Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Finance & FinTech in Madrid

Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Finance & FinTech in Madrid

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Finance & FinTech in Madrid is a comprehensive program that provides a well-rounded education in business administration, digital innovation, and finance. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dynamic financial sector.

Key Information

• Duration: Full Time - 2 + 1 Year, Part Time - 4 Years + Up to 2 Years
• Languages: English
• Location: Madrid
• 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 a focus on compulsory and specialization courses.

1st Year: Compulsory (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 + Specialization (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 + Specialization (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 - Finance & FinTech (45 ECTS)

• Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning (4 ECTS)
• Investments (4 ECTS)
• Advanced Issues in Accounting (7 ECTS)
• Foundations of FinTech (7 ECTS)
• FinTech in Banking: Challenges and Opportunities (4 ECTS)
• Investor Relations (4 ECTS)
• Dissertation in the area of Finance and/or FinTech (15 ECTS)

Qualification

The Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with Finance & FinTech in Madrid is an officially recognized qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (License number: ). MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 6 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.

Admissions Information

The Bachelor 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

Alternative Entry Routes

Alternative entry routes are available for applicants who do not meet the standard entry qualifications, but have certain skills, experience, and subject knowledge. These are detailed in GBSB Global’s IQA manual within the “Policies for Admission of Transfer Students and Recognition of Prior Learning”.