Master’s Degree in Business Administration Madrid

By developing a global vision of managing a business, you will learn to operate in a real environment with case studies from leading organisations.

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Madrid

Campus-based 21 Oct 22

Highlights

The master’s aims to equip you with the skills you need to take on positions of responsibility at leading companies. You will discover how to use a range of technologies to transform and optimise any business.

You’ll acquire a deep understanding of the different units that make up a company, including finance, marketing, sales, HR, operations, strategy, and technology and innovation.

Campus-based	English , Spanish
Alcobendas	60 ECTS
Start: 21 oct. 2022	Title issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
9 Months	School of Social Sciences and Communication.
Official degree

30% discount on the reservation fee for the 2022/23 programmes. Apply before may 31st, 2022.

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Why study the MBA?

Challenge Based Learning: Thanks to our Challenge Based Learning model, you will learn by completing real case studies from leading multinationals, using tools such as Cognos. With simulations, role plays, masterclasses, case studies and visits to world-leading companies, you’ll be primed for an impactful global career.
Tech Experience: You will master the planning and management tools used by companies today, ensuring you are fully prepared to respond to any business challenge.
Employability: Stand out in the employment market by completing professional internships and accessing our exclusive job portal.
A Unique Experience: Our teaching methodology trains you to assume positions of responsibility. Upon completion of the MBA, you will be shaped into an impactful leader with solid technical expertise coupled with indispensable management skills.
You will master in-demand tools and techniques, including planning analytics and design thinking,while acquiring the management and communication skills—such as neuromanagement and mindfulness—needed to motivate and lead teams.

Who is the official MBA aimed at?

This MBA is an official degree recognised internationally and throughout Europe. It is aimed at professionals who wish to possess a 360-degree practical understanding of the different areas that make up a business.

The programme is particularly aimed at university graduates from diverse fields of study who are interested in acquiring the theoretical and practical skills needed to manage a business, as well as those who wish to develop an entrepreneurial skillset.

In addition, the programme is suitable for those individuals who are interested in tackling challenges to innovation and wish to continuously learn throughout their professional lives.

Our students possess a range of university degrees in areas such as: engineering, law, healthcare sciences, business management, economics, and more. All of our students are eager to complete their training and acquire the professional experience needed to develop a global, integrated and strategic understanding of business.

100%

Internships

Internships at companies are included in the master’s programme.

88%

Employability rate

88% of our students find a job in less than 18 months after completing their studies.

SECTORS

You can specialise in Digital Technologies, Health and Wellbeing, Retail and e-Commerce.

Alcobendas, The Business Campus

Much more than a campus. Our academic model is designed to accelerate your success.

You will learn in one of the most powerful business epicentres in Spain, just outside Madrid.

Visits from experts gave us practical insight into how different technologies are used in the real world.

Willie Betancourt

Global Product Manager - Telefónica R+D

Master’s Alumnus

The MBA introduced me to kindred spirits with whom I enjoyed close collaboration. I also developed entrepreneurship skills that I’m excited to continue growing.

Antonio Angulo Ortega

Head os UX - Minsait

Master’s Alumnus

The MBA gave me a global mindset and a complete understanding of the way businesses operate.

Carmen Cambero

Apps and Gaming Coordinator - La Liga

Master’s Alumna

What will you learn?

During this master’s, you will learn to lead different areas of a company and understand how to manage a business from a global perspective with real case studies from top-tier multinationals. You’ll discover how to use the management and planning tools used by world-leading companies today. A range of masterclasses, simulations and role plays will prepare you to become an impactful global leader.

Curriculum

Official Degree

Upon completion of this programme, students receive an official Master’s in Business Administration degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Syllabus

Offered in the current academic course

The Master’s in Business Administration offers students the opportunity to become specialised in specific sectors, such as: health and wellness, retail and e-commerce, and digital technologies. Students can choose one of these specialties by completing two specific modules: environmental analysis and strategy, and management of operations.

