The Master in Communication & Future Marketing in Barcelona teaches students the most successful ways of planning and launching an integrated, multi-channel communication and marketing campaign on the international stage.
Studying for a MA in Communication and Future Marketing in Barcelona develops students’ proficiency in communication, global marketing, emerging technologies, and company and personal branding. With courses on experiential marketing, international negotiations, and digital marketing, the Master in Communication and Future Marketing in Barcelona students will be prepared to step into the global marketing and communication arena.
Studying at GBSB Global Business School and earning a MA in Communication and Future Marketing degree demonstrates that students have learned to collaborate, be analytical, and to evolve with an ever-changing professional environment that is primarily focused on trends in technology and the consumers that use it.

DEGREE
Master of Arts in Communication and Future Marketing

DURATION
9 months

LANGUAGES
English

LOCATION
Barcelona or Blended

ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR | JUL

FORMAT
Afternoons & Evenings

TUITION FEES
€7,750
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Leader in Digital
Education in Spain

Faculty with Communication
and Marketing Experience

Students from
70 Different Countries

Multiple Company Visits
and Practical Knowledge

Learning-by-Doing
Teaching Methodology
& Simulation Games

Innovation and
Creativity Development
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Recognized as a Leader in Global Education by Newsweek Magazine

Fully accredited by ASIC Approved by Ofsted and an affiliate of ENQA

The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in Digital Education

Awarded as a Four Stars Business School by QS Ranking System

An official member and accredited by the European Council of Business Education

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

DISCOVER THE CORE COMPETENCIES IN MARKETING:
Learn how to design and launch integrated marketing campaigns studying for a marketing and communication master in Barcelona.

LEARN ESSENTIAL BUSINESS TOOLS:
Work in any company related to communication & future marketing, improve an already existing business by employing innovative marketing & communication tools, leadership, and negotiation techniques.

DEVELOP SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE DIGITAL ECONOMY:
Advance your digital skills to assist a customer base that elects to research trends, read reviews, and purchase goods through ecommerce platforms and social media channels.

UNDERSTAND INTERCULTURAL BUSINESS PRACTICES:
Study with students from around the world and learn how to thrive in a multinational business environment by cultivating an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Master in Communication and Future Marketing in Barcelona will bring you up to date with the latest communication and marketing concepts and techniques, preparing students for a career in this exciting and ever-evolving industry. GBSB Global supports its Master in Communication and Future Marketing in Barcelona students ready to take their career to new heights by offering students the opportunity to attend specialized workshops, corporate presentations on campus, and career assessment sessions.
Get a Job in Communications and Future Marketing with GBSB Global:
Employment At Top Companies






STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Learn the Latest Advancements in Marketing Which Will Rule the Future
Future Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Experiential Brand Marketing
(Learning-by-doing: a consultancy study conducted by students and involving a real future marketing case)
Marketing of Innovations
Become an Expert in Communication and Learn How Communication Industry Changed with Appearance of Social Media
Communication Planning & Advertising
(Meetings with Managers & Company Visit*)
Social Media & Public Relations
(Meetings with Managers & Company Visit*)
Practice What You Learned Through a Simulation Business Game and Innovative Collaboration Methodologies
Agile Fundamentals: Scrum, Kanban, Lean and XP
(Agile Methodologies Workshop & Meetings with Managers*)
Strategic Marketing Simulation Business Game
(A practical course in which the students practice the skills by participating in the online simulation game)
Become a Leader and a Global Manager by Obtaining the Skills to Manage Any Marketing & Communication Project or a Start-Up
Project Development & Finance
- Financial Strategies for Business Development
- Entrepreneurial Project Management
Transversal Competencies of Global Leaders
- Communication, Time Management & Leadership
- Ethics & Responsibility
Capstone Master Project:
A practical group project in which the students perform an organizational analysis or audit, a case study or original research on a specific topic of interest.
* Workshops are subject to change. Meetings with managers involve guest speaker lectures on campus as well as practical visits to companies; the number of such meetings may vary.
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 2020- 2021
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
Fall Quarter – September 25, 2020
Winter Quarter – January 11, 2021
Spring Quarter – April 9, 2021
FALL QUARTER
September 2020 - December 2020
Orientation Days
Sept 24-25 (BCN), Sept 25 (MAD)
Pre-Weeks (MBA)
September 14 - 25
WEEK 1
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
WEEK 2
October 5 - 9
WEEK 3
October 11 - 16
WEEK 4
October 19 - 23
WEEK 5
October 26 - 30
WEEK 6
November 2 - 6
WEEK 7
November 9 - 13
WEEK 8
November 16 - 20
WEEK 9
November 23 - 27
WEEK 10
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
WEEK 11
December 7 - 11
Defense Week
December 14 - 18
Christmas Holidays
Dec. 19 - Jan. 10
WINTER QUARTER
January 2021 - March 2021
Orientation Day
January 11
WEEK 1
January 11 - 15
WEEK 2
January 18 - 22
WEEK 3
January 25 - 29
WEEK 4
February 1 - 5
WEEK 5
February 8 - 12
WEEK 6
February 15 - 19
WEEK 7
February 22 - 26
WEEK 8
March 1 - 5
WEEK 9
March 8 - 12
WEEK 10
March 15 - 19
WEEK 11
March 22 - 26
Defense Week
Mar. 29 - Apr. 2
Global Study Trip
March 26 (Tentative)
Spring Holidays
Mar. 27 - Apr. 11
SPRING QUARTER
April 2021 - June 2021
Orientation Days
April 9
WEEK 1
April 12 - 16
WEEK 2
April 19 - 23
WEEK 3
Apr. 26 - Apr. 30
WEEK 4
May 3 - 7
WEEK 5
May 10 - 14
WEEK 6
May 17 - 21
WEEK 7
May 24 - 28
WEEK 8
May 31 - June 4
WEEK 9
June 7 - 11
WEEK 10
June 14 - 18
WEEK 11
June 21 - 25
Defense Week
Jun 28 - Jul 2
Graduation Ceremony
July 1 (tentative)
Summer Holidays
June 26 - September
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: December 19 - January 10
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2021: March 27 - April 11
Bank Holidays (Barcelona Campus)
October 2020: 12th: Spain National Day(Statewide)
November 2020: 1st: Todos los Santos(Statewide)
December 2020: 6th: Day of the Constitution(Statewide), 8th: Inmaculada(Statewide), 25th: Christmas(Statewide), 26th: Saint Esteban(Autonomic)
January 2021: 1st: New Year(Statewide), 6th: Reyes(Statewide)
April 2021: 2nd: Friday of Eastern(Statewide), 5th: Monday of Eastern(Autonomic)
May 2021: 1st: Day of workers(Statewide)
June 2021: 24th: Saint John(Autonomic)
August 2021: 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
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
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
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER IN COMMUNICATION AND FUTURE MARKETING IN BARCELONA, YOU MUST:

Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience

Have a high level of English language

Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
7,750 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
2,967 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
148 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
2,967 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.
Master´s Program Duration: 3 Quarters = 1 Academic Year
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 is applied as per Terms and Conditions.
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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.