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Bachelor Programs

Bachelor (B.A.) of Business
Administration and Digital
Innovation

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“As  Managing  Director  of  GBSB  Global
Business  School  I  am  delighted  to  be
leading  one  of  the  first  Microsoft
Showcase  Business  Schools  in
Europe.

GBSB  Global  has  a  strong  focus  on
innovation  and  technology,  both  in  our
online  and  on-campus  programs.  We
are  within  a  few  business  schools  in
Europe  to  offer  a  fully  digitalized
experience to our students throughout
the
includes
digital  blackboards,  collaborative  apps,
learning  environment,  and
inclusive
various educational digital tools.

learning  process;

this

Our world-class digital reputation
is  reflected  in  our  partnership  with
Microsoft.  We  were  proud  to  be  one
of  the  first  business  schools  in
Europe  to  achieve  a  recognition
as a Microsoft Showcase School,
meaning  we  belong
to  a  global
community of schools engaged in digital
improve  teaching
transformation
and  learning.  We  create  inclusive  and
that
immersive  digital
inspire
stimulate
development  of  essential  business  skills
so  students  are  empowered  to  achieve
more.

experiences

learning,

lifelong

to

Our  students  are  our  biggest  asset!  We
strive  to  be  globally  competitive
and  internationally  relevant,  educating
our  students  to  become  tomorrow’s
future  leaders  today.  When  you  study
at  GBSB  Global,  you  become  not  only
a  student,  but  a  member  of  a  world-
wide  learning  community.  Your
classmates  and  professors,  from  across
the  globe,  will  challenge  and  inspire
you,  push  you  to  grow  both  personally
and  professionally,  empowering  you
with  the  tools  to  go  far  and  to  achieve
success.  Whatever  your  professional
aspirations may be, I am confident that
GBSB  Global  is  the  perfect  base
from which to hone your business
skills,
launch  new  companies,  and
achieve your career goals.

I look forward to welcoming you to GBSB
Global’s learning environment.”

Antonio Rodriguez
Managing Director
GBSB Global

Olga Ivanova
Head of Innovation
and Development
GBSB Global

Our  programs  will  challenge  you  with  a
valuable  experience,  and  benefit  you
and  your  career  now,  and  in  the  years  to
come.”

programs

“GBSB  Global’s
have
been  carefully  crafted  to  provide  the
skills  you  need  to  progress  to  top
management level positions.

As Head of Innovation and Development
at  GBSB  Global,  I  have  the  benefit  of
over  10  years  of  research  in  business
education  experience,  and  of  observing
tendencies  in  education  all  around  the
world,  so  I  know  first-hand  what  a
business  school  should  give  you
to make the transition to the job
of your dreams.

is  accredited

GBSB  Global  Business  School  supports
high  standards  in  business  education
by  numerous
and
international  accreditation  bodies  such
as  Accreditation  Council  for  Business
Schools  and  Programs
(ACBSP),
European Council of Business Education
(ECBE)  and  Accreditation  Service  for
International  Schools,  Colleges  and
Universities (ASIC).

The  institution  was  awarded  as  a  Four
Stars  Business  School  by  QS  Ranking
System and listed among TOP business
schools  in  Europe  in  the  QS  Master
Programs Ranking.

Alongside  our  well-established
partnership  with  Microsoft,  we
have developed unique in-house learning
and  teaching  methodologies,  creating
a  fully  engaging  academic  experience.
Participate in group work, contact your
lecturers  and  access  video  streams,  you
can  do  it  all  whenever  you  want,  from
wherever you want.

GBSB  Global’s  programs  open
up  opportunities
to  experience
global  business.  Undertaking  one  of
the  programs  and  connecting  with
faculty  and  students  from  all  over
the  world  will  provide  you  with  an
theories
into  how  business
insight
and  practices  are  applied  in  different
countries  and  cultures,  expanding
your  international  perspectives,
network and professional opportunities.

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Academics

Improve Your
Career Prospects

Why GBSB Global

How to Apply

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ABOUT
THIS PROGRAM

The Program

GBSB  Global’s  Bachelor  (B.A.)  of  Business  Administration
and  Digital  Innovation  is  designed  to  be  an  alternative
to  traditional  business  administration focusing on
trends in technology and the paradigm shift businesses
have taken to focus more solely on their online markets.

Students will concentrate on the business areas that are of
key interest while gaining a comprehensive education
with  a  digital  focus.  Learn  about  trends  in  digital
innovation and how to think with an agile mind adapting to
the new remote reality facing the world today.

Our Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital
Innovation prepares students with the skills needed to work
in a tech-focused environment where collaboration
and  communication  will  be  key  to  quickly  and
effectively adapt to the changing business arena.

Areas of concentrations:

Digital Entrepreneurship

Digital Communication & PR

Digital Marketing

Fashion & Luxury Business

Finance & FinTech

Sports & eSports Management

THE PROGRAM

About This Program

Bachelor Majors

Why Earn This Degree

Is This Program Right for You?

Current Student Profile

Student Testimonials

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AREAS OF CONCENTRATIONS

Digital Entrepreneurship

Digital Communication & PR

Bachelor  (B.A.)  of  Business  Administration  and  Digital
Innovation with Digital Entrepreneurship prepares students
for  the  dynamic  and  quickly  changing  business  landscape.
Students will learn about what it takes to design, create and
implement  a  digital  business  in  an  era  where  social  and
economic issues will impact business trends online

The  Bachelor  (B.A.)  of  Business  Administration  and
Digital Innovation with Digital Communication & PR is an
innovative program that is specifically designed for students
who want to be competitive in the digital marketplace. The
tech-focused  program  identifies  the  best  global  business
practices  and  multi-channel  communication  strategies
providing  students  with  the  knowledge  and  tools  to
successfully manage international marketing initiatives.

Digital Marketing

Fashion & Luxury Business

The Bachelor (B.A) of Business Administration and Digital
Innovation  with  Digital  Marketing  seeks  to  help  students
acquire  an
in-depth  knowledge  of  digital  marketing
principles, as well as understand how to apply them to real-
life business operations.

The Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital
Innovation  with  Fashion  &  Luxury  Business  examines  the
wide  variety  of  careers  available  to  students  in  the  field
of  fashion  and  luxury  brand  management.  Entering  this
highly competitive landscape, graduates from GBSB Global
are  furnished  with  the  skills  and  understanding  needed  to
deploy  their  ideas  into  structural  business  plans  that  take
into account the innovative backdrop in which we live.

