DURATION
FULL TIME - 3 YEARS
PART TIME - UP TO 6 YEARS
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Malta
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Mornings | Afternoons
SPECIALIZATIONS
SPECS
Tailor B.A. Studies to Your Interests
GBSB Global’s Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation is designed to be an alternative to traditional business administration focusing on trends in technology and the paradigm shift businesses have taken to focus more solely on their online markets. Students will concentrate on the business areas that are of key interest while gaining a comprehensive education with a digital focus. Learn about trends in digital innovation and how to think with an agile mind adapting to the new remote reality facing the world today. Our Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation prepares students with the skills needed to work in a tech-focused environment where collaboration and communication will be key to quickly and effectively adapt to change.
Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation is an official and recognized qualification. The National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) deems this qualification to be at Level 6 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.
DEGREE
Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation (180 ECTS)
An official and recognized qualification accredited by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education. NCFHE deems this qualification to be at Level 6 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Fully Accredited by ASIC Approved by Ofsted and an Affiliate of ENQA
Accredited by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education in Malta
Awarded as a Five Stars Business School for Teaching Quality
Ranked as a Leader in Business Education by Newsweek Magazine
LIST OF BACHELOR SPECIALIZATIONS
LIFE IN MALTA
Even though it is small, this tiny Mediterranean island has a lot of might. Touted as a favorite tourist destination for its weather. Its climate is warm, sunny, and welcoming all year round. Two official languages are spoken here, and one of them is English! With a thriving economy and a generally low cost of living, Malta is an ideal location to study abroad. From prehistoric temples and medieval towns, to a grand fortressed capital city, picturesque harbors and bustling entertainment areas, it’s this unique combination of culture and history, fun and relaxation that makes Malta so popular.
STUDENTS PROFILE
GBSB Global’s student body comes from around the world to earn their Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation in Malta and learn how to become agile leaders ready to meet the demands of today’s marketplace. Equipped with the competencies to be competitive in the world of business, graduates are ready to step out into the ever-evolving landscape and be successful. Through communication and collaboration, international students acquire, develop, and transform ideas and information that they have learned in class. They connect with their peers, professors and professionals in the field to share their ideas, express their views, expand their knowledge, and meet deadlines.
GEOGRAPHY OF OUR STUDENTS
SUCCESS STORY
Aidan McKevitt, GBSB Global BBA Alumni and Founder of Breakwater Marketing, identified a niche in the Spanish market that he knew he could fill. Breakwater Marketing, his first company, is an international high-ticket marketing agency that focuses on Facebook ads, social media, SEO, and full-scale marketing re-designs.
His second company, Public Worx, what he describes as a low-ticket marketing agency works locally in Barcelona to offer month-to-month ala carte marketing services to the hospitality and tourism sectors.
