GBSB GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL RANKINGS AND ACCREDITATION

ACBSP

GBSB Global is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading U.S. specialized accreditation body for business education that promotes, celebrates, and rewards excellence in teaching. The Association embraces teaching excellence as one of its core virtues and emphasizes the importance of learning for students worldwide. ACBSP is accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

ASIC

The Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) is recognized by the UKVI in the UK, is a member of the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) in the USA and is listed in their International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation) and is an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).

Generalitat de Catalunya

GBSB Global is accredited by the Department of Education of the Government of Catalonia to offer undergraduate higher diplomas in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) and postgraduate diplomas (62 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 7) face-to-face at our Barcelona campus.

Comunidad de Madrid

GBSB Global is authorized by the Department of Education, Science, and Universities of the Madrid Regional Government to deliver the Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/ MQF Level 5) face-to-face from our campus in Madrid.

Erasmus+

GBSB Global Business School has consolidated its status within the Erasmus+ program. According to the partnership agreement, GBSB Global students will have access to an extensive network of universities, enabling student and faculty exchanges, as well as scientific and academic cooperation. In addition, any higher education institution that is part of the Erasmus+ program is eligible to participate in EU-funded grants.

Malta Further & Higher Education Authority

Licensed as a Higher Education Institution (License Number: 2020-12) by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority. The MFHEA is a national body responsible for establishing and updating the Malta Qualifications Framework, setting standards for different levels of qualifications, accrediting courses at different MQF levels, and ensuring that the national quality assurance framework is met by all further and higher education providers in Malta.

In 2025, GBSB Global is ranked Tier One in the Global MBA Rankings, alongside some of the best names in business education from around the world. GBSB Global’s mission is to provide students with a high-quality business education that emphasizes international exposure, professional development, work experience, and affordability by offering flexible delivery options, innovative teaching methods, and an extensive professional network with industry connections.

The Financial Magazine National Rankings 2024 evaluated more than 400 universities, business schools and other educational institutions in Spain, assessing overall quality, programs, student support and social responsibility, as well as examining the institution’s web metrics, online and offline reputation, social network and media presence, student and alumni opinions, career services and faculty reputation, among other indicators.

• TOP-10 Digital Business Schools in Spain
• # 1 Program in Spain
  Master with Operations and Supply Chain Management
• # 2 Program in Spain
  Master with Fintech and Digital Banking
• TOP-10, MIM Specializations
  Human Resources and Talent Development, Digital Marketing and MBA

GBSB Global Business School has been awarded the Palme d’Excellence for Strong Local Influence by the Eduniversal International Scientific Committee and has been ranked among the “1,000 Best Business Schools” in the world, representing Spain among the top 25 business schools in the country. The decision-making process was based on GBSB Global’s accreditations, major rankings, memberships and partnerships with national and international academic and professional actors.

In 2024, Eduniversal ranked the Master of Arts in Fashion and Luxury Business Management program at GBSB Global among the Top-40 best Masters programs in the field of Luxury Management in the world and as the # 1 program in Spain.

GBSB Global Business School’s Master in Communications and Marketing was listed among the TOP-5 Marketing Masters in Spain by the prestigious El Mundo newspaper’s Masters 2024 ranking.

Founded in 1972 to meet the growing demands and needs of the sports industry, the USSA (United States Sports Academy) is a leading sports education resource platform dedicated to supporting students through mentorship, various research facilities, and services. With its distance learning approach, the Academy’s resources are accessible to students around the world. By partnering with the USSA, GBSB Global has enabled its students to earn additional certificates upon completion of certain courses, leading to the International Certification in Sports Management (ICSM).

The University of Vic – Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC) is a state-funded university in Spain that aims to promote higher education, postgraduate training, scientific and cultural research activities, and knowledge transfer; paper and multimedia publishing; grants to support all these activities; and economic and social regional development. UVic-UCC seeks to provide in-service teacher training, support for the tutorial system, and innovation in teaching. GBSB Global and UVic-UCC offer several dual postgraduate degrees.

The Zaragoza Logistics Center is a research institute founded in 2003 by the Government of Aragon, Spain, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Zaragoza. GBSB Global offers its MSc in Operations & Supply Chain Management program in collaboration with the ZLC-MIT Global Scale Network.

GBSB Global Business School is an official partner of the University of Northampton (UON), a transformational university in the United Kingdom. GBSB Global and the UON collaborate in several strategic areas, degree delivery, research and youth entrepreneurship initiatives.

The Project Management Institute is the world’s leading authority on project management, focused on developing a new generation of global change-makers worldwide. With the available PMI Project Management Ready certification, GBSB Global students are now offered an exclusive, comprehensive insight into project management (traditional plan-based methodologies, agile frameworks, business analyst frameworks, etc.), enhancing their practical skills and giving them a competitive edge over their peers and in the job market upon graduation.

The European Development Days is Europe’s leading forum on international affairs and development cooperation. Organized by the European Commission, the event brings together key actors to share ideas and experiences in a way that inspires new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. GBSB Global Business School has been listed as an official academic partner of the European Commission during the European Development Days 2013.

Designed to attract the best young talent from around the world, L’Oréal Brandstorm is a prestigious opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and creativity. Teams must present a pitch deck showcasing their breakthrough ideas for a new product or service that will transform the beauty industry. Entrants must also meet a rigorous set of selection criteria designed to promote innovation, sustainability and inclusivity in the beauty industry. It is with great excitement that GBSB Global Business School announces that three of our outstanding students have advanced to the local semi-finals of the prestigious L’Oréal 2023 global competition.

GBSB Global Business School has achieved the prestigious recognition of being a Microsoft Showcase School. This recognition from Microsoft is a testament to our commitment to digital education, ensuring that our students receive an exceptional learning experience from the very beginning. As a Microsoft Showcase School, we are part of a global community of educational institutions that have embraced digital transformation to revolutionize the teaching and learning process.