GBSB Global Business School’s Online Bachelor in Digital Business (Online Bachelor of Business Administration) provides students with the skills to become business professionals of the 21st century and to transform company’s management in order to assure successful enterprise’s digital and online presence.
Online Bachelor in Digital Business is a state-of-the-art distance learning undergraduate program which trains the students to be responsive to the modern economy and to face the issues and challenges the new highly technological and digitalized business environment presents. Online Bachelor students study various topics in digital business such as knowledge & technology management, digital marketing and digital operations.
Study online in Spain, Europe and become a highly demanded business professional by obtaining your Online Bachelor in Digital Business in one of the European business schools recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School. This distance learning program is designed for innovative and creative individuals wanting to conduct business globally without barriers and boarders. Digital business is the future of business. Earn your Bachelor of Business Administration online and enter the world that has huge prospective for demand in Europe and around the globe.
Students graduating from GBSB Global with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, additionally obtain Level 4 and Level 5 ATHE Extended Diploma in Management, officially recognized by OFQUAL in the UK, which allows students to complete a top-up year in the leading UK universities and earn a double Bachelors’ degree.
DEGREE
Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Business
Extended Diploma in Management awarded by ATHE (OFQUAL UK)
Second Bachelor’s Degree from the UK (An Optional Top-Up Year)*
*Top-up Degree Option at the following UK Universities: University of Northampton, University of Derby, University of Worcester, University of Sunderland, Coventry University.
DURATION
3 years
Optional Top-up Year
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Online
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Flexible 24/7 Studies
TUITION FEES
€8,750
per academic year
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Flexible
24/7 Learning
Student Body
Representing More
than 70 Nationalities
Optional One-Week
Residential Study
Period in Spain
Real Classroom Experience
& Interactive Materials
Additional Trainings
and Certifications
with Microsoft
Faculty with International
Industry Experience
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Fully accredited by ASIC approved by Ofsted and an affiliate of ENQA
Accredited as ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education) centre, an awarding organization in the UK
Awarded as a Four Stars Business School by QS Ranking System
The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in digital education
Ranked as a Leader in Business Education by Newsweek Magazine
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
BE PART OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION:
Obtain digital skills and understanding of digital tools and technologies which can be used in different business areas.
CONDUCT DIGITAL OPERATIONS:
Understand what is needed to run business digitally and optimize different processes and operations online with the purpose to grow a business or improve its revenues and productivity.
LEARN TECHNOLOGY:
Get acquainted with the latest technological advancements and innovative practices in the highly digitalized world by obtaining an online Bachelor in Digital Business.
BECOME CREATIVE & ENTREPRENEURIAL:
Study design thinking and agile methodologies, learn how to think out of the box while you study online.
GET GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS:
Earn an online Bachelor in Digital Business and benefit from GBSB Global’s professional connections & relationships in Europe, Spain, and worldwide.
BECOME MORE EMPLOYABLE WITH ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
GBSB Global is an official Microsoft testing center. We offer our online Bachelor students a possibility to optionally pass MOS exams and obtain additional professional certifications.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Get your online Bachelor (Bachelor of Business Administration) in Digital Business and improve your career prospects. Take advantage of the career assessment resources GBSB Global Business School in Spain offers from online webinars with guest speakers and individual coaching sessions to online workshops and interview preparation sessions.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
SELIM EL BATTOUTY, Egypt
"I chose GBSB Global mainly because of its diversity. There are students from everywhere around the globe, making it a fascinating learning environment to grow both personally and professionally. The school takes a very proactive approach teaching business from a practical standpoint that is easy to understand and relate to."
GBSB Global Alumnus, Class of 2017
ANEL DUISENOVA, Kazakhstan
"The environment at GBSB Global Business School is very inspiring. There are a lot of influential teachers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. My peers also come from various parts of the world making it a very international atmosphere. At the end of my studies, I will not only have knowledge and practical skills but also a strong professional network."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2018
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Year 1
Core Courses (54 ECTS)
Business Ethics
Sociology
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Business Communication
Academic Writing & Presenting
Business Law
Marketing Management
Global Business Environment
Business Mathematics
Microeconomics
Principles of Accounting
Information Systems I
Additional Courses* (6 ECTS)
Small Business Management
Doing Business in Latin America
The Globalization and Transition Economies
* Note: The list of additional courses is updated annually and may change
Year 2
Core Courses (47 ECTS)
Macroeconomics
Business Management
Business Statistics
Information Systems II
Strategic Management
Human Resource Management
Business Research Methods
Marketing Research
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Additional Courses* (6 ECTS)
Doing Business in Africa
East Asian Business in the Global Economy
Global Logistics
Stress & Conflict Management
* Note: The list of additional courses is updated annually and may change
Specialization Courses I (7 ECTS)
Year 3
Core Courses (41 ECTS)
Business Finance
Intercultural Management
Operations Management
Project Management
Innovation Management
Crisis & Change Management
Quantitative Data Analysis
Designing & Leading Entrepreneurial Organization (Business Plan)
Quality Management
Specialization Courses II (7 ECTS)
Bachelor Thesis Seminars + Thesis (12 ECTS)
Optional Residential Study Week in Spain
Online Bachelor in Digital Business Specialization Courses
Online Retail for Small Business
Digital Marketing Strategy
Knowledge & Technology Management
Agile Methodologies & Design Thinking
UX & Conversion
Digital Operations
GBSB Global Business School uses the quarter system where there are four 10 week study periods (or quarters) during the year. Students are expected to attend three quarters, but may attend all four quarters (including summer quarters) to graduate sooner. Summer quarters are available based on the number of students signed up.
