International MBA
- October 2026
- 10 months
- English
- Full Time
60% of places filled
12 places remaining
The International MBA is an official business administration programme designed for professionals who want to progress towards management positions in international, digital and technology-driven environments.
Unlike other MBA programmes, the IMBA is focused on leading business transformation in global contexts, whether by working for multinational companies, developing the ability to manage diverse teams or adapting to different multicultural environments.
The academic programme provides a strategic perspective for leading multicultural organisations and covers finance, operations and data analysis for decision-making. You will work with data analysis and business management tools and methodologies that will enable you to interpret key information, make strategic decisions, improve business performance and strengthen organisational responsiveness within multinational companies.
After completing the International MBA, or IMBA, you will be prepared to join leading companies in management positions such as CEO, International Business Manager, Global Strategy Director or International Expansion Manager. 68% of participants secure a position outside their country of origin.
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Is this International MBA right for you?
The International MBA is designed for professionals who want to advance their careers in international environments, accessing job opportunities in other countries or within companies with a global presence. It is aimed at those seeking to develop a broader understanding of business and take on roles with greater responsibility in digital, multicultural and constantly changing contexts.
Our International MBA is designed for professionals who:
- Want to progress towards management or strategic positions in international companies.
- Want to learn in an international classroom: 91% of students are international and the cohort brings together more than 14 nationalities.
- Seek to develop a global understanding of business, connecting strategy, finance, operations, marketing and talent.
- Want to broaden their global career prospects within a community where 68% of participants work outside their country of origin.
- Want to lead multicultural teams and transformation projects.
- Come from backgrounds such as business, economics, engineering, architecture or social sciences.
Why study the International MBA at EAE Barcelona?
The International MBA at EAE Barcelona is a Full-Time programme, taught in English and offering a double qualification, designed to accelerate your development as a global leader through practical learning, an international perspective and a strong connection with the business world.
One of the programme’s key differentiators is the Boston Executive Experience, which gives you the opportunity to take part in a one-week residential experience at Babson College, ranked #1 in Entrepreneurship for 29 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. There, you will learn alongside international students, develop a global business perspective and strengthen the leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindset demanded by the most innovative organisations.
In addition, you will obtain an official qualification from the University of Lleida, strengthening your academic profile and expanding your professional opportunities in an increasingly competitive and international labour market.
Why EAE Barcelona?
EAE Barcelona is a business school committed to driving professional growth through executive education connected to the realities of the business world. Our approach combines academic rigour, a global perspective, and a methodology designed to turn learning into real-world impact.
Get ready for professional certifications
The International MBA includes preparation for the Professional Scrum Master I certification, designed to strengthen your ability to lead projects using agile methodologies in complex, digital and international environments.
This certification helps you validate a key competency for today’s management profiles: managing teams, processes and projects with agility, a results-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt.
Master tools and methodologies focused on international markets
During the International MBA, you will work with tools, methodologies and approaches designed to connect strategy, data, technology and decision-making.
- Business Intelligence
You will work with Business Intelligence in the 6-ECTS Finance for Decision-Making module, learning how to interpret financial information and turn it into executive insight. - Big Data applied to business
In the 6-ECTS Analytics from a Customer’s Perspective module, you will explore the relationship between Big Data and business decision-making, learning how to create value from technological trends. - Data Strategy & Data Analytics
Also within the 6-ECTS Analytics from a Customer’s Perspective module, you will work with Data Strategy & Data Analytics to connect data, strategy and business performance. - Reporting & Dashboard
Within the 6-ECTS Analytics from a Customer’s Perspective module, you will use Reporting & Dashboard tools to visualise key information, measure results and support decision-making. - Analytics applied to Supply Chain
In the 6-ECTS Transforming and Competing Through Operations module, you will explore descriptive and prescriptive analytics applied to Supply Chain Management, demand planning, operations and new business models. - Generative AI applied to business
Through the Boston Data Executive Experience, you will explore the potential of Generative AI in decision-making processes, demand forecasting, pricing strategies, Supply Chain collaboration and business performance improvement. - Design Thinking, Agile Project Management and Change Management
The Boston Data Executive Experience also covers methodologies for designing,
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.
Programme structure
In the International MBA curriculum, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of business through key areas such as strategy, organisational management and people management, with a focus on real-world decision-making.
The programme is completed with the International MBA Master’s Final Project, where you will apply everything you have learned to a practical project, addressing a business challenge from an executive and strategic perspective.
