GBSB Global has signed an agreement with USSA (part of America’s Sports University). As part of the agreement, GBSB Global students pursuing a MSc in Sports Management Program will be able to obtain additional course completion certificates which can lead to the International Certification in Sports Management (ICSM) from USSA.
Do you have a passion for sports and business? Earn your Online Master in Sports Management degree with GBSB Global Business School. Become a sports business management professional and handle the behind the scenes activities, such as finance, marketing, leadership, facility operations, and organization.
Do not let coronavirus ruin your study plans! Join the special online Summer Term 2020 at GBSB Global Business School. Save 50% off the first term and transfer to GBSB Global campus later to finish your degree.
Education.com have announced their Top 10 Bachelor’s Degree to study in Europe. GBSB Global Business School is excited and proud to be on the list, scoring as the second popular program in 2020.
Distance learning and online education is a rapidly growing sector and GBSB Global Business School stays up to date with it. Being a Microsoft Showcase School in Spain, GBSB Global is a leading institution providing quality online degrees.
We are excited to announce that the Business Year had an interview taken with Antonio Rodriguez Engelmann, the Managing Director at GBSB Global Business School. Read the full interview to see what Antonio has to say about the importance of the GBSB Global – Microsoft partnership, the future of Spain’s education sector and the school’s main objectives for the year 2020.
In the complicated times of COVID19, GBSB Global would like to remind you that, following the government regulations, we have temporary put our Barcelona and Madrid campuses on hold. However, as a higher institution focused on innovation and technology, we continue to run our Online Campus, as always offering the same degree programs that would be otherwise available to you on campus in Spain.
The MBA program at GBSB Global Business School has been ranked by the CEO Magazine. For the third year in a row, our Master’s in Business Administration program has been recognized as Tier One in Global MBA Rankings 2020.
GBSB Global Business School has confirmed the meeting days for February-March! See the detailed list of cities/countries where you can talk to our Admissions Officers.
GBSB Global's newest Intake 2020 has started its educational journey. Once again, students are joining us from all across the world, making GBSB Global a truly international business school. This time, we have added two more countries to our proud list: students from Estonia and Turkmenistan are coming to campus for the first time!
GBSB Global Business School has signed a new partnership with the Institution for Innovation and Impact (part of the University of Northampton, United Kingdom). This collaboration agreement aims to support the G-Accelerator program at GBSB Global Business School, working with projects that focus on innovation and social entrepreneurship.
The year 2019 was full of professional achievements, great educational partnerships, and exciting alumni stories. Here is a brief recap of GBSB Global's most memorable moments.
GBSB Global’s graduates have secured jobs at organizations in four continents around the world, joining some of the major corporations in a great variety of sectors and industries, including Marketing and Advertising, Hospitality, IT/Telecom, Fashion & Luxury among others. Apple, Booking.com, KPMG, Nike, Deloitte and many others are the global recruiters that come to GBSB Global Business School to recruit the best talents.
GBSB Global Employment Report 2019 shows actual Employability Trends of our graduates across geographies, industries, and sectors worldwide, talks about Entrepreneurship and Innovation opportunities in Spain, gives insights to Career Services at GBSB Global, and provides honest Alumni Feedback Stories.
Here at GBSB Global we believe that students’ mental and emotional state, social life, and academic performance would be a lot more fulfilling if they could reduce their daily stress level. We believe that the Stress Release Space Project can be a viable solution for that and have opened applications to students who wish to participate in this project as part of their final assignment.
GBSB Global Business School has officially signed a new partnership with the University of Northampton. The new agreement between universities will allow GBSB Global students to receive University of Northampton’s degrees in Spain.
GBSB Global Business School had another student intake graduating. This time, our Online Students were the lucky ones to receive their well-deserved diplomas!
We are delighted to announce that GBSB Global Business School is now officially ranked by Eduniversal and is representing Spain as one of the Best Business Schools in the world.
On October 25th Innovatours, a global, experiential Innovation event is coming to Barcelona and GBSB Global is its official educational partner! See what benefits you get as a GBSB Global Student.
This past week, Dr. Paul Moran gave a lecture on Cross-Cultural Communications to our educational partners. During his workshop, Paul talked about the importance of understanding different cultures in the modern business world and provided theoretical frameworks and tools to reconcile some of the cultural differences many people face today.
Students at GBSB Global Business School have officially started the new Academic Year. See the statistics on our 2019-20’ intake. Data is comprised of MBA, MSc, MA & BBA cohorts.
After in-depth analysis of GBSB Global’s performance metrics and independent data collection under the QS Stars™ methodology, QS has rated GBSB Global Business School as a Four Star institution.
GBSB Global Business School has confirmed the meeting days for October-November! See the detailed list of cities/countries where you can talk to our Admissions Officer this fall.
On September 16th GBSB Global opened its doors to new students. See the statistics on this MBA intake.
The premier institution ASIC has accredited GBSB Global once again for April 2019 – April 2023.
Our summer school program has started and on Monday June 8th we welcomed our summer school students to our Barcelona campus from far and wide.