Sports and eSports Management

Finance & FinTech

The Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital
Innovation  with  Sports  and  eSports  is  designed  to  provide
students  with  business  management  fundamentals  and  an
in-depth  knowledge  of  global  markets  especially  as  they
relate to advancements in technology. The program examines
legal,  technological,  and  international  perspectives  in  the
sports marketplace and improves students’ decision-making
talents and capability to adapt to global challenges.

Throughout the Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration
and  Digital  Innovation  with  Finance  &  FinTech  students
cover  a  variety  of  financial  topics,  from  the  very  basics
of  banking  and  equity  investment  to  diving  deeper  into
corporate  financing,  statistical  analytics,  and  portfolio
management.  The  program  also  covers  topics  such  as
investor relations, online financial services, cost accounting,
and wealth planning to name a few.

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The Program

WHY EARN THIS DEGREE

Build a Career That Will Be in Demand for the Long
Term

Make a Deep Dive to Digital and Innovation
Business World

Acquire  the  knowledge  and  skills  in  one  of  the  most
fundamental, dynamic yet stable fields today.

Start learning the highly paid digital competencies required
in the digital economy era.

No  matter  how  far  technological  development  and
innovation  will  advance,  individuals  with  managerial
training, analytical skills, and business vision will always
be  a  vital  component  in  business  and  the  economy.  In
comparison to other careers like engineering, the demand
for  well-educated  businessmen  and  women  is  growing
with the advancements in technology.

Without  a  doubt,  the  digital  economy  is  booming  as  a
consequence  of  the  many  technological  advancements
in  different  sectors  and  areas.  In  an  era  of  shrinking
product life cycles and rapidly changing business models,
students should be aware of latest digital and innovation
trends. GBSB Global utilizes digital aspects on all levels of
educational process by preparing digital courses, cases of
technological companies, business simulations and many
others.

Build a Global Network

Increase Your Innovative Potential

Take advantage of the diverse student body at GBSB Global
Business School, representing over 100 nationalities. Build
solid  professional  relationships  and  connections  across
borders and industries.

Take courses on design thinking or creativity and psychology
of  new  product  development  and  get  ready  to  work  in
innovative companies.

Networking  plays  a  very  important  role  in  one’s  career
development,  both  in  finding  a  good  job  or  developing
advantageous  relationships  with  new  partners  and/or
clients.  At  GBSB  Global  you  will  have  an  opportunity  to
network with students, future business leaders from over
100  countries,    and  faculty  members,  current  managers
and founders in various businesses, from over 16 countries.

The  research  department  at  GBSB  Global  Business  School
is  constantly  involved  in  business  education  research,  which
fosters the design of the most innovative and practical business
programs. GBSB Global implements the most advanced teaching
methodologies available today to the bachelor’s curriculum such
as Lego ® Serious Play ® and drawing production tasks.

Gain a Global Perspective on the Business World
and Develop Your Professional Flexibility

Follow Your Aspirations and Embrace New
Educational Opportunities

Learn the fundamental concepts and various interconnected
aspects of the business world as a system and develop your
analytical skills.

One  step  away  from  an  MBA  –  choose  the  path  offering
personal and professional growth.

One  of  the  main  advantages  of  GBSB  Global’s  Bachelor
program is the modular structure of the curriculum. This
allows  students  to  focus  on  the  area  of  study  they  are
most  interested  in  while  still  obtaining  a  broad  business
perspective  and  being  able  to  change  from  one  field  to
another:  from  finance  to  marketing,  from  marketing  to
entrepreneurship.  Students  also  study  how  business  is
conducted  in  different  regions  of  the  world  and  learn
to  develop  greater  cultural  intelligence  and  awareness,
effectively working with people from all around the globe.

After graduating from our Bachelor program, students can
continue their education and obtain an MBA or a master’s
degree.  The  Bachelor  in  Business  is  the  most  common
academic  background  of  MBA  students.  The  program
provides  the  students  with  fundamental  knowledge  and
skills that will be required when doing an MBA.

Acquire a Combination of Hard & Soft Skills and
Become Highly Competitive

Not  only  will  students  obtain  hard  skills  like  accounting,
information  technologies,  and  financial  analysis,  but  they
will  also  develop  very  valuable  soft  skills  like  leadership,
people  management,  and  organizational  communications
that will make them more competitive in the job market.

According  to  the  research  conducted  by  The  National
Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), such soft
skills  as  the  ability  to  work  in  teams,  decision-making,
problem  solving  and  organizational  communication  are
the most sought after by employers.

Prepare to Face the Challenges of the 21st Century

Join business professionals in pursuit of an agenda based on
sustainability and ethical business practices.

More  and  more  companies  today  are  carefully  selecting
their  suppliers  and  partners  from  an  array  of  firms  that
comply  with  the  international  environmental  standards
and  requirements  set  forth  that  respect  human  rights
and conduct ethical operations. An education focused on
global sustainability prepares students for the recent trend
focused on ethical business practices in global business.

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IS THIS PROGRAM
RIGHT FOR YOU?

The Bachelor program commonly
appeals to students with a variety of
professional aspirations:

Prospective undergraduate students are diverse in
their interests and skills and are typically:

Business Administration

Ambitious & inspired people who aspire to be a
leader in their industry.

Proactive  individuals  with  entrepreneurial  spirit
who plan to start their own company or lead innovation
in the business envinronment.

Digital Marketing

Finance & FinTech

Highly  motivated  students  who  aspire  to  earn
an  MBA  and  strive  for  advanced  professional  titles,
increased salaries, and more responsibility.

Digital Business Models
and Operations

Critical thinkers who are currently uncertain what
industry or area of the business world they prefer to
develop  their  career  in  and  find  it  advantageous  to
obtain a more universal, fundamental knowledge.

Digital Communications
and Social Media

High school graduates who are interested in digital
communications,  marketing  automatization,  fintech,
innovation and entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship

International Management

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The Program

Students  apply  to  the  bachelor  program  in  order
to  develop  a  variety  of  professional  skills  and
knowledge in different industries that will increase
their employability as a professional in the field of
business.

Knowledge

Skills

faced  by

Gathers  and  interprets  relevant  data  on  problems,
obstacles  and  opportunities
international
organizations to inform judgments that include reflection
on relevant social, technological, scientific or ethical issues
with  the  purpose  to  evaluate  alternative  approaches  and
strategies an organization may adopt to meet stakeholder
needs  and  minimize  risk  within  changing  internal  and
external environments.

Conducts  research  into  business  and  digital  innovation
issues, which may relate to general business and innovation
processes or to a specific.

