UCM Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales

What UCM Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales does

The Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales is the economics and business faculty of Universidad Complutense de Madrid, a public Spanish university founded in 1944 and located at the Somosaguas campus in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. It delivers undergraduate degrees (Grado) in Business Administration (ADE), Economics, and Finance/Banking/Insurance, four dual-degree programs (including Derecho-ADE, ADE-Computer Engineering, and Economics-Mathematics-Statistics/Data Science), seven officially ranked master's programs, doctoral programs, and professional titles (Títulos Propios). Multiple master's programs hold #1 rankings in Spain (MBA, Auditing, Actuarial Sciences, International Economics, Innovation Management, Logistics & Defense Economics) per Eduniversal 2024, and the faculty sits in the Top 10 Spanish business schools per El Mundo.

Technically, the faculty operates on standard educational infrastructure: Moodle-based virtual campus (Campus Virtual), Blackboard Collaborate for virtual classrooms, Microsoft Teams for hybrid teaching, Wooclap for interactive polling, and library databases including SABI, Marketline, GlobalData, Orbis, and STATISTA. Harvard Business Publishing case-study access supplements teaching materials. Student services include the Preincubadora Empresarial (pre-incubator), Programa de Mentorías, H2E employability program, GMC business simulation, and the Club Alumni ECO-EMP alumni network.

The business model is that of a public university faculty: funding flows from Comunidad de Madrid government subsidies combined with tuition fees (subsidized for EU students, variable for non-EU). Distribution is via on-campus instruction at Somosaguas, the virtual Campus Virtual platform, and Erasmus+ international mobility with bilateral agreements (notably Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne and HWR Berlin). The go-to-market relies on academic rankings, alumni outcomes, and corporate internship partnerships with KPMG, MAPFRE, Deloitte, PwC, BCG, and McKinsey rather than paid marketing. Customer segments span undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students on a horizontal segmentation basis.

Name

UCM Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales

Legal name

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Website

https://economicasyempresariales.ucm.es

Company type

Public

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales is the economics and business faculty of Universidad Complutense de Madrid, a public Spanish university founded in 1944. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in economics, business administration, and finance, serving undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Business administration education
• Economics graduate studies
• Academic research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pozuelo de Alarcón

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public University Funding: As a public university faculty within Universidad Complutense de Madrid, funding comes from government subsidies and public funding for educational services.
2. Tuition Fees: Students pay tuition fees for degree programs, master's degrees, and doctoral programs. Additional fees for professional certificates and own-title programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Faculty delivers undergraduate degrees (Grado), master's programs (Máster), doctoral programs (Doctorado), and own-titles (Títulos Propios) in economics, business administration, finance, banking, insurance, and related fields. Programs are taught on-campus at the Somosaguas campus and via the Campus Virtual (Moodle), with international double degrees with Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne and HWR Berlin.

