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Spain’s startup scene is on the rise and there is no better time to get in on the action by earning your MBA at GBSB Global Business School.

Are you a visionary able to connect, inspire, motivate and bring to fruition extraordinary projects? In today’s economic market, if you are a driven, natural-born leader with the ability to relate to others, successfully manage teams and meet financial targets, then you are in high demand. The world of business is constantly evolving and the employment market is looking to engage with the best and brightest. There is no time like the present. We live in a highly globalized world and top companies are in pursuit of professionals with advanced business acumen.

On May 24th Angels Bronsoms held a workshop at our Barcelona campus. She shared with us her own personal journey and how it led her to working with gender and communications in media.

In this article we make on overview of some of the best business books for 2019 and how they can help you succeed in a fast-paced, digital world.

Earning your MBA can be very advantageous, bolstering your career trajectory, but what does it take to climb the corporate ladder? Time, money and commitment. Before choosing where to study, make sure you do your due diligence and find the program that suits your needs and will be the most effective, providing the knowledge and tools to be successful in global business.

Entertainment marketing is really the art of consumer suggestion, a byproduct that flows in line with both advertising and public relations. When done correctly, it makes the brand feel organic to the viewer or consumer. This more passive form of marketing, popular today, is easier to relate to (and buy in to) with an already engaged viewing audience.

Even though summer is still far away, it doesn’t hurt to dream about what you will be doing during your summer holidays. Therefore, before you start booking tickets or making plans, look at our top 10 things to do in Madrid during summer! You may be surprised at what this city has to offer and how it could be your next adventure.

Ioannis Antonopoulos and Lukas Philipp Horst Goßler, recent GBSB Global alumni sat down for one of our career development sessions to speak with current students about their experience at GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona and how their education in fashion and luxury brand management and business innovation, respectively, helped them land leading positions with Swarovski Corporate working in business development.

Be an industry leader by earning an education that is not only practical in scope, teaching you managerial practices that will equip you with the tools to successfully lead teams, but gain an international network that can open a door into the career of your dreams. Take advantage of GBSB Global’s extensive network of professionals, organizations and partners.

Our new, highly energetic superhero is excited to show off our premier campus in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Barcelona, well known for its beautiful architecture, historical uniqueness and gorgeous beaches that lure students and travelers here all year round!

Knowing what your future employers are looking for is key to making an impression that will help you stand out when stacked up against a pile of other CV’s. Having the right certifications, accreditations, and proficiencies make all the difference, increasing your marketable in this highly competitive globalized society in which we live today.

While weighing your options may feel arduous, it is necessary to feel comfortable in your decision and that you made the right one. Doing your due diligence is a part of the experience and we are here to help make the research a bit easier by busting some of the top myths about moving to Spain.

Invest in your education and study disruptive innovation in greater depth by pursuing a MA in Business Innovation. Acquire the knowledge to proficiently manage the process of disruptive innovation generation and implementation. Become the next cutting edge CEO of your own AirBnB concept and push other companies to be better.

Do you love networking? Are you at ease in social environments taking the initiative to start conversations and find common ground with anyone? Fostering relationships come second nature for you and communications is always clear and concise? If you find yourself saying yes to these questions, you may be a good candidate for any one of these public relations and/or communications positions.

While there may not be a playbook outlining exactly how to ace your admissions interview, these useful tips will definitely give you a leading edge over your peers who do not prepare ahead of time. Read this short guide helping you prepare to interview with our Admission Representatives.

What is the key to success in business? Following your passion and pursuing a global career that suits your personality and professional agenda. Learn what the differences are between working for a company versus starting your own business or contacting your services as a freelancer. In this article, we also outline the skills important in business that will further enhance your success.

Today’s climate in the employment market is challenging if not cut-throat. Undergraduate students often pursue a higher education to get a competitive edge over their peers. Even professionals who have several years of work experience often attend graduate school in order to compete with other job-seekers or increase their skills for a current position. Both master's and MBA degree programs offer attractive options to get ahead. Learn more about GBSB Global’s master’s programs and how they differ from our MBA.

