Master's Degree in Business Administration
- Intake 2026
- 300 places
- Official
- 60 ECTS
Master's Degree in Business Administration
Our Master's Degree in Business Administration is EAE Barcelona’s flagship programme, designed to accelerate the transformation of professionals and entrepreneurs with intellectual restlessness, global ambition and a desire to have an impact on the world.
This programme combines an international and multidisciplinary approach with the development of skills that are essential for success, as well as tools for self-assessment and the planification of your professional life project and your goals.
It’s an ecosystem that hosts professionals from different areas, industries and nationalities and enhances the learning experience and the growth of those who take part in it.
For our Master's Degree in Business Administration, we apply highly practical and interactive methodologies in order to develop critical thinking, foster collaboration and strengthen your leadership skills.
You will also take part in different initiatives that will help your creativity and innovation thrive, while also pushing you out of your comfort zone to equip you with the agility, flexibility and creativity that you will need in this dynamic and ever changing world we live in.
Our Official Master’s Degree in Business Administration is recognized by the world’s leading international rankings
EAE Business School stands out in the leading national and international rankings, thanks to its prestige, academic excellence, and global presence.
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10 months
Classes Monday through Thursday, plus two Fridays a month (intensive morning or afternoon schedule).
14 months
Online classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and one Friday per week, plus a 5-week residency period in Barcelona.
Study programme
Designed to align with your interests and career goals, the Study Programme combines two core modules with two elective modules linked to different specialisations. You will choose one elective module corresponding to the specialisation that best matches your profile. In addition, you will complete a Master’s Final Project, also aligned with your chosen specialisation.
The specialisations available within the Official Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management are:
(1) Strategic Management Specialisation
(2) International Business Specialisation
- Economic Environment
- Financial Systems and Markets
- Principles of Taxation
- Sustainability and Environmental Management
- Legal Developments and Emerging Trends
- International Strategic Marketing
- International Communication
- Branding and International Consumer Behaviour
- Digital Marketing
- Sales Management
- Organisational Strategy and Sustainable Development
- Cultural Influence in Organisations 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 Organisational Resilience
- Decision-Making and Productivity in a Sustainable Context
- Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainable Development Management
- Introduction to Strategy
- Competitive Advantage
- International Strategy
- VUCA Environments and the Digital Ecosystem
- Leadership for Sustainability
- Business Performance Analysis and Emerging Technologies
- Business Game
- Financial and Economic Analysis
- Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Investment Project Selection
- Financing Decisions
- Business Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Financial Markets and Startup Ecosystems
- Business Intelligence
- The International Entrepreneurship Process
- Internationalisation Strategies
- International Operations Management
- Development of Entrepreneurial Skills
This module equips students with the knowledge and skills required to formulate, implement, and evaluate business strategies that create sustainable competitive advantage. It provides the foundation for the Strategic Management Specialisation
- Creating Value Through Technological Trends
- Connecting Big Data and Business Decision-Making
- Big Data-Driven Organisations
- Technology Mapping
- Data Strategy & Data Analytics
- Reporting & Dashboards
- Supply Chain and Operations Strategy
- Warehousing and Transportation
- Robotics and Process Automation
- Demand Planning
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Demand Sensing
- Production Management
- Procurement Management
- Organisational Models for Supply Chain Management
- Descriptive and Prescriptive Analytics Applied to the Supply Chain
- New Business Models
This module prepares students to analyse and manage global operations, providing the knowledge and skills needed to support business expansion into international markets. It serves as the foundation for the International Business Specialisation
International Information Technology Management (6 ECTS)
- Strategic Technology Management
- Introduction to ICT Projects
- Project Management
- Technology Management Tools
International Financial Risk Management (6 ECTS)
- Financial Markets
- Financial Risk Management
- International Cost of Capital
- International Business Valuation
The Master’s Final Thesis consists of developing either a business plan or a strategic management project for a real organisation, applying the knowledge acquired throughout the programme to current, innovative proposals while assessing their feasibility for real-world implementation.
The project may also be based on the practical application of any of the subjects covered in the study programme to a real business environment. Topics may include the use of specialised tools, digital applications, research, and innovation, enabling students to address contemporary business challenges through a practical and strategic approach.
Students in the master's programs have the option to undertake extracurricular internships, which are voluntary and not mandatory. These internships are managed by CDC.
Master's Director
Joaquín Azcue Castillón
Experienced professor with a proven track record in the telecommunications industry. Expert in Talent Management, E-Learning, Strategy, Executive Coaching and Training. Professional with a solid academic background, PhD in Social Sciences from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
Key Points
1. Your Future Made-to-Measure
Through the personalized accompaniment of our Professional Careers Department, you get a tailor-made professional development plan designed to equip you to embrace career opportunities at an international level
2. EAE Incubator
You will enhance your entrepreneurial mindset, an invaluable asset for innovation and problem solving. Moreover, our entrepreneurial participants have access to EAE Entrepreneur, a startup incubator that gives access to the finance and guidance required to drive your venture forward.
3. Business Connection
You will work on real cases and network with companies such as Google, Vodafone, Accenture, Intel and Cepsa, to name just a few. Moreover, you will take part in our innovative Business Game, a simulator that recreates real business situations and challenges to put your skills to the test.
Student profile
Full Time
5 years average
93% international participants
14 nationalities
Your career success starts here.
At our Career Development Center and Entrepreneurship Hub, you'll receive personalized advice and tailored training to boost your employability. No matter which path you choose, we help you go far and expand your opportunities internationally.
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Career Opportunities After the MBA
As a student of our MBA, you’ll enjoy a career plan made to suit you. Thanks to our Careers Department and EAE Entrepreneur, you will gain access to personalised support and academic training services that will multiply your professional opportunities, extending them to any country in the world.
- CEO Chief Executive Officer
- CFO Chief Financial Officer
- Business Manager
- General Manager
- CMO Chief Marketing Officer
- COO Chief Operating Officer
- Strategic Manager
Admission process
Requeriments
Regulations and general access procedure
The Regulations and access procedure for master’s programs at UdL are detailed in the following link:
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Admission criteria and procedure for the degree
The general requirements for access and admission to this Master’s degree are established in the Access, Admission and Enrollment Regulations for university master’s programs at Centro Universitario EAE Barcelona:
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Criteria for recognition and transfer of credits
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- Initial Information/Admission Request
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 on the result of the process.
- Booking and Assign You a Spot
You will have 3 to 5 days to make the payment for the inscription.
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