International business management has been revolutionized by vast developments in technology and globalization. Multinationals are constantly looking for leaders with experience working in diverse environments and cultural intelligence. The Master in International Business Management in Madrid educates tomorrow’s global professionals, preparing them to meet the challenges international markets face today with the most advanced tools and theories available.
GBSB Global’s Master in International Business Management in Madrid provides an inclusive study of business topics ranging from the global economy to cross-cultural negotiations and leadership. Students will get an in-depth look into how businesses operate within specific global regions such as Latin America, Asia, Russia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. MSc in International Business Management students are educated, competitive, and competent, eager to have an impact on the way business is done on an international level.
QUALIFICATION
Higher Education Program: Master in International Business Management
Accreditation Status: A master degree awarded by GBSB Global Business School in Switzerland and internationally accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Madrid
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Full Time
Mornings & Afternoons
TUITION FEES
€8,750*
*an additional annual administrative fee (950 EUR) and registration fee (200 EUR) must be paid.
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
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
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
The program is recognized by QS Business Master's Rankings 2025: Master's in Management
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
EXPAND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Learn the essential skills in business strategy development, negotiation, market analysis and problem solving.
ACHIEVE A GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE:
Gain the proficiency to successfully traverse international markets, global trade, and the legal aspects worldwide.
IDENTIFY INTERCULTURAL BUSINESS PRACTICES:
Obtain the knowledge and understanding needed to effectively communicate and collaboration in international business management.
FACE THE CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY HEAD ON:
Pursue sustainability and ethical business practices within the realm of international business management and be the change the world needs.
ACQUIRE PRACTICAL CAREER TRAINING:
Study for a Master in International Business Management in Madrid and learn about business strategies using case studies, debates, and projects that emphasize situations and obstacles managers confront daily.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Advance your professional career and take it to the next level with a MSc in International Business Management in Madrid. Benefit from the wide assortment of career development services GBSB Global Business School offers from dedicated workshops to corporate presentations on campus and career assessment sessions.
Employment At Top Companies
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
VICTOR SOBOLEV, Russia
"I really liked the way the studies at GBSB Global were organized. Every professor is a specialist in his or her own field and always provided real-world examples. It really motivates you to study new subjects when the examples come from individuals who really know what they are talking about. It also helps to understand how to conduct business in different regions of the world."
MSc in International Business Management, Class of 2016
FRANCESCO NIRO, Italy
"I chose GBSB Global and the MSc in International Business Management because of the incredible number of nationalities among the students. I strongly believe that diversity is an added value able to better prepare me for my future career."
MSc in International Business Management, Class of 2017
Previous 
Next Optional Intensive Free Spanish Language Course for Beginners
Understand the Global Business Environment
- The Government and Legal Environment of Business
- Understanding International Macroeconomy
Learn the Functional Areas of Business
- Marketing Management
- Managerial Accounting
- Statistical Analysis for Management
- Research Methods in International Business
Feel Confident to Do Business Globally
- Global Strategy and Management
- Global Project Management
- Globalization of Innovation
- Importing and Exporting in a Global Market
- Global Financial Markets, Instruments and Financing
Become a Leader and Enhance Your Soft Skills
- Leadership and Managing Multicultural Teams
- Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Communication
- Ethics and Responsibility
Specialize in the World Region of Your Interest
Option 1: Doing Business in Europe & CIS
- Doing Business in Europe
- Doing Business in Russia and CIS
Option 2: The Economy of Asia and Chinese Business
- The Economics of Asia
- Doing Business in China
Option 3: Doing Business in Latin America and Brazil
- Doing Business in Latin America
- Doing Business in Brazil
Tailor Your Program Even Further (Choose Two Elective Courses) *
Agile Methodologies & Design Thinking
Digital Operations
Design and Creation of E-Commerce
Geopolitics of World Business (Global Study Trip to world organizations or event management of a real conference)
Capstone Master Project:
A practical group project in which the students perform an original research on a specific topic of interest in the area of international business.
* Elective Courses are Subject to Change & Availability.
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
GILBERTO PALMERÍN ROMERO
Academic Background
Postgraduate Degree, Public Administration - Speciality in Diplomacy and International Relations, Institut International d’Administration Publique (IIAP/ENA), France.
Postgraduate Degree, European Studies, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Mexico.
Bachelor Degree, International Relations, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico.
Career Experience
Executive Director, United States-Mexico Foundation for Culture, Inc., USA
Head of the Public Relations, Embassy of France, Mexico
Director of International Relations, ESEEA, Spain
International Consultant, Trainer, Mentor and Coach, Estratega Cooperativo, Spain
Cultural Affairs Manager, General Delegation of Quebec, Mexico
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
INGE BIRKBAK LARSEN
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
Co-Founder and Consultant, Incuba Network S.A.C., Peru
Administrator and Commercial Manager, JOKI Export & Import S.A.C., Peru, Germany
Operations Specialist and Financial Claims Analyst, Hewlett-Packard, 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 MSC IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN MADRID, 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:
- Native English speaker;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 232 (computer-based), 90 (internet-based), or 576 (paperbased);
- IELTS – Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL – Level 1;
- Cambridge CPE and CAE – Minimum score: 176;
- Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum score: 120;
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Minimum score: 61;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system. The student must have completed at least one year of classes taught in English.Taking English language classes alone is not sufficient;
- Internal English proficiency testing at GBSB Global.
NOTE: Formal English proficiency test score certificates must be no older than 2 years.
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)
8,750 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.
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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.
