Trying to keep up with the speed of business today take finesse; having the knowledge and skill to effectively manage companies that operate globally is becoming imperative. Our Online Master in International Business is an innovative program that conditions students personally and professionally to facilitate the ever-changing demands of business today. GBSB Global’s Online Master in International Business is one of the most practical and inclusive programs in Spain taught solely in English. The scope and trajectory of the curriculum being taught is shaping the very way business is taught, graduating accountable, cutting-edge, global leaders capable of leading change and operating successfully across borders.
GBSB Global’s Online Master in International Business holds sustainable practices and business ethics as a top priority not only in the classroom but as a model for the way in which business should be conducted in the real-world. Nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills, and innovative problem solving tools are the primary factors that make graduates increasingly marketable, able to realize high level jobs with multinational companies. GBSB Global utilizes technology, innovative teaching techniques, case studies, situational analysis, simulation activities and practical workshops that encourage growth and development.
The Online Master in International Business encompasses managerial and analytical systems, such as operations management, accounting, economics, politics and strategic management.
DEGREE
Master in International Business Management
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
LOCATION
Online
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
FORMAT
Flexible 24/7 Studies
TUITION FEES
€13,490
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Distinguished Faculty with
International Business Experience
Company Visits &
Corporate Events
Diverse Student Body
from 70+ Countries
Numerous Specialized
Elective Courses
Career Opportunities with
International Companies
Practical Knowledge
In A Volatile World of Business
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Fully accredited by ASIC approved by Ofsted and an affiliate of ENQA
MSc Program is Accredited by the European Council for Business Education
Official ACCA Partner and the only Computer Based Examination Centre in Spain
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
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
CULTIVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP & MANAGERIAL SKILLS:
Learn how to motivate, inspire and instill employee loyalty by leading by example. Traverse diverse cultures and gain respect of colleagues and associates by becoming acute to cultural difference and navigating them fluidly.
THINK GLOBALLY:
Learn from professionals, navigate international markets, foreign and domestic trade, and the myriad of legalities in business. Your professors have real life work experiences in a variety of markets around the globe. Take from their expertise and use their wisdom to advance your own career.
ENGAGE IN MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS PRACTICES:
Gain the cultural empathy and understanding required in business to clearly communicate and collaborate on the world’s stage.
MANAGE THE CHALLENGES FACED IN THE 21ST CENTURY:
Learn about the hurdles faced by business professionals today and generate innovative solutions to societal wants and demands. Implement sustainable business practices and become a pioneer of change in this arena.
ACQUIRE PRACTICAL CAREER INSIGHT:
Earn your Online Master in International Business and become a powerhouse in negotiation, successfully using case studies, debates, and projects that simulate issues managers are confronted with daily.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in your career, earn your Master in International Business online at GBSB Global. Take full advantage of a wide variety of career development resources on offer at GBSB Global Business School. Learn from your peers from around the globe, professionally led workshops and corporate presentations given by industry leaders. Ask us about our career evaluation services.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
AIZAT KALBERGENOVA, Kazakhstan
"The case study approach had a great impact on how we comprehended business markets today. They showcased the real world of business and how we fit into its framework. Classes were practical, based on current trends. The diverse collegiate environment provided a profound opportunity to learn not only from esteemed professors from across the globe but from my friends and peers as well. I gained so much insight and knowledge from their experiences. Located in the center of Barcelona, GBSB Global provided us with a plethora of opportunities to participate in professional events and conferences. School promoted events also helped develop our communication skills, pushed us to become more open-minded, and advanced our cultural empathy."
GBSB Global Alumna, Class of 2016
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.
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:
BBA/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
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
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
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
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 ONLINE MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 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)
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
4,880 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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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.
