Advancements in technology and globalization have transformed international business management enormously and companies are recruiting leaders with intercultural compentencies to lead their teams. The Master in International Business Management in Barcelona is designed to develop and educate tomorrow’s future global professionals, equipping them with the tools to face the challenges of multinational markets today.
This masters in business management in Barcelona offers a comprehensive study of business topics varying from the global economy to cross-cultural negotiations and leadership. Students will learn how business is managed within specific global regions such as Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Russia, and the Middle East. GBSB Global’s Master in International Business Management in Barcelona students are knowledgeable, marketable, and proficient, ready to bring advancements and change to the area of international business management in Barcelona, Spain and around the globe.
DEGREE
Master of Science (MSc) in International Business Management
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Barcelona
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time
Mornings & Afternoons
TUITION FEES
€14,640
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
International Faculty
with Global Experience
Practical Company Visits
& Events
Highly International
Student Body
Regional Studies &
Foreign Language Studies
Exclusive Opportunity to Visit
WTO, UN & UNESCO
Career Opportunities at Top
International Companies
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
Recorded as one of the best Business Schools in Europe by MYBS (Mind Your Own Business School)
Ranked as a Leader in Business Education by Newsweek Magazine
Official ACCA Partner and the Only Computer Based Examination Centre in Spain
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Learn the vital skills in business strategy development, negotiation, market analysis and problem solving.
GAIN GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE:
Acquire the competency and know-how to navigate global markets, international trade, and the diverse international legal arena.
UNDERSTAND INTERCULTURAL BUSINESS PRACTICES:
Acquire the knowledge and empathy needed in international business management to effectively communicate and collaborate in multinational settings.
TACKLE THE OBSTACLES IN THE 21ST CENTURY:
Join business professionals fostering sustainability and ethical business practices within the realm of international business management.
OBTAIN PRACTICAL CAREER PREPARATION:
Earn a Master in International Business Management in Barcelona and learn how to strategize and negotiate effectively using case studies, debates, and projects that reinforce situations and obstacles managers face worldwide.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Develop your professional career with a MSc in International Business Management in Barcelona. Take advantage of the wide range of career development resources GBSB Global Business School provides from specialized workshops to corporate presentations on campus and career orientation sessions.
Employment At Top Companies
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
LISA DAPPRICH, Germany
"I gained insight into how others perceive the world and how business is done in many countries. It was incredible to be taught by teachers actually working in the same market – it gave me the opportunity to learn from their experiences and knowledge."
MSc in International Business Management, Class of 2015
FRANCESCO NIRO, Italy
"I built a network of international friendships and I improved my knowledge of different cultures, which nowadays is fundamental in acting “glocally” and preparing for an international career."
MSc in International Business Management, Class of 2017
Previous
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Core Courses
45 ECTS
BLOCK1: Understanding Global Business Environment
The Government & Legal Environment of Business
Understanding International Macroeconomy
BLOCK 2: International Business Strategies
Marketing Management
Global Financial Markets, Instruments, & Financing
Global Project Management
Global Strategy & Management
Research Methods in International Business
BLOCK 3: Managerial Competencies for Global Leaders
Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Negotiations & Communication
Ethics & Responsibility
BLOCK 4: Transnational Competencies – Global Regions
Europe & the EU in a Changing World
Doing Business in Asia & Middle East
Doing Business in Latin America
Doing Business in Russia & CIS
Doing Business in Africa
Electives
9 ECTS
Fall
Market Research
Digital Marketing
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Statistical Analysis for Management
Digital Law
Spanish
Winter
Innovative Marketing Communications
Creativity & Psychology of New Product Development
Operations Management
Financial Reporting
Investments
Digital Operations
Spanish
Spring
Brand Management
Going to Market: Managing the Channel & Sales Force
Digital Strategy
Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance
Agile Methodologies & Design Thinking
UX & Conversion
Spanish
Final Project – 6 ECTS
The Final Project is an assignment that focuses 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 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
Winter Quarter – January 8, 2018
Spring Quarter – April 9, 2018
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2018
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
MA Programs
Winter Quarter – January 8, 2018; February 19, 2018
Spring Quarter – April 9, 2018; May 21, 2018
Fall Quarter – October 1, 2018
Winter Quarter – January 7, 2019
Spring Quarter – April 1, 2019
WINTER QUARTER
January 2018 - March 2018
Orientation Day
January 8
WEEK 1
January 8 - 12
WEEK 2
January 15 - 19
WEEK 3
January 22 - 26
WEEK 4
Jan. 29 - Feb. 2
WEEK 5
February 5 - 9
WEEK 6
February 12 - 16
WEEK 7
February 19 - 23
WEEK 8
Feb. 26 - Mar. 2
WEEK 9
March 5 - 9
WEEK 10
March 12 - 16
WEEK 11
March 19 - 23
SPRING QUARTER
April 2018 - June 2018
Orientation Day
April 9
WEEK 1
April 9 - 13
WEEK 2
April 16 - 20
WEEK 3
April 23 - 27
WEEK 4
Apr. 30 - May 4
WEEK 5
May 7 - 11
WEEK 6
May 14 - 18
WEEK 7
May 21 - 25
WEEK 8
May 28 - June 1
WEEK 9
June 4 - 8
WEEK 10
June 11 - 15
WEEK 11
June 18 - 22
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
EASTER BREAK 2018: March 26 - 30
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2018: March 26 - April 8
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2018: June - October 2018
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2018: June 28, 2018
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)
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
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
SERGEY SUKHANKIN
Academic Background
BA, History, Kaliningrad State University, Russia
MA, International Relations, Kaliningrad State University, Russia
PhD, Contemporary Political and Social History, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Associate Analyst, The International Center of Policy Studies, Ukraine
Contributing Author, Jamestown Foundation, USA
GURSEL ILIPINAR
Academic Background
BSc, International Business Administration and Modern Languages, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
MSc, International Business Development, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
MBA, International Business Development, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Career Experience
Head of Catalyzer for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship & Research, Binus University International, Indonesia
Product Manager, AT&T Telecom, USA
Central America Technology Operations Manager, BellSouth Latin America, USA
Coordinator of Master of Design Management, Instituto Europeo di Design, Italy
PostDoc Researcher in Design and Entreprenership, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
MARIAH MILLER
Academic Background
BA, History, Oberlin College, USA
MA, Social Sciences, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau, South Africa
MA, Corporate Finance and Law, ESADE Business School, Spain
PhD Candidate, International Relations, UC Santa Barbara, USA
Career Experience
Corporate Governance Executive, PIRC, UK
Director of Emergining Markets and Research, Soler Padro Abogados, Spain
Research Provider, ECGS – Expert Corporate Governnace Service, France
RAÚL ALONSO TRUÁN
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Industrial Technical Engineering, Polytechnic School of Barcelona, Spain
Postgraduate Degree, Engineering, Polytechnic School of Barcelona, Spain
Postgraduate Degree, Logistics Engineering, Polytechnic School of Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
CEO, IstAqua, Spain
Export Manager, Hidroglobal/Regaber (Matholding Group), Spain
General Sales Manager, Servaqua, Spain
Export Area Manager, Compañía Europea del Agua (CEASA), Spain
Regional Key Account Manager, Grupo A Enterprise, Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MSC IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 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
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
14,640 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)
7,320 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.