STARTING DATES ACADEMIC YEAR 2020- 2021
Our flexible approach to education and unique curricular design allows new students to start their studies in the beginning of each academic quarter. The starting dates for new undergraduate and graduate students are the following:
BA/MA/MSc Programs
Spring Quarter – April 13, 2020
Fall Quarter – September 25, 2020
Winter Quarter – January 11, 2021
SPRING QUARTER
April 2020 - June 2020
Orientation Days
April 13-14
WEEK 1
April 13 - 17
WEEK 2
April 20 - 24
WEEK 3
Apr. 27 - May 1
WEEK 4
May 4 - 8
WEEK 5
May 11 - 15
WEEK 6
May 18 - 22
WEEK 7
May 25 - 29
WEEK 8
June 1 - 5
WEEK 9
June 8 - 12
WEEK 10
June 15 - 19
WEEK 11
June 22 - 26
Defense Week
Jun 29 - Jul 3
FALL QUARTER
September 2020 - December 2020
Orientation Days
Sept 24-25
WEEK 1
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
WEEK 2
October 5 - 9
WEEK 3
October 11 - 16
WEEK 4
October 19 - 23
WEEK 5
October 26 - 30
WEEK 6
November 2 - 6
WEEK 7
November 9 - 13
WEEK 8
November 16 - 20
WEEK 9
November 23 - 27
WEEK 10
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
WEEK 11
December 7 - 11
Defense Week
December 14 - 18
Christmas Holidays
Dec. 19 - Jan. 10
WINTER QUARTER
January 2021 - March 2021
Orientation Day
January 11
WEEK 1
January 11 - 15
WEEK 2
January 18 - 22
WEEK 3
January 25 - 29
WEEK 4
February 1 - 5
WEEK 5
February 8 - 12
WEEK 6
February 15 - 19
WEEK 7
February 22 - 26
WEEK 8
March 1 - 5
WEEK 9
March 8 - 12
WEEK 10
March 15 - 19
WEEK 11
March 22 - 26
Defense Week
Mar. 29 - Apr. 2
Global Study Trip
March 26 (Tentative)
Spring Holidays
Mar. 27 - Apr. 11
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2020: March 28 - April 12
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2020: June 27 - September
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2020: July 2, 2020
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: December 19 - January 10
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2021: March 27 - April 11
JORDI CASTELLS CUSCULLOLA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Telecommunications Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalunya, Spain
Master Degree, Research and Market Techniques, Open University of Catalunya, Spain
Career Experience
Co-Founder, CLIMB21, Spain
Tutor, ACC1O, Spain
National Expert, YUZZ, Spain
Certified Lego ® Serious Play ® Facilitator
VICTORIA BALLESTA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Law, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
MBA, ESADE Business School, Spain
MBA, Exchange Program, UCLA, USA
MA, Digital Marketing & Inbound Marketing, IEBS Business School, Spain
PhD, Civil Law, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Founder & Manager, Victoria’s Cakes, Spain
Marketing & Digital Manager, CLB/Teknon/Ruber Internacional/Inmaculada, Spain
Marketing & Trade Marketing Manager/Business Development Manager, Omega Pharma, Spain
FERRAN TEIXES I ARGILES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Philology, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain
Master Degree, Economics and Management, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Advisory Board Member, IGNITE Serious Play, Spain
Managing Director, Agrupació Pedagògica Sant Nicolau, Spain
Author of the Book “Gamification – To Motivate by Playing” Editorial UOC, 2015
Certified Lego ® Serious Play ® Facilitator
CARLES REVILLA CANAS
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, International Trade, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Bachelor Degree, Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, International Business and Marketing, Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz, Spain
Career Experience
Digital Strategist, Freelance, Spain
International Digital Marketing Manager, ACC1O, Spain
Export Manager of European Markets, Delta, Spain
MOISES ROJAS DONADA
Academic Background
BBA, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
MSc, Business Research, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Master Degree, Financial Management and Finance, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Accountant and Financial Consultor, Moises Rojas Gras, Spain
Associate Professor, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Associate Professor, CEA Study Abroad, Spain
Associate Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Manager, Caixa, Spain
Manager, BBVA, Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO ONLINE BACHELOR IN DIGITAL BUSINESS, YOU MUST:
The entry profile should include one of the following:
- A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
- Other related level 3 subjects
- Other equivalent international qualifications (high school diploma)
Have a high level of English language
Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
Registration Fee (Paid Annually for Every Academic Year of the Program)
200 EUR
Administrative Fee (Paid Annually for Every Academic Year of the Program)
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for One Academic Year (60 ECTS Credits)
8,750 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
2,917 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
165 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
4,950 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
4,950 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance and a requirement to send visa documents
The remaining Tuition Fees are due the first Friday (Week 1) of the program.
Bachelor´s Program Duration: 9 Quarters = 3 Academic Years
A discount may be applied if the student choses to pay
the full amount at the time of program acceptance.
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If payments are not paid by the deadlines, a penalty fee of 5% of the remaining tuition amount will be charged.
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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may apply).
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Program fees do not include accommodation, flights, insurance or program materials.
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Students who wish to participate in Global Study Trips may do so by paying additional fees.