Demonstrates  mastery  in  using  digital  tools  for  business
administration  and
in  various
media  and  different  modes  (autonomous,  collaborative,
exploratory, designing).

innovation  purposes

related

theoretical  and  practical
Understands  professional
knowledge
administration,
business
to
including  both  broad  knowledge  in  the  field  of  business
administration  and  a  considerable  degree  of  specialized
managerial knowledge in digital innovation.

Possesses  advanced  professional  knowledge  of  business
administration and digital innovation in a specific industry
or  functional  area  chosen  as  an  elective  option  in  the
undergraduate program.

Critically  understands  approaches  to  promoting  the
culture  of  digital  innovation  within  an  organization  by
managing  talent  and  knowledge  and  by  incorporating
the  values  of  entrepreneurship,  continuous  learning
and  digital  transformation  into  organizational  strategic
objectives.

Understands managerial methods and digital technologies
that are in demand in the complex and challenging global
business environment, innovation in terms of methods and
technologies used, and implications of digital technologies
for individuals and societies.

Demonstrates  professional  understanding  of
issues
of  digital  business  and  how  it  can  be  interpreted  with
different theoretical approaches.

Critically  understands  the  principles  included  in  the
Agenda for Sustainable Development defined by UNESCO
that  are  associated  with  social  welfare,  business  ethics,
and corporate social responsibility.

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The Program

Talented  individuals  are  drawn
to  the  Bachelor  program
in
order  to  achieve  the  following
objectives:

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Distinguish themselves, develop a career
in the business world, and achieve success, i.e.
managerial position or executive title

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Obtain  a  more  systematic  and
fundamental  knowledge  with  a  broad
business  perspective  in  order  to  have  more
opportunities and options of career development

3

Further  their  education  and  to  earn  an
MBA or other master’s degree to gain advanced
professional  titles,  increased  salaries,  and  more
responsibility

5

Become competent specialists
in the area of their interest and passion: digital
communication,  digital  marketing,    social
media, fintech, innovation, entrepreneurship,
leadership in turbulent times

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Start their own  company or launch
a startup

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CURRENT
STUDENT PROFILE

The Program

Student Body Statistics

A Truly Multicultural Environment
GBSB  Global  attracts  students  from  countries  of  all  sizes  and
regions  worldwide  with  diverse  academic  and  professional
backgrounds.

Attention to Diversity
Students represent a variety of cultures, religions and backgrounds.
GBSB  Global  creates  an  atmosphere  of  open-mindedness  and
respect to ensure that every member of our student body has a
positive and inclusive experience.

Countries GBSB Global Students Represent

As of January 2018

40%

60%

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100 COUNRIES
REPRESENTATIVES

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Student Testimonials

Student Testimonials

“For me personally, the biggest  advantage  of GBSB Global is the level
of  diversity  within  the  student  body.  I’ve  had  the  chance  to  share  and
collaborate with people from countries I knew absolutely nothing about.

Most  importantly  though,  what  I  have  gained  from  my  time  at  GBSB
Global is a level of social learning and cultural understanding that
is unparalleled to any university I have attended in the past, that I know
will be invaluable when entering the international business field.”

Aidan McKevitt, USA
Class of 2018

“The environment at GBSB Global Business School is very encouraging.
There are a lot of great teachers, and I have made friends with individuals
from different parts of the world. The international atmosphere at the school
is inspiring, and the motivated future entrepreneurs, many of whom are
my friends and fellow students, encourage me to set higher standards
and goals. At the end of my course, I will not only have knowledge and
practical skills but also many great future opportunities.”

Anel Duisenova, KAZAKHSTAN
Class of 2018

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Academics

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MONTHS OF STUDIES
Full Time – 3 Years
Part Time – up to 6 Years

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ACADEMIC TERMS
Each Term Lasts 11 Weeks with
Christmas, Easter and Summer
Holidays In-between

OCT

JAN APR

ANNUAL INTAKES
October, January & April

DAYS PER WEEK ON
AVERAGE
Mornings and Afternoons

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SPECIALIZATIONS
Tailor the Program to
Your Interests

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CREDITS
European Credit
Transfer System (ECTS)

100%
in English

INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
(EQF Level 6)

ACADEMICS

Program Overview

Program Objectives

Program Highlights

Global Study Trips

Program Structure

Course Descriptions

Faculty

G-Accelerator

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of business and will obtain an
international perspective of organizations. Students will have acquired the tools needed to apply knowledge within
the various functional areas in order to implement innovative business strategies in accordance with the values
associated with promoting organizations’ social commitment.

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Engages  in  critical  thinking  in  the
area of business administration and
digital innovation and demonstrates
independent  thought  and  problem
solving  underpinned  by  evidenced
based arguments.

complex

Manages
professional
activities efficiently and professionally
into
to  put  managerial  decisions
the
into  account
practice
organizational  context  together  with
different constraints.

taking

Demonstrates  administrative  design
and  resource  in  elaborating  social,
ethical,  innovative  and  international
approaches  to  complex  management
and  digital  business
situations,
and  takes  responsibility  for  their
consequences.

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Shows  creativity  and  initiative  in
developing  digital  transformation
and  digital
intra-entrepreneurial
projects  by  liaising  and  working
with  others  to  deliver  high  level  of
team performance.

Has developed learning skills that are
necessary  to  continue  professional
development  in  the  area  of  business
administration  and  digital  innovation
evaluating  personal
by
strengths and weaknesses, keeping up
to date with relevant management and
digital  business  technologies,  ideas
and practices.

critically

Has developed proficiency and literacy
in the use of digital technology needed
to access learning opportunities and to
pursue a managerial career in dynamic,
innovative digital organizations.

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Academics

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Learning Outside the Classroom

Use of the Best Case Studies

Hands-on Lectures & Group Projects

Workshops

Included in the curriculum are annual visits to different companies
and company presentations on campus, so students may see how
professionals conduct business in the real world. Past visits have
included meetings with international companies institutions such
as Hewlett-Packard (HP), W Hotel, Estrella Damm, Tiffany & Co.,
World Trade Organization, United Nations, Keiretsu Forum, and
many others.

The students develop their analytical and problem solving skills by
working on case studies from Harvard Business School, Harvard
Business  Law  Review,  Ivey  Publishing  and  other  important
resources widely used by the leaders in business education.

The bachelor program incorporates lectures that provide practical
knowledge  that  is  applicable  to  the  business  environment  on  a
global  scale.  Modules  provide  students  with  the  opportunity  to
collaborate  in  different  teamwork  settings  in  order  to  simulate
various business situations.