On Saturday June 29th GBSB Global hosted their first ever Alumni Reunion Event! It was a special opportunity where past GBSB Global students got together in Barcelona for a reunion at Hotel Catalonia. Read more to see what workshops, awards and guest speakers were given during the event!
On Thursday June 27th our GBSB Global students from Barcelona, Madrid & Online campuses graduated at a ceremony held at Hotel Alimara in Barcelona. We are so proud of our students, read more to know how the ceremony went!
GBSB Global Business School in Spain recently has received some top scores in U-Multirank! U-Multirank is a multidimensional, user-driven approach to international ranking of higher education institutions, read the article to find out our scores.
Our GBSB Global Business School in Spain received a visit from the Georgian Accounting Association on the 20th of May. The visit was to learn more about GBSB Global as well as visit one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Barcelona.
GBSB Global has joined with The Study Abroad Portal to host a 1-hour long webinar explaining how our master's programs and a study abroad experience in Spain can transform your career.
On the third week of May from the 13th-17th GBSB Global Business School students went to Zaragoza Logistics Center, a research institute which is part of the University of Zaragoza and the Institute of Technology of Massachusetts (MIT). The ten students who attended were part of our Master in Operations & Supply Chain Management Program.
Swedish students visit GBSB Global in Barcelona to see what student life is like in Spain.
We are proud to announce that GBSB Global has an ongoing collaboration with Zaragoza Logistics Center, therefore our Master students will have the opportunity to participate in a full week of academic sessions!.
Our GBSB Global students hosted the BIT fashion conference on April 4th which wrapped up the four conferences held by our students. The event was a huge success, where different speakers discussed sustainability through the industry, held workshops and featured a pop up shop!
GBSB Global has a new partner: The Student Hotel, a student campus with 2 Barcelona locations and 1 upcoming Madrid location. This is not your typical student residence; fit with Wi-Fi, a pool and designed interior they are sure to impress any student coming to study abroad.
On April 1st 2019, GBSB Global Business School opens its doors to more amazing students from all over the world! This semester we are happy to welcome seven new countries to our diverse student population! This is the first year ever that our school will receive students coming from Bangladesh, Kuwait, Liberia, Oman, Reunion, Tanzania, Zimbabwe!
Our GBSB Students had the amazing opportunity to participate in a one-day study trip to Geneva, Switzerland!
Our GBSB Global Barcelona students hosted one of their first conferences ever! All about “Barcelona as a SUSTAIN-able tourism destination” our students were able to host a beautiful event and bring light to an important global topic! Read more to find out details.
On March 22nd our Madrid Campus students the their first ever conference for BIT Madrid! The event discussed innovative trends such as a Sustainable Fashion Panel, a workshop with MADCITY LIFE and a networking session, among much more! We are so proud of our students for taking the initiative to create this event and bring light to these important topics and trends we are seeing in fashion industry today.
At GBSB Global Business School we are always working hard to provide not only the best education for our students but also investing in the experience of studying abroad, potential career events, technology, networking and collaboration opportunities in order to provide quality education. Therefore, we are proud to announce that for 2019 GBSB Global has moved up in our rankings for Global and Online MBA rankings!
Our Master in Tourism and Hospitality students in Madrid kick off conferences with a gastronomy event and it was a hit! The event took place at the Foodlab in Madrid where participants got listen to guest speaker discuss the fascinating relationship between travel and food. There was also a cooking demonstration and tasting.
GBSB Global Business School is excited to share their line up of student-organized conferences hosted by Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management and Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management students on both our Barcelona and Madrid campuses. Can you imagine it?
On Thursday February 7th GBSB Global held its first ever career fair! We had four different companies come and talk with our students – keep reading to find out which companies came and what students got up to.
This summer come spend 3 weeks in beautiful Barcelona! A top summer destination with non-stop cultural and fun activities to participate in. You will also have the chance to partake in ACCA Summer School, a 3-week program featuring FIA diploma & ACCA knowledge in Accountant in Business, Management Accounting & Financial Accounting and ACCA Skills in Corporate Law.
GBSB Global is proud to present our students who presented their final thesis projects on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th of January! Take a closer look to see who was there and read our article to know more.
GBSB Global signed a collaboration agreement with KAPLAN. KAPLAN is a corporation that provides educational services to colleges and universities and corporations and businesses, including higher education programs, professional training and certifications, test preparation and student support services.
On January 7th, 2019, new faces from all over the world joined GBSB Global Business School family in Barcelona and Madrid. We are proud to welcome our students from every region including Guatemala, Brazil, India, Italy, Greece, Austria, Barbados, Iran, Morocco, Nigeria, USA & Canada just to name a few.
The fall term has come to an end. We congratulate you on all of your hard work and dedication you have put into completing your end of term exams. You should be proud. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this joyous time of holiday celebration with those you love most. Happy Holidays!
GBSB Global Business School is excited to announce it signed a memorandum of understanding and agreement with IIHEM – the leading private University in Morocco. Under this formal agreement, GBSB Global and IIHEM students can participate in a foreign exchange program at both universities, bilaterally. IIHEM students will be given a special condition to continue their studies at GBSB Global.
