GBSB Global Business School’s online Master in Business Innovation teaches students ways to efficiently articulate, implement and manage innovative systems into professional business projects.
The online Master in Business Innovation educates students with ways to evaluate international industries, to recognize markets of change and uncertainty, and to give value to a service or product through innovation. The online MA in Business Innovation brings a practical, proactive approach, teaching creative thinking and incisive methodologies.
The Master in Business Innovation investigates product innovation, design thinking, knowledge management and business model design to help prepare students for any obstacles they may face. The online Master in Business Innovation graduates students with the capabilities to meet worldwide demands, to direct global negotiations, to produce market research, and to act in agreement with ethical and sustainable business methods.

DEGREE
Master of Arts in Business Innovation

DURATION
9 months

LANGUAGES
English

LOCATION
Online or Blended

ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR | JUL

FORMAT
Flexible 24/7 Studies

TUITION FEES
€7,750
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Online Classes with
Professional Entrepreneurs
and Innovation Experts

Career Opportunities with
Multinational Companies & Start-ups

Digital Technologies
Integrated Throughout
the Learning Process

Practical Approach to
Education with State-of-the-Art
Interactive Study Materials

Leading Innovation &
Technologies Business School

Highly International
Student Body
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
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

Ranked as a Leader in Business Education by Newsweek Magazine

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

COMPREHEND INTERCULTURAL BUSINESS METHODS:
Gain the understanding and knowledge needed in global business management to efficiently collaborate and communicate in universal settings.

GAIN DIGITAL SKILLS:
Develop essential technical abilities to strive in today’s business realm as it moves forwards towards digitalization.

ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Gain the competitive edge in business strategy development, negotiations, market analysis and problem solving.

ACQUIRE A NETWORK OF BUSINESS EXPERTS:
Make the most of GBSB Global’s network of expertise while gaining your MA in Business Innovation.

RAISE YOUR POTENTIAL IN BUSINESS INNOVATION:
Study about intra-entrepreneurship, design thinking and creativity, new product development, lean start-up models and business model design.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in your professional future career by obtaining an online Master in Business Innovation. Take advantage of the extensive variety of career development facilities provided by GBSB Global in Spain, including online webinars, online guest speakers sessions and one-to-one career coaching.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Become a Leader & a Global Manager
Transversal Competencies of Global Leaders
- Communication, Time Management & Leadership
- Ethics & Responsibility
Design, Innovate and Learn What It Takes to Create & Manage Innovative Business Models and Products
Design Thinking & Business Model Design
Agile Fundamentals: Scrum, Kanban, Lean & XP
Product Innovation Management & New Product Development (NPD)
Participate in Transformation Processes & Make the Best Use of Knowledge (the Engine that Propels Innovative Business)
Knowledge Management & Business Intelligence
Digital Transformation & Technologies
- Strategic Management of Technology
- Digital Transformation & Change Management
(Learning-by-doing: a consultancy study conducted by students and involving a real digital transformation case)
Take Innovations to the Market & Learn About Project Management in Intra- and Entrepreneurship Settings
Marketing of Innovations
Project Development & Finance
- Financial Strategies for Business Development
- Entrepreneurial Project Management
Optional Practical Visit to Barcelona or Madrid, Spain*
(not included in the tuition fees)
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.
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 2021- 2022
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:
BA/MA/MSc Programs
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2021
Winter Quarter – January 10, 2022
Spring Quarter – April 19, 2022
FALL QUARTER
September 2021 - December 2021
Orientation Day
Oct 1 (BCN), Sept 30 (MAD)
Pre-Weeks (MBA)
Sept. 20 - Oct. 1
WEEK 1
October 4 - 8
WEEK 2
October 11 - 15
WEEK 3
October 18 - 22
WEEK 4
October 25 - 29
WEEK 5
November 1 - 5
WEEK 6
November 8 - 12
WEEK 7
November 15 - 19
WEEK 8
November 22 - 26
WEEK 9
Nov. 29 - Dec. 3
WEEK 10
December 6 - 10
WEEK 11
December 13 - 17
Defense Week
December 20 and 21
Christmas Holidays
Dec. 22 - Jan. 9
WINTER QUARTER
January 2022 - March 2022
Orientation Day
January 10
WEEK 1
January 10 - 14
WEEK 2
January 17 - 21
WEEK 3
January 24 - 28
WEEK 4
Jan. 31 - Feb. 4
WEEK 5
February 7 - 11
WEEK 6
February 14 - 18
WEEK 7
February 21 - 25
WEEK 8
Feb. 28 - March 4
WEEK 9
March 7 - 11
WEEK 10
March 14 - 18
WEEK 11
March 21 - 25
Defense Week
Mar. 28 - Apr. 1
Global Study Trip
March 25 (Tentative)
Spring Holidays
April 2 - 18
SPRING QUARTER
April 2022 - June 2022
Orientation Day
April 19
WEEK 1
April 19 - 22
WEEK 2
April 25 - 29
WEEK 3
May 2 - 6
WEEK 4
May 9 - 13
WEEK 5
May 16 - 20
WEEK 6
May 23 - 27
WEEK 7
May 30 - June 3
WEEK 8
June 6 - 10
WEEK 9
June 13 - 17
WEEK 10
June 20 - 24
WEEK 11
June 27 - July 1
Defense Week
July 4 - 8
Graduation Ceremony
July 11 (tentative)
Summer Holidays
July - September
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: December 22 - January 9
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2022: April 2 - 11
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
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
MOISES ROJAS DONADA
Academic Background
MSc, Business Research, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Master Degree, Financial Management and Finance, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
BBA, Universitat Autonoma 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
AMJAD ALI KHAN
Academic Background
PGCE in Business & Economics Education, University of London, UK
Qualified as a Stockbroker for the London Stock Exchange
MSc, Economic History, London School of Economics, UK
BA (Hons), Business Economics, Kingston University, UK
Career Experience
Private Client Equity Analyst, Stockbroker, Hythe Securities, UK
Business Development Executive, Openmobile, UK
Economic Research Assistant, Focus Economic Research, UK
BERTIL HUGER
Academic Background
MSc, European Governance and Public Administration, ENA, France
Bachelor, Business Administration, ESADE, Spain
Career Experience
Head of Business Development, Real Estate Project, India
Marketing and Sales Director, ASMP/KUMZ, Switzerland
Director of Industrial Implementation & Material Sourcing, Airbus, Russia
Executive Assistant to the Head of Manufacturing, Airbus, France
CIBELES MIRALLES ORTIZ
Academic Background
PhD, Psychology and Human Resources, University of Barcelona, Spain
Master, Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, University of Barcelona, Spain
Bachelor, Psychology, University Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Career Experience
Associate Professor, University of Barcelona, Spain
Recruiting Manager, Randstad, Spain
National Recruiting Director, Santander Bank, Bolivia
BERNARDO ESPINOSA
Academic Background
BA, Civil Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, Spain
Master Degree, Environmental Urban Design, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, Spain
Master Degree, Environmental Engineering Technology & Environmental Technology, University of Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Founder, North Group LTD, Spain
Founder and General Manager, Stonex Surveying, Mexico, Italy, China
Founder and General Manager, Axis Ingenieria, Mexico
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 ONLINE MASTER IN BUSINESS INNOVATION, 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

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
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Optional: partner university fee for issuing diploma (according to Spanish state regulations)
190 EUR in 2019
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
2,967 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
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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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may 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.