Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Barcelona, Spain
MBA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* fees per term: 7,600 EUR | application fee: 200 EUR | capstone fee: 630 EUR
Key Summary
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for forward-thinking professionals seeking to develop their careers in business and management, building on existing workplace experience. The MBA equips students with the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex issues, improving practice in a global environment. The program aims to unlock students’ true potential and shape effective, responsible leaders who critically reflect and make informed decisions while considering diverse stakeholder perspectives.
Degree Awarded
Upon successful completion of this MBA program, students will earn a U.K. state-recognized degree awarded by London Metropolitan University and a degree from EU Business School Switzerland, which is institutionally accredited by IQA and certified by eduQua and programmatically by ACBSP and IACBE.
Why Barcelona?
Studying 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 2,100. 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.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA, 90 ECTS) is a one-year, full-time program with start dates in October, January and March. It follows a rolling intake structure, allowing students to start the program at the beginning of any of the three terms. Throughout the program, students engage in business simulations and case studies to develop practical insights and real-world expertise. Once the core courses contained in the three terms are successfully completed, students begin the capstone which starts immediately after the completion of their last term.
Year 1
Term 1 (20 ECTS)
- Business Problem Solving
- Breakthrough Leadership Skills
Term 2 (20 ECTS)
- Financial Decision Making
- Digital Business Delivery
Term 3 (20 ECTS)
- Marketing in the Digital World
- Global Strategy and Innovation
Graduation Requirements
To earn the U.K. state-recognized degree awarded by London Metropolitan University and the degree from EU Business School Switzerland, which is institutionally accredited by IQA and certified by eduQua and programmatically by ACBSP and IACBE, students must successfully complete all 90 ECTS of the MBA program.
This includes:
- Courses contained in Term I, Term II and Term III (60 ECTS)
- Capstone (30 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes
- EU Business School graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, the EU's programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.
- EU's graduates possess an international mindset, and multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.
Areas of Work
This MBA gives students a comprehensive understanding and skill set to tackle global business challenges. Graduates of this degree may be interested in working in the following professional areas:
- Executive & Senior Leadership
- Strategy & Business Consulting
- International Business Development
- Finance, Investment & FinTech
- Technology, AI & Digital Transformation
- Global Marketing & Customer Experience
- Sustainability & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Human Resources & Talent Management