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Semester Abroad Program:
- Allows IIHEM students to spend one semester at GBSB GLOBAL.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program:
- Allows undergraduate students to start their studies at IIHEM and complete their Bachelor's degree at GBSB Global.
- Credits earned at IIHEM are transferred to GBSB GLOBAL.
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Direct Entrance Master Program:
- Allows students to enter the GBSB GLOBAL Master's program after three or four years of study at IIHEM.
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Useful links:
- GBSB website: Please visit https://www.global-business-school.org.
- GBSB video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aSa4Nl2H_A.
Important Disclaimer:
GBSB Global Business School is a fully accredited private educational institution in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain that teaches business in English at undergraduate and graduate levels and is dedicated to preparing students for the careers of the global economy. GBSB Global has a strong focus on innovation and technology, both in their online and on-campus programs.
The institution is recognized for applying an innovative approach by using learning-by-doing, design thinking, simulation business games and practical company visits in the learning process.
Located in the city center of both, Barcelona and Madrid, Spain. Barcelona is a capital of Modernism, well-known for its cultural and artistic heritage. The Catalonian region's contribution to art includes the famous architect Gaudi and renowned painters, Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró. Barcelona has become a flourishing capital of entrepreneurship and is increasingly recognized as a leader in information and technology in Europe. It is not a coincidence that the Mobile World Congress is organized in Barcelona. Barcelona is home to some of the world's most exciting tech companies, startups and innovative firm. For aspiring entrepreneurs and young creative minds, it is the perfect place to begin a career.
Madrid is recognized in Europe and around the world as one of the riches capitals of fine art. Along with numerous art galleries and seasonal exhibitions, the "Great Triangle" composed by the Prado Museum, the Tyssen Museum and the Reina Sofia Museum, lure patrons from every walk of life. Madrid is also a major European capital with the facilities and infrastructure to match. All major Spanish companies' headquarters are located in the city. Madrid utilizes its important trade fair facilities, congress centers, the financial district and exhibition sites. Renowned fares such as SIMO (IT trade fair), FITUR (tourism), SIMM (fashion), ARCO (contemporary art) and OME (online marketing) are organized in Madrid every year.
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Semester Abroad Program:
- Allows IIHEM students to spend one semester at GBSB GLOBAL.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program:
- Allows undergraduate students to start their studies at IIHEM and complete their Bachelor's degree at GBSB Global.
- Credits earned at IIHEM are transferred to GBSB GLOBAL.
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Direct Entrance Master Program:
- Allows students to enter the GBSB GLOBAL Master's program after three or four years of study at IIHEM.
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Semester Abroad Program:
- Qualified IIHEM students who have successfully completed at least three semesters of academic study and are enrolled either in the third or fourth year at IIHEM.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program:
- Qualified IIHEM students enrolled in BAC+3 who have successfully completed at least four semesters of academic study.
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Direct Entrance Master Program:
- Qualified IIHEM students enrolled in BAC +3 or BAC+5 who have successfully completed three or four years of academic study.
"Students applying to these programs must have a minimal GPA of 3.0"
Upon successful completion of the Program, enrolled students will receive
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Semester Abroad Program:
- This program is not a degree program. Courses taken at GBSB GLOBAL will be transferred to equivalent courses at IIHEM.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program:
- Students are awarded by official GBSB GLOBAL degree. Bachelor of Business Administration (in one of the eight specializations)
- Marketing
- PR and Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Management
- Digital Business
- Fashion and Luxury Business
- Finance (ACCA)
- Sport Management
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Direct Entrance Master Program:
- Students are awarded by official GBSB GLOBAL degree. Master's degree in one of
- MBA in Marketing Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Finance
- MSc in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Business, Finance, Financial Management, Digital Banking and Internet Finance, International Business Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship.
- MA in Fashion and Luxury Business Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Business Innovation, Communication and Future Marketing.
Yes.IIHEM diplomas are accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Higher Education,
GBSB Global is the only business school in Spain with an international accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities),
Several Master programs at GBSB Global are accredited by ECBE (European Council for Business Education),
GBSB Global is a member and candidate for accreditation with ACBSP (Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs),
It is also the only ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) official learning provider and testing center in Spain.
Additionally, GBSB Global is recognized by Microsoft as a Microsoft Showcase School.
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Semester Abroad Program:
- Students must have completed three academic semesters at IIHEM. Students in their second, third or fourth year can be enrolled in this non-degree program.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program:
- The first two years of the academic undergraduate program are delivered on the IIHEM campus by IIHEM professors and the remaining one year of the undergraduate program is delivered by GBSB Global professors in Spain.
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Direct Entrance Master Program:
- A student who has completed three or four years at IIHEM can apply to complete in one year the Master's program at GBSB Global.
There is a possibility of an optional internship in all programs.
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Semester Abroad Program:
- Students may transfer up to 60 IIHEM credits.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, within the general framework. You can do this through a transfer. You will however pay GBSB Global tuition whenever you are on the GBSB Global campus.
Application deadlines for the different semesters are as follows:
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Fall Semester:
- July 1st
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Winter Quarter:
- November 1st
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Spring Quarter
- January 1st
1 year of study.
- The Fall Semester starts in October (GBSB GLOBAL).
- Winter Quarter Semester starts in January (GBSB GLOBAL).
- Spring Quarter Semester starts in April (GBSB GLOBAL).
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Semester Abroad Program:
- At least 15 credits (five courses) are to be taken per semester.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program:
- A total of 90 credits, 60 of which are taken at IIHEM and 30 at GBSB GLOBAL.
