Maria Kounturi, Head of Admissions at Global Business School Barcelona, on the advantages of MBA in Europe and hidden gems within European business schools. Although it is not surprising that the number of applications to MBA programs has increased worldwide over the five past years, answering the question of why applicants choose MBA in Europe is somewhat … Continue reading
A bachelor’s degree isn’t worth quite what it was: More and more people – 657,000 in 2009, double the number in the 1980s – are getting a master’s degree. For example, Masters in Europe account for more than a quarter of all University degrees obtained. In fact, 2 in 25 people (that’s 8 in 100) aged 25 … Continue reading
During their high school career, students begin to question the importance of a University education. They might find themselves asking, “Why is it important to go to University?” Considering that business-related fields account for over 20 percent of all Bachelor degrees in the US alone, many students, who consider applying to Global Business School Barcelona, … Continue reading
Students joining MBA programs in Barcelona are often full of emotions: as new born MBAs they are getting used to making new networks, meeting new people from all over the world, experiencing real Spain, studying long hours, etc. Studying for an MBA develops many of the characteristics that impact MBA graduates for the rest of … Continue reading
Master in International Business Management in Spain has become one of the most popular degrees in recent years. Students from different countries in the world demonstrate their interest in the innovative educational approach that this degree is offers and unique employment opportunities that it can provide to the graduates. In this blog post, we provide … Continue reading
Spain, as a country with a very rich history, has seen many highs (global emperor, the discovery of America), and many lows (civil war, dictatorship); however despite the current economic and financial crisis and the difficult unemployment situation, the country maintains a leading position in European higher education, contributed largely by its Masters in English … Continue reading
Committing to a costly time-consuming Master in Barcelona in English could seem stupid right now with economic events dictating the need for everyone to tighten their belts. But recent research sponsored by the Consultative Committee for Professional Management Organizations has discovered that, far from putting a burden on desperate employees, going to a business school … Continue reading
Why in the recent years more and more students chose to study in an international business school in Barcelona and the number of international students has more than tripled in the last five years in this beautiful Mediterranean city? The answer to this question lies in all the advantages that Barcelona has to offer for those studying … Continue reading
So you are planning to study in Barcelona?! Every year Barcelona welcomes thousands of students who study at international universities in Barcelona that teach in English. The city of FC Barcelona, long sandy beaches and non-stop fiesta! Being a student in this amazing city in Spain is exciting but in the beginning you may feel … Continue reading