying for my Bachelor’s degree in Spain, I can now pursue a career in sports management in Europe or at home.
I have balanced both my studies and training and have been successful and look forward to making good use of my time studying for my Bachelor in Spain.
Admissions Information
Our Bachelor program is designed for motivated students who want to build a strong foundation in business and leadership in a global environment. To ensure academic excellence, applicants must meet specific admission requirements, including educational background, language proficiency, and other key criteria.
This section outlines the qualifications and steps required for admission.
Academic Qualification Requirements
For admission to the first year of the program, students should have completed
- A/S or A levels at the appropriate level or the Matriculation Certificate Exam with three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D;
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 points overall or the IB Diploma with specific achievements in higher/standard level subjects;
- GCSE/IGSCE “O” Levels: five subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D, and A/S or A Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D;
- AP Program;
- Other high school diploma or equivalent (other education systems).
Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet
based), or 550 (paper based); - IELTS – Minimum score: 6.0;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) –
Minimum score: C; - English as the language of instruction during previous
studies in the formal education system; - Pass GBSB Global’s internal English Level Test.
Alternative Entry Routes
Alternative entry routes are available for applicants who do not meet the standard entry qualifications, but have certain skills, experience and subject knowledge. These are detailed in GBSB Global’s IQA manual within the “Policies for Admission of Transfer Students and Recognition of Prior Learning”.
The Admissions Committee may consider applications from suitably qualified students currently attending other universities, applicants who have earned a lower-level award, or applicants who seek admission on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Submit all required admissions forms and documents
- Contact the Admissions Office by filling out an online application or by speaking with a representative.
- An admissions officer will schedule an interview with you.
- Submit the documentation required by the program of your choice.
- Enroll and confirm your place.
Tuition Fees
- Application Fee (non-refundable): €100
- Registration Fee* (annual): €200
- Administrative Fee* (annual): €950
- Tuition: €12 750
- Total annual cost: €13 900 (including above mentioned application, registration, and administrative fees)
*Paid annually for Every Academic Year of the program
Early applicants and scholarship-competition winners are eligible for exclusive offers and awards. For further details, please contact the Admissions team.
Amendments and Review
All fees are subject to periodic review and may be adjusted in accordance with institutional policy and applicable regulatory standards. Any changes to the fee structure will be communicated in advance of the applicable academic period.
Qualification
GBSB Global Business School is authorized by the Department of Education, Science, and Universities of the Madrid Regional Government as a Foreign Educational Center in Spain with the code 28082198 to offer the Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) face-to-face from our campus in Madrid.
Higher Education Program: Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation
Accreditation Status: An officially recognized qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as a Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (License number: 2020-012).
MQF/EQF Level: MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 5 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.
Number of ECTS Credits: 120 ECTS
Year 3
Once you’ve obtained your Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation, tailor your final year to your needs, culminating in your Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Cybersecurity* (180 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 6) delivered by GBSB Global Business School.
*The specialisation is under accreditation of Malta Further & Higher Education Authority. Expected time of approval is December 2025. Please contact the admission office for more details.
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