Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Sports and eSports Management in Barcelona

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Sports and eSports Management in Barcelona is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the global sports industry. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, providing students with a well-rounded education in business administration, digital innovation, and sports management.

Key Information

• Duration: Full-time: 2 + 1 year, Part-time: 4 years + up to 2 years
• Languages: English
• Location: Barcelona
• Annual Intakes: October, January, April
• Format: Face-to-face
• Tuition Fee: €13,900 per year

Program Structure

The program is divided into three years, with the first two years consisting of compulsory and specialization courses, and the third year offering a range of electives and a dissertation.

• 1st Year: Compulsory courses (60 ECTS)
  • Global Business Environment (7 ECTS)
  • Business Communication (6 ECTS)
  • Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation (7 ECTS)
  • Fundamentals of Marketing in the Digital Era (13 ECTS)
  • Principles of Accounting (7 ECTS)
  • Business Law in a Digital Context (7 ECTS)
  • Business Math and Statistics (13 ECTS)
• 2nd Year: Compulsory and specialization courses (60 ECTS)
  • Leadership, Human Resources and Organisation (6 ECTS)
  • Managerial Accounting (6 ECTS)
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior (6 ECTS)
  • Starting a New Digital Business (7 ECTS)
  • Business Economics (7 ECTS)
  • Business Research Methods (6 ECTS)
  • Elective 1 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 2 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 3 (7 ECTS)
• 3rd Year: Compulsory and specialization courses (60 ECTS)
  • Professional and Career Development (6 ECTS)
  • Innovative and Creative Thinking (4 ECTS)
  • Corporate Finance (7 ECTS)
  • Disruptive Technologies for Innovation and Change (13 ECTS)
  • Elective 1 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 2 (4 ECTS)
  • Elective 3 (7 ECTS)
  • Undergraduate Dissertation (15 ECTS)

List of Electives – Sports and eSports Management (45 ECTS)

• Sports and eSports Management (7 ECTS)
• Business Models and Entrepreneurship in eSports (4 ECTS)
• Talent Management in the Digital Era (4 ECTS)
• Recreation, Leisure and Wellness Business (4 ECTS)
• Event Management & Sponsoring (7 ECTS)
• Sports and eSports Marketing (4 ECTS)
• Dissertation in the area of Sports and/or eSports Management (15 ECTS)

Qualification

The program is accredited by the Government of Catalonia's Department of Education and delivers an Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation (120 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 5) face-to-face from the Barcelona campus. Once students have obtained their Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Business Administration and Digital Innovation, they can tailor their final year to their needs, culminating in their Bachelor (B.A.) of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Digital Entrepreneurship (180 ECTS, EQF/MQF Level 6) delivered by GBSB Global Business School either online, in Malta, or in Barcelona.

Admissions Information

The program is designed for motivated students who want to build a strong foundation in business and leadership in a global environment. To ensure academic excellence, applicants must meet specific admission requirements, including educational background, language proficiency, and other key criteria.

• Academic Qualification Requirements:
  • A/S or A levels at the appropriate level or the Matriculation Certificate Exam with three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 points overall or the IB Diploma with specific achievements in higher/standard level subjects
  • GCSE/IGSCE "O" Levels: five subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D, and A/S or A Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D
  • AP Program
  • Other high school diploma or equivalent (other education systems)
• English Language Proficiency:
  • English as a native language
  • TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet based), or 550 (paper based)
  • IELTS – Minimum score: 6.0
  • Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C
  • English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal education system
  • Pass GBSB Global's internal English Level Test

Tuition Fees

The total fee for the program is €13,900. The fee includes application, enrollment, and administrative fees. Special offers and scholarships are available for early applicants and scholarship competition winners.