Take advantage of your summer holidays to get ahead of your peers academically and make huge strides professionally. Join us at GBSB Global Business School at our Barcelona campus and delve into the inner workings of digital business with the summer course titled Digital Entrepreneurship Leadership.

In November 2017 at the GBSB Global Business School, the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) Global Communications Course, focused on helping the students to understand the tools and techniques modern journalists or writers use in the field of communication.

Change how you see things. Flip your perspective! Give your ideas a new view by utilizing the reversal technique.

When we reach our limitations with creating new ideas we can become frustrated and lose valuable time and focus. A common and quick creative technique called random input, can lead you out of the darkness of frustration and help you to successfully reach your projected end goal.

Are you looking to advance your career in the digital finance world? Prepare yourself for the digital and technological advancements in finance today. Get your MSc in Financial Management, Digital Banking & Internet Finance in addition to an ACCA certification from GBSB Global Business School now.

In a series of publications, GBSB Global Business School is providing community guides to assist students venturing to Spain to further their academic career at GBSB Global. By providing essential information linking individuals to their native country, we hope to make the transition to our Barcelona or Madrid campuses a positive and smooth one.

What are you waiting for? There is so much to gain by earning your Master in Digital Business! It is truly the way of the future. Jump on the band wagon and arm yourself with the tools and competencies to stand out in the crowd of many and create change in the way the world handles business.

Businesses can “do” digital but not be digital businesses. This means they can launch social media campaigns, write SEO, and shoot out email blasts advertising to customers, but these tactics do not exemplify a full digital business strategy and its implementation.

Today we are using bitcoins, but what the future holds is unpredictable. Invest in a career with huge potential and great demand. Explore GBSB Global’s new Master in Financial Management, Digital Banking and Internet Finance program today and see what tomorrow has in store.

Studying abroad in Spain is not so different from Italy. The Latin language is familiar to the ear, the Mediterranean lifestyle and sense of family & community. Take advantage of the already established Italian community living in Barcelona by using these resources to connect and network in your new home away from home.

GBSB Global is a place where students can grow both professionally and personally, expanding their network to engage in new opportunities. GBSB Global motivates, inspiring students to reach for new horizons, incites imagination without limits, and assures that each and every student reaches their full potential as a successful, future business leader in the 21st Century.

Madrid like Barcelona is a hub for digital and mobile technologies. It’s thanks to the support & investments from local & regional governments and institutions that has made advancements in this sphere of business possible. One event in particular, the Digital Business World Congress, is making waves not only in Spain, but internationally in regards to the digital business transformation. 

Rapid prototyping is used in the Master in Business Innovation program at GBSB Global Business School & is changing the way business schools teach tomorrow’s leaders. Educating students using a wide variety of methods and business models helps to provide students with tools and skills to be highly effective business leaders and innovators in the 21st century.

A diverse workforce prevents a company from becoming too insular and out of touch with their heterogeneous customer base. Considering GBSB Global Business School prides itself and is known for embracing diversity as a key asset to the institution’s success, it is no wonder that the staff and faculty reflect this trend in company diversity.

GBSB Global Business School is excited to be opening its Madrid campus in October 2017. As a diverse institution bringing together a student body from around the globe, GBSB Global provides students with the resources they need to have a smooth and easy transition to living in Madrid and having a successful academic experience.

With diversity in mind, we understand moving away from home and deciding to study abroad can be frightening, especially for those that may not have a wealth of travel experiences. At GBSB Global Business School, we support our students acclimating to Barcelona. This week, we focus on resources for Americans.

At GBSB Global Business School, our student body is one of the most diverse in Barcelona, and with that in mind, we support our students adapting to the culture of everyday life in this major metropolitan city along the Mediterranean. At GBSB Global Business School, we are offering specific community guides for students, helping them connect with individuals from their home country and the resources they need to feel at ease during their study abroad experience.

