Master in International Business in Barcelona

Program Overview

Master in International Business in Barcelona

Overview

The Master in International Business in Barcelona is designed to equip leaders with the expertise needed to succeed in today's global marketplace. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering multinational markets, strategic communication, and cross-cultural business practices.

Key Information

• Duration: 1 year
• Languages: English
• Location: Barcelona
• Annual Intakes: October, January, April
• Format: Morning & Afternoon Schedule
• Tuition Fee: €15,900

Program Highlights

• Globally Recognized Degree: Graduate with an officially accredited Master's degree, ensuring credibility and career opportunities worldwide.
• Experiential Learning: Participate in real-world projects, case studies, and global business simulations to gain hands-on skills and strategic business acumen.
• Global Network & Perspective: Join a diverse community of over 100 nationalities and immerse yourself in international business and cross-cultural collaboration.
• WTO Global Study Trip to Geneva: Visit the World Trade Organization in Switzerland for a first-hand look at global trade policy and international relations.
• Career-Ready Focus: Benefit from tailored career services, internships, and strong industry connections to help you transition into the workforce.

Program Structure

• CSR Management
• Operations & Finance
• Global Business
• International Marketing
• Digital Transformation
• International Logistics
• Geopolitics
• Capstone Project

Qualification

• Higher Education Program: Postgraduate Diploma in International Business
• Accreditation Status: An officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School
• MQF/EQF Level: MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 7 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning
• Number of ECTS Credits: A minimum of 62 ECTS

Admissions Information

• Eligibility: Have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher; demonstrate proficiency in the English language; complete all required admissions forms and submit all required documentation.
• Tuition Fee: The Total Fee for the Program is €15,900. The fee includes application, enrollment, and administrative fees.

Student Story

"As a Master student in International Business, I was eager to learn about the intricacies of global trade, and the visit gave us an in-depth look at the WTO's role in shaping international policies, addressing trade disputes, and promoting collaboration across nations. Incredible opportunity, highly recommend!"

Evelyn Zamarripa, USA

Barcelona Campus

GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona is located in the heart of an exciting metropolis, in the Eixample district, just off the bustling Aragó Street. It is housed in a contemporary building with modern classrooms and advanced technologies designed to support students' higher learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in International Business in Barcelona aims to equip leaders with the expertise to drive change and seize opportunities in the global marketplace. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering multinational markets, strategic communication, and cross-cultural business practices. It prepares students to lead confidently in managing international teams and navigating complex global markets. The program is described as being at the "intersection of innovation and strategy," preparing students to shape the future of global business from Barcelona, a hub for international exchange. Students join a diverse community of over 100 nationalities across four campuses. The program focuses on global business practices, cross-cultural communication, group dynamics, and provides firsthand experience and connections in an international environment. The program is designed to prepare students to lead in the global marketplace.

Outline:

The Master in International Business program is a one-year program taught in English in Barcelona. Annual intakes are in October, January, and April, with a morning and afternoon schedule. The program structure includes the following modules:

• CSR Management Operations & Finance: This section likely encompasses modules related to corporate social responsibility, operations management, and finance for management.
• Global Business: This section includes the module "International Business and Global Business Challenges," which covers concepts related to the global business environment, political and legal systems, global integration policies, emerging markets, and global factors of international business.
• International Marketing: This section includes the module "Supply Chains 4.0 for Digital Consumers," which covers the organizational and business-level context of marketing strategy, external and internal environment factors, the marketing mix, and the mission statement, corporate objectives, and functional areas of an organization.
• Digital Transformation: This section includes the module "Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology," which covers the digital economy, digital strategy and transformation, Drucker’s 7 Sources of Innovation, open innovation, strategic approaches to managing innovation, disruption theory, and the digital transformation journey.
• Geopolitics: This section includes the module "Economics and Geopolitics," which covers principles of behavioral economics, geopolitics and geo-economics methodologies, causes of globalization, and strategic management, planning, and structure.
• Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS): Focuses on teamwork and project management skills.
• Diversity Management and Global Workplace Inclusion (6 ECTS): Covers diversity management and inclusion in a global workplace context, including topics such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and the inclusion of people with special needs.
The module also addresses work-life balance.
• Operations Management (6 ECTS): Covers operations management principles.
• Finance for Management (8 ECTS): Covers financial management principles.
• Capstone Project: A final project where students apply learned knowledge and skills to investigate a specific problem or idea related to an area of specialization.
Students can choose a research-based approach or a hands-on problem-solving technique.

Careers:

The program highlights career services, internships, and strong industry connections to help students transition into the workforce. The globally recognized Master’s degree is intended to ensure credibility and career opportunities worldwide.

Other:

• The program includes a WTO Global Study Trip to Geneva.
• GBSB Global Business School in Barcelona is located in the Eixample district.
• The school is housed in a contemporary building with modern classrooms and advanced technologies.
• The program is offered by GBSB Global Business School, accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education.
It leads to a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business (minimum 62 ECTS) and a Master of Science in Management (International Business) (90 ECTS) upon completion of online studies. The Postgraduate Diploma is accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education (Centre Number: 08077794) and MFHEA (License number: 2020-012). The MSc is an officially recognized and state-accredited qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School in Malta, licensed by MFHEA (License number: 2020-012). Both qualifications are at EQF/MQF Level 7.

The Total Fee for the Program is € 15 900. The fee includes application, enrollment and administrative fees.