Study Program: Master in Business Administration
Program	ECTS	Type	DESCRIPTION	LANGUAGE
MODULE I: General Management	9	OB	The contents are organized into the following study units: - Management Skills - Organizational structure and people management. - Global vision, entrepreneurial spirit and decision-making. - Business ethics and corporate social responsibility.	EN
MODULE II: Environment analysis and strategy	6	OB	The subject is organized into the following study units: - Economic Environment. - Legal Environment. - Introduction to strategic analysis. - Sector Analysis. - Internal Analysis. - Strategies for expansion and internationalization.	EN
MODULE III: Accounting and Finances	9	OB	The content is grouped into the following units: - Accounting for leadership. - Advanced accounting. - Management control. - Business diagnostics and sustainable financial strategy design. - Valuation of investments. - Sources of financing. - Valuing companies.	EN
MODULE IV: Marketing and Communications	6	OB	The contents are grouped into the following units: - Strategic Marketing. - The product. - The Price. - The commercial distribution. - Communication. - Market research.	EN
MODULE V: Operations Management	6	OB	The content is grouped into the following areas: - General aspects of operations management. - Operations strategies. - Operations management. - Materials management. - Activity planning. - Systems for improving operations.	EN
MODULE VI: Commercial Management	6	OB	The content is grouped into the following areas: - Introduction to Commercial Management. - Sales in complex environments. - Sales organization. - Management of sales teams. - Sales channels.	EN
MODULE VII: Technology and innovation	6	OB	The content is grouped into the following areas: - Technological environment, technology and information systems. - Strategic role of information systems. - Innovation and business changes. - Tools for innovation management. - Information society and e-Business. - New trends.	EN
MODULE VIII: Professional internships	6	OB	Applying skills and content acquired to practice. The student will undertake professional tasks under the supervision of a supervisor in a company and an academic tutor, who will guide this process of introduction into the practical application of the skills and contents of the program.	EN
MODULE IX: End of Master Thesis Project	6	OB	The development of the End of Master Thesis Project will take place in a group, using as a basis the knowledge acquired during the different modules and the professional internships. Students will always be guided by their tutor and evaluated by a panel.	EN

Places for incoming students

30 places

Key competencies on this programme

Basic competencies

BS1: Students possess the required knowledge and understanding that provides a basis or springboard for originality in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
BS2: Students can apply the knowledge they have acquired and are able to solve problems in any new or unfamiliar situation which may arise within a broader or multidisciplinary context relating to their area of study.
BS3: When faced with the difficulty of making tough decisions, students can apply what they know, and, when information is limited, they can take into account and apply the social and ethical responsibilities associated to the situation.
BS4: Students can communicate their conclusions—and the knowledge and rationale behind them—to both specialised and non-specialised audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner.
BS5: Students possess learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that is largely self-led or independent.

Cross-disciplinary competencies

TS01. Ethical values: Ability to think and act according to universal principles and apply these to personal and professional development, entailing a commitment to certain social values.
TS02. Independent learning: Students are able to select, search, analyse, evaluate and manage information from various sources. In addition, they can independently put into practice what they have learned.
TS03. Teamwork: Students are able to integrate into a team and collaborate actively with other people, disciplines and/or organisations in order to attain common goals.
TS04. Written/Verbal Communication: Students are able to transmit and receive data, ideas, opinions and attitudes and attain an action. Verbal communication being communication through words and gestures, and written communication being information that is written and/or visually conveyed.
TS05. Analysis and problem-solving: Students are able to critically evaluate information, break down complex situations into their working parts, and recognise patterns and consider other alternatives, approaches, and perspectives to find optimal solutions and conduct efficient negotiations.
TS06. Students are able to adapt to change: they can accept, value and integrate different positions, adapting their own view as required, as well as working effectively in ambiguous situations.
TS07. Leadership: Students are able to lead, motivate and guide others—recognising their capabilities and strengths—to efficiently manage their development and common interests.
TS08. Entrepreneurial spirit: Students can take on and carry out activities which create new opportunities, anticipate problems or lead to improvements.
TS09. Global outlook: Students are able to show interest and understand other standards and cultures, recognise one’s own inclinations and work effectively in a global community.

Specific competencies

SS1: The capacity to make decisions taking into account different aspects of the company, considering both external and internal factors.
SS2: The capacity to analyse problems and find solutions as a team to reach certain business objectives.
SS3: To lead, from an integral ethical perspective, projects and teams valuing the impact of their decisions on the benefits, the market, people and society.
SS4: To possess an in-depth understanding of large global economic areas and ability to turn them into competitive advantages for the growth of the company within its sector.
SS5: To undertake sector-specific analysis to establish strategies in the medium and long term and in a specific sector, using different analytical instruments and reflection strategies.
SS6: The capacity to design a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy for each business in accordance with new trends and business practices.
SS7: The capacity to define objectives, organise resources and apply negotiation techniques from a responsible viewpoint and under a multicultural perspective respecting diversity.
SS8: Dominate the concepts and strategic tools for the organisational dimension of the company and be able to select the best strategic alternative for each market and company.
SS9 The capacity to dominate the management tools for the operations of a company, as well as the business practices of reference to ensure the efficiency of the activity in question and the fulfillment of the objectives set.
SS10 To design plans in different areas (marketing, communications, sales, finance, production, human resources) using coordination criteria in accordance with general company strategy.
SS11 To master key leading concepts for defining new organisational structures and to be able to implement plans for change or adapt in order to optimise resource and knowledge management.
SS12 To apply and convert into an action everything learned in one of the decision-making areas of a company with professional internships, demonstrating the skills acquired in order to successfully integrate into a business team.

