GBSB Global’s Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA in Finance in Barcelona, Spain goes beyond the fundamentals of banking and accounting to explain the multifaceted principles in finance, covering financial markets and the professional opportunities available today.
The BBA in Finance in Barcelona includes courses directed toward core analytics, such as financial and managerial accounting, statistical analysis, and corporate finance, erecting a solid framework for students. GBSB Global Business School is within a few business schools in Barcelona, Spain to offer programs that meet ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) requirements, preparing BBA in Finance students for the ACCA certification examinations.
Students are given the opportunity to attain this certification in addition to the BBA in Finance degree, indicating to future employers that GBSB Global’s graduates are highly competent and have attained a quality education. GBSB Global’s students are among the most accountable, innovative, and globally focused individuals graduating today ready to work on the international stage.
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 Finance
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: Northampton University, University of Derby, University of Worcester, University of Sunderland, Coventry University.
DURATION
3 years
Optional Top-up Year
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Barcelona
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time | Daytime
TUITION FEES
€9,900
per academic year
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Multinational Faculty with
Global Industry Experience
International Students from
More than 70 Different Countries
Microsoft Certifications
Are Included in the Curriculum
Exclusive International
Corporate Events
and Visits to Companies
Learning-By-Doing
Teaching Methodology
Become ACCA Certified
on Top of Your
BBA in Finance Degree
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
Official ACCA Partner and the only Computer Based Examination Centre in Spain
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
UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES:
Learn how to use the core models, methods, and instruments of financial management by studying the BBA in Finance in Barcelona.
BECOME AN EXPERT IN FINANCE:
Gain the strategic framework to assess and implement various global financial practices. Develop a broad, professional knowledge in all the specializations within the realm of international finance.
STRENGTHEN TIES WITHIN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS:
Foster good relations between the world of finance and other sectors of business operations.
BE PROACTIVE:
Become aware of the fast-changing and diverse world of finance in Europe and in the world, the challenges it faces and how to overcome them today.
BUILD A GLOBAL NETWORK:
Gain a BBA in Finance in Spain from GBSB Global Business School and make connections with a variety of professionals in Europe and across borders and industries.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Don’t settle, study for your BBA in Finance in Barcelona and take your career to the next level. Take advantage of the wide choice of career development services GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona offers from specialized workshops and corporate seminars on campus to career evaluation services, helping aid in students’ employability.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
AIDAN MCKEVITT, USA
"For me, the biggest takeaway from my studies at GBSB Global was the amount of diversity the school embodied. It really propelled me to learn and grow. I’ve had the fortune of connecting with people from countries I knew little about before. This diversity has enhanced my social learning and cultural understanding. It is hard to find this experience at other schools and I know it will be a true asset working on the international stage."
GBSB Global Alumnus, Class of 2017
SELIM EL BATTOUTY, Egypt
"I chose GBSB Global because of its diverse student population. My peers have come from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Because there is not a huge number of students in class, I feel we get a more personalized academic experience. It is easy to approach teachers and speak with them one-to-one; this is something I like very much, and it was also a major reason I decided to study at GBSB Global."
GBSB Global Alumnus, Class of 2017
Previous
Next
Year 1 (60 ECTS)
Core Courses
Business Ethics
Business Environment
Communication Skills
Business Law
Marketing Principles & Practice
People in Organizations
Resource Management
Applying Promotional Techniques
Finance for Managers I
Spanish Language & Additional Workshops
Optional Spanish Language (A1)
Microsoft Office Certification Training
Year 2 (60 ECTS)
Core Courses
Business Organizations in a Global Context
People Management
Customer Relationship Management
Planning a New Business Venture
Managing Communication
Finance for Managers II
Research Project
Specialization Courses
BBA in Finance
Financial Reporting
Employment & Labor Law
Cost Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis
Global Financial Markets
Investor Relations
Year 3 (60 ECTS)
Core Courses
Accounting and Finance for Managers
Business Project
Social Responsibility of Business
The Political Economy of China
Strategic Human Resource Management
Strategic Management
International Money & Finance
Supply Chain Operations Management
BBA Thesis
The BBA Thesis allows students to reflect and integrate their learning over their three years of study, and create an original work in an area of their interest related to the major. The BBA thesis represents the student’s integration of theoretical constructs drawn from course work, application of theory and the mastery of academic skills.
