DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Barcelona
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time
Mornings & Afternoons
TUITION FEE
€13,490
The Master in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona offers students the skills training to foster the entrepreneurial mindsight. This master in entrepreneurship in Spain focuses on generating new ideas and seeing them to fruition, creating economic and social value. The Master in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona teaches students how to start their own businesses, develop new products, or manage innovative projects for existing firms and how to adapt new ideas to make a positive impact on the world today.
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Dual Degree Program Accredited by University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) – University-specific programs
MSc Entrepreneurship is Accredited by the European Council of Business Education
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
A unique chance to bring your startup idea to life with the G-Accelerator Mentoring Program on campus
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Students can learn about doing business in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, which helps develop the skills and knowledge to be competitive in the global market. While studying for the Master in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona, students learn how to design successful business plans, integrate innovation and sustainable practices in business, and how to pitch ideas to prospective investors. Students will graduate from the Master in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona ready to succeed in markets across the globe.
SOFT SKILLS EVERY ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS TO HAVE
- Leadership and Managing Multicultural Teams
- Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Communication
- Ethics and Responsibility
SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE AND PLAN AHEAD
- The Government and Legal Environment of Business
- Digital Law
- Global Strategy and Management
DESIGN A START-UP FROM SCRATCH
- Discovering Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- Creativity and Psychology of New Product Development
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Business Plan Design
POSITION YOUR BUSINESS AND CREATE A PERFECT MARKETING PLAN
- Marketing Management
- Digital Marketing
EXECUTE YOUR PROJECT
- Agile Methodologies & Design Thinking
- Global Project Management
FIND THE RIGHT MARKET FOR A NEW BUSINESS
- Market Research
- Going to Market: Managing the Channel and Sales Force
MASTER SKILLS BASED ON THE NEEDS OF YOUR BUSINESS (CHOOSE YOUR TRACK)
Option 1: Brand Strategy in the XXI Century
- Enabling Gamification through Digital Technologies
- Social Media Management
Option 2: Entrepreneurship in the Digital Environment
- Digital Operations
- Digital Strategy
CAPSTONE MASTER PROJECT BUSINESS PLAN DESIGN
Planning a business means planning to succeed in business. A business plan helps you define what you do so that you can explain this clearly and succinctly to customers. It helps you see if your plans are going astray so that you can take corrective action. It helps you think about your position in the market and how to be competitive. Faculty at GBSB Global will guide you on how to create an effective business plan, so you know what you will be doing in your business.
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
The Master in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona takes an innovative, hands-on approach to studying. The enrolled students are engaging in a variety of academic practices throughout the academic year; the curriculum consists of in-classroom case studies, as well as having business workshops and industrial visits, and attending the most innovative startup conferences in Barcelona. Those are great stimuli for all MSc in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona students to improve their knowledge of the industry, network and establish valuable business connections. A renowned faculty helps GBSB Global students resonate with the coursework – the school’s professors bring real-world experience to the classroom, sharing wisdom, providing students with insights into the entrepreneurial industry, offer mentorship and resources.
As an Master in Entrepreneurship student in Barcelona, you have a unique opportunity to apply for the G-Accelerator on campus. It is a personalized mentoring program designed to help GBSB Global students embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and build a successful startup. The program curates the selected students on all stages of the process – from idea creation to funding of the project to launching it on the market.
Curated by companies’ CEOs, managing directors, and business experts with over 20+ year of professional experience in the industry, the G-Accelerator program offers guidance, business case validation, as well as technological, legal, and financial advice to young entrepreneurs and their business endeavors.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
GAIN PERTINENT KNOWLEDGE:
Develop the knowledge and practical skills essential to evaluate and implement new ideas, create and manage aspiring new ventures, and foster an entrepreneurial work ethic.
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS:
Learn how to launch your own business by working through real-life simulations, participating in various projects, and gaining the managerial and leadership tools to effectively run the operations.
DEVELOP SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE DIGITAL ECONOMY:
Understand the process of innovation in the digital economy and learn how to employ entrepreneurial activities through a combination of team work and insight from innovative leaders and entrepreneurs.
