Focus on management theory and practice with courses in Financial, Human Resource, Marketing and Supply Chain Management; add courses from our applied research hubs in Global, Digital, Sustainable and Social Business; build your business skills throughout; and bring it all together in your final project.
Modular & flexible
An American-inspired structure lets you customise the program around your previous studies, interests and ambitions.
Multi-campus & online
Study across our campuses in Europe and Japan, or online, and transfer between them by quarter.
Professionally-oriented
Academically-qualified, professionally-experienced faculty deliver a hands-on, real-world learning experience.
One program, Two paths
Both paths lead to an MBA and share an almost identical first phase. The difference is what you do in Phase II — and the qualification that comes with it.
What every student gets
Whichever qualification you choose, these stay the same.
Identical Phase I core
The same course clusters and modules underpin both paths.
Same learning outcomes
Identical program-level intended learning outcomes.
Modular & American-inspired
A flexible structure that adapts to your background and goals.
Transfer between campuses
Move between Europe, Japan and Online by quarter, with guaranteed compatibility.
Recognized quality
Institutionally accredited by the BAC; QS 5-star for business & management.
Blockchain-verifiable
Qualifications are verifiable on the Ethereum blockchain for instant checks.
Study across Europe, Japan & online
Transfer between campuses by quarter and learn alongside students from 100+ nationalities.
Phase I — the coursework, compared
Both paths build Phase I from the same course clusters. What differs is the credit total and how electives and concentrations are handled.
Phase I State-recognized Private
Phase I credits 36 or 42 credits 48 credits
Core course clusters Financial, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain Management Same clusters
Shared electives Not part of Phase I 12 credits of shared electives
Optional concentration Add-on → +3 courses → total 66 credits Add-in → replaces electives → stays 60/90 credits
Program versions 60-credit version only 60-credit and 90-credit versions
Campuses Barcelona, Madrid, Online All campuses
Phase II — the final project
This is where your path takes shape. The state-recognized path applies your learning in the workplace, while the private path can be completed in one of two ways — an academic Master Thesis or a Course-based path. That gives you three Phase II options in total.
Phase II State-recognized Private — Thesis Private — Course-based
Phase II credits 24 credits 12 credits 12 credits
Your final project Business Internship + Business Project Master Thesis Additional coursework
Orientation Practical & work-ready Academic & research Broad, applicable skills
Leads to State-recognized qualification Private qualification Private qualification
Apply your learning where it counts
From the Business Internship to the Business Project, put theory into practice in a professional setting.
Personalise your path further
Optional add-ons that tailor the program to your goals. Each results in slightly different requirements, which your advisor will map out with you.
Master-level concentrations
Specialise with a concentration. On the state-recognized path it is an optional add-on (+3 courses, total 66 credits); on the private path it is an add-in that replaces electives (stays 60/90). A concentration also shifts the focus of your final project.
Global Master
Study across our campuses in Europe and Japan, and finish with an academic partner in the USA — the University of California, Berkeley or the University of California, Irvine. Program requirements typically stay the same.
Dual Master
Combine two programs into a Dual Master (90 credits total) and receive two qualifications, each mentioning 60 credits — versus one 90-credit qualification in the standard 90-credit version.
Specialise with a concentration
Add an optional concentration to focus your degree and your final project. On the state-recognized path it is an add-on (+3 courses, total 66 credits); on the private path it is an add-in that replaces electives (stays 60/90 credits). A concentration also shifts the focus of your final project.
Explore our MBA concentrations below.
Alternative MIM concentrations, combinable into a Dual Master.
Inside the course clusters
Phase I is built from these requirements. The core requirements apply to both qualifications; the private path adds 12 credits of shared electives. Expand any row to see the course options.
Specific course options vary by campus and intake, and some courses are subject to availability. This curriculum is valid for students starting in October 2025 or later.
Accreditation and ranking
The state-recognized path awards a European state-recognized Professional MBA; the private path awards a programmatically-accredited private MBA. Both are awarded by United Institute (Switzerland).
We are institutionally accredited by the UK-based and EQAR-registered British Accreditation Council (BAC), supporting all campuses, programs and awarding units.
Awarded a 5-star rating for business and management studies as part of an overall 4-star rating in 2024 by QS. Programmatic accreditation: Madri+d (state-recognized) and ACBSP (private).
Our qualifications are blockchain-verifiable on the Ethereum blockchain, enabling instant verification by employers during recruitment.
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Academic support
We want our students to optimally be prepared for, progress in and succeed after the program. These support options are available on request and do not change the program requirements.
Before starting, register for a customised Pre-Master Foundation program (for bachelor graduates from outside business and management) or Pre-Master Seminars (a refresher for those who did study business).
During the program, you can register for distance learning per course for added flexibility around your other commitments.
During the program, you can register for private tutoring per hour or per course for extra one-to-one academic support.
What you’ll be able to do
The same program-level outcomes apply to both qualifications. On successful completion, you will be able to:
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of core business and management disciplines, and translate it from integrative, cross-functional perspectives into relevant strategies.
Identify contemporary business challenges (globalisation, digitalisation, sustainability and social impact) and devise appropriate strategies.
Identify leadership challenges and develop appropriate business skills across a variety of contexts.
Apply the knowledge and skills needed to function in international contexts and cross-cultural environments.
Autonomously select and apply the appropriate methodology and tools for responsible, ethical problem-solving and decision-making.
Reflect on your own growth as an individual and business professional, and on your own and others’ thinking and behaviour.
