Global Bachelor in Business Administration
Global Bachelor in Business Administration
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Outside the Classroom: Learning Beyond Boundaries
Outside the Classroom: Learning Beyond Boundaries
In the fourth year of the Global Bachelor in Business Administration, in case you decide to return to Madrid, you may choose to personalize your academic journey through one of our eight concentrations. These pathways allow you to deepen your expertise in areas such as Strategy, Digital Business, Sustainability, or Finance, among others.
Choosing your own path and personalizing your program is an essential part of your learning experience in the Global BBA. Our eight concentrations represent key business pathways, allowing you to adapt your education to your goals and career aspirations.
In every concentration, you’ll learn directly from industry experts, top academics, and real-world professionals who will help you shape a specialized profile capable of addressing the most complex challenges in your chosen field.
If you already have a clear vision for your future, you’ll start exploring your interests during the first two years through specific activities, career guidance, and seminars. By the third year, you’ll select electives that align with your ambitions. Then, in the final year, you’ll commit to a concentration, diving deeper into your area of specialization and preparing to stand out in the global marketplace.
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MULTI-CAMPUS LEARNING WITH STRATEGIC VALUE
MULTI-CAMPUS LEARNING WITH STRATEGIC VALUE
The Global Bachelor in Business Administration breaks the mold. Four campuses. Four continents. Real challenges that shape real leaders. This isn’t about fitting in—it’s about standing out. It’s about building the skills, mindset and networks to drive change anywhere on the planet.
Get to know your learning playgrounds: each location serves as a strategic gateway to critical regional markets, cultures and industries.
Madrid: your launchpad into European business
As IE University’s home base, Madrid offers the perfect foundation to start your journey. It places you at the center of the European Union—giving you firsthand exposure to established financial systems, EU institutions and one of the world’s largest single markets.
You’ll study in a city that blends tradition with innovation, surrounded by multinational corporations, consultancies and an award-winning startup ecosystem. Madrid also serves as a bridge to Latin American and North African markets, making it an ideal place to understand transcontinental trade, international regulation and multicultural business practices.
Dubai: Navigate emerging markets at a global crossroads
Dubai is your entry point to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia—three of the fastest-growing regions in the world. As a global hub for logistics, energy, finance and family businesses, Dubai offers unmatched exposure to sovereign wealth funds, regional investment flows and frontier-market innovation.
Studying here helps you build cultural agility and business instincts in high-growth, high-change environments. You’ll see how global strategies are adapted to local realities and gain the confidence to lead across complex, diverse economies.
Singapore: Master innovation in the heart of Asia
In Singapore, you’ll dive into one of the world’s most future-focused economies. Known for its stability, pro-business policies and smart infrastructure, Singapore connects you to markets across China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
This experience brings you face-to-face with Industry 4.0: digital transformation, automation, AI, fintech and smart manufacturing. You’ll learn how innovation drives policy, public-private partnerships and regional growth, gaining insights that are critical to any career in global business, tech or supply chain strategy.
New York City: Thrive in the world’s business capital
If you choose the 3+1 track, your final year takes you to New York City, where you’ll fast-track your career with a specialized master’s degree at IE New York College—right in the heart of one of the world’s most influential business ecosystems.
From Wall Street and the United Nations to global media giants and next-generation startups, New York offers unparalleled access to capital markets, international organizations, and entrepreneurial opportunity. Whether your passion lies in investment, marketing, sustainability or launching your own venture, you’ll gain real-world insights into how global business operates at scale.
This final step of your journey sharpens your leadership, expands your network, and positions you for impact in today’s fast-changing, interconnected world.
BELONG TO SOMETHING BIGGER: YOUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY AWAITS
BELONG TO SOMETHING BIGGER: YOUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY AWAITS
Joining IE University means becoming part of a global community that supports you wherever you go. Though your Global Bachelor in Business Administration takes place across four locations, you’ll be backed by the IE Community at all times—even after you graduate.
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rotate with your cohort across four continents
You’ll rotate with your cohort across four continents—fostering strong bonds within your group—while also gaining access to the broader academic and social networks of each university you join.
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friendships and professional networks
You’ll build lifelong friendships and professional networks across the globe through diverse team projects, challenges, immersions and events.
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experienced faculty
You’ll benefit from experienced faculty and world-class curriculum and methodology.