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 2018- 2019
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:
BBA/MBA/MSc Programs
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2018
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
MA Programs
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2018
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
FALL QUARTER
October 2018 - December 2018
Orientation Days
September 27-28
WEEK 1
October 1 - 5
WEEK 2
October 8 - 12
WEEK 3
October 15 - 19
WEEK 4
October 22 - 26
WEEK 5
Oct. 28 - Nov. 2
WEEK 6
November 5 - 9
WEEK 7
November 12 - 16
WEEK 8
November 19 - 23
WEEK 9
November 26 - 30
WEEK 10
December 3 - 7
WEEK 11
December 10 - 14
ACCA, MOS exams
December 13 - 18
WINTER QUARTER
January 2019 - March 2019
Orientation Day
January 7
WEEK 1
January 7 - 11
WEEK 2
January 14 - 18
WEEK 3
January 21 - 25
WEEK 4
Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
WEEK 5
February 4 - 8
WEEK 6
February 11 - 15
WEEK 7
February 18 - 22
WEEK 8
Feb. 25 - Mar. 1
WEEK 9
March 4 - 8
WEEK 10
March 11 - 15
WEEK 11
March 18 - 22
ACCA, MOS exams
March 21 - 27
SPRING QUARTER
April 2019 - June 2019
Orientation Day
April 1
WEEK 1
April 1 - 5
WEEK 2
April 8 - 12
Easter Break
April 14 - 22
WEEK 3
April 23 - 26
WEEK 4
Apr. 29 - May 3
WEEK 5
May 6 - 10
WEEK 6
May 13 - 17
WEEK 7
May 20 - 24
WEEK 8
May 27 - 31
WEEK 9
June 3 - 7
WEEK 10
June 10 - 14
WEEK 11
June 17 - 21
ACCA, MOS exams
June 19 - 26
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: Dec 22 – Jan 6
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2019: March 23 - 31
EASTER BREAK 2019: April 14 - 22
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2019: July - October 2019
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2019: June 27, 2019
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (January): (Week 3 of Winter term)
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (April): (Week 3 of Spring term)
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (June): (during last week of the month)
Bank Holidays (Barcelona Campus)
January: 1st: New Year(Statewide), 6th: Reyes(Statewide)
April: 19th: Friday of Eastern(Statewide), 22nd: Monday of Eastern(Autonomic)
May: 1st: Day of workers(Statewide)
June: 10th: Monday of Pentecostes(Local), 24th: Saint John(Autonomic)
August: 15th: Virgin's ascension(Statewide)
September: 11th: Diada(Autonomic), 24th: Virgel de la Merce(Local)
October: 12th: Spain National Day(Statewide)
November: 1st: Todos los Santos(Statewide)
December: 6th: Day of the Constitution(Statewide), 8th: Inmaculada(Statewide), 25th: Christmas(Statewide), 26th: Saint Esteban(Autonomic)
ANDREW HYMAN
Academic Background
BSc, Applied Physics, Tufts University, USA
Master Degree, Public Policy, Vanderbilt University, USA
MA, Geography, University of Illinois, USA
Career Experience
Director of Business Development, XShares Group, USA
Marketing Director, Fiske Walter Capital Management, USA
Knowledge Manager and Consultant, PWC, USA
Author, Green Investing Column, Ecowatch Journal
REYNALD NAULLEAU
Academic Background
BBA, SKEMA Business School, France
MSc, Strategic Tourism Management, SKEMA Business School/European School of Management, France
Career Experience
CEO & Founder, ZGOAT, France
Area Manager, Golden Tulip Hospitality Group, France
Sales Manager, Louvre Hotels, France
RITA RUEFF LOPES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Psychology, ISCTE, Portugal
MA, Human Resources Management and Services, The University of Bolton, UK
PhD, HRM and Organizational behavior, ISCTE, Portugal
Career Experience
Founder, Refugees Aid Barcelona, Spain
Lecturing / Research projects / Master Thesis Coordination, ESADE Business School, Spain
Analyst of NGO Activities, SIGWATCH, Germany
Country Manager, Datamonitor, UK
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
ELENA TECCHIATI
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Psychology, University of Cologne, Germany
Master Degree, Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, University of Ramon Llull, Spain
Career Experience
Coach and Trainer, Liw E.V. & Liw B&T, Bayer Business Services, Germany
Assistant, RHR International, Germany
Advertising and Event Manager, Kat Marketing, Germany
JORDI FERNANDEZ ROYO
Academic Background
BA, Business Economics, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain
BA, Business Economics, ESADE Business School, Spain
Postgraduate Degree, Digital Marketing, Ramon Llull University, Spain
MBA, Marketing, ESADE Business School, Spain
PhD, Management Sciences in Corporate Marketing and Corporate Strategy, Ramon Llull University, Spain
Career Experience
Deputy Director of Strategic Marketing, Schneider Electric, France
Coordinator of Marketing, EUNCET Business School, Spain
Consulting Partner, Marketing Consulting Agency, Spain
XAVIER AROLA PÉREZ
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Finance and Banking, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Economics and International Finance, Universitat De Barcelona, Spain
PhD, IESE, Spain
Career Experience
CEO and Partner, El Cep i La Nansa Edicions, SL., Spain
CEO, the Catalan Heritage Agency (Departament of Culture – Government of Catalunya), Spain
CEO, Equipaments I Edificis De Catalunya, SA. (EECAT), Spain
Senior Consultant, Cultural & Green and Energy Efficiency Investments Consultancy, Spain
Financial Analyst, Institut Català de Finances, Spain
GURSEL ILIPINAR
Academic Background
BSc, Economics, University of Istanbul, Turkey
Master Degree, Marketing and Information Technology, Georgia State University of Atlanta, USA
Master Degree, Research Management in Design & Innovation Management, ESADE Business School, Spain
Executive Education Certificate, Design Thinking, Art Center College of Design, USA
PhD, Management, ESADE Business School, Spain
Career Experience
Head of Catalyzer for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship & Research, Binus University International, Indonesia
Product Manager, AT&T Telecom, USA
Central America Technology Operations Manager, BellSouth Latin America, USA
Coordinator of Master of Design Management, Instituto Europeo di Design, Italy
PostDoc Researcher in Design and Entrepreneurship, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO BBA IN FINANCE IN BARCELONA, 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
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
9,900 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
3,300 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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Payment are accepted by bank transfer or PayPal (commission charges 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.
