Bachelor in Business Administration
Achieve international success


business-oriented, dynamic and determined to bring their game-changing ideas to life.
a challenging, international business program with an experiential learning approach that creates future leaders and market disruptors.
- a consultant
- a financial manager
- an entrepreneur
- a marketing manager
The Bachelor in Business Administration is fully compliant with the Bologna Process, and is accredited by the Spanish government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Undergraduate Degrees
4 years
English
Segovia or Madrid
September
Full-time
In-person
LOCATION
You can study the Bachelor in Business Administration in Segovia and Madrid.
If you decide to start in Segovia, you will spend year one and two at the campus in Segovia, before moving to Madrid for year three and four. If you start the program in Madrid, however, you will spend all four years of the program in the Spanish capital.

Fact Sheet
Program
Bachelor in Business Administration
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Centres of study and Number of places
Centro de Estudios Superiores IE (Madrid) – 500 places
Facultad de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y de Comunicación (Segovia) – 200 places
Credits
Total number of credits: 240 ECTS*
Distribution of credits and subjects**:
Core subjects – 60 ECTS
Mandatory subjects – 108 ECTS
Elective subjects – 60 ECTS
Final Project – 12 ECTS
Area of knowledge
Economic Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Trade, Accounting and Tourism
Teaching methodology
Face-to-face
Spanish ministry’s registry of universities, centres and degrees
Assurance agency
ACSUCYL*** – Buscador Títulos Oficiales
*European Credit Transfer System
**The character of the subjects is defined by the Spanish legislation
***Quality Assurance Agency for the University System in Castilla y León
A SURE PATH TO SUCCESS
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LEARN FROM TOP BUSINESS LEADERS
IE University is internationally recognized as a leader in business education. Learn from leading professionals and academics, and benefit from the close networks that IE University has with the global business world.
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MAKE THINGS HAPPEN
As a BBA student, you'll have access to the resources you need to kick-start your business journey and map your own future. With our entrepreneurial spirit and state-of-the-art facilities, IE University is the ideal place to explore your business ideas.
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GAIN A GLOBAL OUTLOOK
The BBA degree is globally focused. On campus, you will be immersed in a truly diverse community, with world-renowned faculty who inspire students to consider new perspectives. Students are also encouraged to challenge their worldviews by studying abroad and doing internships at top international organizations.
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FOLLOW A PERSONALIZED PATH
You will be the protagonist of your learning experience. In this program, you are responsible for building your own path to success and developing your unique personal brand. Early in the program, you will be able to start choosing elective courses to more fully explore your areas of interest.
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STUDY AT A SCHOOL ACCREDITED BY AACSB, EQUIS, & AMBA
The Bachelor in Business Administration and IE Business School are accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. These benchmarks of quality demonstrate our status as a world leader in business education.
Bachelor in Business Administration Overview
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EXPERIENCE THE PERSONAL LEARNING JOURNEY1 EXPERIENCE THE PERSONAL LEARNING JOURNEY
EXPERIENCE THE PERSONAL LEARNING JOURNEY
In this program, you will embark on a unique and personalized learning journey through which you will gain the skills needed to become a successful business professional. This learning journey, designed by the prestigious Triple-Crown-accredited IE Business School, has been built based on the real-world challenges you will face after graduating from the program, and on the competitive landscape business students will encounter during their undergraduate education and beyond.
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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM1 FUNDAMENTAL COURSES
2 BROADENING OPTIONS3 PRACTICAL COURSES
FUNDAMENTAL COURSES
This bachelor’s degree is taught using a unique methodology that combines (a) Fundamentals, (b) Broadening Options, and (c) Practicals to ensure your academic journey develops smoothly. Fundamentals will provide you an in-depth understanding of the principles that underpin business dynamics.
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CHALLENGE AND EXPLORE1 CHALLENGE AND EXPLORE
CHALLENGE AND EXPLORE
During the program, you will challenge yourself to explore creative approaches and new ways of thinking. You will be immersed in an international environment, exposing you to the transformative power of a multicultural setting. You will experiment with your entrepreneurial skills by working on business plans and startup projects. Studying the humanities will help you understand the world around you and develop the skills to maneuver within that world. By learning and experimenting with the latest technologies, you will be at the vanguard of the digital world, positioning yourself to become a successful international business professional.
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PUT SOLID BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS INTO PRACTICE1 PUT BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS INTO PRACTICE
PUT SOLID BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS INTO PRACTICE
You will find the perfect balance between academic learning and real-life busi¬ness practice. From day one, you will start developing strong business foundations that you will apply to prac¬tical and hands-on courses and projects progressively. This unique methodology of merging foundations and practical components will allow you to experience the dynamics that define the business world throughout your academic journey at IE Business School. You will monitor your own performance through a personalized dashboard which provides you with an overview of your learning journey as you progress as a business student.
FROM THE VICE DEAN

Marc Smelik is the Associate Dean for the bachelor programs at IE Business School. IE Business School is an international business school, well-known for its innovation and its dynamic nature in developing new programs like the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA). In this interview, Marc Smelik explains key developments of the BBA program and why it is in constant evolution.
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LANGUAGE
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