Barcelona Executive Business School (BEBS)
MBA in International Business Management & Innovation (Online or On-Campus)
- Barcelona, Spain
- Online
MBA
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,140 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
* Online. Year-round: 5950 EUR
Key Summary
Develop the skills needed to lead international businesses in a constantly evolving global environment.
Today’s companies operate in increasingly competitive, digital, and international markets. In this context, organizations need professionals who can adapt to new trends, identify business opportunities, and lead innovation and business transformation processes.
The MBA in International Business Management & Innovation at BEBS Barcelona Executive Business School is designed for students and professionals who want to develop a global business perspective and acquire practical competencies in management, strategy, leadership, and innovation.
Throughout the program, students learn how to analyze international markets, develop business strategies, manage multicultural teams, and apply new technologies and methodologies in real business environments. The program combines academic knowledge with a practical approach based on real case studies, projects, and applied learning.
The MBA also places a strong emphasis on business innovation and entrepreneurship, helping students develop the ability to adapt to market changes and create sustainable and competitive solutions for international organizations.
Located in Barcelona, one of Europe’s leading business and innovation hubs, BEBS Barcelona Executive Business School offers an international environment with students from more than 130 nationalities and programs taught by experienced industry professionals.
BEBS programs may include official degrees through Universidad Católica de Murcia and Universidad Católica de Ávila, as well as academic quality recognition from CUALIFICAM. In addition, selected programs offer the possibility of obtaining a U.S. dual degree through Blackwell Global University.
Available both on-campus and online, this MBA is designed for professionals and recent graduates looking to build an international career and face the challenges of today’s global business environment.
Ideal students
This program is for you if you are:
- A professional or manager who wants to develop international business, leadership, and innovation skills to advance your career in global markets.
- An entrepreneur or business owner looking to expand a company, launch new projects, or identify international business opportunities in a competitive environment.
- A professional involved in business development, international expansion, or strategic decision-making within a company.
- A recent graduate seeking practical business knowledge and the skills needed to build an international career in management, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
- Interested in understanding how global companies operate and how innovation, technology, and new business trends are transforming organizations worldwide.
Program curriculum
Module 1: Strategy and Global Business Environment
Develop an understanding of how international companies operate in global markets. Analyze business strategy, globalization processes, and the challenges organizations face in an increasingly competitive and interconnected economy.
Module 2: Leadership and Human Resources Management
Learn how to lead teams, manage talent, and develop effective leadership skills in multicultural and international business environments.
Module 3: Operations Management and International Trade
Explore key concepts related to operations, supply chains, and international trade. Understand how organizations optimize processes and manage global business activities efficiently.
Module 4: International Marketing and Business Development
Examine international marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and market expansion opportunities. Learn how companies position products and services in global markets.
Module 5: Financial and Economic Management
Develop essential knowledge in financial management, economic analysis, and business decision-making to support sustainable organizational growth.
Module 6: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Understand the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in today’s business environment. Learn how to identify opportunities, create business models, and develop innovative solutions.
Module 7: Business Simulation Game
Apply your business knowledge in a practical simulation environment where you will make strategic decisions and manage business scenarios based on real-world challenges.
Module 8: Innovation Fundamentals
Explore the principles of innovation management and how innovation impacts organizations, industries, and competitive advantage.
Module 9: Preparing Organizations for Innovation
Learn how companies can foster innovation by developing organizational cultures, leadership approaches, and strategies that support change and creativity.
Module 10: Corporate Innovation Strategy
Analyze how organizations design and implement innovation strategies to remain competitive in rapidly evolving markets.
Module 11: Innovation Project Implementation
Develop practical skills to plan, manage, and implement innovation projects within organizations and business environments.
Module 12: New Technologies and Access to New Markets
Examine how digital transformation, emerging technologies, and global trends create new business opportunities and influence international expansion.
Final Master Project
The Final Master Project is designed to help students apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program to a real business or entrepreneurial project.
Students will develop a Business Plan or analyze an existing company, working on areas such as strategy, innovation, market analysis, and business development. The project represents an opportunity to transform ideas into practical and viable business initiatives.
Projects are supervised by experienced professionals and developed in teams, encouraging collaboration, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving skills.*
*Exceptions may apply in cases of force majeure.
BEBS Barcelona Executive Business School is an international business school located in Barcelona, with students from more than 130 nationalities and a practical approach focused on today’s business environment.
Its programs hold academic quality recognition from CUALIFICAM and offer the possibility of obtaining official degrees through Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) andUniversidad Católica de Ávila (UCAV).
BEBS Barcelona Executive Business School combines academic training, an international perspective, and applied learning to prepare professionals to succeed in global business environments.
Credits: 60 ECTS
Degree in Business Management & Innovation
- MBA in International Business Management & Innovation by BEBS Barcelona Executive Business School.
- Master’s Degree in International Business Management & Innovation by UCAV (Catholic University of Ávila).
- MBA in International Business Management & Innovation by Cualificam.
BEBS develops payment plans for those students who need financing, because we don’t want financial issues to hinder your progress towards your goals.
We also offer Scholarship opportunities for students that fit certain criteria, such as academic merit, entrepreneurial experience or unemployement, among others.
Our Student Advisers will guide you through all the options available for you.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
- Team leaders from different industries
- Innovation and change managers and entrepreneurs
- Study in Barcelona, one of Europe’s leading hubs for business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Join an international environment with students from more than 130 nationalities, developing a global business perspective and expanding your professional network.
- Learn through a practical methodology based on real business cases, projects, and hands-on application of knowledge in professional environments.
- Programs are taught by experienced professionals and industry experts with real-world international business experience.
- Develop skills in leadership, business management, innovation, and international strategy aligned with today’s market challenges.
- Have the opportunity to obtain official degrees through Universidad Católica de Murcia and Universidad Católica de Ávila, as well as academic quality recognition from CUALIFICAM.
- Programs are available both on-campus and online, offering flexibility for international students and working professionals.
- Develop business projects, strengthen your professional profile, and prepare for career opportunities in international markets.
We use a practical and innovative learning methodology designed to help you develop the skills required in today’s business environment. Throughout the program, you will learn from experienced industry professionals, work on real business cases, and apply your knowledge through practical activities and projects.


