University of Barcelona Masters Degrees in Management Studies

Overview

The Executive MBA is a face-to-face programme taught over a single academic year, from October to September, which provides experienced professionals (entrepreneurs, businesspeople, general managers and middle-management staff in any company area) with a comprehensive, integrated understanding of the management techniques and executive skills involved in business organization and administration in today’s complex, competitive and dynamic market.
The programme attracts professionals from around the world. A typical class profile has a percentage of international students of over 90%. The official language of the master is Spanish and good command of the language is needed.
The objective of this programme is to provide training that enhances the careers of the new leaders needed in today’s society. Our teaching staff comprises renowned university professors and working professionals with long and successful track records. Our methodology is practical, active and highly participatory, using case studies, debates, tutorial sessions, expert lectures and simulations. The structure of this demanding Executive MBA is broken down into nine modules, which will ultimately lead students through the completion of a successful business plan.
Lectures take place in the evenings and occasionally on Saturday morning, allowing students to combine lectures with their work.
There are 24 student vacancies every intake. The small classes ensure a personal approach and direct contact between lecturers and students.
You can find more information on the programme content here: http://www.ub.edu/business-school/executive-mba/#phdb-programmecontent053b-d05d
The teaching staff from the Executive MBA is formed mostly by lecturers who are company executives with extensive practical experience in renowned companies and organisations. Furthermore, the fact that the programme belongs to a public university fosters the cooperation between real professionals and researchers with an outstanding trajectory in the academic world.
Professors from the University will provide students with the significant theories and trends, knowledge which is essential for future leaders; while CEOs, managers, entrepreneurs and other executives will offer the practical experience that they have gained in their organizations.

Funding

The European Talent Scholarships offered by the UB Business School is a scholarship scheme aimed at European students of the Executive MBA programme with an outstanding profile and the skills needed to become a leader that will have an influence on business in the future.
Students may apply for a grant of 50% of the tuition fees of the Executive MBA programme at the University of Barcelona (fees are not included).  Only two grants will be awarded.
Scholarships are awarded to candidates with an EU citizenship that have already been admitted to the Executive MBA. Applicants must have a successful professional career in business, entrepreneur initiative and innovative vision.
You can find more information on funding and fees here: http://www.ub.edu/business-school/executive-mba/#phdb-feesandfunding053b-d05d

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Overview

The MSc in Business Research is a one-year programme which provides students with advanced training in the research skills, techniques and methodologies to conduct their own research in business. The programme can also be taken part-time over two years.
Students who successfully complete the master will have developed the knowledge and skills to begin the preparation of a doctoral thesis and may therefore request admission to the PhD in Business. Attainment of the MSc degree also prepares students for careers in research and policymaking in the public and private sectors. You must note, however, that it is a research-oriented programme and not a professional MBA.
The programme attracts students from around the world. A typical class profile has a percentage of international student of over 60%. As the master is taught in Spanish (55%) and English (45%), a good command of both languages is needed.
The MSc in Business Research offers international research excellence in business administration and management. It also provides the means for students to develop skills and abilities in research that meet the highest standards. Students are exposed to a rich training curriculum as well as a wide offering of master classes, research seminars, workshops and conferences. These offerings shape academic skills and at the same time create sensitivity for practical business opportunities and challenges.

You can find more information on the programme content here: http://www.ub.edu/business-school/msc-in-business-research/#phdb-programmecontent053b-d05d

Students must complete 60 credits comprising 30 core course credits and 30 free-elective credits. Given its research orientation, the master degree requires a teaching model that combines a practical approach with master classes, which provide the conceptual foundations of business research. Lessons in the computer room are essential in order to master statistical techniques and databases.

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete the master will have developed the knowledge and skills to begin a doctoral thesis and may therefore request admission to the PhD in Business. This is one of the most popular career choices for MSc in Business Research graduates. In fact, the master is intended to serve as a foundation for doctoral research, which in turn constitutes the first step towards an academic career.
Not all students decide to follow this route, though. Some prefer to make the transition to the labour market straight after finishing their master degree and others wait until they have completed their doctorate. According to data provided by the Catalan government, 95.4% of all PhD social sciences graduates find a job in less than three years, and the unemployment rate is below 3.3%. Therefore, the MSc and the PhD allow students to improve their position in the job market.
The Faculty of Economics and Business has a dedicated Careers Services office, which offers guidance and facilitates employment for graduates. It manages the Job Bank, where companies post job offers and available work placements. The Career Services office also works to strengthen students’ entrepreneurial skills and offers the Coworking Space as a place for developing projects and sharing ideas and strategies.

You can find more information on career opportunities here: http://www.ub.edu/business-school/msc-in-business-research/#phdb-careers053b-d05d

Funding

The University of Barcelona offer various options for funding across postgraduate and doctoral study.

You can find more information on available funding here: http://www.ub.edu/web/ub/en/estudis/suport_estudi/beques_ajuts/beques_ajuts.html

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