Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Sports and eSports Management in Barcelona

Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Sports and eSports Management in Barcelona

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Sports and eSports Management in Barcelona is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the global sports industry. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, providing students with a well-rounded education in business administration, digital innovation, and sports management.

Key Information

• Duration: Full-time: 2 + 1 year, Part-time: 4 years + up to 2 years
• Languages: English
• Location: Barcelona
• Annual Intakes: October, January, April
• Format: Face-to-face
• Tuition Fee: €13,900 per year

Program Structure

The program is divided into three years, with the first two years consisting of compulsory and specialization courses, and the third year offering a range of electives and a dissertation.

• 1st Year: Compulsory courses (60 ECTS)
  • Global Business Environment (7 ECTS)
  • Business Communication (6 ECTS)
  • Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation (7 ECTS)
  • Fundamentals of Marketing in the Digital Era (13 ECTS)
  • Principles of Accounting (7 ECTS)
  • Business Law in a Digital Context (7 ECTS)
  • Business Math and Statistics (13 ECTS)
• 2nd Year: Compulsory and specialization courses (60 ECTS)
  • Leadership, Human Resources and Organisation (6 ECTS)
  • Managerial Accounting (6 ECTS)
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior (6 ECTS)
  • Starting a New Digital Business (7 ECTS)
  • Business Economics (7 ECTS)
  • Business Research Methods (6 ECTS)
  • Elective 1 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 2 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 3 (7 ECTS)
• 3rd Year: Compulsory and specialization courses (60 ECTS)
  • Professional and Career Development (6 ECTS)
  • Innovative and Creative Thinking (4 ECTS)
  • Corporate Finance (7 ECTS)
  • Disruptive Technologies for Innovation and Change (13 ECTS)
  • Elective 1 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 2 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 3 (7 ECTS)
  • Undergraduate Dissertation (15 ECTS)

List of Electives – Sports and eSports Management (45 ECTS)

• Sports and eSports Management (7 ECTS)
• Business Models and Entrepreneurship in eSports (4 ECTS)
• Talent Management in the Digital Era (4 ECTS)
• Recreation, Leisure and Wellness Business (4 ECTS)
• Event Management & Sponsoring (7 ECTS)
• Sports and eSports Marketing (4 ECTS)
• Dissertation in the area of Sports and/or eSports Management (15 ECTS)

Qualification

The program is accredited by the Government of Catalonia's Department of Education and delivers an Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) face-to-face from the Barcelona campus. Once students have obtained their Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation, they can tailor their final year to their needs, culminating in their Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Digital Entrepreneurship (180 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 6) delivered by GBSB Global Business School either online, in Malta, or in Barcelona.

Admissions Information

The program is designed for motivated students who want to build a strong foundation in business and leadership in a global environment. To ensure academic excellence, applicants must meet specific admission requirements, including educational background, language proficiency, and other key criteria.

• Academic Qualification Requirements:
  • A/S or A levels at the appropriate level or the Matriculation Certificate Exam with three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 points overall or the IB Diploma with specific achievements in higher/standard level subjects
  • GCSE/IGSCE "O" Levels: five subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D, and A/S or A Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
  • AP Program
  • Other high school diploma or equivalent (other education systems)
• English Language Proficiency:
  • English as a native language
  • TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet based), or 550 (paper based)
  • IELTS – Minimum score: 6.0
  • Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C
  • English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal education system
  • Pass GBSB Global's internal English Level Test

Tuition Fees

The total fee for the program is €13,900. The fee includes application, enrollment, and administrative fees. Special offers and scholarships are available for early applicants and scholarship competition winners.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Sports and eSports Management in Barcelona is a program designed to equip graduates with the theoretical and practical skills needed for a career in the global sports and eSports industries. It combines a comprehensive business education with a focus on digital innovation. The curriculum includes B2B and B2C skills, business management, strategy, leadership, the latest business trends and influences, talent management, financial management and budgeting, promotions and public relations, and event operations. Students can concentrate on specific areas of interest while gaining a broad business education with a digital focus. The program emphasizes a practical approach, agile thinking, and adaptability to the remote work environment. The program aims to prepare students to tackle global sports markets, equipped with the best digital tools and knowledge.

Outline:

The program is a 3-year (2+1 years full-time, 4+ up to 2 years part-time) Bachelor's degree. The structure is divided into three years, each with compulsory and elective modules.

Year 1 (60 ECTS):

Compulsory modules include: Global Business Environment (7 ECTS), Business Communication (6 ECTS), Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation (7 ECTS), Fundamentals of Marketing in the Digital Era (13 ECTS), Principles of Accounting (7 ECTS), Business Law in a Digital Context (7 ECTS), Business Math and Statistics (13 ECTS). Possible exit awards at this stage are an Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (32 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) or an Undergraduate Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (60 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5).

Year 2 (60 ECTS):

Compulsory modules include: Leadership, Human Resources and Organisation (13 ECTS), Managerial Accounting (6 ECTS), Leadership and Organizational Behavior (6 ECTS), Starting a New Digital Business (7 ECTS), Business Economics (7 ECTS), Business Research Methods (6 ECTS). There are also three elective modules (14 ECTS, 4 ECTS, 7 ECTS) totaling 25 ECTS. A possible exit award at this stage is an Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5).

Year 3 (60 ECTS):

Compulsory modules include: Professional and Career Development (6 ECTS), Innovative and Creative Thinking (4 ECTS), Corporate Finance (7 ECTS), Disruptive Technologies for Innovation and Change (13 ECTS). There are also three elective modules (14 ECTS, 4 ECTS, 7 ECTS) totaling 25 ECTS, plus an Undergraduate Dissertation (15 ECTS). The final qualification is a Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation (180 ECTS, MQF/EQF Level 6).

List of Electives – Sports and eSports Management (45 ECTS):

Specific electives for the Sports and eSports Management specialization include: Sports and eSports Management (7 ECTS), Business Models and Entrepreneurship in eSports (4 ECTS), Talent Management in the Digital Era (4 ECTS), Recreation, Leisure and Wellness Business (4 ECTS), Event Management & Sponsoring (7 ECTS), Sports and eSports Marketing (4 ECTS), and Dissertation in the area of Sports and/or eSports Management (15 ECTS). This specialization also leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Sports & eSports Management (180 ECTS, MQF/EQF Level 6) degree.

Year 3 Options:

Students have three options for their third year: study abroad at the Malta campus, study online, or stay in Barcelona/Madrid and combine online studies with a Diploma in Applied Business Innovation. All options result in a Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation (MQF/EQF Level 6) degree. The Barcelona/Madrid option adds a Diploma in Applied Business Innovation.

Teaching:

The program features industry-expert faculty with professional and practical experience. The teaching methods include hands-on lectures and group projects designed to provide practical knowledge applicable to the global business environment. New undergraduate workshops are constantly added to the curriculum to inspire students and enhance their creativity.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in the sports and eSports industries. Specific career paths are not explicitly listed, but the skills gained (B2B and B2C skills, business management, strategy, leadership, talent management, financial management, public relations, event operations, digital tools and knowledge) suggest a wide range of possibilities within these sectors. A student testimonial mentions pursuing a career in sports management in Europe or their home country.

Other:

The program is offered in English and has annual intakes in October, January, and April. The program is delivered face-to-face in Barcelona, but online and Malta campus options exist for Year 3. GBSB Global Business School is accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education, ACBSP, MFHEA, and ASIC. The school offers a diverse student body and an international experience. The Barcelona campus is located in the Eixample district.