What EADA Business School does

EADA Business School is an independent, non-profit business school founded in Barcelona in 1957, operating from three physical campuses in Spain (Aragó and Provença in Barcelona, plus the Collbató residential training centre) and a virtual campus, with international delivery through seven EADA-SKEMA Global BBA campuses spanning Spain, France, Brazil, China, the UAE, and the USA. It delivers a portfolio spanning undergraduate degrees (Global BBA and double degrees in Sustainability and AI), four MBA formats (Global Executive MBA across Barcelona/Paris/Singapore/Silicon Valley, Executive MBA, International MBA, Online MBA), specialized master's programmes in Finance, Sustainability, AI, FinTech, Marketing, HR, and Operations, an Executive DBA jointly with Le CNAM, and short executive education programmes. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition across degree and executive programmes, complemented by a B2B corporate training stream (EADA Corporate serving 80 client companies annually through 130 custom projects and 3,600 training hours) and emerging alumni subscription revenue via the EADA Alumni Circular Community mobile platform launched in 2024.

EADA's core technology stack centres on the proprietary EADA Virtual Campus LMS enabling synchronous and asynchronous online delivery, the Alumni Circular Community platform (iOS/Android) with freemium/premium tiers, and specialized learning environments such as the NeuroTrainingLab at Collbató for neuroscience-based executive coaching. The school holds triple-crown accreditation (EQUIS through 2031, AMBA, AACSB) plus AQU national and RNCP Level 6 French credentials, and is ranked #22 worldwide for Executive Education Open Programmes (Financial Times 2026), #30 among European Business Schools (FT 2025), and #4 Transforming School in the Positive Impact Rating 2026. Strategic partnerships with SKEMA Business School (Global BBA), École des Ponts Business School (Global Executive MBA), Le CNAM (Executive DBA), B Lab Spain (B Impact Week), CREAF (Sustainability double degree), and Ashoka anchor programme delivery and content differentiation.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven with supplementary corporate training and emerging alumni-platform recurring revenue. GTM is sales-led through direct outreach by an EADA Corporate division for enterprise clients and an admissions team for individual candidates, supported by international recruitment events (including new expansion into India and Germany), informational sessions, alumni referral networks, and a multi-channel content marketing operation spanning the website, Growth magazine, social channels, and an annual What Matters Fest. The institution has trained 120,000+ professionals from 87 nationalities since founding and currently supports 251-500 employees.

Name

EADA Business School

Legal name

EADA Business School

Website

https://eada.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EADA Business School is an independent, non-profit business school founded in Barcelona in 1957, delivering undergraduate, MBA, master's, doctoral, and executive education programmes across campuses in Spain, France, Brazil, China, the UAE, and the USA to working professionals, senior executives, and corporate clients.

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Product category

Business School / Higher Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Executive education programs
• MBA and masters degrees
• Corporate training services
• Sustainability management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree and Master Programme Tuition: EADA generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged for its full portfolio of educational programmes including undergraduate degrees (Global BBA), MBAs, Masters (MSc), Executive MBAs, Executive Education open programmes, and online programmes. Fees vary by programme format, duration, and delivery mode (in-person vs. online).
2. Corporate / In-Company Custom Training: EADA Corporate division provides customized training solutions sold directly to enterprise clients. Statistics show 80 client companies, 130 custom projects, 1,500 participants, and 3,600 training hours annually. This represents a significant B2B revenue stream alongside degree programmes.
3. EADA Fund for Positive Impact (Scholarship/Donations): The EADA Fund for Positive Impact collects donations to provide scholarships for talented individuals without resources to cover tuition fees. While this is primarily a philanthropic fund, it supports the school's access to diverse talent and enhances reputation.
4. Alumni Membership (Freemium/Premium): The EADA Alumni Circular Community mobile app offers both freemium (basic) and premium membership tiers. Premium members pay an annual subscription for enhanced benefits. The school also offers Alumni Business partnerships to companies, generating additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

EADA Business School designs and delivers business education programmes — undergraduate (Global BBA with double-degree tracks in Sustainability and AI), MBAs (Global Executive MBA, Executive MBA, International MBA, Online MBA), specialized Master's (Finance, Sustainability, AI for Business, FinTech, Marketing, HR, Operations, Pharmaceutical, Tourism), an Executive DBA (with Le CNAM), and Executive Education short programmes. Programmes are delivered on Barcelona campuses, at the Collbató residential leadership centre, through the proprietary EADA Virtual Campus online, and via the EADA Corporate division's custom in-company training for enterprise clients.

