Global MBA
- Hybrid Learning
- Intake 2025
- 10 months
- Spanish
Global Executive MBA
Transform your careers with strategic leadership and global vision
EAE Barcelona’s Global MBA is a hybrid program designed to boost your ability to make strategic decisions, run international projects and lead teams in a dynamic business setting. The program’s multidisciplinary approach gives you a comprehensive grounding in all the essential sectors of the company, from finance and marketing right through to strategy and leadership.
Moreover, you will have the opportunity to expand your vision with the specialist track in International Markets, designed in collaboration with leading Chambers of Commerce to enable you to develop practical skills that equip you to compete in a global market.
Prepare to become a leader who drives business transformation!
Program objectives
The objective of the Global MBA is to train professionals equipped to:
- Lead in a global context, overseeing projects and multicultural teams with a strategic outlook focused on results.
- Design innovative business strategies based on critical analysis and detecting opportunities in a corporate context.
- Overcome complex challenges with a practical approach, using analytical tools and advanced knowledge in fundamental areas such as finance, marketing and operations.
- Anticipate trends and changes in the corporate landscape, developing the adaptability and creativity required to compete in a dynamic market.
- Incorporate sustainability and corporate ethics in decision-making and setting organizational goals.
Why choose EAE Barcelona?
Study in one of Europe’s leading innovation and technology hubs, home to global events like the Mobile World Congress.
Our professors have solid professional and academic experience, providing you with real and applicable knowledge for the corporate and entrepreneurial world
Build a strong network of contacts through our events and international community of students, professors, and leading companies
EAE holds prestigious accreditations, and our alumni network is present in companies worldwide
Develop your career according to your aspirations with the support of our Career Development Center or our Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub
Our Global MBA is recognized by the best international rankings
EAE Business School stands out in the most relevant rankings at national and international level, thanks to its prestige, academic excellence and global projection.
EAE Business School Rankings 2024
EAE Business School is accredited by the Spanish Association of Business Schools (AEEDE), a mark of academic excellence that distinguishes the best business schools in Spain. This recognition confirms that our programs meet the highest quality standards, aligned with the needs of the global business market.
Timetable
Hybrid
< May 2025 >
(Remote + Residential)
10 months | Official Master
Remote Monday, Wednesday and one Friday every week, plus 5-week residential course in Barcelona
Study Programme
6 ECTS Current Socioeconomic Context
- Economic environment
- Financial system and markets
- Taxation and legal aspects in the company
- Sustainability and the environment
- Legal trends
6 ECTS Marketing and Commercialization in International Settings
- International marketing strategies
- International communication
- International branding and consumer behaviour
- Digital marketing
- Sales management
6 ECTS Intellectual Capital and Talent Management
- Organizational strategy and sustainable development
- Cultural influence in organizations and global citizenship
- Human capital planning and sustainable talent management
- Leadership, ethics and sustainable change
- Motivation, commitment and sustainable talent development
- Human capital development and strategic learning
- Change management and organizational resilience
- Decision-making and productivity in a sustainable context
- Diversity management, inclusivity and sustainable development
6 ECTS Business Strategy
- Introduction to strategy
- Competitive advantage
- International strategy
- VUCA environments and the digital ecosystem
- Leadership for sustainability
- Business performance analysis and emerging technologies
- Business game
6 ECTS Finance For Decision-Making
- Economic and financial diagnostics
- Economic and financial planning
- Investment project selection
- Financing decisions
- Company valuation, mergers and acquisitions
- Financial markets and startup ecosystems
- Business Intelligence
6 ECTS Entrepreneurship and Internationalization
- The entrepreneurship process at an international level
- Internationalization strategies
- International operations management
- Entrepreneurial skills development
6 ECTS Analytics from the Customer Perspective
- Value creation based on technological trends
- The link between Big Data and business decisions
- Big Data-driven organization
- Technology map
- Data strategy and data analytics
- Reporting and dashboards
6 ECTS Transforming and Competing from an Operations Perspective
- Supply chain and operations strategy
- Storage and transport
- Robotics and process automation
- Demand planning
- Sales and operations planning
- Demand sensing
- Production
- Procurement
- Supply chain organizational models
- Descriptive and prescriptive analytics applied to the supply chain
- New business models
Learning & Practice
The track consists of 8 progressive sessions that present the key theoretical concepts for operating in international markets, while also challenging participants to resolve real practical cases in collaboration with Chambers of Commerce.
- Session 1 Introduction. Basic theoretical aspects and methodology
- Sessions 2-3 Why is entering International Markets crucial?
- Sessions 4-5 Real case studies and presentations of the main Chambers of Commerce (USA, UK, ICEX and China)
- Sessions 6-7 Entry strategies
- Session 8 Conclusions
Barcelona Residential Workshop & Challenge
- The 5-week on-campus residential stage in Barcelona combines dynamic, innovative and experiential methodologies that enable you to shift from theory to practice in real contexts alongside other professionals.