GBSB Global Business School’s Head of Innovation & Development, Olga Ivanova was recently honored with a special research award of excellence for her PhD Dissertation given at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
GBSB Global Business School students in Madrid attended JobMadrid, an international congress focused on proccurring employment, internships and scholarships. The global congress also hosted several conferences and workshops, conducted interviews and gave students the opportunity to network nationally and internationally. This was a prime opportunity for students to rub elbows with business professionals and start getting their name out.
GBSB Global launched an innovative program for that seeks to help current GBSB Global students and their graduates to launch a startup. GBSB Global invites individuals to apply to the program in order to get expert mentorship and guidance in seeing their dreams become a successful reality.
GBSB Global is proud to announce its new partnership with UNWTO. The World Tourism Organization, UNWTO, is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and generally accessible tourism across the globe.
Let’s celebrate! GBSB Global congratulates its football team for its tournament win! As first-time participants, GBSB Global turned a lot of heads by claiming the championship title in Barcelona!
Classes started up again and in a big way! GBSB Global Business School launched its fall intake with Orientation Days, October 27-29, and it was a tremendous milestone welcoming new, incoming students from over 55 different countries to our campuses in Barcelona, Madrid and online.
Mostafa Tarek, our own GBSB Global Alumni has recently joined our culturally diverse team managing the role of student relations. In this position, Mostafa will work with the student body, especially newcomers get acquainted with Barcelona all the while having fun and making memories.
Exciting news! GBSB Global is proud to be recognized by the publication, being award with the European MBA Tier One Ranking. And that’s not all. Since launching our online courses over this past academic year, the program has also been announced 11th in their Global Online MBA rankings.
GBSB Global Business School is excited to announce that it has joined Barcelona Tech City, the largest tech hub ecosystem in Barcelona with more than 500+ start-ups within the organization, positioning Barcelona as a major tech brand. Barcelona Tech City and GBSB Global are both driven by similar philosophies when it comes to innovation and technology.
Recognized among top business schools, GBSB Global is honored to be awarded with ACCA’s Silver Learning Partner recognition. ACCA is known as the gold standard in accountancy, opening doors to highly sought after opportunities in interesting careers across many sectors around the globe.
Summer is here, and there is no better time to hit the books. GBSB Global launches its inaugural summer program July 9-20, 2018. While the temperatures are on the rise, stay cool inside as GBSB Global introduces its Digital Summer School for the first time, encouraging students to get ahead and deepen their studies.
GBSB Global was honored to congratulate this year’s graduating Class of 2018. The graduation ceremony on June 28th at the Hotel Alimara in Barcelona commemorated our diverse student bodies’ achievements over the past year of studies.
GBSB Global Business School’s Dean, Dr. Yelena Smirnova, was invited to be a keynote speaker at the International Conference "Pedagogical Advances in Technology-Mediated Education Conference" held on 21-22 June 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Smirnova discussed her evaluation of how the advancements in the technology-mediated learning environment foster the development of students’ digital skills.
GBSB Global Business School are happy to announce a new partnership with Beroomers, the global mid-term housing marketplace for students and young professionals. They offer a safe platform to find accommodation easily and book their new home safely online before arrive.
Entrepreneurship is the primary driver of the 21st century increasing a country’s financial growth, employment rates and competitiveness on the world’s stage. The European Union has recently undertaken an initiative to promote entrepreneurship in Lithuania, in addition to business startups, in pursuit of stimulating the country’s economy.
GBSB Global and its Career Services is replacing the old system of internships & job sharing with a brand-new career portal which is more user-friendly and results-driven and that is expected to increase our business school’s access and exposure to employers.
GBSB Global is excited to announce it will be offering incoming bachelor students a new and exciting degree program in Barcelona, attracting students from near and far to study in one of Europe’s most active and popular destinations for professional sporting events. Earn your degree where you can make a name in the industry, study in Barcelona.
A year ago we signed a collaboration with ACCA and became the first computer based examination (CBE) center in Barcelona for levels F1-F4. Last week we signed an additional agreement and expand our collaboration to Madrid. So, from this week we are officially ACCA CBE center in Madrid.
GBSB Global’s first and second year BBA programs are now officially recognized in the UK. After having completed courses at GBSB Global, students will have the opportunity to study a “top up” year at a variety of universities in the United Kingdom.
GBSB Global is enamored to receive accreditation by the ECBE, an organization whose mission is directly in line with our own, developing outstanding, innovative programs which will help students to expand their skills, knowledge and professional experience, enabling the to thrive in today’s dynamic and competitive global economy.
GBSB Global Business School Master of Fashion and Luxury Brand Management students successfully hosted the renowned Fourth Annual B.I.T. of Fashion Conference in Barcelona, Spain this past May 2nd-3rd, 2018. Students get to engage with some of the most esteemed names in the fashion, technology and luxury brand industry in Barcelona, Spain and all of Europe.
GBSB Global was founded at the request to build an educational environment which would provide an entirely newfound knowledge based learning model based on identifying the skills and competencies needed in the world marketplace. GBSB Global provides students the exceptional opportunity to become familiarized with the tools influencing the way businesses are operated today.
