The Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona motivates students to tap into their entrepreneurial spirit, generating novel ideas and seeing them through to completion.
This BBA in Entrepreneurship provides students with the education needed to create and begin their own businesses, empowering them with the tools to fashion new products and oversee developments for existing companies worldwide. Regional studies explore how businesses are operated in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. These unique classes give students the leading edge over their peers who may not delve into these areas.
Earn your BBA in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona, Spain and you will study how to create business plans, incorporate innovative and sustainable practices into business operations, and how to sell business proposals to prospective investors. GBSB Global students graduate from the BBA in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona with the experience and education to standout in Europe and globally.
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 Entrepreneurship
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
Exclusive Company Visits
and Business Events
Highly International
Student Body
Innovative Teaching
Methodologies
Hands-On Lectures
& Group Projects
Business Plan Design
& New Product
Development Experience
Faculty Members Are
Real Entrepreneurs Themselves
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
BECOME A LEADER:
Develop as a leader and acquire specialized competencies needed to lead new ventures, growth, and rapid change by earning a BBA in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona.
DEVELOP AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET:
Gain the confidence and knowledge required to start your own business and apply structure for an entrepreneurial activity. Learn how to apply new ideas, methods, and ways of thinking to businesses and projects.
EMBRACE INNOVATION:
Cultivate skills in innovation and creativity and gain the ability to develop products and services consumers need and demand on the market in Europe and around the world.
GAIN THE TOOLS TO BE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE:
Obtain the hard skills like accounting, information technologies, and entrepreneurial finance, in addition to developing the increasingly valuable soft skills like leadership, people management, and organizational communications that will give you a firm foundation to start your own business.
DEVELOP A GLOBAL NETWORK:
Earn a BBA in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona, Spain and take advantage of GBSB Global’s professional relationships and connections in Europe and across borders and industries.
IMPROVE YOUR INNOVATIVE POTENTIAL:
Participate in courses on design thinking, creativity, and the psychology of new product and service development. Be at the front of innovation and endeavor to create change through various entrepreneurial pursuits.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Gain your BBA in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona, Spain and procure the skills and aptitude to confidently build your own business. Benefit from a host of career development resources GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona offers from innovative workshops and off-site company visits to career services.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
SELIM EL BATTOUTY, Egypt
"GBSB Global teaches business from a very practical angle that is easy to understand and to connect to. I now understand the business environment and business culture much better. GBSB Global offers its students a lot of interesting internship opportunities and networking opportunities."
GBSB Global Alumnus, Class of 2017
THIERRY ARMEL BEDI, Ivory Coast
"Studying at GBSB Global Business School for a year and half as a transfer student from the United States has helped me to advance my communication skills. GBSB Global Business School, in my opinion, is more diverse than any of the other schools I have attended. There are a lot of students from across the globe participating in my BBA program, and I learned a lot from these individuals. The BBA program at GBSB Global is perfect for any student looking to study abroad and plans to work towards earning an MBA. The courses provided at GBSB Global build a great framework for future business leaders regardless of the specialization."
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 Entrepreneurship
Online Retail for Small Business
Knowledge & Technology Management
Talent Management
Agile Methodologies & Design Thinking
Premium Brand Management
Entrepreneurial Finance
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
Winter Quarter – January 8, 2018
Spring Quarter – April 9, 2018
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2018
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
MA Programs
Winter Quarter – January 8, 2018; February 19, 2018
Spring Quarter – April 9, 2018; May 21, 2018
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2018
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
WINTER QUARTER
January 2018 - March 2018
Orientation Day
January 8
WEEK 1
January 8 - 12
WEEK 2
January 15 - 19
WEEK 3
January 22 - 26
WEEK 4
Jan. 29 - Feb. 2
WEEK 5
February 5 - 9
WEEK 6
February 12 - 16
WEEK 7
February 19 - 23
WEEK 8
Feb. 26 - Mar. 2
WEEK 9
March 5 - 9
WEEK 10
March 12 - 16
WEEK 11
March 19 - 23
SPRING QUARTER
April 2018 - June 2018
Orientation Day
April 9
WEEK 1
April 9 - 13
WEEK 2
April 16 - 20
WEEK 3
April 23 - 27
WEEK 4
Apr. 30 - May 4
WEEK 5
May 7 - 11
WEEK 6
May 14 - 18
WEEK 7
May 21 - 25
WEEK 8
May 28 - June 1
WEEK 9
June 4 - 8
WEEK 10
June 11 - 15
WEEK 11
June 18 - 22
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
EASTER BREAK 2018: March 26 - 30
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2018: March 26 - April 8
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2018: June - October 2018
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2018: June 28, 2018
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)
JOSEP BOSCH
Academic Background
Bachelor and Master Degree, Journalism, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Head of Media, World Trade Organization, Switzerland
Spokesman and Information Officer, World Trade Organization, Switzerland
Geneva Bureau Chief and Economics Correspondent, Efe, Switzerland
Hong Kong and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Bureau Chief and Economics Correspondent, Efe, China
Tokyo Bureau Chief and Economics Correspondent, Efe, Japan
Correspondent, Efe, UK
VICTORIANO TRAVIESO MORALES
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Law, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
PG DIP, Legal Studies, Contractual, Conveyancing, Trusts & Equities, European Competition Law, Criminal Law, Commendation, London South Bank University, UK
Postgraduate Degree, Legal Practice, BPP Law School, UK
Career Experience
Senior Spanish Lawyer and English Solicitor, Gimbrere International Advocaten, S.L.P., Spain
Practicing English Solicitor, Stepinlaw Abogados, Spain
Spanish Lawyer and English Solicitor, De Haan & Mulder, S.L.P., 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
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
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
XAVIER BERNARD
Academic Background
BBA, International Marketing, EDHEC Business School, France
MBA, International Marketing, EDHEC Business School, France
MA, Mountain & Rural Development, University of Toulouse, France
Career Experience
Managing Director, Pyrenees Working Community, Spain
Project Manager, European Cooperative Society, Spain
Consultant, Technologic Forest Center, Spain
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
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
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO BBA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 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.
