The online Bachelor of Business Administration – online Bachelor in PR & Communication is a comprehensive online communications BBA program that teaches students to become communication and public relations professionals in the global business environment.
Students who study online communication during the BBA in PR & Communication program at GBSB Global Business School in Spain learn media strategies and how to execute integrated marketing and communication campaigns on a global scale, in Europe and other parts of the world.
Online BBA in PR & Communication students study brand theories, investor relations, digital marketing, and innovative marketing communications. Study online for your distance learning online communication BBA and you will be trained into an expert at media relations, communication strategies, reputation management, social media, and more.
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 PR & Communication
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
Online
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Flexible 24/7 Studies
TUITION FEES
€8,750
per academic year
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
International Faculty with
Worldwide Industry Experience
Blended Learning Options
- Residential Study Period
in Spain
Increase Employability with
ACCA & Microsoft Certifications
Practical Knowledge & Skills
Applicable on an Global Scale
A Possibility to Do
Internship in Spain
Interactive Learning Materials
& Video Recordings
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
COMMUNICATION & PR STRATEGIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY:
Communication strategies are not the same now as 10 years ago. With the widespread use of social media as a new tool for public relations, the professionals in this field need to have knowledge in digital marketing and communication tools to manage successfully the online campaigns. Get the digital knowledge you need for your career while studying an online BBA in PR & Communication.
DESIGN & BUILD COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS:
Understand the communication channels for different types of audiences, how to design the PR campaigns and communicate with different types of media.
INCREASE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY:
GBSB Global is an official Microsoft and ACCA partner business school. We offer our online communication BBA students a possibility to optionally pass ACCA or MOS exams and obtain additional professional certifications.
DEVELOP YOUR SOFT SKILLS:
Your online communication BBA program incorporates soft-skills development exercises so that you could improve your leadership abilities, public speaking and negotiation skills.
VISIT BARCELONA OR MADRID IN SPAIN AND DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK:
If you wish to have a study abroad experience and meet your classmates, your tuition fee includes an optional face-to-face study period. You can visit our campuses in Madrid or Barcelona on Spain and participate in various lectures and company visits organized for our online BBA in PR & Communication students.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Take your future into your own hands. Study online for Bachelor of Business Administration – online BBA in PR & Communication at GBSB Global Business School in Spain and improve your career prospects. Participate in online webinars, attend online guest speakers sessions, do your internship in Spain and benefit from various career resources GBSB Global Business School offers.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
AIDAN MCKEVITT, USA
"For me personally, the greatest takeaway from my time at GBSB Global was the amazing experience studying with such a diverse student body. I had the opportunity to learn and collaborate with people from countries I knew absolutely nothing about."
GBSB Global Alumnus, Class of 2017
ANEL DUISENOVA, Kazakhstan
"GBSB Global Business School is very welcoming and encouraging. There are a lot of knowledgeable professors, and I have made friends with individuals from different parts of the world. The international environment inspires me. I am encouraged daily to set higher standards and goals. Upon graduation, I will not only have knowledge and practical skills but also many great opportunities to grow professionally."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2018
Previous
Next
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)
BBA Thesis Seminars + Thesis (12 ECTS)
Optional Residential Study Week in Spain
Online BBA in PR & Communication Specialization Courses
Brand Management
Communication Strategies & Media Planning
Public Relations Case Studies
Reputation and Relationship Management
Innovative Marketing Communications
Investor Relations
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 2019- 2020
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/MA/MSc Programs
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
Fall Quarter – September 26, 2019
Winter Quarter – January 10, 2020
Spring Quarter – April 13, 2020
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
FALL QUARTER
September 2019 - December 2019
Orientation Days
September 26-27
WEEK 1
Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
WEEK 2
October 7 - 11
WEEK 3
October 14 - 18
WEEK 4
October 21 - 25
WEEK 5
Oct. 28 - Nov. 1
WEEK 6
November 4 - 8
WEEK 7
November 11 - 15
WEEK 8
November 18 - 22
WEEK 9
November 25 - 29
WEEK 10
December 2 - 6
WEEK 11
December 9 - 13
Defense Week
December 16 - 20
WINTER QUARTER
January 2020 - March 2020
Orientation Day
January 10
WEEK 1
January 13 - 17
WEEK 2
January 20 - 24
WEEK 3
January 27 - 31
WEEK 4
February 3 - 7
WEEK 5
February 10 - 14
WEEK 6
February 17 - 21
WEEK 7
February 24 - 28
WEEK 8
March 2 - 6
WEEK 9
March 9 - 13
WEEK 10
March 16 - 20
WEEK 11
March 23 - 27
Defense Week
Mar. 30 - Apr. 3
Global Study Trip
March 27
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
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 2019): (Week 3 of Winter term)
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (April 2019): (Week 3 of Spring term)
Thesis/Final Master Project Defence (June 2019): (during last week of the month)
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: Dec 21 – Jan 12
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2020: March 28 - April 12
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2020: June 27 - September
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2020: July 2, 2020
Bank Holidays (Barcelona Campus)
April 2019: 19th: Friday of Eastern(Statewide), 22nd: Monday of Eastern(Autonomic)
May 2019: 1st: Day of workers(Statewide), 21st: Monday of Pentecostes(Local)
June 2019: 24th: Saint John(Autonomic)
August 2019: 15th: Virgin's ascension(Statewide)
September 2019: 11th: Diada(Autonomic), 24th: Virgen de la Merce(Local)
October 2019: 12th: Spain National Day(Statewide)
November 2019: 1st: Todos los Santos(Statewide)
December 2019: 6th: Day of the Constitution(Statewide), 8th: Inmaculada(Statewide), 25th: Christmas(Statewide), 26th: Saint Esteban(Autonomic)
January 2020: 1st: New Year(Statewide), 6th: Reyes(Statewide)
April 2020: 10th: Friday of Eastern(Statewide), 13th: Monday of Eastern(Autonomic)
May 2020: 1st: Day of workers(Statewide)
June 2020: 24th: Saint John(Autonomic)
August 2020: 15th: Virgin's ascension(Statewide)
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
STEPHEN HARRISON
Academic Background
BSc, Mathematics, Exeter University, UK
MBA, Marketing, University of Phoenix, USA
Master Degree, Marketing, ESERP Business School, Spain
Career Experience
CEO, Gerentes Internacionales S.A., Spain
Independent Consultant/Coach, Spain
Financial & Business Consultant, Spain
CARLES REVILLA
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
JESÚS OLIVER FERRER
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Marketing, Universidad de Barcelona, Spain
MBA, Marketing, ESIC Business School, Spain
Career Experience
Founder, WEARECENTRIC, Spain
Partner, Sitka Capital, Spain
Marketing Director, Casio España S.L., Spain
Strategic Marketing Consultant, Freelance, Spain
FERRAN TEIXES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Philology, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain
Master Degree, Economics and Management, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Certified Lego ® Serious Play ® Facilitator
Career Experience
Advisory Board Member, IGNITE Serious Play, Spain
Managing Director, Agrupació Pedagògica Sant Nicolau, Spain
ARIANNA MAZEO
Academic Background
BA, Sociology and Communication, Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy
Master Degree, Education and ICT, University of Catalunya, Spain
Master Degree, European Policies, Digital Creativity and Design Innovation, University Roma Tre, Italy
Career Experience
Senior Managing Director of Master’s Degree in Design and Communication, ELISAVA, Spain
Director, Desis Lab ELISAVA/ Desis Network, Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO ONLINE BBA IN PR & COMMUNICATION, 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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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.