New workshops for the bachelor’s students are constantly being
added  to  the  curriculum  to  inspire  students,  increase  their
creativity and help them bring their ideas to fruition.

Faculty with Industry Experience and Invited
Speakers

Each faculty member at GBSB Global has professional experience
in the subject area they are teaching. Additionally, invited speakers
from  different
international  companies  and  organizations
constantly  visit  GBSB  Global.  This  provides  students  with  an
opportunity to learn directly from practicing professionals and to
understand how business is conducted in real life.

Innovative Teaching Methodologies

GBSB Global is passionate about the different advances in business
education  and  constantly  implements  innovative  teaching
methods  into  the  bachelor  curriculum  in  order  for  students  to
develop different skills in an interactive and engaging way.

Knowledge-by-Doing

Focus on Innovation and Technology

Various  program  modules  incorporate  a  learning-by-doing
teaching  methodology  that  allows  students  to  not  only  gain
theoretical knowledge but also to practice what has been learned
in class.

Businesses need managers with the knowledge to be both globally
aware and digitally trained. They require digital strategists able to
exploit the new technologies on the market for a maximum return
on investment. GBSB Global aims to bring modern technology to
the classroom for the students to explore the opportunities which
it provides.

Networking Opportunities

Students  have  many  opportunities  to  network  with  everyone
from startup entrepreneurs to corporate professionals, as well as
professors and other students.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Specialization and Electives

Academics

Alternatively a student may opt to choose six elective units without following any specialization track.

Digital Entrepreneurship (45 ECTS)

1ST YEAR: COMPULSORY (60 ECTS)

Undergraduate  Certificate  in  Business  Administration  and  Digital  Innovation  (32  ECTS,  EQF/MQF  Level  5)
Undergraduate  Diploma  in  Business  Administration  and  Digital  Innovation  (60  ECTS,  EQF/MQF  Level  5)
Possible Exit Award

● Valuating and Fundraising a Digital Start-up

● E-Commerce Development

● Design Thinking and Agile Methodology for
    Innovation

● Knowledge Management and Learning Organisations

● Social Entrepreneurship

● Talent Management in the Digital Era

● Dissertation in the area of Digital Entrepreneurship

Global Business Environment

Business Communication

Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Fundamentals of Marketing in the Digital Era

Principles of Accounting

Business Law in a Digital Context

Business Math and Statistics

(7 ECTS)

(6 ECTS)

 (7 ECTS)

(13 ECTS)

(7 ECTS)

(7 ECTS)

(13 ECTS)

Digital Communication & PR (45 ECTS)

● Digital Branding

● Digital Communication Strategies and Digital Media

● Reputation and Relationship Management in the
    Digital Era

● Principles of Public Relations

● Investor Relations

● Visual Communications for Digital and Offline
    Channels

● Dissertation in the area of Digital Communication
    & PR

2ND YEAR: COMPULSORY+ SPECIALIZATION (60 ECTS)

Digital Marketing (45 ECTS)

Undergraduate  Higher  Diploma  in  Business  Administration  and  Digital  Innovation  (120  ECTS,  EQF/MQF  Level  5)
Possible Exit Award

Strategic Management of Enterprise and Digital Innovation

Managerial Accounting

Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Starting a New Digital Business

Business Economics

Business Research Methods

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

3RD YEAR: COMPULSORY + SPECIALIZATION (60 ECTS)

Professional and Career Development

Innovative and Creative Thinking

Corporate Finance

Disruptive Technologies for Innovation and Change

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

Undergraduate Dissertation

(13 ECTS)

(6 ECTS)

(6 ECTS)

(7 ECTS)

(7 ECTS)

(6 ECTS)

(4 ECTS)

 (4 ECTS)

(7 ECTS)

(6 ECTS)

(4 ECTS)

(7 ECTS)

(13 ECTS)

(4 ECTS)

(4 ECTS)

(7 ECTS)

(15 ECTS)

● Digital Branding

● Management of Retail and Electronic Distribution
   Channels

● Pricing Strategies and Digital Products

● E-Commerce Development

● Sales Management

● Consumer Behaviour and Emerging Technologies

● Dissertation in the area of Digital Marketing

Fashion & Luxury Business (45 ECTS)

● Sustainable Fashion and Luxury

● Event Management & Sponsoring

● Digital Branding

● Recreation, Leisure and Wellness Business

● Fashion & Luxury Marketing

● Management of Retail and Electronic Distribution
   Channels

● Dissertation in the area of Fashion and/or Luxury
    Business

Finance & FinTech (45 ECTS)

● Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning
   Investments

● Foundations of FinTech

● FinTech in Banking: Challenges and Opportunities

● Advanced Issues in Accounting

● Investor Relations

● Dissertation in the area of Finance and/or FinTech

Sports & eSports Management (45 ECTS)

● Sports and eSports Management

● Event Management & Sponsoring

● Business Models and Entrepreneurship in eSports

●  Sports and eSports Marketing

● Talent Management in the Digital Era

● Recreation, Leisure and Wellness Business

● Dissertation in the area of Sports and/or eSports
    Management

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GLOBAL
STUDY TRIPS

GBSB  Global  Business  School  arranges  Global  Study  Trips,  a
yearly educational trip abroad. This is an opportunity of a lifetime
for all students. The visited organizations are closed to the general
public,  but  the  relationships  GBSB  Global  Business  School  has
established  with  these  institutions  allow  for  these  visits  to  be
planned.

Some of the organizations GBSB Global
students visit:

UNESCO in Paris

United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development in Geneva

Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD) in Paris

United Nations in Geneva

World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva

European Commission in Brussels

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights in Geneva

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FACULTY

GBSB  Global  faculty  is  as  diverse  as  the  student
body  with  faculty  members  representing  many
different countries and nationalities.

Each faculty member, apart from a strong academic background,
has a practical, professional experience in their subject area, which
allows the students to learn directly from industry professionals.

GBSB Global Faculty Statistics

North America

South America

9%

18%

72%

Europe

1%

Asia

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G-ACCELERATOR

G-Accelerator at GBSB Global is an innovative
program  that  seeks  to  help  current  students
and  graduates  launch  a  startup.  The  program
works with an esteemed faculty and GBSB Global’s mentors,
aiming to provide students with the support necessary on
every step of the way, from idea formation and adaptation
to  supply  chain,  financial,  and  legal  negotiations.  GBSB
Global offers residents a free package of mentorship hours,
infrastructure  facilities  and  the  occasional  support  on
funding market access.

