What's New at GBSB Global

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 had another student intake graduating. This time, our Online Students were the lucky ones to receive their well-deserved diplomas!

On October 25^th 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.

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.

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.

The premier institution ASIC has accredited GBSB Global once again for April 2019 – April 2023.

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!

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.

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.

Swedish students visit GBSB Global in Barcelona to see what student life is like in Spain.

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!

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 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.

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!

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?

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 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.

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’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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

GBSB Global Business School demonstrates global diversity: January intake 2018 consists of students from 29 countries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 9^th at 9:00 am.

Engaging, thought inspiring and foundational, the industrial visit to Green Vita Healthy Kitchen on May 24^th 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.

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 24^that 7:00 pm.

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 11^th century.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Professor Jordi Castells orchestrated two hands-on, innovation workshops, Design Thinking and LEGO®SERIOUS PLAY® at GBSB Global Business School Barcelona.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

14^th 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.

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

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 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.

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.

GBSB Global Business School Barcelona hosted a workshop program for “GUST”- Gulf University of Science and Technology” on Monday, January 12^th. 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.

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.

Join a trial class on Business Creativity and Innovation by senior consultant and business professor.

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

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.

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

GBSB Global Business School is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the academic year 2013-2014.

The Student World Fair that took place on the 17^th 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.

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.

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.

GBSB Global Business School´s representatives are visiting London on the 30th of September and will be holding meetings with prospective students.