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academic advisors and learning facilitators
Experience advisors, academic advisors and learning facilitators will guide you academically and culturally, wherever you are.
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networking, events, company visits and cultural activities
IE Regional Offices in each city will organize networking, events, company visits and cultural activities.
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IE Talent & Careers team regular visits
Throughout your global journey, the Academic and the IE Talent & Careers team will make regular visits. This means you’ll maintain direct access to top academic leadership and tailored career guidance, no matter which city you’re studying in.
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Is not just a degree
This isn’t just a degree—it’s a transformational global leadership journey and a lifelong connection to something bigger.
MORE THAN JUST ACADEMICS
MORE THAN JUST ACADEMICS
With over 150 student clubs and organizations, leadership bootcamps, corporate challenges and alumni networks, the Global Bachelor in Business Administration—a distinctive international program of IE University’s Bachelor in Business Administration—offers a truly holistic and transformative education. Beyond the classroom, you’ll develop practical skills through hands-on experiences, connect with a vibrant global community, and gain real-world insights that prepare you to excel in today’s fast-paced, interconnected business landscape.
This comprehensive approach is a core part of the IE University experience, designed to empower you to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact anywhere in the world.
A PERSONALIZED STUDY PATH
A PERSONALIZED STUDY PATH
The IE University experience involves much more than academic studies. Our practice-based methodology takes you beyond the classroom walls and straight to the frontlines of the industry you’re passionate about. We offer an exceptional range of opportunities that allow you to tailor your studies to your specific career goals and enhance your employability by obtaining extra qualifications.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP
Students receive academic guidance from tutors and advisors who provide direction, encouraging the integration of the different degree elements. Build a personalized academic program that matches your professional aspirations.
IEU LABS
IEU Labs are IE University’s alternative to traditional internships. Designed for first- and second-year students seeking high-level internship placements, the IE Labs provide a hands-on, internship-like, on-campus experience, where you work on projects for leading companies and institutions in a variety of sectors.
HUMANITIES
Holding them as one of its values, IE University understands the Humanities are key to understanding the reality of our world, and applying critical thinking skills to complex, global challenges. Students can select which Humanities course to complete, based on their interests.
ADVANCED SEMINARS
Advanced Seminars complement the core degree by giving students deeper knowledge of subjects in a very diverse area of studies.
INTERNSHIPS
Additionally, students can take part in several internships, gaining professional skills and enhancing that highly valued international profile.
LANGUAGES
Aside from mastering Spanish, our students can decide to study other relevant languages of today’s globalized world, including French, Portuguese, German, Arabic, or Chinese.
In their shoes
In their shoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What extracurricular activities are available in the Global BBA?
The Global BBA offers a wide range of extracurriculars to enhance your student life and leadership skills, including:
- Student clubs and societies across business, tech, innovation, sustainability, and culture
- IEU Labs: hands-on consulting projects for real companies
- Case competitions, hackathons, and pitch challenges
- Sports, arts, and social events to build community and well-being
These activities are designed to complement academic learning with real-world skills.
- How does the Global BBA help me build a global network?
Throughout the program, you’ll connect with:
- Classmates from over 160 nationalities
- International faculty and guest speakers
- Global alumni across leading industries
- Top employers and partners through internships, career events, and business challenges
By graduation, you'll have a strong global professional network spanning continents and industries.
- Are there study abroad opportunities within the Global BBA?
Yes. The Global BBA is designed to be a truly international experience. Students benefit from:
- Campus rotations across different countries
- Immersive learning modules focused on regional business dynamics (e.g. Europe & Africa)
- Multicultural teamwork and global classroom environments
This international structure helps students develop a global mindset and adaptability in diverse business settings.
How does the Global BBA support personal growth and cultural awareness?
This format is built to foster both personal development and intercultural competence through:
- Global Foresight & Regional Intelligence modules
- Teamwork with diverse classmates
- Experiential learning in international settings
- Career coaching and self-leadership programs like the Impact Skills Accelerator
You’ll graduate with a global mindset and a high degree of cultural agility.
- What global business challenges will I face during the program?
You’ll tackle real-world business problems through:
- The IE Challenge and Business Sprints
- Hands-on consulting projects with companies
- Courses in global strategy, innovation, and sustainability
- Topics like multinational management, disruption, and emerging market dynamics
These experiences prepare you to solve complex challenges in a rapidly changing world.