GBSB Global Alumni

When you join GBSB Global Business School, you become part of a thriving and influential network of alumni who are spread across the globe, held key positions in various industries, and have achieved remarkable success in their respective fields.
As a student, you will have access to this invaluable network, which can serve as a powerful resource for mentorship, advice, and professional connections. By engaging with our alumni network, you can tap into their wealth of knowledge, leverage their industry connections, and gain insights that will help shape your career path.

THE ALUMNI SERVICES CENTER

Our Mission
Designed exclusively for GBSB Global alumni, our Center nurtures the lifelong connections you made during your studies and provides you with a full range of services to strengthen your skills, network, and professional career.
Our Vision
Alumni Services strives to foster an engaged and passionate community of GBSB Global alumni who support the School and each other.
Our Alumni Services and Benefits
A wide range of benefits and services are available to all GBSB Global alumni, from academic, career, and entrepreneurial services to career development support. Click on the links below to learn more about each service or benefit.

Career Support Services

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Free access to the GBSB Global Career Portal

Launched in partnership with Simplicity, the new Career Portal includes a unique job database with the latest job opportunities exclusively from our partners. You can set up job alerts to be notified of the latest available positions. You can participate in alumni career webinars designed to facilitate networking and employment opportunities, use mock interviews, and access webinar recordings. You can also take advantage of the many career planning and job search tools and resources. If you need help setting up your career portal account, please email us.

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Personalized Coaching Sessions at 50% off

Get one-on-one coaching sessions with one of our recommended career coaches to increase your self-awareness and explore your personal career goals in depth. They can help you clarify your career direction and develop a concrete action plan.

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One-On-One Counseling Sessions

All GBSB Global alumni can take advantage of Career Services and schedule one-on-one counseling sessions with a Career Services staff member who will provide career information, advice, and support. You are also eligible for two complimentary sessions by scheduling appointments through the Career Portal. For more information on how to schedule an appointment, please email us.

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Discount on Career Workshops

To equip you with the skills you need to excel in today's complex business environment, we offer a wide range of professional development workshops led by industry experts who provide practical insights and hands-on training. You'll have the opportunity to hone your skills, gain confidence, and sharpen your most valued and sought-after competencies. All workshops will be announced on our career portal and via email. Discounts available for each workshop will be communicated in advance.

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Free access to Career Fair

The annual Career Fair at GBSB Global Business School serves as a key event that connects students and alumni with employers and recruiters, providing a platform for networking and finding job opportunities and professional development.

Entrepreneurship Support Services

The G-Accelerator Entrepreneurship Center is the new hub at GBSB Global dedicated to supporting and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through a wide range of services:

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G-ACCELERATOR IMPACT CALL - FAST TRACK TO THE 6-MONTH PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAM THAT ACCELERATES ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES BASED ON TRIPLE IMPACT (SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL).
  • Entrepreneurship Services
  • Open Innovation Challenges
  • Preferential conditions for free tickets for international fairs and events with GBSB Global / G-Accelerator presence (4Y4N...)
  • Preferential rates for G-Accelerator partners

For more details on the G-Accelerator Impact Call, please go to its specific PAGE.

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THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER

It helps you create a roadmap for your entrepreneurship endeavors through professional services, such as free counseling sessions, based on your specific business needs.

For more details on the G-Accelerator Entrepreneurship Center, please go to its specific PAGE.

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THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

At GBSB Global Business School, we believe in the power of mentorship so much that we have organized a Mentorship Program to connect you with experienced professionals who can guide you through your academic and professional journey.
The Mentorship Program is an opportunity to develop business ideas in a structured and collaborative way, where experienced and knowledgeable mentors provide advice and support to aspiring entrepreneurs or individuals looking to develop their business ideas. The primary goal of such a program is to help participants refine their business concepts, overcome challenges, and increase the likelihood of turning their ideas into successful ventures. Key components of the mentorship program include matching mentors with mentees, providing guidance and feedback on the viability of the business idea, identifying potential pitfalls, and refining strategies. Skill development, networking opportunities, goal setting, and access to resources are also provided.