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Direct Entrance Master's Program:
- A total of 30 credits are to be taken at GBSB GLOBAL.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program
- 90 credits are required to complete the Bachelor's Program. 60 credits are taken at IIHEM and 30 credits at GBSB GLOBAL. The students should write and defend a Bachelor's Dissertation.
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Direct Entrance Master's Program:
- 30 credits at GBSB GLOBAL.
The standard workload is 20 hours of study per week.
Undergraduate and fourth year classes at IIHEM are taught during the day. All classes at GBSB GLOBAL are taught either during the day or evening.
No, you cannot do the program part time as a student's visa requires weekly attendance and full time studies.
However, according to Spanish regulations all foreigner students can do a paid internship while studying or work up to four hours per day. Additionally, a recent law, which came into force in September 2018, allows all foreigner graduates from Spanish universities to obtain a work permit after graduation providing they find a suitable job.
Enrollment in the program takes place in January , April and October.
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Semester Abroad Program:
- complete 1.5 academic years at IIHEM with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Bachelor's Transfer (TOP Up) Program:
- be enrolled in an IIHEM BAC+3 diploma program,
- successfully complete two years at IIHEM with a minimum GPA of 3.0,
- have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550.
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Direct Entrance Master's Program:
- be enrolled in an IIHEM BAC+3 or BAC+5 diploma program,
- successfully complete three or four years at IIHEM with a minimum GPA of 3.0,
- have an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550.
- The application form completed in detail, with examination records certified by school authorities, attested photocopies of all additional educational qualifications already obtained and English or Spanish language translations of qualifications not issued in English or Spanish.
- An official letter issued by IIHEM concerning the student's status,
- An Admissions Officer will get in touch with you and answer any questions you still have.
- The Admissions Office will review your application and will be in touch with you if more information is needed or some additional documents are required. Please, regularly check your email that you provide in your application form.
- Await the decision: After you complete your application, it will take the Admissions Office about one week to review your application. The Admissions Office will contact you to give you the results of your application to GBSB Global. If you don't receive a notice within 10 days, please contact your Admissions Officer.
- TIf your application is successful, you will receive an email with your official acceptance letter and Tuition Payment Plan. At this point, you are accepted into the program, but not admitted. In order to enroll and confirm your place in the program, follow the instructions in the Tuition Payment Plan. You must pay a deposit in order to enroll. The deposit is non-refundable. Depending on how early you applied, you may be entitled to an early enrollment discount.
- After you have paid your tuition deposit, please send the receipt to your Admissions Officer. Make sure you include your full name when making the transfer.
- When your deposit is received, you will receive an email confirmation of your enrollment. This email will include all of the next steps to help you transition to Spain. At this point, you are officially a GBSB Global Business School student and you are welcome to visit the campus at any time to use the facilities.
- You will need to apply for a student visa with the Spanish Embassy or Consulate closest to you. Please respond to your confirmation email with your mailing address; GBSB Global will send you specific documents that you will need for your visa application process via express delivery.
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Semester Abroad Program:
- Students have to pay IIHEM (home tuition) for all courses taken at GBSB GLOBAL.
- Travel, insurance and living expenses at GBSB GLOBAL are the responsibility of each student.
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Bachelor's Transfer Program:
- The tuition fees are reviewed each academic year. For accurate fees details please visit : www.global-business-school.org .
Please note that GBSB Global offers special tuition fee rates to IIHEM students and graduates if they apply early:
| Time when application is made |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 8-12 months | 7-2 month | 2 months or less month | |
| BRA |
15% discount | 10% discount | 5% discount |
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Direct Entrance Master's Program:
- The tuition fees are reviewed each academic year. For accurate fees details please visit : www.global-business-school.org .
| Time when application is made |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 8-12 months | 7-6 month | 5-1 month | |
| MBA |
25% discount | 25% discount | 10% discount |
| MSC | 25% discount | 20% discount | 10% discount |
| MA | 25%discount | 10% discount | 5% discount |
Additional 5% discount on the discounted amount of Tuition Fee amount in case of full payment.
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GBSB GLOBAL will provide admitted students with an admission letter and visa documents, but it is the responsibility of each student to get the visa appointment and to obtain the visa from the embassy. Neither GBSB GLOBAL nor IIHEM will be held responsible for a visa refusal by the Spain consulate.
No, you cannot do the program part time as a student's visa requires weekly attendance and full time studies.
However, according to Spanish regulations all foreigner students can do a paid internship while studying or work up to four hours per day. Additionally, a recent law, which came into force in September 2018, allows all foreigner graduates from Spanish universities to obtain a work permit after graduation providing they find a suitable job.
Yes, providing you obtain a work permit by finding a suitable job.
- Student submits an application to the IIHEM Director of International Programs (DoIP),
- Once the application is deemed receivable by IIHEM, student meets with the DoIP to discuss and receive approval of your program of study at GBSB GLOBAL,
- Student submits application to GBSB GLOBAL with IIHEM endorsement,
- GBSB GLOBAL arranges for an online application interview with a GBSB GLOBAL admissions officer,
- GBSB GLOBAL informs IIHEM and the student of the admissions decision,
- On acceptance fee, acceptance letter will be sent and GBSB GLOBAL prepares the visa documents for candidates,
- GBSB GLOBAL posts the visa documents and paper admission notice to candidates,
- Candidates go to local Spain embassy to apply for a long term study visa,
- Candidates receive the visa and plan their trip!