Internships

Internships are a key component of your training. Acquiring experience after what you have learnt in your degree programme is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internships: curricular—which are included in your study plan—and extracurricular—which you can do on a voluntary basis.

In order to complete curricular internships in companies, you will need to have 50% of the credits approved and to register the subject before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and they are evaluated by midterm and final reports.

If you want to take your work experience to the next level before finishing your university education, you can pursue an extracurricular internship. You can do them in any academic year, but keep in mind that internships are a formative complement to your studies; therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.

Professional Internships

You will complete professional internships with companies in the sector. These internships are part of the academic programme and will be evaluated as part of each student’s training in business management. Professional internships are a unique opportunity for students to put the theory and skills they develop on the master’s into practice at real companies.

We provide a job search engine featuring a large selection of companies and opportunities, and the Professional Careers Department is on hand to give you all the advice and resources you need to find a professional internship that best suits your profile and aspirations.

PepsiCo

Mediaset España Comunicación, S.A.

GEFCO Group

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Employability

Business Managers with a deep understanding of technology are the most in-demand today

According to Infoempleo and Adecco, 42.3% of new job openings in Spain are in the digital sector.

LinkedIn data reveals that, in the next five years, two million new technology-related roles will be created in Spain.
CEDEFOP states that, in the short term, 90% of job openings will require some kind of digital competency.

Your career begins here

Alongside leading professionals and companies at the forefront of the industry.

Boost your professional profile

92% employed in less than one year.
Partnerships and agreements with the leading companies in your sector.

Discover a different way to specialise

Put your knowledge into practice by working on real cases.
Top-quality laboratories and facilities.
Study with leading experts in your field.

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Profile for prospective students and how to access this degree

The Master’s in Business Administration* is especially aimed at professionals who wish to complement their training with a comprehensive and highly practical understanding of the different areas that make up a company.

This programme is specifically aimed at university graduates of varied fields who are interested in developing a role in business management. It is also aimed at those professionals who are interested in taking on innovation challenges and continuing their professional development throughout their careers.

Admissions requirements

Official Spanish university degree or other degree issued by a higher education centre belonging to another country in the European Higher Education Area.

Degrees issued in accordance with educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area do not need to be officially recognised, as long as the University can ascertain that the level of study is equivalent to the corresponding official university degree in Spain and allows access in the home country to postgraduate studies. Access through this channel is not, in any case, an official recognition of the previous university degree in Spain nor is it recognising anything other than access to this master’s degree.

Students must have English level B2 CEFR or equivalent.

Faculty

The faculty on this degree has 70% of doctors.

The entire Master’s in Business Administration* is taught by teachers with outstanding academic profiles—most of whom hold doctorates—and professionals with extensive national and international experience at companies across industries and sectors. 70% of the master’s faculty hold doctorates.

Javier Camacho Ibáñez PhD.

Programme Director. A doctor in economics and business, Javier holds an Executive MBA from IESE and is a telecommunications engineer. The founder of several entrepreneurial initiatives, he combines his role as a consultant and general manager of companies with his teaching and research work.

Dr. Pablo Esteban PhD.

Professor of the accounting and finance module, Pablo holds a doctorate cum laude in business financial economics and a bachelor’s in economics and business. With a degree in advanced studies and research proficiency in financial economics of the company program of management development, he is currently a Representative and Director of the Office in Spain of the Province of Buenos Aires Bank and is Vice-President of the Spanish Association of Foreign Banks Representatives. Previously, he was the director of EBN Bank.