As the capstone to the Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management program, students are getting ready to host the fourth annual BIT of Fashion Conference on the GBSB Global Barcelona campus. A popular event, highlighting business, innovation and trends in the world of fashion and luxury brands, students take a hands-on, real-world approach to executing the conference on a professional scale.
Our spring orientation marked the first term students will walk through the doors and take courses at our newly opened campus in Madrid. This is an exciting time for our business school as we expand our offerings to Spain’s capital. As one of the premier business schools in Spain offering degrees solely taught in English, GBSB Global Business School acts a bridge connecting people and redefining business.
GBSB Global collaborates with the online platform, HOSCO, servicing the tourism and hospitality sector, connecting students and professionals with over 2500 companies worldwide offering employment and internship opportunities to its members.
As a business school, GBSB Global provides the most innovative education available today, and is proud to announce its new partnership that emboldens students to excel in today’s dynamic business world where staying ahead of the competition is of vital importance.
GBSB Global’s alumni recently completed a survey, keeping us abreast of their professional activities and career achievements. As a business school focused on transforming the way business is taught, it is important to GBSB Global to get feedback and testimonials from our esteemed graduates and stay in touch.
AACSB Membership –You are the first to know! We are extremely proud to be admitted by one of the triple-crown accreditation bodies, AACSB, as a member. This is a tremendous achievement for our school and the first big step towards many greater things to come. AACSB is the oldest and the most prestigious accreditation body recognizing leading business schools.
GBSB Global Business School demonstrates global diversity: January intake 2018 consists of students from 29 countries.
Starting from January 2018, anyone who wants to advance professionally, demonstrate clear business expertise and showcase their digital intelligence can pass the MOS examination at the official Microsoft Testing Center located at the GBSB Global Business School campus in Barcelona.
On November 23th, 2017 Olga Ivanova, Head of Innovation and Development at GBSB Global Business School, and Jordi Montaña, Rector of the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), signed an official collaboration agreement.
With a sincere focus on growing her business, Olga Bondar is adamant about keeping her finger on the pulse of her businesses progress and maintaining a place in the hearts of her family wineries.
GBSB Global Business School is at the forefront of technological enhancements in the Barcelona and Madrid areas. By becoming an early adopter of the improved technology surrounding Windows based software and hardware, GBSB Global is paving the way for future business leaders of the world.
Are you ready to start your career with us? During the orientation days, here at GBSB Global we provide to our students all the necessary information about school policies, academic procedures, legal issues, etc.
GBSB Global Business School is excited to announce its new membership through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, ACBSP. This US-based accrediting body is a Global Business Accreditation institution recognizing over 1,000 quality business, accounting, and business-related programs worldwide.
GBSB Global Business School is a proud member of ASIC, an academic accreditation body with distinct and objective benchmarking system that set a high standard in learning. This recognition provided from the United Kingdom is recognized internationally and is an assurance for students, parents, and agents that the institutions identified by ASIC are extremely reputable.
We are the leaders of change. GBSB Global is proud to announce it will be offering three new, highly sought-after degrees that reflect the demand for digital transformation professionals. Look at the future and make an investment in your career today.
The ability to thrive in today’s digital age as well as position GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona and Madrid as a leading international business school has been achieved by taking an innovative approach to its strategic development during the 2016-2017 academic year. The Managing Director, Antonio Rodríguez Engelmann, describes the three overarching pillars that will continue to pave the way for future advancements at GBSB Global Business School.
GBSB Global Business School is excited to unveil four new bachelor degree programs for the 2017-2018 academic year in finance, digital business, fashion and luxury & PR and communication.
Defy the naysayers, and in the words of Nike, “Just do it.” Find your purpose and live it, for we each have our own personal destiny. A few words from our GBSB Global Business School Class of 2017’s Commencement Ceremony.
MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management graduates, Dana Aljohar, Rafayel Cocuereaus, and Irena Valentinova Ignatova participated in a glamourous photoshoot with Philippe Venoux's famous hair salon here in Barcelona. The project was a wonderful opportunity for these students to get firsthand experience modeling in a professional photoshoot and to work with such an esteemed artist.
GBSB Global Professor Sukhankin was a keynote speaker in Madrid for a conference hosted by CIDOB & the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung exploring tense relations between Russia & the EU. The title of the conference was "Is Putin’s Russia an alternative model for Europe?" The conference looked at a new social consensus around conservative values that seem to be in the making today in Europe and exactly how real this movement is.
Daniel Reyes, founder of Worldwide Internships believes that it’s essential for young professionals to get experience abroad to understand the globalized world. During his recent visit to GBSB Global Business School, Mr. Reyes gave personalized advice to GBSB Global students regarding the best destinations around the globe for each student depending on their course of studies, budget, and environmental preferences.
22 June 2017- Join GBSB Global Business School Class of 2017 graduates at Hotel Diagonal Zero in Barcelona to celebrate their accomplishments & wish them well as they embark on their future endeavors.
GBSB Global, a young and dynamic business school, unveiled the evolution of its innovative brand identity, including a modernized and simplified update to its iconic global image by revamping its brand identity to reflect a truly global focus on the world of business education.
