University of Barcelona Masters Degrees in Strategic Management

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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