GBSB Global Business School
Empowering Business Talent for the Industries of Tomorrow
GBSB Global Business School is an internationally accredited institution of higher education, recognized throughout Europe for its innovative approach to business education.
From Foundation to Ph.D., we provide programs taught entirely in English that unite academic rigor with real-world relevance. Centered on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, ethics, and entrepreneurial leadership, our curricula prepare students not only to adapt but to lead with impact in today’s fast-evolving global business landscape.
GBSB Global was founded in Barcelona in 2005 by a group of researchers determined to rethink business education. Why prepare leaders for yesterday’s economy? Why separate business from ethics, innovation, or the global context? Their vision looked back to the Mediterranean, once home to the Consolat de Mar, the 15th-century merchant institution rooted in fairness and cooperation. This legacy became the blueprint for a new model of education—agile, ethical, and internationally minded.
Since then, GBSB Global has pioneered digital transformation in the classroom, becoming Spain’s first Microsoft Showcase School, launching one of Europe’s earliest Master’s in FinTech, and expanding to campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Malta, and online. Internationally accredited and recognized by global rankings, the School remains independent and student-centered, preparing adaptable, innovative leaders with impact
Rankings & Accreditations
Executive and Top Management Programs
Listed by Forbes Spain in 2024
Stars by QS Stars Ranking System
Named a Five Star Business School for Online Education, Teaching, Employability, and overall
Microsoft Showcase School
First Business School to be recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School for its digital learning environment
Average Rank of Our Programs
In 2024, our programs were listed among the Top 5 in Spain by El Mundo and Financial Magazine.
Global Recognition
GBSB Global Business School holds prestigious accreditations and recognitions from leading educational bodies, confirming our commitment to excellence.
- MFHEA (Malta): licensed as a Higher Education Institution (Licence Number: 2020-12) by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority.
- RUCT (Spain): GBSB Global Business School Campus in Barcelona is included in the Registro de Universidades, Centros y Títulos, the official registry maintained by the Spanish Ministry of Universities and the definitive reference for recognized universities, academic centers, and degrees within the Spanish higher education system. It allows the School to deliver its bachelor’s and master’s programs in Spain as awarded under the MFHEA.
- Regional Government of Madrid: authorized by the Department of Education, Science, and Universities of the Madrid Regional Government to deliver Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/ MQF Level 5) face-to-face from our campus in Madrid.
- ACBSP (USA): Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation body for business education in the United States.
- ASIC (UK): Recognized for excellence in international education by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) in the United Kingdom.
Our Accreditations, Rankings & Global Recognitions
Discover the certifications and achievements that set our GBSB Global Business School apart, ensuring the highest standards in business education.
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Our Core Values
At GBSB Global, our mission is to drive business innovation and contribute to global economic development by empowering future leaders. Through an education that is entrepreneurial in spirit, ethical in focus, and global in scope, we cultivate the skills and mindset needed to shape a dynamic and responsible business world.
Embracing Innovation
We foster an environment that embraces innovation and technological advances in education.
Our advanced teaching methods include LEGO® Serious Play®, rapid prototyping, games, and online simulation exercises, all designed to develop students’ strategic and creative thinking in the digital age.
Creating Opportunities
GBSB Global strives to be a gateway to success. We provide students with access to valuable career-building experiences such as:
– Networking events, meetings, trade shows, and industry conferences with global business leaders;
– Guest lectures and exclusive internship opportunities through our career services;
– Personalized career coaching and mentoring programs.
Championing Diversity
With students from over 100 countries and faculty members representing more than 20 nationalities, GBSB Global thrives on diversity.
This international composition fosters dynamic cross-cultural collaboration and prepares students to excel in the global workforce.
Entrepreneurship at GBSB Global
Our G-Accelerator program fosters entrepreneurial ambitions by providing
- Personalized mentorship and business development guidance.
- Specialized workshops and resources tailored to startups.
- The Impact Call, a 6-month pre-acceleration program that supports startups with social, economic, and environmental impact goals.
A Launchpad for Leaders and Innovators
GBSB Global Business School is more than an academic institution – it is a launchpad for future leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers. Whether you want to excel in a corporate career, start a business, or gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace, GBSB Global provides the knowledge, skills, and network to help you succeed.
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