G-Accelerator Services:

Financial Support
Services

Infrastructure
Services

Mentorship Services

“Mentors  bring  a  great  input  for  the  process  of  my
start-up, as well as my personal growth. It has been
very  valuable  to  get  provided  with  personal  advice
from two professionals with many years of relevant
experience.  We  all  have  different  backgrounds
which results in broad knowledge, different working
methods  and  discussions  -  something  that
is
absolutely necessary in order to create a value-added
business  model.  Mentors  always  provide  me  with
direct constructive feedback. I really appreciate their
effort and input and their experience within the field
of  entrepreneurship  helps  me  formulate  guidelines
and prioritize my activities”

Eva Groot
G-Accelerator Resident

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CAREER SUPPORT DURING
& BEYOND YOUR STUDIES

Improve Your Career Prospects

At GBSB Global Business School our vision is to be
a  leading  innovative  business  school,  developing
transformational ideas and professionals that shape
the future of business.

Our  Career  Services  team  will  support  you  throughout  your
studies and beyond to ensure you achieve your full potential. You
will connect your goals and values and discover the influencing,
communication and leadership skills you need to actively manage
and accelerate your career.

Career development is a journey. Wherever you are in the process
– from starting a graduate job to considering changing industries
– GBSB Global offers assistance to help students plan and achieve
career success.

virtual career fairs to speak with HR representatives from main
multinational companies.

Being  an  official  ACCA  partner  school,  gives  our  students  an
exclusive  access  to  thousands  of  international  jobs  in  finance
through ACCA portal. Additionally, GBSB Global is a partner of
HOSCO – world’s leading hospitality network which publishes job
offers in tourism and hospitality.

Help from Your Faculty

Very  often  faculty  members  who  are  working
in  their
corresponding fields introduce students to different professionals
and job opportunities.  It is a great advantage of having lecturers
who are not only academics, but also involved in the professional
sector.

Coaching & Career Development Support

GBSB  Global  provides  all  kinds  of  support  for  the  students  to
become more employable. Career Services helps students create
CV’s, prepare for interviews and assists with the job search.

Career Development Workshops

Skills  webinars  covering  topics  such  as  Preparation  for  an
Interview, Salary Negotiation, Managing Workplace, Job Search
Tips, etc.

Career Consultations & Executive Coaching

You  will  have  access  to  career  consultations  and  executive
coaching. One career consultation with one of our highly trained
career experts available at any time during the program to suit
your needs. You may also extend your coaching relationships by
purchasing further sessions.

Grow Your Global Network

Studying  alongside  students  from  all  over  the  world,  having
international  teachers  and  meeting  business  leaders  from
different  companies  is  a  unique  opportunity  to  broaden  your
business experience, grow your global network, apply your skills
and explore a new culture. Explore the themes of development
and globalization, and develop close working relationships with
your  international  peers  while  studying  online  at  GBSB  Global
Business School. This global network will be one of your biggest
assets in your professional career.

Industrial Visits

GBSB  Global  Business  School  arranges  visits  to  different
companies  where  students  are  introduced  to  the  management
and offered to leave their CV’s, as well as develop their professional
networks.

Expert Insights

Company Presentations on Campus

Experienced guest speakers share first-hand industry insights.

Online Resources

GBSB Global has it’s own career portal available exclusively for
GBSB  Global  students  and  alumni  with  more  than  150.000
jobs  and  internships  postings  around  the  world  and  regular

GBSB Global Business School organizes presentations of different
companies  on  the  campus,  so  that  the  students  can  meet  the
representatives of a variety of companies and apply for different
positions offered by the firms.

IMPROVE YOUR
CAREER PROSPECTS

Career Support During & Beyond Your Studies

Careers After Graduation

Industrial Visits, Career Fairs & Company Presentations

Do Your Internship in Europe

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Improve Your Career Prospects

Finding Employment Within 1-3 Months After
Graduation

Graduates from GBSB Global have secured employment at  top
companies all over the world. Like GBSB Global alumni, you could
end up working at Apple, SAP, Deloitte and many more. With the
right  education,  training  and  networking,  the  opportunities  to
build your future career are endless.

Most of the GBSB Global graduates find employment within the
first  1-3  months  after  finishing  their  studies.  Job  opportunities
arise from securing placements while studying, as the internships
often  turn  into  full-time  positions.  Also,  advanced  job  searches
ensure student success after graduation.

Some of the companies where GBSB Global
graduates work:

 WHAT OUR STUDENT SAY

“The program helped me expand my business knowledge.
Due  to  this  learning  I  have  been  able  to  re-enter  the
corporate  world  at  Apple  Distribution  International,
where innovative MBA graduates are sought after.”

“You  have  people  from  Asia,  Europe,  the  Middle  East,
from  the  States,  from  everywhere  so  you  get  to  feel  the
culture of everyone.”

Neil McLoughlin, IRELAND
Demand Analyst at Apple, Inc

Serían Nassif, EGYPT
Customer Service Manager, Céline

“The most valuable experience I had was organizing the
B.I.T.  of  Fashion  conference,  because  I  learned  how  to
organize events on a professional level.”

“The  school  organized  a  lot  of  different  events  that
promoted  development  of  our  communication  skills,
presentation  skills,  made  us  more  open-minded,  and
more culturally intelligent.”

Tanja Sredojevic, SLOVAKIA
Marketing Analyst, Céline

Aizat Kalbergenova, KAZAKHSTAN
Business Operations Analyst, SAP

“We had these classes about trends, marketing, the theory
about fashion and luxury industry which is now helping
me to understand new things and to bring new ideas.”

“Having an internship in a Spanish hotel chain was a great
opportunity. As I was working at the same time as I was
completing  my  studies,  it  helped  me  to  apply  the  new
knowledge I attained from GBSB Global to my job.”

Ioannis Antonopoulos, GERMANY
Manager, Swarovski

Galina Sverchkova, KAZAKHSTAN
Hostess, Unico Hotels, Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

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CAREERS AFTER GRADUATION

90%
Are Employed Within
a Year of Graduation*

70%
Maintain Their
Employment Over a Year

60%
Increased
Responsibilities Within
a Year*

79%
Improved Their Management
Skills “Much” or “To a Great
Extent” Due to a Professional
Internship

92%
Are Satisfied “Much” or “To
a Great Extent” with GBSB
Global Experience

51%
Consider GBSB Global
to have a “Decisive” and
“Significant” Impact on
Their Careers

60%
Are Employed Outside
Their Home Countries

26%
Launched Their Own
Business

30%
Joined Fortune
500 and Fortune 100
Companies

29%
Reached Upper,
Senior, or Executive
Management Positions
After Graduation

56%
Increased Their Salary
Within a Year After
Graduation

63%
Consider GBSB Global
Educational Model to Have
Improved Their Management &
Leadership Skills

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*10% Employed Before Graduation   **20% Promoted to Higher Positions

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YOUR INTERNSHIP
JOURNEY

Improve Your Career Prospects

Internships  are  usually
paid  and can lead to full-time
jobs.

