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GLOBAL BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION   

The Global Bachelor in Business Administration at IE University is a four-year business degree built around international mobility, where you will build your career across global markets.

You will study in Madrid, Dubai and Singapore, and complete your final year in Madrid or New York City. Each hub immerses you in the local business environment, helping you gain exposure to how industries, markets and cultures operate across regions.

From day one, you will go beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences such as Business Sprints, Labs, Corporate Challenges and Regional Business Treks, working directly with local organizations to build your perspective and engage with dynamic international markets.

Throughout the journey, IE University will be your dedicated guide. Academic standards, faculty and support systems are coordinated across every destination, ensuring continuity at every stage.

In the final year, you choose how to complete your journey. Graduate in Madrid, selecting from eight specialized concentrations to deepen your skills and define your professional path. Or choose the 3+1 track pathway in New York, combining your Global Bachelor in Business Administration with a master’s degree to enter the job market with a postgraduate qualification.

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Four years. Four cities. One Global Bachelor in Business Administration.

Immerse yourself in four global business environments and develop the cross-cultural mindset, real-world experience, international network and global profile employers are looking for.

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You will study the Global Bachelor in Business Administration across four world regions. You will spend your first year in Madrid (Europe), your second year in Dubai (Middle East), your third year in Singapore (Asia), and in your final year you can either remain in Madrid to complete your degree or continue to New York City to pursue a master’s. This unique journey allows you to gain business insights and cultural perspectives from every global hub.

YOUR GLOBAL BBA JOURNEY

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    Year 1 — Madrid, Spain

    IE University

    Build your business foundations in the heart of Europe

    Develop your knowledge in key business areas including finance, management and economics. You will build a solid foundation while working on practical projects and gaining early exposure to EU institutions, entrepreneurship and global markets.

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    Year 2 — Dubai, UAE

    American University in Dubai

    Learn to do business across fast-growing markets

    Collaborate on projects linked to sectors such as energy, logistics and technology, and understand how companies expand across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. You will develop the essential adaptability and market awareness to operate in diverse business contexts.

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    Year 3 — Singapore

    Singapore Management University

    Understand how businesses scale in Asia-Pacific

    Engage with technology, trade and sustainability through real-world projects, and understand how businesses operate in highly competitive markets. You will gain real insights into innovation, policy and digital transformation across the Asia-Pacific region.

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    Year 4 — Madrid or New York City

    IE University or IE NYC

    Define your path and prepare your next step

    Customize your final year based on your goals. Clarify your path in Madrid by choosing a specialized concentration, or accelerate your trajectory with a master’s degree in New York City through the the 3+1 track.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR

  • THIS PROGRAM IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE..

    Globally curious and ready to build careers that cross borders, cultures, and industries. They thrive in diverse environments and want the skills to lead anywhere in the world.

  • LOOKING FOR…

    A rigorous, hands-on business program that offers global exposure, a tight-knit international community, and a launchpad for impactful careers in any corner of the world.

  • TO BECOME...

    • Global Strategy Consultant
    • International Business Development Manager
    • Financial Manager, Global Markets
    • Cross-border Entrepreneur
    • Global Marketing Manager
    • Operations and Supply Chain Analyst
    • Regional or Country Manager
    • Global Product Manager
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WHY STUDY GLOBAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION?

Develop your knowledge in key business areas including finance, management and economics. You will build a solid foundation while working on practical projects and gaining early exposure to EU institutions, entrepreneurship and global markets.

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A network built across markets

Global immersion

Four cities. Four business environments. One degree.

Study and work across Madrid, Dubai, Singapore and/or New York City to gain firsthand experience in diverse markets. From startup ecosystems to emerging economies and financial hubs, you will understand how business operates in each location.

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GLOBAL BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Pillars

  • Your business backbone—built with a global lens 

    Develop a solid foundation in essential business disciplines through a rigorous study plan designed with an international perspective. As part of the program, you’ll also engage in mandatory non-credited subjects—such as geopolitics, geoeconomics, and regional deep dives—designed to broaden your global outlook. These complementary sessions will give you the insight needed to anticipate market shifts and make strategic decisions across borders. You’ll master analytical, financial, and strategic skills that prepare you to lead confidently—no matter where your career takes you.

  • Global immersion, by design

    Your classroom spans continents, with rotations across three global cities and a choice of destinations for the final year. Through immersion in regional hubs, you’ll experience how business operates within different cultural, political and economic systems. This structured international mobility is the foundation of your educational experience, shaping a global mindset and giving you a decisive competitive advantage in today’s job market.