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FREE RESOURCES AND WORKSHOPS

GBSB Global offers a wide range of free workshops and business resources such as readings and templates to help you build your business proposal with the most advanced tools. Learn how to create and pitch your project deck, get innovative market research tools and techniques or a business plan template, discover how to create a financial forecast, and much more.

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COACHING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

The Entrepreneurship Center offers a free 60-minute coaching session with an expert professional coach to analyze your business proposal, identify needs and deficiencies, answer your questions, and provide the best resources and personalized advice on how to start your business. During this session, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Evaluate your idea based on innovation, technology, market positioning, and team capabilities;
  • Receive guidance on business model validation and market testing;
  • Work with the coach to create a roadmap for launching the new venture with services tailored to the key points of your business.
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INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

This service will help you to access the free resources and services available to entrepreneurs, provided by public entities of the local government, such as BCN Activa, Madrid Emprende, and Malta Services, to have all the tools and resources to develop your business idea.

Training and Academic Support Services

All GBSB Global alumni have full access to many academic support services and resources that will enable their lifelong learning and career advancement.

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FREE ACCESS TO THE GBSB GLOBAL ONLINE LIBRARY

Enjoy the benefits of a free online library service wherever you are in the world. This gives you easy access to online research platforms such as EBSCO with a wealth of quality information resources. To begin using the free online library services, you must log in at http://library.gbsb.global and select Single Sign-On to log in with your GBSB Global Credentials.

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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ON MICROSOFT AND PMI CERTIFICATIONS

If you are planning to take a Microsoft exam or are interested in PMI certifications, please contact alumni@gbsb.global.

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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ON FURTHER STUDIES

All GBSB Global alumni are eligible for several competitive discounts. (Terms and conditions apply). For more information, please email admissions.support@gbsb.global.

Other Support Services

Free lifelong alumni email account

Contact alumni@gbsb.global to claim your lifelong alumni email account

Notes: You will not lose any of your current GBSB username information (email, OneDrive). This is only a change in the domain associated with your GBSB Global username/email address. The password you are currently using will remain the same. You will also be able to access the career portal using the new alumni email address.

If you have issues accessing your account, please contact: technology.support@global-business-school.org
Open access Microsoft office on-line tools though your new alumni account firstname.surname@alumni.gbsb.global

All GBSB Global students and alumni join a thriving and influential network of people from around the world who serve as a powerful resource for mentorship, advice, and personal and professional connections.
The GBSB Global alumni network is a diverse, global community of thousands of executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and responsible leaders who are making a difference in a wide range of industries.
The GBSB Global Alumni Community provides opportunities to share the legacy, spirit, and pride of our School around the world.

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Career Portal Alumni Directory

Discover and reconnect with your fellow peers through this comprehensive, searchable database on the GBSB Global Career Portal. By registering with the professional network, you can also become part of the Alumni Mentorship Program, which allows current students and alumni to seek advice from you.

Join the Professional Network
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GBSB Global Alumni LinkedIn Community

Stay connected and network online by joining the GBSB Global Alumni Community LinkedIn group. This group has a large membership and allows you to connect with other alumni, participate in discussions, learn about career development events and alumni reunions, and share success stories.

LinkedIn GBSB Global Alumni Community

Alumni Chapters

Alumni chapters play a vital role in building and fostering connections among all GBSB Global alumni worldwide.
They are of two types:

  • Regional Chapters based on major geographic regions;
  • Industry Chapters based on specific professional fields. (We have today both a Fashion and a Sport Chapter).

This distinction is designed to maximize useful networking opportunities within a specific region or industry.

ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION

GBSB Global Alumni stay in touch and network online by joining the community LinkedIn group and attending the annual reunion, usually held in Barcelona (Spain).