- The International Markets Workshop & Challenge is an intensive and practical program that includes sessions with keynote speakers, knowledge development and challenges with real companies.
12 ECTS
- The Master’s Thesis gives students the opportunity to apply all the knowledge acquired over the course of the Master, combining research, creativity and strategic analysis to develop an innovative financial plan focusing on current issues in financial management. This project enables students to connect theory and practice, evaluating the viability of implementing their proposals in a real organization. More info.
Degree
According to modality
Format: Hybrid Learning
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Language: Spanish
One Master, Two Qualifications: EAE and UdL
On successful completion of the program, you will obtain a double qualification:
- Institutional Global MBA qualification from EAE Business School.
- Official Master in Business Administration and Management, majoring in Strategic Management, from the Universitat de Lleida (UdL).
Click here to consult the Registry of Universities, Schools and Qualifications (RUCT).
Student profile
Hybrid Learning
8 years of average experience
79% international participants
16 nationalities
Our methodology
At EAE Barcelona we combine theory and practice with methods that maximize your participation:
- Real-world problem and case resolution.
- Master classes taught by expert professors with business experience.
- Collaborative projects, guided debates, and problem-based learning.
- Simulations, role-playing games, and flipped classrooms to connect theory and practice.
- Virtual forums, debates, and teamwork to promote interaction and the exchange of ideas.
Our practical approach prepares you to lead in a dynamic professional environment.
Master Director
Josep Alet Vilaginés
PhD in Business Administration at Universidad de Barcelona and MBA at IESE. Partner at Alet & CO. Founding Partner and Senior Lecturer at ICEMD, the Electronic Commerce and Direct Marketing Institute. He was director of MK magazine, Marketing and Sales, and president of the Association of Direct and Interactive Marketing Agencies. He has experience as senior officer in multinational distribution companies and as director of consulting projects for IBEX and multinational companies.
El éxito de tu carrera comienza aquí.
En nuestro Career Development Center y Hub de Emprendimiento, recibirás asesoramiento personalizado y formación a medida para potenciar tu empleabilidad. No importa el camino que elijas, te ayudamos a llegar lejos y a expandir tus oportunidades a nivel internacional.
Professional Prospects about Global MBA
Explore the professional prospects that will give you the opportunities that you deserve:
Explore the professional prospects that will give you the opportunities that you deserve:
- Chief Executive Officer - CEO
- Chief Operating Officer - COO
- Chief Financial Officer - CFO
- Chief Data Officer
- Chief AI Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
Where do our students work?
EAE Barcelona Global MBA students stand out as leaders in leading companies at a global level. You could be the next to make the leap! Some of these companies are:
Admission Process
Initial information (admission)
Once completed, we’ll assign you one of our expert advisors that will get in touch with you.
Interview with the Admissions Department
We’ll evaluate your professional and academic profile and, together, we’ll assess your eligibility for advancing towards a Master’s level based on your professional goals.
Formal presentation of the admission form
- Updated CV
- Motivation Letter
- Academic and/or Professional Letter of Recommendation
- Last/Ongoing Degree Certificate
- Admission Test (if required)
- Language Certificate (if required)
Admissions Committee
Your advisor will be in charge of defending your application in front of the Committee.
Process resolution:
We’ll inform you of the result of the process.
Booking and assigning you a spot
You will have 5 days to pay the enrollment fee to secure your spot
Frequently asked questions related to the Global MBA
The Global MBA focuses on an international perspective, preparing students to lead businesses in a globalized environment. It offers a practical approach, international experiences, and access to a multicultural network, key elements that distinguish it from a traditional MBA.
The program integrates topics such as digital transformation, sustainability, and business strategies in emerging markets. Additionally, it is constantly updated to reflect the needs of the global market, ensuring that students are prepared for contemporary challenges.
The Global MBA offers exchanges with international institutions, study trips, and the opportunity to participate in real projects in different countries. These experiences allow students to gain a practical and global view of the business world.
The program fosters the ability to analyze the global market, strategic planning, and the management of international operations. It also includes skills such as intercultural negotiation and adaptation to diverse economic dynamics.
Graduates of the Global MBA are prepared to take on strategic roles in international companies, such as CEO, global project manager, strategic consultant, or international expansion manager. They can also lead areas like marketing, operations, or finance in multicultural environments, or even start their own business projects with a global vision.
The Global MBA at EAE Business School Barcelona is designed for professionals seeking to gain a broad understanding of business and develop skills to face challenges and opportunities in the global field.
The Global MBA at EAE Barcelona will prepare you to develop a career in an international and ever-changing business environment, with constant challenges and opportunities in a multinational setting of organizations and future entrepreneurs.
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