6 ECTS Current socioeconomic context
- Economic environment
- Financial systems and markets
- Principles of taxation
- Sustainability and environment
- Legal news and trends
6 ECTS Marketing and commercialization in international environments
- International Marketing Strategies
- International Communication
- Branding and International Consumer Behavior
- 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, Engagement, and Sustainable Talent Development
- Human Capital Development and Strategic Learning
- Change Management and Organizational Resilience
- Decision-Making and Productivity in a Sustainable Context
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainable Development Management
6 ECTS Business Strategy
- Competitive advantage
- Strategy
- International strategy
- Business Game
- VUCA Environments and Digital Ecosystem
- Leadership for sustainability
- Disruptive technologies for business
- Business performance analysis and emerging technologies
6 ECTS Finance for de decision making
- Economic and Financial Diagnosis
- Economic and Financial Planning
- Investment Project Selection
- Financing Decisions
- Company Valuation, Mergers, and Acquisitions
- Financial Markets and Start-up Ecosystems
- Business Intelligence
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6 ECTS Entrepreneurship and Internationalization
- The entrepreneurship process in the international arena
- Internationalization strategies
- Management of international operations
- Development of entrepreneurial skills
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6 ECTS Analytics from the customer’s perspective
- Creating value from technological trends
- Link between BigData and business decisions
- Organization powered by BigData
- Technological map
- Data Strategy & Data Analytics
- Reporting & Dashboard
6 ECTS Transforming and competing through operations
- Supply Chain and Operations Strategy
- Storage and Transportation
- Robotics and process automation
- Demand planning
- Sales & Operation planning
- Demand sensing
- Production
- Purchasing
- Organizational models for the Supply Chain
- Descriptive and prescriptive analytics applied to the Supply Chain
- New business models
12 ECTS
This is far more than just a research project required to gain a Master qualification. It is the optimal time and place to combine all your academic experience, professional ambition, personal vision and creativity. It is your opportunity to put all the knowledge and skills you have acquired into practice and work towards the goals you set yourself.
Qualifications
Upon successfully completing the International MBA, you will receive a double qualification that combines recognition from EAE Barcelona with an official university qualification from the Universitat de Lleida.
Full-Time: Official Qualification
- Official University Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, specialising in Strategic Management awarded by the Universitat de Lleida - UdL
Check the Register of Universities, Centres and Degrees (RUCT) here.
Full-Time: EAE Qualification
- Lifelong Learning Master’s Degree in International MBA awarded by EAE Business School
Advanced Specializations
The Advanced Specializations are certifications that allow you to personalise your International MBA by adding key competencies in areas such as data analysis, strategy, innovation and business management, strengthening your profile for international and digital environments.
Studying an International MBA allows you to build a programme tailored to your professional development, expanding your capabilities in decision-making and business management in global contexts, with the support of EAE Barcelona’s partnership with Mobile World Capital Barcelona.
Develop the leadership that the digital world demands: one that integrates technological agility, designs forward-looking strategies, and makes decisions with a positive impact. More than just skills, you will adopt the mindset that enables you to lead transformation—not just be part of it. It is the bridge from professional to industry-leading expert.
- IA & Machine Learning
- Innovation Strategy
- Project Management & Agile
- Data-Driven Business Analytics
- Emprendimiento
- ESG & Sustainability
Designed to deepen expertise in strategic areas and strengthen your technical profile. Become a go-to professional who solves the most complex industry challenges and makes a difference in high-impact projects.
- Digital Business Transformation
- International Markets
- Product Management
- Fintech
- Big Data Tools & Applications
- Business Analytics & Data Science
- DEI Strategy
- Marketing Digital Avanzado
Added value thanks to Mobile World Capital Barcelona
As an Official Talent Hub of MWCapital, your Advanced programmes are delivered with a real focus on Barcelona’s technological and business ecosystem, strengthening your professional visibility and connection with the sector.
International MBA Recognized by Leading International Rankings
The International MBA at EAE Barcelona stands out in national and international rankings that recognize its track record, global outlook, and strong connection to the business world.
#4
QS
Spain 2025
QS is an international ranking system that assesses academic quality, employability and internationalisation.
#6
Eduniversal
Spain 2024
An international ranking that recognises leading business schools for their academic excellence and global outlook.
#6
Bloomberg
Spain 2024
EAE Barcelona is featured in the Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools ranking, which recognizes leading business schools worldwide.
merco
Our reputation has been recognised by merco through mercoTALENTO, mercoTALENTO UNIVERSITARIO, mercoRESPONSABILIDAD ESG and mercoEMPRESAS. These reputation monitors assess areas such as the ability to attract talent, perceptions among university students, commitment to sustainability and overall reputational excellence
Times Higher Education (THE)
Times Higher Education is one of the world’s leading references for evaluating higher education institutions. Its rankings recognise academic excellence, teaching quality, research, international outlook and the impact of universities and business schools.
Positive Impact Rating (PIR)
The Positive Impact Rating assesses business schools according to their contribution to society and sustainability, based on feedback from their students. This recognition highlights the institution’s commitment to positive impact, social responsibility and the development of leaders committed to a sustainable future.
International MBA career opportunities
International MBA career opportunities include positions involving growth, leadership and responsibility at leading companies and organisations undergoing transformation around the world.
Graduates perform strategic functions in international, digital and highly competitive environments.
Students who complete the International MBA at EAE Barcelona go on to work at leading companies across different industries worldwide, including Amazon, Endesa and Tripadvisor, developing a professional profile prepared to grow in fast-changing business environments.
