The innovative MBA in Operation Management in Madrid is a highly sought after program, shaping students into analytical, knowledgeable and decisive decision makers. The program advances students’ operative and organizational capabilities. The MBA in Operation Management at GBSB Global in Madrid is one of the most high tech programs in Spain taught in English imparting the necessary knowledge required for a successful career in supply chain management, production planning and control, project management, analysis of operations strategy, and operating systems management.
GBSB Global has changed the face in which business is taught, instilling in students a firm base in accountability, management and innovation, graduating students that will take the harness and become this century’s leaders in business.
Operations management is focuses on efficiently producing and distributing products and services with the organization’s budget always in mind. The MBA in Operation Management in Madrid affirms students are adept in the tactical operations of supply chain management, able to proficiently administer the distribution in their own native country and abroad. GBSB Global’s MBA in Operation Management in Madrid’s primary intention is to present students with the key concepts and techniques used in the design, planning, control, and improvement of manufacturing and service operations. A variety of courses will delve further into detail explaining process analysis, materials management, production scheduling, quality improvement, and product design. This specialization in operations provides students with a solid foundation covering the varied aspects of operations management and challenges they may face in today’s globalized world of business.

DEGREE
MBA in Operations Management

DURATION
10 months

LANGUAGES
English

LOCATION
Madrid

ANNUAL INTAKES
SEP | JAN | APR

FORMAT
Full Time | Daytime

TUITION FEES
€15,050
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Impressive Faculty with
Global Experience

Industrial Visits &
Corporate Events

Students are from
70+ Countries

Numerous Elective
Courses to Choose

Career & Networking Opportunities with
International Organizations

Practical Knowledge
Applicable on a Global Scale
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

INCREASE YOUR OPERATIONS APTITUDE:
Gain knowledgeable and become proficient in the field of operations. Learn the imperative strategies related to manufacturing goods, quality management and control, facilities management, supply chain management, cost savings, logistics, negotiating with vendors, purchasing and sourcing.

NURTURE A GLOBALIZED OUTLOOK:
Obtain the ability to easily traverse international markets, foreign and domestic trade, and the number of hurdles encountered in operations management today.

BECOME EMPATHETIC TO CULTURAL DIFFERENCES:
Embrace cultural disparities and learn how to communicate, collaborate, and negotiate effectively in an international environment that not only crosses borders.

INVEST IN YOUR MARKETABILITY:
Nurture your talents and skills and be able to land a career as a buyer, purchasing manager, logistics managers, or private consultant. Earning your MBA in Operation Management in Madrid will set you on the path that is right for you.

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS:
Earn a MBA in Operation Management in Madrid and get a first hand account on how to be decisive and implement operations solutions successfully using case studies, discussions, and projects that mirror the multitude of obstacles faced in the field of operations management today.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Your career in Operations Management can take you around the world. Earn a MBA in Operation Management in Madrid and gain the confidence and knowledge needed to excel. Numerous career resources are provided by GBSB Global in Madrid that help students ready themselves for the real world and increase their marketability. The school’s international student body is one of the top differentiators that we are very proud of, promoting an intercultural exchange that provides students with a valuable knowledge from their peers and professors that cannot be found at every university. On campus, GBSB Global offers a multitude of career development workshops and company presentations provided by leaders in operations from Spain and greater Europe. Guarantee you are taking the right career path by participating in one of our career assessment tests. We are invested in the your future and your success.
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 Negations & 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
MBA in Operations Management
3 courses from this list:
Strategic Retail Management
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Digital Operations
Design and Creation of E-Commerce
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
CARLES REVILLA CANAS
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, International Trade, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Bachelor Degree, Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, International Business and Marketing, Johannes Kepler Universitat Linz, Spain
Career Experience
Digital Strategist, Freelance, Spain
International Digital Marketing Manager, ACC1O, Spain
Export Manager of European Markets, Delta, Spain
XAVIER AROLA PÉREZ
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Finance and Banking, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
Master Degree, Economics and International Finance, Universitat De Barcelona, Spain
PhD, IESE, Spain
Career Experience
CEO and Partner, El Cep i La Nansa Edicions, SL., Spain
CEO, the Catalan Heritage Agency (Departament of Culture – Government of Catalunya), Spain
CEO, Equipaments I Edificis De Catalunya, SA. (EECAT), Spain
Senior Consultant, Cultural & Green and Energy Efficiency Investments Consultancy, Spain
Financial Analyst, Institut Català de Finances, Spain
VICTORIA BALLESTA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Law, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
MBA, ESADE Business School, Spain
MBA, Exchange Program, UCLA, USA
MA, Digital Marketing & Inbound Marketing, IEBS Business School, Spain
PhD, Civil Law, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Founder & Manager, Victoria’s Cakes, Spain
Marketing & Digital Manager, CLB/Teknon/Ruber Internacional/Inmaculada, Spain
Marketing & Trade Marketing Manager/Business Development Manager, Omega Pharma, Spain
JULIA SOKOLOVA
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Oxford Brookes University, UK
MBA, ESADE Business School, Spain
Career Experience
ACCA Tutor & Director, ACCADEMIA, Spain
Methodology Expert & Project Manager, Financial Reporting, Mechel, Russia
Corporate Consolidation Manager, JT International, Switzerland
Financial Analyst, JT International, Switzerland
JORDI BALLART
Academic Background
Law Degree, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
Financial Mathematics, University of Michigan, USA
MBA, Universitat Politechnica de Catalunya, Spain
Career Experience
Export Manager, KGS Diamond, Switzerland
International Business Consultant, Freelance, Spain
MOISES ROJAS DONADA
Academic Background
BBA, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
MSc, Business Research, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Master Degree, Financial Management and Finance, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Career Experience
Accountant and Financial Consultor, Moises Rojas Gras, Spain
Associate Professor, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Associate Professor, CEA Study Abroad, Spain
Associate Professor, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Manager, Caixa, Spain
Manager, BBVA, Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MBA IN OPERATIONS 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:
- 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 (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.