Our  campuses  located  in  business
cities  plenty  of  multinational
companies,
so  finding  an
internship should not be a problem.

GBSB  Global  offers  its  students  a
unique  opportunity  to  complete
their internship during the program or
straight after graduation.

A student may complete an internship
only  in  the  cities  and  countries  where
GBSB Global campuses operate.

The  duration  of  the  internship
cannot exceed six months
and  GBSB  Global  will  provide
paperwork  assistance  (including
student  visa  documents)  to  help
students to secure internships.

Students are encouraged to use
the online resources offered by
GBSB  Global  and  to  attend
the  online  workshops
assisting on how to look for an
internship.

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OUR APPROACH TO
BUSINESS EDUCATION

Global Diversity

We are one of the leading in Europe with a true focus on
the world:

Students from 100+ countries
Faculty from 37+ countries
International partners
Internship opportunities worldwide
Multicultural case studies
Cultural visits and experiences

An Opportunity to Learn from Great Business
Leaders

Our faculty and invited speakers are highly professional
business people coming from:

Multinational companies
R&D fields in various business areas
Entrepreneurial positions at startups and rapidly
expanding businesses

Innovative Programs

Personalized Approach

Continuous application of the latest trends and methods in
innovative education:

We foster a student-centered learning approach which
provides:

Innovative teaching methods like visual thinking and
design thinking
New product development and rapid prototyping
Innovative business model development

Customized education in small groups;
most classes have a maximum of 30 students
High level of student involvement at GBSB Global
Individualized attention provided by the
GBSB Global academic team addressing your
concerns and requests

Integrity, Business Ethics & Sustainability

Employability & Career Development

We  educate  students  to  become  highly  professional  and
responsible business leaders by embedding the following in
every curriculum:

Human rights issues
Sustainability practices
Business ethics

GBSB Global Business School supports students in
securing their future careers by providing:

Individual coaching sessions
Group workshops and company presentations
Career counseling
Constant job and internship offers from our partners

Education in English & the Opportunity to Learn
More Languages

All programs are taught in English, but with a diverse student
body and faculty from all over the world, you will have the
chance to learn many other languages.
Some commonly found around are:

Spanish
English
Russian
French
German

Technological Approach

GBSB Global Business School is a technology-driven school
that  is  the  first  and  only  higher  education  institution  in
Europe  that  leading  to  be  one  of  the  first  Microsoft
Showcase Business Schools in Europe.

GBSB Global provides a fully digitized environment complete
with:

Online collaborative spaces
Microsoft Office 365 accessibility
Free wifi in all facilities

WHY GBSB GLOBAL

Our Approach to Business Education

Accreditation & Memberships

Rankings

Strategic Partners

Achievements

Campuses

Latest Digital Innovations & Teaching Methods

Extra-Curricular Activities

Accommodation

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ACCREDITATION

MEMBERSHIPS

Why GBSB Global

GBSB Global Business School in Malta is licensed as a  Higher
Education  Institution  (License  number:  2020-12)  by
The  National  Commission  of  Further  and  Higher
Education. NCFHE is a national entity responsible for setting
and  updating  the  Malta  Qualifications  framework,
setting  standards  for  the  different  qualification
levels, accrediting courses at different MQF levels,
and  ensuring  that  the  national  quality  assurance  framework  is
upheld by all further and higher education providers in Malta.

GBSB  Global’s  programs  in  Barcelona  and  Madrid  are
for
accredited  by  the  Accreditation  Council
Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a
leading U.S. specialized accreditation body for business education
supporting,  celebrating,  and  rewarding  excellence  in  teaching.
The  association  embraces  teaching  excellence
as  one  of  its  main  virtues  and  emphasizes  the
importance  of  learning  to  students  worldwide.
ACBSP  is  recognized  by  the  U.S.  Department  of  Education
and  the  Council  for  Higher  Education  Accreditation  (CHEA).

GBSB  Global  is  proud  to  be  a  partner  of  UNWTO.  The
World  Tourism  Organization,  UNWTO,  is  the  United
Nations  agency  responsible  for  the  promotion  of  responsible,
sustainable  and  generally  accessible  tourism  across  the
globe.  GBSB  Global  joins  the  culminationation  of  over  500
companies  including  educational  and  research  institutions,
destinations  and  NGOs.  The  UNWTO’s  Affiliate
Members  Programme  provides  a  platform  for  its
partners  to  engage  in  important  conversations,
share  information  and  promote  further  action.

The  Association  to  Advance  Collegiate  Schools  of  Business.
AACSB  International  is  a  global  association  of
leaders
in  education  and  business  dedicated
to  supporting  and  advancing  quality  business
education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation,
research,  thought  leadership,  professional  development,  and
advocacy,  AACSB  partners  with  over  1,500  organizations,  from
more  than  90  countries  globally.  Membership  or  participation
in  the  Global  Education  Alliance  does  not  imply  accreditation.

Several Master’s programs at GBSB Global are accredited by
ECBE (European Council for Business Education), the
leading accreditation organization in Europe that helps to ensure
that accredited members satisfy the requirements of the
European Higher Education Area (EHEA) as set forth
in the Bologna Process and other EU directives. ECBE
is an affiliate member of ENQA and a candidate for membership
in ENQA.

The  GBSB  Global  Business  School    is  accredited  by
Accreditation  Service  for  International  Schools,
Colleges  and  Universities  (ASIC).  The  University  has
earned  Premier  status  with  ASIC  for  its  commendable  areas  of
operation. ASIC accreditation helps students and parents
make  a  more  informed  choice  and  will  also  help
a  school,  college,  university,  training  provider
or  distance  education  provider,  demonstrate  to  the
international student body that they are a high quality institution.

ASIC  is  recognised  by  UKVI  in  UK,  is  a  member  of  the  CHEA
International Quality Group (CIQG) in USA and is listed in their
International Directory, is a member of the BQF (British Quality
Foundation) and are institutional members of EDEN (European
Distance and E-Learning Network).