Graduation is a mile marker. Congratulations! But now what? The job search will not be easy, you will be faced with highs and lows. Interviews will come and go as learning experiences until you nail it.

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Entrepreneurship is about generating new and improved ideas and employing them in such a way that they create economic and social value. Consider making a real difference in the world today by exploring careers focused on becoming an entrepreneur.

Studying abroad in Barcelona can be nerve racking; students have lots of questions and often do not know where to look for answers. At GBSB Global Business School, we try to help answer those questions, especially those regarding work & internships. Students want to get experience and would like to have a fair compensation. In this article, we try to break down the process and provide clarity on how students can go about working in Spain.

GBSB Global Business School Professor Sergey Sukhankin is a scholar and professor with international recognition focused on Russia and the Baltic Sea Region. He is an Associate Analyst at the International Centre for Policy Studies (ICPS) - a top independent think-tank in Kiev, Ukraine. Get to know our professor and how he is contributing to GBSB Global and our vision as a diverse and innovative business school.

Esteemed professor, collaboration strategist, consultant, trainer, & coach, GBSB Global Business School is honored to have Professor Palmerín as a member of our faculty. Passionate about collaboration, innovation and creative problem solving Professor Palmerín sat down to with our staff at GBSB Global to tell us about his dynamic professional background working for the Government of Mexico, Embassy of France in Mexico, Permanent Delegation to the OECD in Paris, General Delegation of Quebec in Mexico, United States Foundation for Culture, Inc., and most recently the Quebec Government Office in Barcelona.

Meet our GBSB Global Student of the Month, Dana Aljohar, Master of Fashion and Luxury Business Management Class of 2017. Joining our student body from Kuwait, Dana, is a bright and social individual who made a last-minute decision to study at GBSB Global in Barcelona. She wanted to complete her master’s degree, but after studying English literature as her undergrad, she wanted something more than just technical studies. Dana wanted to do something more creative, and what more creative than fashion.

With the rising costs of tuition and ensuing daily expenses, it is no wonder that students are perplexed between the want to get experience in the professional field of their study by taking an internship versus the traditional summer job bartending, babysitting or life guarding at the local watering hole. Constructive professional experience in the industry you are studying will help build a solid foundation for your future career.

There is a high demand of digital jobs predicted to infiltrate the employment market by 2020, and a short supply of digital professionals to fill the positions. This means the demand is much stronger than supply, giving recent graduates a strong hand to play.

Business is dynamic. Having a brick and mortar establishment may have been the dream of many business owners in the past, but a new age of digital business has hit the market. Now, there are more ways than ever before to make a profit by going digital. Here are six ideas to get your creative juices pumping and business started.

The fashion industry we know today is hardly recognizable from the what it was a decade ago. Apple, Steve Jobs, Hewlett Packard, Sony, Gucci, Coco Chanel all realized that in order to be on top, you must be willing to innovate to stay competitive. Without innovation, a brand will unconsciously steer customers to the competition. Innovation in the 21st century is one of the biggest factors that separate the notable brands, the brands that make you want to come back for more, from the mediocre.

Topping numerous 2017 trends lists, rethinking email and the workplace functionality will be under the spotlight for the near future. Efficiency and user ability are keys to staying relevant in the dynamic world of business today.

Jump on the bandwagon; video is driving marketing success into the future thanks to social integration & investments. If it hasn’t already become part of your company’s marketing plan, it should be. All major companies are shifting to video to connect with consumers, engage with them and convert them into paying customers.

Meet our accomplished GBSB Global alumnus Rotem Zarfati, the founder & first organizer of the BIT of Fashion, bridging the classroom with the real world.

While studying at GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona, don’t overlook a little adventure. Check out these top destinations close to Barcelona, ideal get-a-ways to recharge the battery, take in a bit of culture and head back to class refreshed.

Digital business, as it relates to business technology, offers companies and individuals new ways to connect, collaborate, conduct business, and build bridges between people. It impacts the basis of business functionality and determines the way business is now managed today.