GBSB Global Business School’s Master of Tourism and Hospitality students had the rare opportunity to visit and speak with Marta Mestre Aspa, Sales Manager and Marc O. Riera Garcia, General Manager of hotel operations at H10 Art Gallery Hotel located on the fashionable pedestrian walking street, Enrique Granados, in Barcelona, Spain.
GBSB Global Business School is excited to welcome Pedro Dourado, Digital Marketing & Communications/ E-commerce Manager at Haier Spain to its Barcelona campus to speak in front of Professor Josep Salvat’s Marketing Communications class on Friday, May 9th at 9:00 am.
Enrique Monge, Business Development Director in Spain and the Netherlands, representing ACCA in London, joined GBSB Global Business School students and faculty at their Barcelona campus on Wednesday, May 31st to announce an agreement that ACCA has made with GBSB Global Business School as the first computer based examination (CBE) center in Spain for levels F1-F4.
Engaging, thought inspiring and foundational, the industrial visit to Green Vita Healthy Kitchen on May 24th was just what many GBSB Global Business School students were looking for during their studies. The industrial visit offered an opportunity to get a sneak peek inside what it takes to start a successful restaurant concept from scratch.
Have you seen those green bins collecting gently used clothes around Spain? Ever wonder what they were used for? Humana’s aid efforts focus on the reuse and recycling of secondhand clothes to support the less fortunate worldwide.
Are you interested in owning a restaurant one day? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit a restaurant successfully serving up nutritious, locally-sourced dishes in Barcelona. Explore the latest trends in healthy eating and discover the successful business strategies used to launch a restaurant on Wednesday, May 24that 7:00 pm.
GBSB Global MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management students have the rare opportunity to hear from Humana’s Joan Carles Montes on May 23rd, 2017. Learn how you can help create positive change in the world.
An inspiring visit to the Catalan Parliament in Parc de la Ciutadella, GBSB Global students explore the history of this Catalan institution that dates back to the 11th century.
It is important for you, as the student, to understand the course competencies at GBSB Global and how they fit into your overall career ambitions. In the ever-changing, dynamic world of business, GBSB Global offers the most up-to-date, competitive teaching in order to offer its graduates the opportunity to excel to great professional heights.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step foot in the Catalan Parliament building? This Spanish region has been seeking its independence for years. Get to know more about Catalonia as a political entity.
GBSB Global aligns its curriculum to meet ACCA specifications, setting a standard for business schools in Barcelona. At GBSB Global, we ensure that our students understand that the international landscape has been transformed and provide the tools, resources, and certifications needed to take the future of business and its leaders to the top of the ladder of success and accomplishment.
Director Oficina de Empresas en Banco Santander, Daniel Gerardo Rodriguez Ruiz, joined GBSB’s Entrepreneurial Finance class to discuss new venture funding. GBSB Global is honored to have an array of professional contacts not only in Barcelona, but across western Europe able to help guide and inspire students throughout their entrepreneurial pursuits, helping students to achieve their dreams.
April 2017- GBSB Global is recognized as an official ACCA partner. This means that GBSB Global is the first business school in Barcelona to provide finance programs aligned to ACCA specifications, giving our students the competitive edge.
How do you define success? A key question in establishing the framework for creating an entrepreneurial mindset. Guest speaker, Wing Yan Man, founder of Wing M and Millennial Coach speaks to Professor Xavier Arola Pérez’s class of Master of Science in Entrepreneurship students.
GBSB Global students are specially invited to attend the Talent Management Conference on April 26th focusing on the theme "GloCalization". A fantastic opportunity for MBA, Master of Science, and Master of Arts students to network with business professionals and understand the trend in business of branding globally & marketing locally.
It’s April & that signals a new academic term at GBSB Global, the third of the year. We wish our new students a successful year of studies ahead and value the opportunity to be a part of your academic journey, cultivating a new path full of incredible experiences and networking possibilities.
The countdown to GBSB Global’s 3rd Annual BIT of Fashion Conference is here. A two-day event, April 25th & 26th will showcase an esteemed panel of speakers from across the globe that highlight various sectors of the fashion and luxury industry.
What do students learn from orchestrating the conference? A popular event founded at GBSB Global, bridging the gap between industry professionals, professors & students. A great experience for Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management students to Learn by Doing methodology.
GBSB Global is excited to be able to offer its students the chance to be involved in the Microsoft Academy as a part of the digital transformation the school is undergoing. The Microsoft Imagine Academy offers the ultimate, state-of-the art technological tools available on the market today. Set yourself apart from other business graduates. Get certified and start your journey toward a successful career.
It is that time again; it’s April and that means GBSB Global welcomes its third intake of new students to school. Our students come from across the globe. We foster a community of growth that not only promotes becoming socially connected, but it is an atmosphere of learning from one another in order to see the world with global vision, an open mind and empathetic heart.
Get ready! This term is the start of something very special! Making the decision to study at GBSB GLOBAL will positively impact your life and set you on the right path to a successful career. We are happy to welcome our new students to our diverse student body and look forward to seeing everyone on campus!
Get excited! GBSB GLOBAL is expanding! Starting this fall, we will be offering a Master of Science in Digital Business at our new campus in Madrid. This is a dual degree program in collaboration with one of Spain’s top universities, the University of Alcalá.
