Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

NA On Campus Bachelors Program

Autonomous University of Barcelona

Program Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) is a 4-year, 240-credit program taught entirely in English at the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies on the Bellaterra Campus, perfect for ambitious students drawn to international business who want to master managerial skills like accounting, marketing, finance, and strategy while becoming fluent in business English. It suits motivated individuals eyeing careers in global companies or local firms with international ties, offering hands-on preparation for roles from financial director to entrepreneur, with just 70 spots available for a selective, high-quality experience.

### Curriculum Structure
Year 1
You'll kick off with a strong foundation in core business principles, diving into Mathematics I, Introduction to Economics, and Introduction to Business Management to build essential quantitative and economic thinking skills right from the start. This year sets you up to understand how businesses operate at a basic level, blending theory with practical insights that make complex concepts feel approachable and exciting. By semester's end, you'll already see how these basics connect to real-world decisions.

Year 2
Building momentum, Year 2 ramps up with compulsory modules like Financial Accounting, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior, where you'll learn to analyze financial statements, craft marketing strategies, and understand team dynamics in a business setting. These courses sharpen your ability to handle day-to-day operations, with group projects that mimic professional teamwork. It's the year where business starts feeling personal, as you apply what you've learned to case studies from international firms.

Year 3
Here, things get strategic with advanced topics such as Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, and Operations Management, teaching you to evaluate investments, design business strategies, and optimize production and logistics. You'll tackle real challenges like viability assessments for new projects, gaining confidence in high-stakes decision-making. This phase transforms you from learner to thinker, ready to lead in dynamic environments.

Year 4
The final year polishes your expertise through capstone experiences, including Business Ethics, International Business, and elective options that could tie into emerging areas like digital entrepreneurship, culminating in skills for roles like investment analyst or business consultant. You'll integrate everything—from accounting policies to global strategy—often with opportunities for practical application. Graduates emerge fully equipped for a bright professional future in corporate management.

Focus Areas
Accountability (accounting and financial management), Marketing Policies, Financial Organization, Investment Viability, Business Strategy, and International Business English fluency—tailored for global corporate roles.

Learning Outcomes
Master managerial functions across business areas, organize finances and operations, design strategies, and achieve advanced business English proficiency equivalent to top international programs, preparing you for public/private entity management.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This EHEA-aligned degree (240 ECTS) follows official Spanish standards, fully recognized in the European Diploma Supplement, qualifying you for careers like financial director, auditor, tax consultant, or entrepreneur, plus public administration roles.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
UAB's Faculty of Economics and Business Studies delivers a professional-focused program with strong employability, producing graduates ready for international companies—backed by the university's campus-based, practical training model that ensures a competitive edge in global markets.

[Official program link](https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/ehea-degrees/general-information/business-administration-english-1216708259085.html?param1=1299656909532)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

# Why UAB's Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Prepares You for Real-World Success

The Faculty of Economics and Business Studies at UAB is committed to giving you far more than theoretical knowledge—you'll gain outstanding practical experience that prepares you to enter the professional world confident and ready. This faculty recognizes that today's employers want graduates who can apply what they've learned immediately, which is why hands-on learning is woven throughout your degree.

## How You'll Learn by Doing

The program emphasizes practical skill-building through a variety of experiential opportunities:

- Internships in real companies and organizations: Both curricular and extracurricular internship programs let you apply your classroom knowledge in actual business environments, helping you make genuine connections with the labor market. You'll work under two tutors—one at your company and one at UAB—to ensure your experience directly supports your degree competencies.

- Entrepreneurship training and workshops: The faculty offers hands-on workshops (organized with CREIS) that teach you to identify viable business ideas and develop company creation plans, with 4 face-to-face training hours plus autonomous learning components.

- Guest speaker sessions with real entrepreneurs: Throughout the year, you'll hear directly from CEOs and business founders who share their practical insights and real-world experiences, giving you insider perspectives on launching and running companies.

- Curriculum focused on business plan development: Multiple undergraduate and graduate subjects integrate the creation and analysis of actual entrepreneurial companies into their coursework.

- Access to comprehensive campus facilities: The Bellaterra and Sabadell campuses provide modern spaces designed to support both collaborative learning and independent study, creating an environment where business education comes alive.

The combination of classroom learning, mentored internships, and direct interaction with business leaders ensures you graduate with both the credentials and the practical confidence employers seek.

Explore the complete facilities and resources available to support your studies: [UAB Spaces and Facilities]

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the Autonomous University of Barcelona's Faculty of Economics and Business Studies, our Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration emphasizes experiential learning to build real-world skills you'll use right away in your career. You'll dive into hands-on training through entrepreneurship workshops, company internships, and practical projects that connect classroom theory to professional practice, all designed to make you stand out when you graduate. These opportunities use dedicated campus spaces like auditoriums and training rooms at Bellaterra and Sabadell to simulate business environments and foster innovation.

Here's how our program equips you with practical tools and experiences:
- Internships in companies and organizations: Both curricular and extracurricular options let you apply your knowledge in real national and international settings, with company tutors and UAB academic advisors ensuring you develop key degree competencies—no work contract required, just pure skill-building.
- Entrepreneurship workshops and training: Hands-on sessions, like the practical face-to-face workshops with CREIS (4 hours in-person plus 4 hours independent), teach you to spot business ideas, create companies, and pitch plans; offered every semester at Bellaterra and Sabadell campuses.
- Entrepreneurship-focused courses and events: Build business plans, present startups, and hear from CEOs (e.g., sessions with leaders from Aula Magna, Recomotor, and Incapto) in subjects tied to the Minor in Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation.
- Dedicated facilities: Access to Faculty spaces at Bellaterra and Sabadell campuses, including the Sala d’Actes auditorium for events, Sala Annexa for workshops, and infrastructure donated for business academic activities.

Imagine gaining this edge—it's why our grads are so employable. Ready to apply? Check the full facilities details here: https://www.uab.cat/web/faculty-of-economics-and-business-studies-1345696106014.html