  • Lead across borders 

    Immerse yourself in global business. Through multicultural teamwork, regional deep dives and global challenges, you’ll develop the cultural intelligence, leadership skills and strategic foresight to navigate complexity and lead across borders. The curriculum includes Global Foresight and Regional Intelligence, a series of courses that unlocks the dynamics shaping global business and equips you to anticipate how it shifts across regions. This is business education without borders—relevant, strategic and refined on the global stage.

  • Corporate Experience in Global Contexts 

    Put your business knowledge into action through a series of high-impact, real-world challenges with international companies. You’ll engage in hands-on corporate experiences such as the IE Labs, where you’ll consult for real clients; Business Sprints, where you’ll tackle strategic challenges under time pressure; and the IE Challenge, a capstone experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. These immersive learning opportunities—complemented by optional summer internships—will strengthen your global outlook, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and prepare you to lead confidently in dynamic business environments.

Understand your multi-city business journey

Year 1: Madrid

Begin your IE university experience

  • Receive support with your visa and accommodation.
  • Begin your Global BBA in Madrid.
  • Immerse yourself in university life with ongoing support.
  • Join clubs, events, and a Business Trek to Morocco.



 

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Year 2: Dubai

Your first international move

  • Prepare to live and study in the UAE with visa and housing guidance.
  • Expand your knowledge of management and emerging markets in Dubai.
  • Connect with an international community 
  • Join an optional Business Trek to Saudi Arabia
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Year 3: Singapore

Your second international move

  • Receive guidance on your Student’s Pass and accommodation.
  • Deepen your knowledge of innovation, technology, and global trade.
  • Start your year in Singapore with structured support.
  • Build valuable connections with peers across the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Take part in industry projects and a Business Trek to China or Southeast Asia.


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Year 4: Madrid or New York City

Choose how to complete your journey based on your goals.

  • Madrid: Choose one of eight concentrations, complete your final project, prepare for your next professional step, and join a final Business Trek to New York.
  • New York City (3+1): Combine your Global BBA with a master’s degree to fast-track your career. Gain access to internships, career support, and global opportunities, and join a final Business Trek to Chile.
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Inside the Global BBA

A Global Faculty Experience Across Campuses

Talent & Careers staff and IE professors regularly travel across campuses, ensuring a consistent and high-quality learning experience wherever you are. This mobility is a key part of the Global BBA experience, bringing IE University’s faculty closer to students in every location. Throughout the program, you will not only learn from IE’s globally diverse professors, but also benefit from the expertise of faculty at our partner universities—creating a truly international and collaborative academic journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Global Bachelor in Business Administration is a four-year undergraduate program from IE Business School that combines rigorous business education with immersive international experiences. You study in top global business hubs while building a strong foundation in management, leadership and strategy.

  • Unlike programs with only short exchanges, this degree is built around full academic years in different regions. You will live and study in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, gaining deep exposure to diverse business environments, cultures and markets.

  • We’re looking for globally minded, academically strong, and highly motivated students. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance, English proficiency, interpersonal skills, and leadership potential. The process includes an online application, admission tests, a personal interview, and a motivational essay.

  • It’s for ambitious, globally minded students who want to build international careers, lead across cultures and gain real-world experience from day one.

  • Because it prepares you to succeed anywhere in the world, combining top-tier academics with deep international immersion and practical career development.

  • The entire program is taught in English. Applicants should have an advanced level of English at the time of admission.

  • Each academic year is based in a different city:

    • Year 1 – Madrid: Core business foundations, impact skills and a mandatory study trip to Morocco.

    • Year 2 – Dubai: Strategy, entrepreneurship and Business Sprints with regional companies, plus an optional trek to Saudi Arabia.

    • Year 3 – Singapore: Asia-Pacific markets, technology, product development and electives, with optional trips to China or Vietnam.

    • Year 4 – Madrid or 3+1 track: Specializations, challenges and an internship in Madrid, or a fast-track master’s in New York.

  • This exclusive pathway allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree in three years and earn a specialized master’s degree in their fourth year at IE New York College. It’s ideal for students who want to accelerate their career in one of the world’s top business capitals.

  • It includes a comprehensive Global Career Development Program, offering:

    • Personalized career advising
    • Access to top recruiters and global job opportunities
    • Professional bootcamps in each region
    • Optional internships
    • Mentorship and networking events with industry leaders
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