Good times and jovial spirit... GBSB’s newly formed football team participated in its first tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2017, the Student Network Cup sponsored by CeleBreak.
Focus on your model, don’t look at the paper, and never lift your pencil. Sounds tough, right? Sara Galofre, Creative Director, CEO and Co-Founder of BET Barcelona, Creative Fashion Studio shows Master of Arts in Fashion and Luxury Business Management students how to look at sketching from a whole new perspective at GBSB Global Business School.
Connecting with Industry Professionals and Leading Companies- GBSB Global Business School Barcelona students were invited to network and connect with major international companies at JOBarcelona, an international congress promoting youth employment March 15-16, 2017 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya.
Professor Jordi Castells orchestrated two hands-on, innovation workshops, Design Thinking and LEGO®SERIOUS PLAY® at GBSB Global Business School Barcelona.
GBSB values its student body and wants to provide the facilities that promote creative thinking, collaborative work, and effective learning. Over the past few months, students have been witnessing some major changes on GBSB Global Business School Barcelona’s campus.
In conclusion of a four-part series of industrial visits, Kristina Stanislavkaia, Founder and CEO of BLL Relocation and Concierge Services visited GBSB Global Business School Barcelona Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management students on March 7, 2017.
Teresa Torres, Corporate Banking Director at Caixa d'Enginyers came to GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona on March 3, 2017 to present her career experience in investments at both Caixa d'Enginyers and IFEM. In addition, Ms. Torres spoke on the very important topic when it comes to finance risk and return assessment.
Make an investment in your future and get ready for JOBarcelona March 15-16, 2017, from 9:30-19:30 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya. An international congress for youth employment, whose main objective is to organize a central meeting space where large management companies and candidates can coalesce, satisfying a need that is beneficial for all involved.
Students in the Master in Fashion and Luxury Business Management visited Freixenet, a global leader in cava production on Thursday, February 23, 2017.
Have you tried Homo-Naturals 100% natural skincare products yet? The founder and CEO, Robert Vinyes, tells GBSB Global Business School students how he identified his niche market. This premier, accessible luxury product geared for the cosmopolitan man is available online, in the showroom and at local pharmacies.
Today is the day! Our students are Geneva, Switzerland, welcomed guests to some of the world’s most notable institutions, the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Why is this so important?
Every year, GBSB Global Business School organizes a Global Study Trip for its students, taking them to major European destinations known for housing prominent international institutions. This year the university is excited to send a select group of students to Geneva, Switzerland to visit the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and World Intellectual Property Organization. The students will have a full agenda, networking, learning about the various functions of these prominent institutions and creating lasting memories. Details of their trip will be sure to inspire those wanting to start a career in international business.
GBSB Global Business School Barcelona’s very own Maria Frolova was excited to share about the university’s participation and promotion of the school’s Bachelor of Business Administration program as a co-sponsor for the El Gouna Soccer Tournament in Egypt along the Red Sea.
GBSB Global Business School Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management students were offered the rare opportunity to attend the 37th Annual Staging of the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair at Feria de Madrid, Madrid, Spain January 18-22.
Recognition as a Microsoft School is awarded to schools worldwide that have started their journey implementing a complete digital transformation to improve and innovate their teaching and learning methods. GBSB Global Business School is the first and only higher education institution and business school in Spain who has obtained this accreditation.
Loftus Bradford, a fast growing, international boutique executive search firm working in the international marketplace gave a company presentation on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona. Zara English, Head of Diversity Practice at the firm, gave a presentation titled, Leading Your Career in the Age of the "Millennial".
GBSB Global Business School Barcelona’s Orientation Week January 2017 starts the new year off with a bang. Welcoming new and current students for a celebratory drink at The George Payne Irish Bar in the heart of the downtown marked the beginning of an exciting term to come!
GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona is excited to welcome new students to Barcelona for the first week of classes and information sessions. Our students are our biggest asset! Welcome Week, a formal event organized at the beginning of January by GBSB Global Business School is coordinated to help students get acquainted with the college, the faculty and staff, and with the other members of the student body. This orientation event marks only the beginning; stay tuned for more exciting and engaging activities to come throughout the academic year!
The Global Student Talk held on Wednesday evening December 7th, 2016 was a captivating event that stirred passionate discussion amongst GBSB students in attendance. GBSB Global Business School wants our students to feel empowered by embracing diversity. We foster this by providing a platform to share and hear about one another’s experiences and views on life.
GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona offered students a reason to break away from their studies for little holiday cheer this past Monday at Mikkeller Bar Barcelona. A great initiative allowing students to intermingle and network with the GBSB staff and faculty, bolstering the sense of community we treasure at GBSB Global Business School.
Junction is Europe’s leading hackathon and information technologies gathering point. Developers, designers, and entrepreneurs from across the world convened in Helsinki, Finland, November 25th-27th, 2016. An adrenaline filled, dynamic three days where having fun was the main objective and building pretty cool shit was an added bonus.