Product overview

EADA Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs delivered through a multi-format approach. The portfolio includes undergraduate programs (Global BBA with SKEMA partnership featuring 7 global campuses), double degrees combining business with Sustainability or AI, doctorate programs (Executive DBA with Le CNAM), multiple MBA variants (Global Executive MBA across 4 innovation hubs, Executive MBA with residential training, International MBA, and Online MBA), specialized master's programs in Finance (ranked 36th globally by FT 2026), Sustainability Management (pioneer in Europe since 2017), AI for Business, FinTech, Marketing, and Tourism & Hospitality. Executive Education delivers short programs in leadership, data analytics, project management, and digital transformation. Supporting digital platforms include the EADA Virtual Campus (LMS) and EADA Alumni Circular Community (mobile app with 120,000+ alumni network). The institution holds EQUIS and AMBA accreditations and is ranked #30 in European Business Schools by Financial Times 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EADA Alumni Circular Community: A global interconnected network platform that connects professionals trained at EADA, promoting active networking through events, training, travel, surveys, and professional opportunities.
• LeadTech Global Executive MBA
• EADA Global Campus
• EADA Fund for Positive Impact

Products and services

• Grado en ADE | Global BBA A four-year international Bachelor of Business Administration degree delivered in English through a partnership with SKEMA Business School, featuring global campus experiences across 7 campuses worldwide and 80+ exchange universities. Recent graduates and international undergraduates seeking a globally recognised business degree.
• Doble Grado ADE Global BBA y Sostenibilidad para Negocios A four-year double degree combining international business management with sustainability science, delivered entirely in English and incorporating collaboration with CREAF research centre for environmental sciences. Targets high school graduates seeking combined business and sustainability expertise.
• Doble Grado ADE Global BBA e Inteligencia Artificial para Negocios A four-year double degree in international business management and AI for business, taught entirely in English and featuring programming experience focused on Python for AI and full-stack development. Targets undergraduates combining business with AI expertise.
• DBA Ejecutivo A 3-year Executive Doctor of Business Administration in partnership with Le CNAM, combining applied research methodology with executive education through modules in Barcelona and Paris. Targets senior executives pursuing applied doctoral research.
• Global Executive MBA (LeadTech) A 14-month modular Executive MBA delivered across Barcelona, Paris, Singapore and Silicon Valley. Focuses on technology awareness, innovation management and leadership development in partnership with École des Ponts Business School. Targets senior executives seeking an international technology-focused MBA.
• Executive MBA A 15-month executive MBA focused on leadership transformation and sustainable business practices. Includes residential training at the Collbató centre, executive coaching and international week. Targets experienced managers developing senior leadership capabilities.
• MBA Internacional An 11-month full-time international MBA delivered in Barcelona with a 3+ years work experience requirement, focused on global business management. Targets early-to-mid-career professionals transitioning into management.
• MBA Online A 22-month online MBA programme delivered primarily via the EADA Virtual Campus with in-person components for leadership skill development. Targets working professionals who cannot attend on-campus programmes.
• Master en Management An international Master programme in management for developing strategic business leadership skills. Targets recent graduates and early-career professionals.
• Master en Finanzas A finance master programme ranked 36th worldwide by Financial Times 2026, emphasising sustainable finance and employability outcomes. Targets graduates seeking finance careers.
• Master en Gestión de la Sostenibilidad e Impacto Empresarial A sustainability management master programme, the first of its kind in Europe (2017), focusing on ESG criteria and positive business impact. Includes the B Impact Week with B Lab Spain. Targets professionals moving into sustainability leadership roles.
• Master en Inteligencia Artificial para los Negocios An AI for Business master covering Python programming, machine learning, NLP, computer vision, cloud computing, cybersecurity, IoT and robotics with practical business applications. Targets professionals combining business with AI skills.
• Master en FinTech y Business Analytics A FinTech and business analytics master combining financial technology with data analytics for modern financial services. Targets graduates and professionals building fintech careers.
• Master en Marketing An international marketing master covering digital marketing, brand management and pharmaceutical marketing specialisations. Targets graduates and professionals entering marketing roles.
• Executive Education Programs A portfolio of short programmes including Dirección General - PDG, Leadership Executive Program, Data Analytics, Project Management, HR Analytics, AI Applied to Marketing and Sustainability leadership programmes. Delivered in-person, online and in-company formats. Targets executives and mid-career professionals seeking short intensive upskilling.
• EADA Corporate — In-Company Custom Training Custom corporate training, executive development programmes, applied research partnerships, coaching, talent selection and corporate event facilities delivered directly to enterprise clients. Targets HR directors, L&D leaders and corporate training buyers across 80 client companies annually.
• EADA Alumni Circular Community A global digital alumni network platform launched in 2024 connecting 120,000+ alumni from 87 nationalities. Offers freemium and premium membership tiers with events, courses, professional opportunities and networking features via mobile app on iOS and Android.
• EADA Virtual Campus A proprietary online learning management system (campus.eada.edu) that provides virtual access to educational materials, academic management and online programme delivery for EADA students and faculty.
