Program Overview

Master in Business Administration - MBA

The Master in Business Administration - MBA is a prestigious program offered by the University Carlos III of Madrid. It is the only MBA program accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and has a long tradition within the university, having been offered for almost 20 years.

Graduate School of Business

The program is directed by Prof. Jaime Ortega Diego, with Prof. Samira Reis as the Deputy Director. The language of instruction is English, and the program is delivered on-campus, with a duration of 11 months. The campus is located in Madrid - Puerta de Toledo, and the program has 40 available places.

Program Details

• Credits: 60 ECTS
• Attendance: On-campus
• Language: English
• Campus: Madrid - Puerta de Toledo
• Applications: Open, with 40 places available

Admission

Admission to the MBA program is highly selective and based on merit grounds. The admission criteria include:

• Academic Excellence: 20 points
• Work Experience: 40 points
• Motivation and Interest: 20 points
• Student's Capacity: 20 points

Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree from an official university
• At least three years of work experience
• A high level of knowledge of written and spoken English, which can be credited with the results of the TOEFL or IELTS

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are:

• EU Students: 13,500 (225/ECTS) for 60 ECTS
• Non-EU Students: 19,800 (330/ECTS) for 60 ECTS

Scholarships

The university offers a number of scholarships to support students, including:

• UC3M Tuition Grants: Up to 20 grants are available to cover the net tuition fees for students admitted to the Master's program

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes:

• Compulsory Subjects: 44 ECTS
• Elective Subjects: 10 ECTS
• Master Thesis: 6 ECTS

Faculty

The program faculty includes a mix of academics and professionals with expertise in their fields, including:

• Prof. Jaime Ortega Diego: Director of the MBA program
• Prof. Samira Reis: Deputy Director of the MBA program
• Other Faculty Members: From the Department of Business Administration and external institutions

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Business and Technology
• Finance
• International Business
• Marketing
• Strategy

Engineering Complement

The university offers an engineering complement program, which allows students to expand their knowledge and skills in various areas of engineering. The program includes subjects such as:

• Connected Industry 4.0
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Big Data Analytics
• Technologies in the Financial Sector: FinTech