Brian Dunhill, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Omni Wealth and International Financial Advisor and Partner invested in Cross Border Planning, two Brussels based businesses, presented a lecture on Contrasting Worlds of Investments in the USA & Europe on Thursday, December 1st, 2016 at GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona. Having worked on Wall Street in various capacities with prestigious firms like UBS, Lehman Brothers and A.G. Edwards, Brian Dunhill addressed the changing dynamic of the financial world and global interconnectedness.
Celebrating diversity at GBSB Global Business School, students and staff gathered together Wednesday night, November 30th 2016 to share local dishes from their native countries. A culinary event that allowed our globally rich student body to join together in festive merriment and learn about each other’s culture and heritage. In addition to their studies, GBSB students found time in their busy schedules to prepare a selection of delectable treats to share and enjoy.
Richard Stokes, Technology Director EMEA at Tech Data, entertained GBSB Global Business School Barcelona Bachelor of Business Administration students with a thorough presentation on leadership in the time of crisis and disaster on Tuesday 29th November 2016 on the GBSB campus.
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression," an all too accurate catch phrase used in advertising, is also very relevant in a competitive job market. How do you put your best foot forward and land the job of your dreams? Even in a stressed economy where salaries range greatly from country to country, GBSB students can get the professional experience they need to set a strong foundation in which to build their future careers.
GBSB students were invited to join industry professions at Fira Barcelona for Cities for Citizens & the iWater Conference, two co-located events focused on sustainability, urban planning and the competent management of natural resources.
GBSB MSc Entrepreneurship students had a unique opportunity to take part in an industry tour of Infinitum Factory, an accelerator for startups and technology-based projects, located in the old textile district in Sabadell, just a short distance from Barcelona. A once, run-down factory is now a sleek and modern incubator focused on producing competitive IT businesses for the global market.
Our students are our biggest asset! Welcome Week, a formal event organized earlier in October by GBSB Global Business School was coordinated to help students get acquainted with the university, the faculty and staff, and with the other members of the student body. This orientation event marks only the beginning, stay tuned for more exciting and engaging activities to come throughout the academic year!
Discover the evolution of the human body and how it dictates fashion and design over the centuries. GBSB Global Business School Barcelona MA in Fashion students take a look at trends from Courtier to Grunge and everything in between at the Design Museum of Barcelona.
14th October 2016- GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona students celebrated the start of a new term of classes and a great new adventure studying abroad for many who just arrived to this vibrant metropolis. Students were invited to George Payne, a popular Irish bar in the heart of the city, where drinks were poured, laughs were shared and memories to last a lifetime were made.
On May 3rd and 4th 2016 once again GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona campus became an international hub of creative ideas and hot discussions on innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry. Profitability vs. business ethics. Mass fashion vs. boutique. Consumerism vs. responsible customer behavior. Fast fashion vs. slow fashion. These and many other important contemporary issues were in the center of everybody’s attention at the B.I.T. Fashion Conference this year.
GBSB Global Business School got a world-class trip to Geneva, Switzerland and it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Through connections of GBS professors, students were able to get a behind-the-scenes tour and personal presentation of the United Nations, World Trade Organization, Office of the High Commisioner for Human Rights, and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Master of Arts in Innovation & Creativity students, as well as the GBSB student body, had the exciting opportunity to participate in a LEGO Serious Play Workshop presented by Jordi Castells on the 26th of November 2016. A certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator, Castells focused on innovation, business development, marketing, service and product design, incorporating LEGO Serious Play techniques in a fun and creative environment hosted at the GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona.
In a recently held company presentation at GBSB Global Business School Barcelona on 26 November, 2015, representatives from Orange Buddies, an international online marketing company presented the company´s profile, objectives and expressed interest in hiring proactive and highly motivated students for the position of interns from nationalities like Finland, Italy, France, UK and Germany. The presentation was followed by a formal interaction and interview of the interested students.
On May 22, 2015 the GBSB Global Business School Barcelona students visited Hewlett-Packard Research & Development Laboratory and Demo Center in Barcelona. The visit was planned as part of industrial visits program for 2014-2015 academic year and was organized by our professor of Enterprise Resource Planning course – Ana Gonzalvo. The students got an exclusive access into HP laboratory and could see the recent developments in the area of HP technology. The group from Global Business School Barcelona was attended by HP managers who prepared a lecture on the subject of innovation and the way HP implements innovation into their products and processes.
On May 6-7 2015 GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona hosted B.I.T. Fashion (Business, Innovation, Fashion) Conference organized by MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management students Daniele Cleim, David Hornacek and Rotem Zarfati. The conference gathered professionals, famous fashion bloggers and students interested in fashion industry. Within speakers were Sebastian Reyes (Tiffany & Co.), textile designer Cristina Grace Bifano, Paola Tecchiati (Prada) and others.
GBSB Global Business School Barcelona students won the second place in the International Business Ethics Case Competition which took place in April in New Orleans, USA. It is the second time the students of our business school in Barcelona become finalists of the most prestigious competition in the area of business ethics.
One of the symbols of Barcelona and defining features of its skyline, the W Hotel is a leading example of a world-class hotel. The W brand's unique values make it stand out in a world of luxury by going above and beyond to satisfy its guests' desires. Behind the scenes of the glamour and passion is the marketing department, which was kind enough to invite the Tourism and Hospitality Management and Marketing master's students from our international business school in Barcelona for a presentation of the world behind the brand.