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RANKINGS

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Why GBSB Global

GBSB  Global  awarded  as  a  Four  Star
by QS Ranking System

Institution

Listed  among  Top  Business  Schools
QS  Business  Masters  Ranking

in  Europe

in  the

Unites States Sports Academy
(America’s Sports University)

The University of Vic - Central University
of Catalonia (UVic-UCC)

The USSA was  founded  in  1972  as  a response to high demands
and    increasing  need  in  the  sports  industry.  Their  mission  is
to  serve  the  world  as  a  sport  education  resource
platform,  providing  students  with  mentorship,  various
research facilities, and services. The academy’s distance learning
delivery  system  enables  students  from  all  around  the  world
to take advantage of their resources.

UVic-UCC aims to foster higher education, postgraduate training
and  scientific  and  cultural  research  activities,  and  knowledge
transfer; paper and multimedia publishing; grants to support all
these activities; and economic and social regional development.
UVic-UCC  seeks  to  provide  in-service  teacher  training,
support for the tutorial system and teaching innovation.

Granted  Palme  of  Excellence  for  Strong  Local  Influence

MBA program is ranked as  Tier  One  in  the  Global  MBA
Rankings in CEO Magazine

Received
Learning and International Orientation

top  scores

for  Research,  Teaching  &

Microsoft Showcase Schools

Zaragoza Logistics Center –
MIT Global Scale Network

Recognized  as  a
by Newsweek Magazine

leader

in  global  education

GBSB Global Business School is one of the first business school
in  Europe  that  obtained  the  status  of  a  Microsoft  Showcase
School and was recognized by Microsoft as a leader in
digital education, providing students with the most state-of-
the-art learning experience from day one.

GBSB Global  collaborates  with  ZLC-MIT  Global  Scale
Network.  Zaragoza  Logistics  Center  (ZLC)  is  a  research
institute established by the Government of Aragon in Spain in
partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and
the  University  of  Zaragoza.  Founded  in  2003,  the  ZLC
headquarters is located  in  the  heart  of  PLAZA, the largest
logistics park in the southern Europe that operates as a working
laboratory to transfer new knowledge and best working
practices.

Mentioned as Top 10 popular Online bachelor programs
by Educations

The Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA)

GBSB  Global’s  MBA  &  Bachelor/Master  in  Finance  students
have  a  unique  advantage  –  with  all  finance  programs  aligned
to  the  ACCA  requirements,  the  school  prepares  students
with  the  competencies  needed  to  earn  the  ACCA
certification from levels F1 to F4.

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CAMPUSES

Why GBSB Global

   Malta Campus

   Barcelona Campus

  Madrid Campus

 Online Campus

Malta’s  campus  is  located  in  a  residential  area  of
the island’s central region, only 15 minutes by bus
from  the  seaside  and  the  capital  city.  The  campus
neighborhood, Birkirkara, has grown over the years and become
an important commercial center, it’s also one of the oldest and
most populated cities in the island. So, it is full of shops, local bars,
and coffee shops where students can study and enjoy their free
time.

GBSB Global’s Malta Campus boasts 7 classrooms,
a well-appointed library and resource center and an
inner courtyard.

There is also a beautiful garden where most of our social activities
take place, and where the students can unwind and relax.

Barcelona campus is located in the heart of the city,
in  the  vibrant  Eixample  neighborhood.  The  campus
is set in a modern, bespoke building to guarantee effective and
comfortable learning.

Our  Barcelona  campus  maximizes  over  1000  meters  of
academic space which includes smart classrooms
furnished with sophisticated technologies, a library
with  a  collection  of  scholarly  resources,  a  multi-
purpose  dining  area,  and  an  on-campus  computer
laboratory. Individual study nooks, co-working spaces, meeting
and conference rooms and a charming landscaped garden terrace
are all available to students attending our school.

The  Madrid  campus  is  located  in  the  university
area of the Spanish capital, just a 10 minute walk
from the metro station “Cuatro Caminos” in the city
center. The campus neighborhood is full of student residences
and local bars where students can study and enjoy their free time.

Facilities in all campuses include:
● Computers and space for individual work
● A print and photocopy service
● Vending machines
● Meeting rooms
● Comfortable, co-working spaces
● Free Wi-Fi in all facilities

Online  Campus  offers  our  acclaimed  programs
online.  Take  advantage  of  GBSB  Global’s  anytime,
anywhere  approach  to  business  education  today.
This state-of-the-art campus offers students the flexibility to study
for their degree on their terms. Earn an upstanding degree from a
school that is transforming the way in which education is provided
today.

This  Online  Campus  offers  all  the  same  degree  programs  that
would be available to you face to face. Benefit from our world-class
faculty,  diverse  student  body  and  network  opportunities  from
around the world.

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CAMPUSES

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LATEST DIGITAL INNOVATIONS
& TEACHING METHODS

GBSB  Global  has  been  at  the  forefront  of
developing  and  applying  learning  technologies
in  the  classroom.  Faculty,  staff,  and  students
have  pioneered  technologies  that  enhance
visualization,  facilitate  knowledge  mapping,
integrate games into learning, and advance the
digital humanities.

We seek to encourage and enable faculty and students to use the
Microsoft Office 365 for Education platform and other digital tools,
such as those described below, through knowledge dissemination,
training, and support.

GBSB Global Business School is proud to be one of the leading
institutions  in  Europe  to  respond  to  the  challenges  of  the  21st
century.  Most  of  our  classrooms  are  equipped  with  digital
blackboards, students can use special mobile apps to help them
manage their learning process, and the latest teaching methods
such as Lego ® Serious Play ®, Rapid Prototyping, and Design
Thinking are widely used to develop creative and entrepreneurial
abilities of our students.

Classroom Interactive Touchscreen (Digital
Blackboards)

The  Digital  Interactive  Classroom  is  packaged  with  a  robust
infrastructure  that  helps  students  to  stand  globally  competent
with the help of state-of-the-art technology, bringing tomorrow’s
education  to  us  today.  The  set-up  includes  a  giant  Interactive
Touchscreen which allows a lecturer to write directly on the screen
– on top of any digital content – just like pen on paper. It doesn’t
get any easier or more intuitive. The touchscreens immediately
provide handwritten input to any PC or Mac of all students.

Video Wall

Students  at  our  Barcelona  campus  can  enjoy  a  giant  video
wall.  Video  wall  enables  better  communication  within  GBSB
Global’s  community  as  it  displays  announcements,  latest  news,
achievements, and institutional videos.