• Sustainability Hub An academic research centre dedicated to sustainability topics, conducting sustainability research projects, developing teaching materials and case studies, and collaborating with organisations on climate and social challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of Master in Sustainability graduates found employment within 3 months of graduation
• +6 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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AI capability14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SKEMA Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEADA and SKEMA Business School co-deliver the Global BBA degree programme — a 4-year international undergraduate degree in business administration taught entirely in English across 7 campuses (Barcelona, Lille, Sophia Antipolis/France, Belo Horizonte/Brazil, Nanjing/China, Dubai/UAE, Raleigh/USA). Students earn a French state degree (DESMIE, RNCP Level 6) and an EADA private diploma. More than 130 nationalities are represented and 80+ partner universities support exchange programmes. This is a foundational partnership underpinning EADA's undergraduate offering.
• Le CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEADA partners with Le CNAM, France's leading institution for lifelong learning, to co-deliver the 3-year Executive DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration). Le CNAM provides certificates for specific modules (M2, M3, M4 in Year 1; M7, M8 in Years 2-3), conferring formal academic recognition alongside EADA's own credential. Le CNAM has 53,500+ students, 22 research labs, 430 researchers, and 340 doctoral students.
• École des Ponts Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEADA and École des Ponts Business School jointly developed the LeadTech Global Executive MBA, a 14-month modular programme delivered across 4 innovation hubs: Barcelona, Paris, Singapore, and Silicon Valley. Both institutions are internationally accredited (EQUIS, AMBA), and students benefit from the combined expertise of both schools.
• B Lab SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Lab Spain collaborates with EADA on the B Impact Week, a cornerstone experiential learning component of the Master in Sustainability Management and Business Impact. Students complete the B Impact Assessment and solve real business cases alongside B Lab Spain, working directly with companies to assess and improve their social and environmental impact.
• AshokaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshoka, the world's largest network of social entrepreneurs, partners with EADA's Master in Sustainability for the capstone project option. Students can collaborate with Ashoka-affiliated social entrepreneurs to launch and grow social impact projects, providing practical experience in social entrepreneurship.
• CREAF (Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEADA collaborates with CREAF, one of Spain's most prestigious centres for ecological sciences research, on the Doble Grado ADE Global BBA y Sostenibilidad para Negocios. CREAF contributes scientific expertise in environmental and sustainability sciences, enabling students to understand connections between business, society, and the environment using advanced environmental management tools.
• La Fábrica & CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Fábrica & Co provides student housing and residence services in Barcelona for EADA students. The company offers special rates and housing options for international students, particularly those from Latin America, through a preferred partnership agreement.
• 80+ Corporate Client CompaniescoreOthersEADA serves 80 corporate client companies annually through its EADA Corporate custom training division, delivering 130 custom projects to 1,500 participants across 3,600 training hours with a 9.2/10 satisfaction rating. Corporate clients span multiple industries and receive tailored executive development solutions.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IMD Business School: Swiss-based business school focused on executive MBAs, open and custom executive education. Closely comparable to EADA in scale, ranking band, and B2B corporate training focus.
• IESE Business School: Global top-tier business school (University of Navarra) with campuses in Barcelona and Madrid. Direct competitor for executive MBAs, custom corporate programmes, and FT-ranking applicant pools.
• ESADE Business School: Barcelona-headquartered business school with triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), offering MBAs, executive education, and masters. Direct competitor in the same Spanish/European management education market and on Financial Times rankings.
• SKEMA Business School: French triple-accredited school with which EADA co-delivers the Global BBA across 7 campuses. Strategic partner and a structural peer for programmes, accreditations, and rankings.
• HEC Paris: Top-ranked European business school delivering MBAs, executive MBAs and customised executive education. Competes for the same international executive talent pool and corporate L&D budgets as EADA.
• IE Business School (IE University): Madrid-headquartered triple-accredited school offering MBAs, masters and executive education with a strong online/digital orientation. Competes directly for Spanish and international applicants and corporate training budgets.

Emerging players

• EDHEC Business School: French triple-accredited school with growing presence in masters, MBAs and executive education across Europe and Asia. Comparable in portfolio mix, accreditations and target segments to EADA.

Regional players

• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Spain-based business and marketing school with strong presence in Iberia and Latin America. Competes in Spanish-speaking markets for masters, MBAs and corporate training at overlapping price points.

Broad incumbents

• London Business School (LBS): Globally ranked European business school with flagship MBA, EMBA and executive education programmes. Competes for executive learners in the FT Executive Education rankings alongside EADA.
• INSEAD: Global top-tier business school with MBA, EMBA, and executive education across campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Competes for senior executive training and executive education custom programme clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EADABusiness
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EADABusinessSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/EADABS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eada

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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