| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master in Business Innovation in Barcelona is a 9-month program that equips students with the skills to drive change in the business world. Through interactive simulations, workshops, and guest lectures, students develop expertise in leading business transformation, innovating across industries, and designing market-redefining solutions. The program is accredited by ACBSP and ASIC and leverages Barcelona's thriving startup and creative industries ecosystem for practical learning.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master in Business Innovation in Barcelona is a 9-month program taught in English. It aims to equip students with the skills to drive change in a rapidly evolving business world. The program combines creative problem-solving, design thinking, and innovative leadership to help students develop breakthrough business strategies. Learning takes place within Barcelona's ecosystem of tech startups and creative industries. Students learn from experienced industry professionals and participate in real-world projects. The objective is to gain expertise in leading business transformation, innovating across industries, and designing market-redefining solutions. In 2024, Forbes Spain ranked GBSB Global’s Business Innovation program #1 in Executive Programs and Top Management. Newsweek Magazine also recognized the institution as a prominent leader in global business education. The program is designed for those seeking to become leaders and global managers.
Outline:
The program is structured around four key phases: Understand, Create, Manage, and Market, culminating in a Capstone Project.
- Understand: This phase focuses on developing transversal competencies of global leaders, including communication, time management, leadership, ethics, and responsibility.
- Create: This phase emphasizes design thinking and business model design (including a Lego® Serious Play® workshop and meetings with managers), agile fundamentals (Scrum, Kanban, Lean & XP, with a workshop and meetings with managers), product innovation management and new product development (NPD, with a rapid prototyping workshop).
- Manage: This section covers knowledge management and business intelligence (meetings with managers), digital transformation and technologies (strategic management of technology, digital transformation & change management, including a learning-by-doing consultancy study on a real digital transformation case).
- Market: This phase focuses on marketing innovations, project development and finance (financial strategies for business development), and entrepreneurial project management.
- Capstone Project: A practical group project involving organizational analysis or audit, a case study, or original research on a chosen topic.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a combination of interactive business simulations, workshops (e.g., Lego® Serious Play®, Agile Methodologies, Rapid Prototyping), and meetings with managers (guest lectures and company visits). The teaching faculty consists of experienced industry professionals. However, the program aims to equip students with the skills to lead business transformation, innovate across industries, and design market-redefining solutions, implying career opportunities in innovation management, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Other:
The program is offered in Barcelona, Spain, with annual intakes in October, January, and April. It follows an evening schedule. GBSB Global Business School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC). The school is ranked #1 in Executive Programs and Top Management by Forbes Spain (2024) and recognized by Newsweek Magazine as a global leader in business education. The program leverages the G-Accelerator, GBSB Global’s Entrepreneurship Center, to assist students in launching and scaling businesses. The program's location in Barcelona is highlighted as beneficial due to the city's thriving ecosystem of tech startups and creative industries.
The Total Fee for the Program – 9 900 EURO. The fee includes application, enrolment and administrative fees. Special offers and scholarships are available for early birds applicants and winners of scholarship competitions.
Discover GBSB Global Business School
At GBSB Global Business School, we’re here to help you explore big ideas, gain real-world skills, and grow into a confident, forward-thinking leader. With campuses in the exciting cities of Barcelona, Madrid, and Malta—and a fully online option—you can join us from almost anywhere. Our students represent over 100 nationalities, creating a welcoming, international community.
Programs Designed for the Real World
We offer flexible programs at different levels, including Bachelor's degrees, Master’s, and MBAs. These are designed not just to help you graduate, but to prepare you for success in real jobs. You’ll work on practical projects, learn directly from experienced professionals, and use the tools that today’s top companies rely on.
More Than Just Classes
At GBSB Global, learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll attend workshops, meet business leaders, and be part of a strong global network of students and alumni. We’re proud to be ranked and recognized by respected organizations like QS and Forbes for our innovation, entrepreneurship, and commitment to sustainability.
Quick Facts
- 🌍 Students from 100+ countries
- ⭐ 5 Stars in Teaching, Employability, and Online Learning (QS Stars)
- 📊 Ranked Top 200 Global MBA Programs (QS Rankings)
- 💼 90% of graduates employed within one year
- 🗣️ All programs taught in English
Support for Future Entrepreneurs
Thinking of launching your own business or creating positive change? Our G-Accelerator program gives you the tools, mentorship, and resources to turn your ideas into action.
Your Global Future Starts Here
Whether you want to study in person or online, GBSB Global offers you a modern, international education that helps you build a successful and meaningful career.
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Global Recognition & Rankings
- QS Stars Rating: 5 Stars for Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, and Inclusiveness
- CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2025: Tier One
- Forbes España 2024: #1 in Executive and Top Management Programs
- El Mundo & Financial Magazine 2024: Programs listed among the Top 5 in Spain
- Microsoft Showcase School: First business school recognized for its digital learning environment
Accreditations & Memberships
- ACBSP: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (USA)
- ASIC: Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (UK)
- MFHEA: Malta Further & Higher Education Authority
- Generalitat de Catalunya: Department of Education (Spain)
- Comunidad de Madrid: Department of Education, Science, and Universities (Spain)
- AACSB: Member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- BGA: Member of the Business Graduates Association
Entry Requirements:
To be qualified for admission to the Master in Business Innovation in Barcelona, you must:
- Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
- Be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); or
- Demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To provide proof of proficiency in the English language, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer-based), 79/93 (internet-based), or 550 (paper-based);
- IELTS – Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.