Virtual Learning Environment

Lego ® Serious Play ®

The  LEGO®  SERIOUS  PLAY®  Method  is  a  technique  which
improves group problem solving. By utilizing visual, auditory and
kinesthetic skills, the Method requires participants to learn and
listen, and it provides all participants with a voice. The Method
serves as a shared language regardless of culture or position. Each
participant builds his or her own 3D LEGO® model in response
to  the  facilitator´s  questions  using  specially  selected  LEGO®
elements. These 3D models serve as a basis for group discussion,
knowledge sharing, problem solving and decision making.

Virtual  Learning  Environment  enables  students  to  request
different academic services without the use of paper or personal
interaction.  Additionally,  students  can  track  the  status  of  the
request and value the services received.

Online Classroom in a Mobile App

Virtual  learning  environment  for  Education  allows  students  to
access their online classroom and to consult assignments, class
notes, readings, send messages to instructors, etc. from anywhere
by installing an easy to use mobile app.

Creativity Enabled Classrooms

Almost all classrooms at GBSB Global contain easy to move tables
which facilitate hands-on experiments. A typical class incorporates
lecture,  experiments,  discussion  questions,  visualizations,  and
pencil-and-paper exercises.

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES

ACCOMMODATION

Why GBSB Global

Welcome Events

Cultural Events

The GBSB Global Business School Welcome Event is one of the
school’s main traditions, gathering together all new and current
students and professors before each intake. Whether we choose to
celebrate at a glamorous rooftop bar, at an exciting club, or even
on a boat, we know you will enjoy the experience!

Beyond  local  culture,  we  invite  everybody  to  celebrate  different
holidays and festivals from various cultures such as Christmas,
Halloween,  The  Color  Festival  and  Chinese  New
Year. GBSB Global also hosts different events like International
Culinary  Nights  where  students  bring  food  from  their  home
countries  to  share  with  others  and  really  feel  as  part  of  the
international family.

Once you have been accepted as a student at GBSB Global, you
will receive our complete Accommodation Guide, a brochure
detailing  every  platform  we  recommend  using  to  arrange  your
new room, apartment or home.

GBSB  Global  Business  School  offers  several
research
to
resources
accommodation.  Based  on
individual
requirements, there are various options available.

students
your

help

The accommodation guide includes:

Student Residences
Assisted Online Search Platforms
Help Finding a Private Room/Apartment
How to Get Around

Sports Events

Excursions and Guided Tours

GBSB  Global  also  organizes  football  games,  beach  volleyball
tournaments, and is open to any other sports and activities that
are interesting for the students.

GBSB Global regularly offers students excursions and trips nearby
and abroad.

Student room in Melon District residence hall, an official GBSB Global partner

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ADMISSION PROCESS
& REQUIREMENTS

2

An admissions officer will
schedule an interview with you

1

Contact the Admissions
Office by filling out an
online request form or get
in contact with an agency
representative

3

Send the documentation
required by the program

Passport

CV / Resume

High School
Diploma

Proof of
English
Proficiency**

Motivational
Letter

Student
Card
Photo

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Enroll and
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Welcome to
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Business School

HOW TO APPLY

Admission Process and Requirements

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For entry to year 1 of the program students should
have completed:

Proof of Proficiency in the English Language

English as a native language;

a)

A/S or A levels at the appropriate level or the Matriculation
Certificate Exam with three subjects exams with grades of A,
B, C or D;

TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet
based), or 550 (paper based);

 IELTS – Minimum score: 6.0;

Cambridge  ESOL,  Certificate  in  Advanced  English  (CAE)  –
Minimum score: C;

English  as  the  language  of  instruction  during  previous
studies in the formal educational system;

Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.

OCT

JAN APR

Annual Intakes
October, January & April

b)

c)

International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 points overall or
the IB Diploma with specific achievement in higher/standard
level subjects;

GCSE/IGSCE “O” Levels: five subject exams with grades of
A, B, C or D, and A/S or A Levels: three subject exams with
grades of A, B, C or D;

d)

AP Program;

e)

Other  high  school  leaving  certificate  or  equivalent  (other
educational systems).

Alternative Entry Routes

Alternative  entry  routes  are  available  for  applicants  who  do
not  possess  the  standard  entry  qualifications  but  have  certain
appropriate skills and experience and subject knowledge. These
are  detailed  in  the  IQA  Manual  of  GBSB  Global  within  the
“Policies for Admission of Transfer Students and Recognition of
Prior Learning”.

The  Admissions  Committee  may  consider  applications  from
suitably qualified students currently attending other universities,
applicants who have achieved a lower level award, or applicants
seeking admission based on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

An advanced student is a student who, having successfully
completed an approved program of study and received an award,
is admitted at an appropriate point of an approved program in
a similar field of study to GBSB Global. This generally applies in
cases where a student has completed a lower level award and
subsequently wishes to register for a related higher-level award;

A  transfer  student  is  a  student  who,  having  successfully
completed a part of an approved program of study at another
institution of higher education, is admitted to GBSB Global at
an appropriate point on an approved program in a similar field
of study;

A  recognition  of  prior  learning  student  is  a  student
who is admitted to an approved program at GBSB Global with
credits accumulated from prior certificated learning or via prior
experiential learning. Such prior learning should be relevant/
applicable  to  the  intended  program  of  study  and  may  allow
exemption from specific modules.

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Complete
Program List

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
B.A. of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
with Digital Entrepreneurship
B.A. of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
with Digital Communication & PR
B.A. of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
with Digital Marketing
B.A. of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
with Fashion & Luxury Business
B.A. of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
with Finance & FinTech
B.A. of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
with Sports and eSports Management

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MBA General
MBA in Marketing Management
MBA in International Business
MBA in Entrepreneurship
MBA in Finance
MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management

MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAMS
MA in Fashion & Luxury Business Management
MA in Communication & Future Marketing
MA in Tourism & Hospitality Management
MA in Business Innovation

MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS
MSc in Entrepreneurship
MSc in Finance
MSc in Operations & Supply Chain Management
MSc in International Business Management
MSc in Marketing Management
MSc in Digital Business
MSc in Digital Marketing & Ecommerce
MSc in Financial Management, Digital Banking
& Internet Finance
MSc in Sports Management

Malta Campus
67 Old Railway Track,
BRK, Birkirkara, Malta

Madrid Campus
C/Numancia 6
28039 Madrid, Spain

Barcelona Campus
C/Aragon 179
08011 Barcelona, Spain

www.global-business-school.org
admissions@global-business-school.org
Tel: +34 930 185 473

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