Defining the word luxury can often be arduous, as its definitions vary immensely and are subjective to whom you discuss the topic and in what context. Luxury brands thrive on the fact that they are exclusive and prestigious, only a select elite can aspire to attain. Within the luxury sector there are many avenues to explore and directions in which to navigate your career.

Tourism is by far the biggest financial contributor to the hospitality industry, and among the largest industries in the world. The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing sectors. Tourism alone in Barcelona generates 14 percent of jobs in the city. What does this mean for GBSB students and alumni?

The great news for Spain is that enotourism does not take a significant financial investment, with both urban and rural tourism highly developed the infrastructure to support growth is already in place. The World Tourism Association (WTO) reported Spain to be the second most trafficked destination in all of Europe in 2015 and ranked 3rd worldwide behind France and the United States.

Men’s health is all the rage, from the gym to the locker room, the new trend is not focused on being perfect, but being healthy. Men’s skin care and cosmetics are changing the face of the market for the better.

Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city only a short drive away to the Penedès, one of the country’s best wine-producing regions behind Rioja, is a major draw for tourists and locals alike. What makes it so special? Cava. That bubbly beverage that can be compared to Champagne. Don’t be mistaken, it may be compared to French Champagne, but it is strictly Spanish. Find out what makes it different, and why we are talking about it.

While researching for business schools is a daunting process, it is worth it. Earning a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) can give graduates a leading advantage over their peers, enhancing career opportunities, increasing salary potential and the prospect of a job promotion.

Now, more than ever, organizations in Europe and around the world need leaders who understand the strategic marketing issues that directly impact corporate performance. Marketing is one trade that is predicted to have steady job growth into the near future. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic expects this profession will grow at a rate of 9 percent from 2014-2024, which could potentially result in 18,200 new jobs for marketing managers and associates. There is no time like the present to explore what jobs you can get with a marketing degree.

Meet our GBSB Student of the Month – Elvina Drouin, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship. Born and raised on Mauritius Island until she was eighteen, Elvina graduated with her Baccalaureat on Mauritius studying in a French Lycee. Moving away from all that was familiar, Elvina studied in Bordeaux, France for two years earning a degree in Business Unit Management, BTS Management des Unités Commerciales, and was afforded the opportunity to pursue a double diploma in Dublin, earning her a Bachelor in Business Innovation & Management. Elvina Drouin shares her story on her core values and how these have shaped the person she has become.

Career prospects for graduates with international and foreign language experience is anticipated to grow dramatically in the years and decades to come—in the corporate sector, the federal government, among NGO’s and with various academic institutions across the globe. Getting an education, learning about the complications and specificities that surround globalization found in the various emerging markets around the world has never been more important.

Opening and operating any business has its share of challenges, but in an increasingly globalized business environment, where offices are being opened oversees and in foreign countries every day, the difficulties are magnified. GBSB Global Business School is recognized as one of the most innovative business schools in Europe where the curriculum reflects the present market demand. GBSB is the only business school in Spain where regional studies are taught, preparing students for particular market setbacks.

The fashion and luxury industry is complex, global, and highly competitive, but don't worry, there are a multitude of careers in fashion management and luxury brand management, so many that you may start in one position and naturally gravitate to another within the fashion and luxury industry, making you cross-functional and more marketable.

In today’s cutthroat business landscape, it is becoming necessary to go one step further in distinguishing yourself from the pack, attaining a Master’s degree in addition to the undergraduate degree sets a solid foundation for profession growth.

Meet our Alumni of the Month – Tanja Sredojević, Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management at GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona. Her mission is to combine her backgrounds in international relations and fashion and luxury business management in the pursuit to create a better more beautiful world for women.

A successful entrepreneur wanting to stay competitive cannot afford to hide from the public. Building a brand recognition takes patience; it is built one blog post at a time, one interview after another. Facebook shares, tweets and memorable hashtags on Instagram all coalesce to promote one consistent, clear message of who you are and what you offer that no one else does. 

