GBSB Global Business School’s online BBA in Management (online Bachelor in Management) concentrates on innovative business methods, encouraging strong abilities in leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and problem solving, preparing business managers today who will succeed in order to change the world tomorrow.
The online Bachelor in Management uses unique teaching methods such as case studies, situational analysis, simulation business games and learning by doing that provide students with relevant knowledge needed in today’s globalized world.
The online BBA in Management focuses on managerial and analytical subject areas, such as marketing, accounting, business strategy and operations management. At the same time, it provides students with specialized knowledge on international business management and global markets.
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 Management
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
€9,900
per academic year
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Interactive
Learning Materials
Diverse Students Body
Representing More than
70 Different Nationalities
Blended Learning
Options Available
Become ACCA Certified
on Top of Your Online
Bachelor in Management
Career Opportunities with
International Companies
International Faculty with
Relevant Professional 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
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
START TO THINK GLOBALLY:
Study online BBA in Management and learn to manage with ease domestic and international trade, global markets and understand legal environment in Europe and globally.
IMPROVE YOUR INNOVATION ABILITIES:
Study in a business school in Europe that promotes business innovation, where students open up their mind towards entrepreneurship and multiculturalism, where diversity plays a crucial role.
AMPLIFY YOUR INTERNATIONAL NETWORK:
Earn an online Bachelor in Management and take advantage of GBSB Global’s diverse students body and international faculty to obtain more professional contacts in Europe and around the world.
LEARN TO MAKE CHANGE IN ANY BUSINESS:
Understand what global strategy of a company is from a practical point of view and start thinking creatively and innovatively.
FEEL CONFIDENT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE:
Achieve thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of business administration, different concepts and tools applicable to functional areas of any business.
LEARN TO WORK ON INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS:
While studying for your online BBA in Management you will be required to work with teams on projects covering different subject areas which will guarantee that you understand how to apply concepts and theory in a practical manner.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
By studying for an online Bachelor in Management you will have access to different career resources and services provided by GBSB Global Business School. Use career services that our business school in Europe offers from personal assessment sessions to online webinars in order to improve your career prospects.
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
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 Management Specialization Courses
Communication Strategies & Media Planning
E-commerce Management
Employment & Labor Law
Sales Management
Reputation & Relationship Management
Financial Statement Analysis
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), 21st: Monday of Pentecostes(Local)
June: 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)
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
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
JULIA SOKOLOVA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Oxford Brookes University, UK
MBA, ESADE Business School, Spain
Career Experience
ACCA Tutor & Director, ACCADEMIA, Spain
Methodology Expert & Project Manager, Financial Reporting, Mechel, Russia
Corporate Consolidation Manager, JT International, Switzerland
Financial Analyst, JT International, Switzerland
MARTIN MAYER
Academic Background
Master Degree, Economics and Business Administration, Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck / University of Innsbruck, Austria
Executive MBA, IE Business School, Spain
Career Experience
CEO, Constantia Corporate Finance Consulting, Austria
CEO, Bizzdynamics Incubating & Consulting Services AG, Austria
Group Corporate Finance Manager, Swiss Life, Switzerland
Partner, ONEtoONE Capital Partners, Spain
Partner, M&A Worldwide, Worldwide
Partner, ARS Corporate, Spain
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
KEN DOUGLAS
Academic Background
MA Honors, Economics and Law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
MBA, IESE Business School / University of Navarra, Spain
Career Experience
Investment Director, 3i Group Plc, Spain
Senior Partner, Emergia Partners, Spain
Partner, TeamOn Corporate Finance, Investment and Real Estate, Spain
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
JORDI BALLART
Academic Background
Law Degree, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
Financial Mathematics, University of Michigan, USA
MBA, Universitat Politechnica de Catalunya, Spain
Career Experience
Export Manager, KGS Diamond, Switzerland
International Business Consultant, Freelance, Spain
STEFANO NASSINI
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Universita degli Studi di Macerata, Italy
PhD, Statistics, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
Career Experience
PhD Researcher, Department of Statistics and Operation Research, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
Post-Doctoral Researcher, IESE Business School, Spain
Professor, IESEG School of Management, France
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
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO ONLINE BBA IN MANAGEMENT, 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.