Our teachers

Dr. Jorge Lopez Cifre PhD.
With a PhD in economics, a master’s in control and strategic planning, general management and several postgraduate programmes. He has more than 25 years of experience in the private sector and has held a range of management and consultant positions. Previously, he was the general manager of a hydrocolloid company, and created a business network covering all five continents.
Dr Patricia Soriano PhD.
With a PhD in economics and business and over 15 years working for the Big Four, her research areas include: Big Data applied to the world of transactions and financial analysis of annual accounts. In the professional field, she began her career as an auditor at Deloitte. She currently works in EY in the Transaction Advisory Services department, where she is dedicated to financial control/tracking, productivity analysis and customer allocation and CRM management.
Dr. Ángel Andreu PhD.
With a PhD, Dr. Andreu is currently an advisor to industrial and manufacturing companies (INHISA group). He leads the advising, implementation and launch of technological projects and market development for various companies (A2A Solutions). He has been a director in the private and public sector (INI, European Commission-DG XXIII, Inespal group, Foarsa, Sodican) in national, international or corporate positions (PwC SCG, Lucas Varity Corp, Yves Rocher, Office Depot).
Carlos Andreu PhD.
With a PhD, a Master’s in Engineering. Executive PDG, and Executive Master in Sales and Marketing, Dr. Andreu is an international executive in marketing, sales, and business development in high tech corporations. He has worked as general manager, CEO and international executive VP in high tech, IT, telecom and consulting services in Europe, USA and LATAM.
Alejandro de Pablo Cabrera PhD.
With a PhD Cum Laude in business, he is mentor and advisor for entrepreneurs. His professional experience spans more than 25 years working at national and multinational companies like Coca-Cola, Disney, Grupo Prisa mainly in the areas of marketing, sales and business development.
Lucía Andaluz Antón PhD.
PhD. in Biomedicine and Health Sciences from the European University of Madrid (UEM). Journalist specializing in Radio from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication at the European University of Madrid. Master's Degree in Digital Journalism and Social Networks (UEM) and Advanced Technician in Audiovisual and Show Audiovisual and Entertainment (CES). She has developed her professional work in audiovisual media such as MediasetEspaña. She is currently working as a teaching at the Faculty of CC. Social Sciences and Communication at the Universidad Europea de Madrid and she is the Coordinator of the internships for postgraduate degrees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MBA?

A Master’s in Business Administration (or MBA) is the most prestigious postgraduate course in the area of Business and Technology. It provides a global vision of the operation of the main areas of a company. An MBA is a plus in the business world and positions you as a candidate to find a better job either within your organisation or make a step up in your career elsewhere. An MBA is focused on preparing current and future company managers. It will equip you with leadership skills, and provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop in managerial positions by learning to manage teams.

What is the purpose of an MBA?

An MBA provides you with the skills and competencies necessary to develop in your career in senior management roles. At Universidad Europea, our learning methodology is based on real cases. Professors with managerial experience in the main corporate areas such as Finance, Marketing, Strategy, HR, Operations, Innovation and Product Development in both national and international companies will provide knowledge and you’ll apply it to the case method. The MBA is aimed at equipping students with the ability to assume positions of responsibility and to understand the capabilities of different technologies to transform and optimise businesses.

Why study an MBA?

There are many reasons to study an MBA - too exhaustive to fully cover here! You will gain a 360º vision of the operation of a company, and get to know the different areas of a company: finance, marketing, sales, people management, operations, strategy and technology and innovation to operate in a real and global work environment. At Universidad Europea, you’ll also be taught by a leading faculty made up of top professionals, all experts in their areas, and you’ll work on real cases, enabling you to have a deep understanding of the workplace and put your skills to use first-hand. With a focus on providing an international experience - because business is cross-border - you’ll expand your network of contacts. Studying an MBA will prepare you to be a global professional and you will master the technological tools that companies use today in their daily activity to respond to current and future business needs.

Where can I study an MBA?

When choosing where to study for a Master's Degree in Business Administration - MBA there are multiple options. One of the most relevant aspects when choosing the university or business school to study your MBA is to check the international approval of the certification attained. By its nature, an MBA requires a significant effort both in terms of academic and financial commitment. You’ll want to ensure it opens doors to opportunities to you, nationally and internationally, when you graduate.

Master’s Degree in Business Administration Madrid

Highlights

Internships

Employability rate

SECTORS

Alcobendas, The Business Campus

What will you learn?

Curriculum

Syllabus

Places for incoming students

Key competencies on this programme

Internships

Professional Internships

Collaborating Companies

Employability

Business Managers with a deep understanding of technology are the most in-demand today

Your career begins here

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Admissions

Admission exams

Place reservation

Enrollment

Admissions application

Open days

Credit recognition and transfers

Profile for prospective students and how to access this degree

Admissions requirements

Faculty

Our teachers

Academic Quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MBA?

What is the purpose of an MBA?

Why study an MBA?

Where can I study an MBA?