Meet our Alumni of the Week – Jana Dell, Master in Communications and Future Marketing. Born in Russia, Jana grew up in Germany and earned her Bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands. Studying abroad was nothing new. Jana fell in love with Barcelona at first sight and transitioning to the city was easy. After earning her degree at GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona, Jana is ready to launch her career in her adopted city, a metropolis of opportunity for this recent grad.

Preparing for a career in fashion is exciting, as it should be. It is a dynamic, creative industry that has recently began to evolve to the demands of a digitalized age. With an ever-evolving landscape trying to keep ahead of the trends it has become a priority implementing new ways to connect with customers, build strong relationships and increase social engagement to drive overall growth. 

Meet Özden Öz, Master in Hospitality and Tourism alumni and current GBSB student studying for a Master in Business Innovation. Özden shares how the Mediterranean lifestyle in Barcelona suits her, and how life can be complicated at times and it is best to take one decision at a time. From Istanbul to Barcelona, she may not know what her future holds, but she is certain whatever it is, will certainly be great.

Stress is inevitable as a student, but it doesn’t have to debilitating. Mindfulness is key. Creating healthy habits will effectively build a solid foundation in which to base the greater part of your adult life. Now, there are more options than ever before from yoga to CrossFit. Explore ways to manage your stress and find balance through exercise and taking time to unwind. With a wide variety of sports and relaxation options to choose from in Barcelona, there is something for everyone.

Do you see yourself as the head of a company, the boss’s boss, sitting at the top of the corporate ladder? Then a career in business administration may be just right for you. When studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration it is important to note that within this degree field there are many different areas of special interest. Explore the various career opportunities and decide for yourself if the discipline is right for you.

Step out of the classroom and into a world of possibility. GBSB combines the pleasure of living by the seaside in a world-class city with studying in English at a top notch international university. Take time to kick back with your friends, explore the sights and enjoy your time at GBSB to the fullest.

Meet our alumni of the week – Grant Burkhardt, Master of Science in Entrepreneurship. As his final master's degree project, Grant presented an excellent business plan and was among the top students at GBSB with the highest grades on a master's project in 2016.

Meet our alumni of the week – Symbat Auanova, Master of Science in Marketing Management. Symbat is a winner of GBSB Global Business School scholarship.
Symbat explains why she believes it is important to follow your dreams. She shares her story about completing her Master´s degree at GBSB and how she became a stronger person.

When I started working with GBSB Global Business School, I was nervous at the beginning. Besides needing to learn all the things to do my job well, there were so many new faces and names to learn. Luckily, the GBSB administration team made me feel like I fit right in, and I quickly got over my nervousness. We laughed together and shared stories, and they have made me feel as if my contributions are important. What I have also enjoyed has been meeting different students from countries all over the world.

Are you interested in studying tourism and hospitality? If you are, you're not alone. Countless young people around the world are attracted to this field so they can be a part of one of the largest industries in the world. And what's not to like? Who wouldn't want to have a job that basically revolves around vacation, fun, and just plain making somebody's day? It sounds like a very nice degree to earn, but what exactly would you do with a Master in Tourism and Hospitality?

Marketing has been an appealing business science for many years and it seems that this is why a Master in Marketing in Barcelona still continues to be a popular subject to learn, even more attractive than ever. Although during the start of the global economic crisis, in 2008 when Marketing functions were the first ones to be hit by the subsequent cost cutting  initiatives, it did not take long for Marketing to re-capture the pace of the ever fast evolving world of internet that we live

Without any doubt fashion industry can be counted among the fastest growing sectors in the last few years. In 2012 total value of the global textile and apparel market amounted to US$1.7 billion. Being one of the largest producers of textile, after Italy and Germany, Spain plays an important role in the fashion sector. According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Spain, in 2012 there was a significant increase in textile and apparel export of 9.1% comparing with the previous year.