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Actions to take after leaving GBSB Global

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UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION ON THE CAREER PORTAL

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BACHELOR LEVEL STUDENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED THEIR 1ST YEAR OF STUDIES AND BE IN THEIR 2ND OR 3RD YEAR

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VISIT THE ALUMNI WEB PAGES FOR INFORMATION ON OUR ALUMNI SERVICES

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TAKE OUR EMPLOYABILITY SURVEY TO ASSESS YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS, AND GIVE US FEEDBACK ON YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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CLAIM YOUR LIFETIME ALUMNI EMAIL ACCOUNT

Alumni Testimonials

When you join GBSB Global, you automatically become part of an international community of like-minded peers and lifelong friends.
Alumni Ambassadors are alumni representatives who work closely with our Alumni Services Center to promote alumni relations by sharing news about upcoming events and strengthening the GBSB Global Alumni Community.
Our Ambassadors serve as key contacts and advocates for GBSB Global, helping to raise the School's profile and engaging with Alumni Chapters based on their geographic area or industry.
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF OUR ALUMNI AMBASSADORS?

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They support the work of Alumni Services, build better relationships among GBSB Global alumni, and inspire them to promote our School through a lifelong connection.

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They support the growth of alumni engagement activities and help organize Alumni Chapters in their geographic area or industry.

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They promote GBSB Global in their personal, professional, and online networks.

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They provide insight to current students and alumni through mentoring.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS IF YOU BECOME AN ALUMNI AMBASSADOR?

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Develop your leadership, communication, public relations, and team-building skills.

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Gain satisfaction from playing an active role and making a real difference.

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Connect with other volunteers and ambassadors, meet new students, stay in touch with GBSB Global staff and faculty, and expand your personal and professional network.

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Receive awards, certificates, and recognition.

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Gain access to exclusive discounts on further study and workshops.

Are you interested in becoming an Alumni Ambassador? Would you like to express your interest to Alumni Services? Please email us at alumni@gbsb.global or fill out the application form below.

GBSB GLOBAL CAREER MENTORS

GBSB Global students and alumni are always eager to learn from people with interesting personal and professional experiences.
Do you think you could be a good career mentor for our current graduates and postgraduates?
If so, we can work together to ensure that all of our students get the most out of their educational experience. We also hope that the mentorship could become a lasting relationship that will continue to grow far beyond our School.

HOW YOU CAN BECOME A CAREER MENTOR?
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Sign up to register your information through the GBSB Global Career Portal.

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Activate your professional network.

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Choose how you want to be contacted.

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Include information about your professional position and academic background.

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Explain why you are interested in being a mentor.

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Include authorization to release the information you provide.

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Always click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

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Wait for mentoring requests.

Career Services is an important part of GBSB Global's commitment to supporting the experience of all students and alumni. Our team has extensive practical experience in career guidance, business development, and employability and is ready to help students and alumni develop their career paths and find meaningful jobs that match their GBSB Global qualifications.
GBSB Global Business School CAEC Alumni team
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Xavier Arola
Head of CAEC, G-Accelerator Director
Functional Areas of Responsibility:
Careers, alumni and entrepreneurship leadership and strategy, G-Accelerator Director.
xavier.arola@staff.gbsb.global
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Georgia Nirou
Careers and Alumni Coordinator
Functional Areas of Responsibility:
Student and alumni career advising, employability and career readiness support, internship support, engagement and impact measurement and reporting, career development event coordination, alumni community engagement.
georgia.nirou@staff.gbsb.global
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Alessia Bascucci
Entrepreneurship Services Coordinator
Functional Areas of Responsibility:
G-Accelerator Impact Call Coordinator, Students and Alumni Entrepreneurship Services advising and support for business development, Open Innovation opportunities and Entrepreneurship Center events coordinator.
g-accelerator@global-business-school.org