The MBA in Finance in Barcelona covers a wide range of topics including banking, company evaluations, accounting, and financial analysis. The MBA in Finance in Barcelona encompasses courses focused on core analytics, such as financial and managerial accounting, statistical analysis, and corporate finance, laying a firm foundation for students to advance their careers in international business and finance.

DEGREE
MBA in Finance

DURATION
10 months

LANGUAGES
English

LOCATION
Barcelona

ANNUAL INTAKES
SEP | JAN | APR

FORMAT
Full Time | Daytime

TUITION FEES
€15,050
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Earn an Internationally
Recognized Certification

Faculty with Strong
Experience in Finance

Career Opportunities with
Top Financial Companies

Exclusive Access to
Financial Forums and
Banking Seminars

Practical Knowledge
Applicable on a
Global Scale

Students from 70
Different Countries
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

MBA Program is Accredited by the European Council for Business Education

Ranked as Tier One in the Global MBA Rankings in CEO Magazine

The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in digital education

Listed among the Best Business School in Spain by Forbes

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP & MANAGERIAL SKILLS:
Learn how to become a strong and enthusiastic leader and a financial manager capable to take on leadership roles globally.

UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS:
MBA in Finance in Barcelona will prepare you to feel comfortable and confident anywhere in the world by means of teaching you international negotiations, doing business in different regions, and global financial markets.

PREPARE FOR A DYNAMIC CAREER AND BECOME AN EXPERT:
Foster awareness of the fast-changing and diverse world of finance and the challenges it faces. Train to be a finance professional using time-tested models, methods, and instruments of financial management while studying for your MBA in Finance in Barcelona.

LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE:
All MBA in Finance students in Barcelona, Spain have an option to study Spanish as one of the electives. By learning Spanish, you’ll be better able to communicate with Spanish speakers who don’t speak English. Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, after Chinese, English and Hindustani.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in yourself by studying for your MBA in Finance in Barcelona at GBSB Global Business School where they foster growth and excellence. Seek success by utilizing the expansive range of professional development resources GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona provides from specialized workshops and seminars on campus to career evaluation services. Work for international companies or private brokerage houses, the opportunities are endless and the lucrative career stability unwavering.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Business Essentials
All You Need to Get Ready
- Microsoft Excel (Training for Certification)
- Self-awareness Workshop
- Stress & Conflict Management Workshop
- Spanish for Beginners (optional)
Core Courses
- The Government and Legal Environment of Business
- Marketing Management
- Managerial Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Statistical Analysis for Management
- Understanding International Macroeconomy
- Operations Management
- Cost Accounting
- Corporate Finance
Become a Leader & a Global Manager
International Business Management
- Global Strategy and Management
- Global Project Management
- Geopolitics of World Business
(Global Study Trip to world organizations or event management of a real conference)
Develop Your Soft Skills
- Leadership and Managing Multicultural Teams
- Cross-Cultural Negotiations & Communication
- Ethics & Responsibility
Boost Your Innovation Potential
Understand Innovation (the Engine of the New Economy)
- Creativity and Psychology of New Product Development
- Globalization of Innovation
- Digital Strategy
Work in Intra & Entrepreneurial Settings
- Discovering Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- Entrepreneurial Finance
Learning-by-Doing & Career Progression
Business Simulation Module
A simulation recreates real world experiences so that learners can practice in a risk-free environment. Empower students - by taking control of a business enterprise, participants see and understand how a business works from top to bottom.
Industrial Visits & Guest Speakers
During your MBA program you will visit several multinational and start-up companies, business incubators and organizations of different kinds. You will also meet key people from different industries. This will help you to understand how professionals conduct business in the real world.
Boost Your Career
Various career assessment workshops are part of your MBA program. You will also have a chance to attend career fairs, company presentations on campus and use our career portal for great internships and job offers.
MBA in Finance
Global Financial Markets, Instruments and Financing
Financial Reporting
Advanced Accounting
Consulting Project:
An integral part of your learning journey and a stepping stone to your career progression. It is intentionally designed as a challenging, yet enriching experience. You will integrate and apply skills and knowledge acquired across various business modules, a process that requires your in-depth reflection, thoughtfulness, innovative mindset, and, above all, eagerness to stretch yourself.
* The list of electives is updated annually. Electives are subject to availability and change.
ANDREW HYMAN
Academic Background
BSc, Applied Physics, Tufts University, USA
Master Degree, Public Policy, Vanderbilt University, USA
MA, Geography, University of Illinois, USA
Career Experience
Director of Business Development, XShares Group, USA
Marketing Director, Fiske Walter Capital Management, USA
Knowledge Manager and Consultant, PWC, USA
Author, Green Investing Column, Ecowatch Journal
KEN DOUGLAS
Academic Background
MA Honors, Economics and Law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
MBA, IESE Business School / University of Navarra, Spain
Career Experience
Investment Director, 3i Group Plc, Spain
Senior Partner, Emergia Partners, Spain
Partner, TeamOn Corporate Finance, Investment and Real Estate, Spain
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
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
STEFANO NASSINI
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Universita degli Studi di Macerata, Italy
PhD, Statistics, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
Career Experience
PhD Researcher, Department of Statistics and Operation Research, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain
Post-Doctoral Researcher, IESE Business School, Spain
Professor, IESEG School of Management, France
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MBA IN FINANCE 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
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (90 ECTS credits)
15,050 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
7,320 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
244 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
5,017 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
7,525 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.