This past February, students at the GBSB Global Business School participated in the Global Study Trip to Paris, a two-day trip to the French capital to visit various important institutions. A GBSB Barcelona professor guided current students throughout the city to hear lectures and discuss French economics and politics at the American School of Paris. Day Two consisted of seminars at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the UNESCO headquarters. And at night, students were free to explore the amazing City of Lights, taking advantage of being only a two-hour flight away from Barcelona.
GBSB Global Business School Barcelona hosted a workshop program for “GUST”- Gulf University of Science and Technology” on Monday, January 12th. An enthusiastic group of the GUST’s Accounting Club analyzed issues of Corporate Governance, Ethics and Fraud. The workshop was led by Julia Sokolova, a qualified economist, and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), London. The students had a chance to experience the international environment of our business school of Barcelona.
GBSB Global Business School Barcelona students, professors, staff and local thought leaders had a fantastic evening at our 2014 GBS Inauguration on Thursday, October 9th at the campus of our business school in Barcelona, Spain. The Wine Tasting & Art Exhibition were a perfect way to start off the new year (photos inside).
Under the auspices of Kuwait's Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Muhammad Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah a delegation of 30 Kuwait government officials participated in the training which was delivered and organized by GBSB Global Business School. The training was sponsored by the government of Kuwait in conjunction with the BBA International Consulting Group and the local government of Catalonia, Spain. The conference underscored a multiplicity of approaches toward settling corporate disputes, involving governments, and enabled Kuwaiti participants to learn more about other countries' experience in resolving such disputes.
On February 10-11, 2014 the students of our business school in Barcelona visited Geneva, Switzerland with the purpose of participating in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Join a trial class on Business Creativity and Innovation by senior consultant and business professor.
GBSB Global Business School has become the only business school from Spain listed within the academic partners of European Development Days that took place in Brussels on the 26-27th of November.
New Academic Year 2013-2014 with good news!!!! GBSB Global Business School has been included in the list of the best business schools in Europe and in Spain
A case study written by graduate students from GBSB Global Business School recently was selected as finalist for the International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC) sponsored by Loyola Marymount University.
As part of “Doing Business in Asia and Middle East” course the Master students at GBSB Global Business School visited two important organizations: Casa Asia and Islamic Cultural Center where they had a chance to personally discuss the issues related to economics and politics in the respective regions.
As part of its continual social effort, GBSB Global Business School has announced new scholarships for full-time students.
On February 15, 2013 GBSB Global Business School participated in the Forum on International Education organized and supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
On February 13-14, 2013 graduate students at GBSB Global Business School visited Geneva, Switzerland with the purpose of participating in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
GBSB Global Business School is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the academic year 2013-2014.
GBSB Global Business School has reached a collaboration agreement with Chicago Institute of Business – one of the leading educational establishments for executive and continuous business education.
The Student World Fair that took place on the 17th of March at the famous Emirates Stadium in London, is one of the biggest educational events in Europe where prospective students can meet with the representatives from over 50 reputable and prestigious universities from around the world.
At the time when the admissions process is at its peak we decided to share with our prospective students the interview with the head of admissions at GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona Maria Kounturi who talks about the most prominent features of studying and living in Barcelona and shares some ins and outs of what students can expect when they are not sun tanning on the beach or enjoying paella and Spanish tapas. Read about the absolute key fact of GBSB Global Business School, the typical profile of a prospective student and the most exciting things happending in the business school world at the moment.
Enterprise Lab is a UK-based organization which is dedicated to preparing young graduates for a professional career and to facilitating their access to the labor markets. It supports young people by means of skills enrichment and enterprise fostering programs which run alongside their studies at the business school.
GBSB Global Business School becomes the first European business school to be covered by the Sustainability Schools organization. Our dedication to sustainable development has been noticed by the Sustainability Schools organization who has listed GBSB Global Business School on its website.
The Aspen Institute publishes “Beyond Grey Pinstripes” ranking of the Top 100 most sustainable MBA programs. However, at GBSB Global Business School we believe that educating globally responsible business managers should start at undergraduate level, during Bachelor of Business Administration studies, and that sustainability elements should not only be included in the curriculum but be the culture of the international business school in general: from the policy on environmentally friendly campus to the voluntary projects in which students can participate. So far, there are no rankings that would concentrate on assessing undergraduate business programs or the overall level of sustainability of international business schools.
If you wish to study at GBSB Global Business School enroll for our January 2012 intake (Bachelor of Business Administration, MBA or Masters Degree Programs) and you will receive an iPad2 from our business school completely free of charge with the rest of our new students’ welcome pack.
GBSB Global Business School´s representatives are visiting London on the 30th of September and will be holding meetings with prospective students.
As part of its continued effort to disseminate accurate information about our business degree programs and business education in general, GBSB Global Business School is pleased to announce the recent expansion of our Web site into Russian. GBSB Global Business School is the first business school in Barcelona to launch a complete Russian-language version of its Web site.
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