Claustro de profesores
El claustro del International MBA está formado por profesionales que conocen de primera mano cómo funcionan los negocios internacionales y en constante evolución. Su enfoque va más allá de la teoría, aplicándolo en dinámicas, con una perspectiva más práctica y actual del management que impulsa el desarrollo profesional de los alumnos.
Joaquín Azcue Castillón
Leadership, digital transformation, and executive education specialist with more than 30 years of experience designing and leading executive development programmes for international organisations. He spent a significant part of his career at Telefónica, where he led global initiatives in e-learning, innovation, and corporate learning. He is currently Director of the International MBA at EAE Business School, combining academic leadership with teaching to bring a practical perspective on leadership, digital transformation, and organisational development.
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Byron Flores Estévez
Former Executive Director, NovartisWith over 25 years of global finance leadership at Novartis, he has led multi-billion-dollar operations across Europe, the US and Latin America. His expertise spans corporate finance, digital transformation, AI and financial strategy, bringing real-world executive experience into the classroom.
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Òscar Carbonell Dolz
Former Chief of Staff, TypeformÒscar Carbonell brings extensive experience in strategy execution, organizational transformation and leadership. Drawing on his background in high-growth tech companies, he helps future leaders turn strategy into business impact.
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Dr. Roberta Giannini
Marketing Strategist & Programme DirectorDr. Roberta Giannini is an international marketing strategist and business advisor with over 20 years of experience across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Combining executive consulting with academic leadership, she helps organizations and future leaders drive growth through marketing, digital transformation and innovation.
Student support
At EAE Barcelona, your International MBA experience extends beyond the classroom. From the beginning of the programme, you will have access to resources, activities and personalised support designed to accelerate your professional development, expand your network and build a more focused career path
Admissions process
Requirements
General admission regulations and procedures
The regulations and procedures governing admission to UdL master's programmes are detailed in the following link:
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Admission criteria and procedures for the programme
The general admission requirements and procedures for this University Master's degree are established in the Regulations on access, admission, and enrolment for university master's programmes at the EAE Barcelona University Centre:
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Criteria for credit recognition and transfer
The regulations and procedures governing the recognition and transfer of credits for UdL master's programmes are detailed in the following link:
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
At EAE Business School, we believe in talent and want to help you achieve your goals. That is why we offer different types of scholarships for students who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and commitment.
Preguntas frecuentes relacionadas con el International MBA
An International MBA focuses on business management in an international context, combining a global perspective with practical case studies from different markets. On the other hand, a Global MBA has a broader scope, emphasizing worldwide business strategies, international mobility, and experiences in multiple countries.
The International MBA at EAE Barcelona is designed for professionals with an average of four years of work experience who seek to expand their global business vision. It is aimed at graduates in Social Sciences, Architecture, and Engineering. Those without a background in Economics or Business must complete additional courses in Financial Mathematics and Financial Accounting for Decision-Making.
The International MBA at EAE Barcelona enhances key skills such as leadership, strategic decision-making, and business management in global environments. You will also develop competencies in negotiation, critical thinking, financial management, innovation, and digital transformation, preparing you to lead teams and projects in an international market.
Graduates of the International MBA can take on high-responsibility positions such as CEO (Chief Executive Officer), CMO (Chief Marketing Officer), CFO (Chief Financial Officer), or COO (Chief Operating Officer). They can also work as Business Managers, leading strategies and operations in international companies.
The International MBA at EAE Barcelona stands out for its global approach, practical methodology based on real cases, and strong connections with international companies. Additionally, it offers networking opportunities through its student and alumni community, international mobility programs, and a focus on innovation and leadership in today’s business world.
An International MBA has a more specialised focus on international markets and differs from a traditional MBA through its orientation towards broader and more diverse business environments, including expansion cases and decision-making across different countries and contexts.
It is designed for experienced professionals who want to progress towards management positions, lead international teams and make strategic decisions in global, digital and transforming companies.
You will develop strategic thinking, global leadership, data-driven decision-making, financial awareness, operations management, international marketing, innovation and digital transformation skills, together with competencies related to AI, Business Analytics and agile methodologies.
You can progress towards positions such as CEO, COO, CFO, Global Strategy Director, International Expansion Manager, Business Development Director, Digital Transformation Director, Strategy & Innovation Consultant or Project & Transformation Manager.
An International Business Development Manager needs strategic vision, strong market analysis capabilities and negotiation skills to drive growth across different countries. Cultural adaptability, a results-oriented mindset and language skills are also essential for communicating effectively in diverse environments.
Los graduados de un International MBA suelen trabajar en sectores con alta proyección global como consultoría, finanzas, marketing, tecnología, comercio internacional o logística. También es habitual que desarrollen su carrera en empresas multinacionales, startups con expansión internacional o en áreas de estrategia y desarrollo de negocio dentro de organizaciones globales.
Su combinación de visión internacional, enfoque en Data & Business Analytics, formación en liderazgo, Advanced Specializations, preparación para Professional Scrum Master I y conexión con el ecosistema empresarial global.
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