Executive Bridging Program
Barcelona, Spain
Pathway Program
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,050 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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The Executive Bridging Program is a one-year, two-semester program that enables students who do not have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to access a graduate study program at EU Business School. To qualify students must have at least five years’ professional experience.
The Executive Bridging Program has been specifically designed for working professionals at middle or senior management positions. It builds on practical knowledge acquired through professional experience providing the business and academic frameworks necessary for successful completion of the graduate programs at EU Business School.
Note: Please note that students may attend classes remotely in the event of extenuating circumstances, for example, unavoidable late arrival to their campus city.
Benefits of Studying an Executive Bridging Program
- Take your experience into account and omit unnecessary courses;
- A fast-track to an EU master’s or MBA;
- Open up the door to new career prospects.
Why Study an Executive Bridging Program in Barcelona
Studying the Executive Bridging Program in Barcelona gives students the opportunity to expand their business knowledge in one of the world’s most advanced smart cities. Entrepreneurs and innovators are nurtured and cultivated in this forward-thinking city, which attracts outstanding tech talent and innovative startups, of which there are currently more than 2100. Barcelona is also home to some of the world’s largest multinational companies, including Airbnb, Amazon and the Siemens Innovation Center.
This diverse and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast boasts almost five kilometers of golden beaches and provides students with excellent opportunities for sports activities and socializing. Famously home to FC Barcelona, it also has a wide array of cultural offerings, including museums, UNESCO-listed monuments and architectural gems from the city’s most celebrated son, Antoni Gaudí.
EU recognizes that professional candidates already have significant practical knowledge and are familiar with many of the most important aspects of business through their work experience.
The Executive Bridging Program has been specifically designed for working professionals in middle or senior management positions. It builds on practical knowledge acquired through professional experience and provides the business and academic frameworks necessary for the successful completion of the graduate programs at EU Business School.
Program Structure
The Executive Bridging Program is a one-year, two-semester program designed for professionals who wish to access a master’s or MBA program at EU Business School.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Transformational Change Management
- Innovation in Business
- Supply Chain Management
- International Strategic Management
Semester 2
- Project Management
- Responsible Management
- Strategies in A Disruptive World
- Marketing in Action
- Leading the Way
- Service Management
Final Project
In addition to the listed courses, students must successfully complete the following final projects:
Management Consulting Project: Part I
Management Consulting Project: Part II
The Management Consulting Project is designed to deliver a real-world learning experience, giving students the opportunity to apply skills gained in their professional life combined with the knowledge acquired throughout the program to deliver recommendations and solutions as consultants to businesses. The course develops key skills and competencies for students to provide consultancy services to businesses by exposing them to their practical realities and challenges. The course adopts a pragmatic and results-oriented learning approach, whereby students learn about a variety of business consultancy tools and techniques in the classroom, identify problems, analyze key strategies and apply them practically in real business contexts. This allows students to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of business analysis, project management and consulting while enhancing their skills and competencies in research, strategic communications, drafting, liaising with key stakeholders, teamwork and collaboration and managing conflicts. The course is spread over two semesters and culminates with the submission of a project report and a presentation of the key recommendations before faculty and the organization's representatives.
The Executive Bridging Program equips students with a comprehensive view of modern business. Students will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a wide range of business areas, making them a valuable asset to any organization. Primarily, the program focuses on the following key learning outcomes. In addition, students will:
- Acquire an understanding of current business issues through required readings and research.
- Analyze issues facing large multinationals and small organizations pertaining to change management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the analysis, decision-making and implementation issues of managing a service.
- Obtain a practical working background that prepares the graduate for immediate entry into a management position.