When it came to Public Worx, Aiden says the bachelor degree earned at GBSB Global was instrumental in providing the business structure. It gave Aiden the confidence to speak to his lawyers, accountants and team in a language they understood and could all capitalize on.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) is a tool used to measure national and foreign qualifications and promotes quality, transparency and mobility of accreditations across all levels of education. It is mainly associated with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) in addition to other non-European bodies of recognition mandating a standard of education be kept. The levels of reference make it simpler to understand the knowledge and capacities a student with a certain education has in relation to the Malta Qualifications Framework.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND POSSIBLE EXIT AWARDS:
1ST YEAR:
- Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (32 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5)
- Undergraduate Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (60 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5)
Possible Exit Award
- Global Business Environment
- Business Communication
- Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Fundamentals of Marketing in the Digital Era
- Principles of Accounting
- Business Law in a Digital Context
- Business Math and Statistics
2ND YEAR:
- Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5)
Possible Exit Award
- Strategic Management of Enterprise and Digital Innovation
- Managerial Accounting
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
- Starting a New Digital Business
- Business Economics
- Business Research Methods
- Three units corresponding to a chosen specialization area
3RD YEAR:
- Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation (180 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 6)
- Professional and Career Development
- Innovative and Creative Thinking
- Corporate Finance
- Disruptive Technologies for Innovation and Change
- Three units corresponding to a chosen specialization area
- Undergraduate Dissertation
BUSINESS BACHELOR WITH DIGITAL INNOVATION IN MALTA
SPECIALIZATION UNITS
DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (45 ECTS)
- Valuating and Fundraising a Digital Start-up (7 ECTS)
- E-Commerce Development (7 ECTS)
- Knowledge Management and Learning Organizations (4 ECTS)
- Talent Management in the Digital Era (4 ECTS)
- Design Thinking and Agile Methodology for Innovation (4 ECTS)
- Social Entrepreneurship (4 ECTS)
- Dissertation in the area of Digital Entrepreneurship (15 ECTS)
FASHION AND LUXURY BUSINESS (45 ECTS)
- Sustainable Fashion and Luxury (4 ECTS)
- Digital Branding (7 ECTS)
- Recreation, Leisure and Wellness Business (4 ECTS)
- Fashion & Luxury Marketing (4 ECTS)
- Event Management & Sponsoring (7 ECTS)
- Management of Retail and Electronic Distribution Channels (4 ECTS)
- Dissertation in the area of Fashion and/or Luxury Business (15 ECTS)
MANAGEMENT (45 ECTS)
- Communication Strategies & Media Planning
- E-commerce Management
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sales Management
- Reputation & Relationship Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
FINANCE & FINTECH (45 ECTS)
- Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning (4 ECTS)
- Investments (4 ECTS)
- Advanced Issues in Accounting (7 ECTS)
- Foundations of FinTech (7 ECTS)
- FinTech in Banking: Challenges and Opportunities (4 ECTS)
- Investor Relations (4 ECTS)
- Dissertation in the area of Finance and/or FinTech (15 ECTS)
SPORTS AND ESPORTS MANAGEMENT (45 ECTS)
- Sports and eSports Management (7 ECTS)
- Business Models and Entrepreneurship in eSports (4 ECTS)
- Talent Management in the Digital Era (4 ECTS)
- Recreation, Leisure and Wellness Business (4 ECTS)
- Event Management & Sponsoring (7 ECTS)
- Sports and eSports Marketing (4 ECTS)
- Dissertation in the area of Sports and/or eSports Management (15 ECTS)
DIGITAL MARKETING (45 ECTS)
- Digital Branding (7 ECTS)
- Management of Retail and Electronic Distribution Channels (4 ECTS)
- Pricing Strategies and Digital Products (4 ECTS)
- E-Commerce Development (7 ECTS)
- Sales Management (4 ECTS)
- Consumer Behavior and Emerging Technologies (4 ECTS)
- Dissertation in the area of Digital Marketing (15 ECTS)
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION & PR (45 ECTS)
- Digital Branding (7 ECTS)
- Digital Communication Strategies and Digital Media (4 ECTS)
- Principles of Public Relations (4 ECTS)
- Visual Communications for Digital and Offline Channels (7 ECTS)
- Reputation and Relationship Management in the Digital Era (4 ECTS)
- Investor Relations (4 ECTS)
- Dissertation in the area of Digital Communication & PR (15 ECTS)
ADMISSION AND FEES
To be qualified for admission to Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation in Malta, you must:
The entry profile should include one of the following:
- A/S or A levels at the appropriate level or the Matriculation Certificate Exam with three subjects exams with grades of A, B, C or D
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 points overall or the IB Diploma with specific achievement in higher/standard level subjects
- GCSE/IGSCE "O" Levels: five subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D, and A/S or A Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
- AP Program
- Other high school leaving certificate or equivalent (other educational systems)
Proof of Proficiency in the English Language:
- English as a native language
- TOEFL - Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet based), or 550 (paper based)
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.0
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Minimum score: C
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global
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.
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.