UNDERSTAND INTERCULTURAL BUSINESS PRACTICES:
Study alongside students from around the globe and learn how to succeed in a multinational business arena by cultivating your aptitude to communicate and collaborate effectively.
MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD:
Earn your Master in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona and become adept to the global challenges, seek out the opportunities to create change and solve the problems society faces globally.
SUCCESS STORY
The G-Accelerator program at GBSB Global has been very useful. It provided me with a safe environment full of professionals who gave me essential feedback and constructive criticism to better my idea and kickstart the business. The G-Accelerator also helped me build the structure needed for my project and pushed me to see it from another perspective. I believe that Spain has a lot of small businesses which makes it the perfect place for a startup. The G-Accelerator program at GBSB Global was of great help to finalize my idea and pitch it in Barcelona.
THANH DUY, GERMANY
G-ACCELERATOR WINNER
A Master of Science in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona opens doors to endless possibilities. From becoming your own boss and starting a business to finding employment in the most innovative unicorn startup across the world – the world is your oyster. Moreover, the entrepreneurial mindset and skills are one of the most sought-after on the current market, regardless of your future career choices.
STARTUP FOUNDER/CEO
The startup founder job speaks for itself – those are individuals with pioneering ideas. They are in charge of the entire startup operations, building it from scratch and pitching it to the market; they develop financial estimates, create company culture, set milestones and timelines to make sure the final product reaches the market.
STARTUP EMPLOYEE
From marketing and business development to sales, account management and engineering – just like in any existing business, new rising startups need all kinds of people to come on board. As a startup employee, you could work on the company’s operations, marketing or financial strategy, HR, PR, or legal department, overlooking the safety regulations.
VENTURE CAPITALIST
Venture capitalists play of the most vital roles when it comes to whether the startup will ever see the market. Venture capitalists work for corporate entities and invest in new startups do not have enough and/or cannot find funding through more traditional means. These monetary contributions make it possible for venture capitalists to gain some equity in high-risk startups.
STARTUP MANAGER
Corporate startup managers work in established companies, trying to develop new, sustainable ways and promote innovation within the organization. Among many responsibilities, corporate startup managers manage the startups’ turnover, divide job activities, work in operations, communications, and develop and maintain detailed startup procedures, control processes and reports.
ADMISSION AND FEES
To be qualified for admission to Master in Entrepreneurship 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
Proof of Proficiency in the English Language:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL - Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Minimum score: C1;
- 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
On Campus
Application Fee
100 EUR
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
13,490 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
4,880 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
244 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
4,880 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
6,745 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.
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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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.
TESTIMONIALS
ELVINA DROUIN,
FRANCE
Alumna 2017
"I was drawn to the Master in Entrepreneurship in Barcelona because I was looking for an accelerated, one-year program in English. It was very interesting learning alongside an international student body with different perspectives and opinions to contribute."
GRANT BURKHARDT,
USA
Alumnus 2016
"I chose Barcelona and the GBSB Global because the city and the school embody what I sought in a multicultural experience. Barcelona is a true metropolis and living in the same city as the best footballer in the world is a bonus. During my MSc in Entrepreneurship I have learned a great deal from professors, classmates and people out in the city."
LAUREN BARWISE,
LUXEMBURG
Alumna 2016
"The MSc in Entrepreneurship at GBSB Global was specifically focused around the topic of starting a new business. We were offered a wide range of classes that showed different sides of entrepreneurial activities. All classes were taught by practicing professionals who had a working and up-to-date knowledge on how to successfully open a company. Overall, the MSc program at GBSB Global pushed me to think creatively and innovatively."
NATACHA STEPHAN,
LEBANON
Alumna 2017
"The professors provided different perspectives on certain topics or courses. For example, in one of my courses titled “Discovering Entrepreneurial Opportunities” we were able to go to an actual enterprise in Sabadell to see it for a hands-on experience. I am very happy and satisfied with the MSc in Entrepreneurship program."
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