GBSB Global Business School

What GBSB Global Business School does

GBSB Global Business School is a private international higher education institution offering business degrees and short-cycle professional programs taught entirely in English. The school operates physical campuses in Barcelona (Eixample district) and Madrid (Retiro district) in Spain, Birkirkara in Malta, and an Online Learning and Executive Education hub in Zug, Switzerland, serving students from over 100 nationalities. Its product portfolio spans Foundation Programs, a Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation with 12 specialization tracks (including AI for Business, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, FinTech), Master of Science in Management with 10 pathways, MBA, a Ph.D. in Innovation Management, 26 Executive Master programs, over 50 customizable short courses, an AI Summer School in Barcelona, and stackable Certificates, Diplomas, and Top-Up credentials at Levels 5-7.

The underlying technology stack is a fully digital learning environment integrated with Microsoft tools, supporting the institution's status as the first Business School recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School. The modular learning system enables stackable credentials with multiple entry and exit points, where earned credits accumulate toward full degrees. Curricula incorporate Harvard Business School case studies and Zaragoza Logistics Center/MIT-developed executive education content. The platform supports on-campus, online, and blended/hybrid delivery across three intake periods (October, January, April).

The revenue model is predominantly tuition-based: degree-seeking students pay annual subscription fees (Foundation €7,400-€12,900; PhD €10,200/year; MBA in Barcelona 15 months) with scholarships up to 50% available, while B2B corporate training and executive education are delivered as customized professional services to organizations. Multiple intake periods, modular credentials, and an Admissions Office with Personal Advisors drive a sales-led GTM motion supported by educational agents (IVAEN Education) and recruitment partnerships. Accreditations include MFHEA (Malta), ACBSP (USA), ASIC (UK), Government of Catalonia, RUCT (Spain), and QS Stars Five Star rating.

Name

GBSB Global Business School

Legal name

GBSB Global Business School

Website

https://global-business-school.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GBSB Global Business School is a private international business school offering Foundation, Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, PhD, and short courses in English across campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Malta, Switzerland, and online, serving students from over 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Education / Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE), Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Business school education
• MBA programs
• Executive education
• Higher education services
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Degree Programs: Core revenue from tuition fees across Bachelor, Master, MBA, PhD, and Foundation programs. Fees vary by campus location (Spain vs Malta vs Online) and program level. Students can qualify for scholarships up to 50% tuition reduction.
2. Short Courses and Executive Education: Over 50 customizable short courses and executive education programs for working professionals and organizations, available online and at Malta campus.
3. Corporate Training and Customized Programs: Customized corporate training, workshops, and executive seminars delivered in-person, online, or hybrid formats to organizations worldwide.
4. Summer School Programs: AI-focused summer school programs in Barcelona with Foundation and Advanced tracks generating seasonal revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GBSB Global Business School is a private higher education institution offering business degree programs in English, including Foundation, Bachelor, Master (MIM), MBA, and PhD programs, delivered across campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, and Malta, and through online learning. The school also sells short courses, certificates, diplomas, an AI Summer School, and customized executive education and corporate training to individuals and organizations.

Product overview

GBSB Global Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs across multiple formats. The core offerings include Foundation Programs for pre-university preparation, undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation degrees (with 12 specialization tracks), Master of Science in Management programs (10 specializations), MBA programs, Ph.D. in Innovation Management, Executive Master programs, and doctoral education. Supplementary offerings include over 50 Short Courses, AI Summer School in Barcelona, and a stackable Certificates and Diplomas system with multiple entry/exit points. The school also provides Executive Education and Corporate Training services, along with an Entrepreneurship Hub supporting startups through G-Accelerator programs. Programs are delivered across campuses in Barcelona and Madrid (Spain), Malta, and online, with accreditations from MFHEA, ACBSP, and ASIC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Program in Business with Academic English

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of MBA graduates employed within one year of graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Afyon Kocatepe University (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution for student and staff mobility exchanges between EU and partner countries.
• Usak University (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution supporting international exchange programs and academic collaboration.
• GEA College (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution for student mobility and academic exchange within European higher education area.
• Georgian American University (Georgia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution enabling cross-border academic collaboration and student exchanges.
• Sveuciliste Josipa Jurja Strossmayera U Osijeku (Croatia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution in Croatia for student and staff mobility exchanges.
• Philips University (Cyprus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution for international academic exchange and collaboration.
• Technical University Of Ostrava (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution supporting technology-focused academic exchanges.
• Comenius University Bratislava (Slovakia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution for international student and faculty mobility.
• Babes-Bolyai University (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution enabling cross-border educational exchange programs.
• Krakow University Of Economics (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner institution specializing in economics and business education exchanges.
• IVAEN EducationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate educational enterprise providing scholarship administration, program development support, policy formulation, strategic marketing, and international student recruitment services. IVAEN Foundation offers scholarship programs including Merit-Based, Diversity & Inclusion, Global Entrepreneur, and Future Leaders scholarships for GBSB Global students.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationGBSB Global is recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School, leveraging Microsoft technologies for digital learning environment and providing students with Microsoft Office Specialist certification opportunities.
• Harvard Business School (case studies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBSB Global uses Harvard Business School case studies in curriculum, providing students with access to world-renowned business education materials.
• Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) / MITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive education partner for logistics and supply chain programs. ZLC developed with MIT for global supply chain optimization and automation strategies.
• IRTA (Institute for Food and Agricultural Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBSB Global and IRTA launched Impuls AgriTech 2026 with 12 projects and 23 beneficiaries developing solutions in AI, robotics, and biotechnology.
• Student Lodge Services (Spain and Malta)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGBSB Global has agreements with student residency services in each city with physical campuses, providing accommodation options with special pricing for incoming students.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/gbsbglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalBusinessSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/gbsb-global-business-school
• Xx.com/gbsb_global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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