Product overview

The Faculty of Economics and Business at Universidad Complutense de Madrid operates as an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs organized as a platform of interconnected academic offerings. The core undergraduate portfolio includes three bachelor's degrees (ADE/Business Administration, Economics, and Finance, Banking and Insurance) plus four dual-degree programs combining business and economics with law, computer engineering, mathematics/statistics, and international relations. At the graduate level, the faculty offers seven officially-ranked master's programs (MBA, Auditing, Actuarial Science, International Economics, Innovation Management, Corporate Finance, and Business Research) plus doctoral programs and professional development titles. Supporting the academic core, the faculty provides a business pre-incubator, mentoring program, employability skills training (H2E), business simulation competitions, and an active alumni network—all designed to create a complete student-to-professional ecosystem.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE) Undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Management, the flagship undergraduate program of the faculty.
• Grado en Economía Undergraduate degree in Economics, providing theoretical and applied economics education.
• Grado en Finanzas, Banca y Seguros Undergraduate degree in Finance, Banking and Insurance, focusing on financial markets and institutions.
• Doble Grado Derecho-ADE Dual degree combining Law and Business Administration, offering interdisciplinary legal and business education.
• Doble Grado ADE-Ingeniería Informática Dual degree in Business Administration and Computer Engineering, combining business management with technical computing skills.
• Doble Grado Economía-Matemáticas-Estadística/Ciencia de Datos Interdisciplinary dual degree combining Economics with Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science.
• Máster en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (MBA) Full-time MBA program ranked #1 among Spanish public universities and #29 in Western Europe (Eduniversal 2024).
• Máster en Auditoría y Contabilidad Master's in Auditing and Accounting, ranked #1 in Spain and #29 in Western Europe (Eduniversal 2024).
• Máster en Ciencias Actuariales y Financieras Master's in Actuarial and Financial Sciences, ranked #1 in Spain and #17 in Western Europe, with EMOS Eurostat certification.
• Máster en Economía Internacional y Desarrollo Master's in International Economics and Development, ranked #1 in Spain and #11 in Western Europe (Eduniversal 2024).
• Máster en Economía y Gestión de la Innovación Master's in Economics and Innovation Management, ranked #1 in Spain and #13 in Western Europe (Eduniversal 2024).
• Máster en Finanzas de Empresa Master's in Corporate Finance, ranked #1 among Spanish public universities, #3 in Spain, and #36 in Western Europe (Eduniversal 2024).
• Máster en Investigación de Dirección de Empresas, Marketing y Contabilidad Research Master's in Business Management, Marketing and Accounting, ranked #2 among Spanish public universities and #20 in Western Europe (Eduniversal 2024).
• Máster en Logística y Gestión Económica de la Defensa Master's in Logistics and Economic Defense Management, ranked #1 in Spain and #17 in Western Europe (Eduniversal 2024).
• Doctorado Doctoral programs offering advanced research opportunities in economics and business disciplines.
• Títulos Propios Professional development and specialization titles including Expert and Specialist diplomas in areas such as Financial Analysis.
• Preincubadora Empresarial Business pre-incubator program providing physical workspace, mentoring, and advisory services for student and graduate entrepreneurs to develop viable business models.
• Programa de Mentorías Mentoring program connecting students with alumni and professionals for career guidance and support.
• Club Alumni ECO-EMP Alumni association providing networking events, learning resources, and services for faculty graduates.
• Doble Titulación Internacional ECO (UCM-Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne) International double degree program in Economics with Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, providing joint degree certification and international academic experience.
• Doble Titulación ADE UCM-HWR Berlin International double degree program in Business Administration (ADE) with HWR Berlin, providing joint degree certification.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paris I Panthéon-SorbonnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree program in Economics with the prestigious Paris 1 university, providing international academic experience and joint degree certification.
• HWR Berlin (Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree program in Business Administration (ADE) with Berlin's university of economics and law, recently renewed agreement.
• Compluemprende (UCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship ecosystem providing pre-incubator space, mentoring, and awards for student business ventures including the Preincubadora Empresarial.
• Banco de EspañaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for financial education promotion, student visits and learning activities.
• CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for financial education initiatives and investor education programs.
• MAPFREminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognition for MAPFRE's internship program; financial wellbeing course and student competition Bugamap sponsorship.
• KPMG SpainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognized for quality of internship program; company visits and student engagement activities.
• Grant Thornton SpainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecognized for internship program quality and student engagement.
• CaixaBankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConference partnership on sustainable finance and innovation topics.
• NaturgyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConference cycle co-organizer for entrepreneurship and sustainability discussions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Faculty of Economics): Madrid-based public university offering economics and business administration degrees and master's programs. Direct public-university competitor in the Madrid region for undergraduate economics/business students.
• ESADE Business School: Top-ranked Spanish business school (Barcelona) offering undergraduate, MBA, and master's programs in business, finance, and economics. Direct competitor for the same master's student pool and corporate recruiter relationships in Spain.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Madrid-based business school with undergraduate, master's, and MBA programs in business, marketing, and digital business. Comparable in targeting Spanish-speaking business master's candidates and corporate partnerships.
• EADA Business School: Barcelona-based private business school offering MBA and master's programs in finance, marketing, and business management. Comparable in program mix to UCM Faculty of Economics and competing for the same master's candidate pool in Spain.
• IESE Business School: Elite Spanish business school (Barcelona) with globally-ranked MBA and master's programs. Competes for top master's candidates in auditing, finance, and innovation management — areas where UCM Faculty holds #1 rankings in Spain.
• CUNEF Universidad: Madrid-based private university specializing in economics, finance, and business programs. Directly comparable offering in Spanish-language master's degrees in auditing, finance, and actuarial sciences — areas of UCM's top-ranked programs.
• Barcelona School of Economics (BSE): Consortium of Catalan universities (including UPF, UAB, UB) offering graduate programs in economics, finance, and data science. Competes for the same Spanish master's applicant pool and increasingly for international students in economics-focused programs.
• IE University / IE Business School: Madrid-based international business school with extensive portfolio of English-language MBAs, master's, and undergraduate business programs. Competes directly with UCM Faculty of Economics for master's applicants and corporate partnerships.
• Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Faculty of Economics): Madrid-based public university with a strong Faculty of Economics and Business offering similar undergraduate and master's programs in economics, finance, and business. Direct public-university competitor in the same Madrid market.

Regional players

• Université Paris-Dauphine PSL: Paris-based public university specializing in management, economics, and applied mathematics with strong dual-degree tradition in Europe. Comparable in mission as a specialized public business/economics university and partner profile for dual-degree exchanges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BibliotecaEconomicas/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Facultad.CEE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ucm-facultad-de-ciencias-economicas-y-empresariales
• Instagraminstagram.com/ucm_economicas

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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