This program trains students in the most critical aspects of business management. Understand and refine your understanding of the tools needed in business creation and management through financial concepts, marketing and operations.
Acquire the skills and tools necessary to innovate and establish your own businesses with direct, practical, and effective training. Work with real-world cases, participate in company visits, and apply your newfound knowledge in practice.
A focus on the managerial, technical and strategic aspects of the supply chain. Acquire the knowledge to address relevant issues in the industrial sector and devise modern solutions for the logistics and supply chain sector.
Project managers are highly sought-after professionals, as they organize and steer ideas towards business success. This postgraduate program has an excellent teaching staff made up of renowned project managers.
Human resources are usually one of the most complex areas for companies to manage. The postgraduate in Leadership and Talent Management trains students in the skills of managing people and resources related to human capital.
We prepare leaders and managers in the tourism and hospitality sector with the most relevant management training in just 6 months. This program targets key professionals; 1 out of every 10 jobs worldwide directly or indirectly relates to the sector.
This master’s program teaches you the skills to analyze an organization’s operational performance in terms of production, distribution and international logistics. It provides you with the necessary tools and techniques to become an effective manager.
This master’s program will equip you to become a professional specializing in leading change initiatives aimed at boosting productivity and employee satisfaction within your organization. You will learn the latest practices and HR-specific analytics.
Official Master Degree in Innovation and Tourism Marketing
Take the next step in your professional journey in tourism. Learn cutting edge skills in technology and creative marketing from industry experts. Learn the tools to lead, innovate, and excel in the dynamic tourism industry.
This MBA is dual accredited. Gain practical and up-to-date training in a field that has changed significantly over the last decade with the MBA in International e-Supply Chain Management from BEBS. There’s a demand for professionals who can effectively manage the opportunities presented by emerging technologies
Human Resources (HR) plays a strategic role in every business. This MBA from BEBS empowers you to advance in your professional career and emerge as a leader in human resources by equipping you with the essential skills.
The MBA in International Tourism and Hospitality Management from BEBS stands out for its disruptive approach compared to similar programs. Students not only gain insights into tourism and hospitality management but also delve into business management from a more innovative and multidisciplinary perspective.
Gain the skills to effectively execute international projects, transforming ideas into tangible outcomes with the MBA in International Project Management from BEBS. Project management is essential for achieving measurable results and plays a critical role in business operations.
This MBA is dual accredited. Gain practical and up-to-date training in a field that has changed significantly over the last decade with the MBA in Supply Chain and International Maritime Logistics from BEBS. There’s a demand for professionals who can effectively manage the opportunities presented by emerging technologies
Get to understand today’s global business, with a focus on managing business innovation. Gain the skills and tools to innovate and create, at your current position or in your own business.
This is not an ordinary post on online education, rather we will tell you 7 advantages of online learning at BEBS. We know that since the beginning of the pandemic, much has been written about the future of online education. For example, did you know that the online learning industry is projected to pass to $370 billion by 2026?
But what makes us different? At BEBS, we want you to feel part of an international community in which you will be able to develop your skills at your own pace. If this sounds like you, keep on reading.
7 Advantages of Online Learning at BEBS
Flexibility
We live in a hectic world in which flexibility is the priority for most of us. We know that our students often juggle their careers with family and/or hobbies. At BEBS, we want everyone to have the opportunity to develop their talent. Hence, our online methodology has been designed to be as flexible as possible. If you enroll in one of our online programs, you can be sure you will be able to study at your own convenient time. You will just have to follow the deadlines provided in each module.
Online Live Sessions
At BEBS, we often talk about the importance of making meaningful connections to advance in your career. Additionally, it’s not always easy to keep the attention high with remote learning. Therefore, to make online learning more interactive, we have designed live sessions for each module. During the live sessions, you will be able to clarify all your doubts in real-time. Each module has 3 to 4 online sessions, and we always try to organize it in a way that people from different time zones can attend and have their international “classroom experience”.
Interactive Forum
Think of it as a virtual classroom, where you can shed light on any doubt you have. With the interactive forum, you will be able to share knowledge with professors and fellow classmates. You will be required to research specific topics that will be selected by professors. Different from what happens on live sessions, with the interactive forum you will be able to participate in discussions at your own pace, you will just have to meet the required deadlines that will be set up by professors.
Put in Practice What You Have Learned
During the whole duration of the program, you will have the opportunity to put in practice what you have learned. At the end of each module, you will have to solve a real case study, by providing your own analysis and solutions. Additionally, at BEBS, you will train your speech and presentation skills, so you can have a much closer experience to the real world. You will submit your case study with a 3/5 minutes video presentation. Furthermore, to earn your degree, you will be required to submit a final master project. We strongly encourage you to do the final project with your fellow classmates, so you can connect and interact with them. However, we know it is not always feasible, and in extraordinary cases, you can work on your final project alone.
Affordable Price
One of the main perks of studying online with us is that you will have little to worry about prices. On the one hand, you won’t have to consider the living expenses of living in Barcelona. On the other, our online programs are more convenient than the on-campus experience. Plus, if you are a talented individual with an excellent academic or professional record, you can get in touch with us to discuss scholarships opportunities.
Intakes All Year Around
To be flexible means to allow everyone to start the program of their choosing when they want. For this reason, we have intakes all year round for our online MBA and master’s programs.
Diverse Community
The last of the 7 advatages of online learning at BEBS is that you will be part of a truly international community, with people coming from all over the world. Students coming from more than 80 countries worldwide have chosen to study online at BEBS. For you, this means that you will be able to expand and broaden your knowledge, get in touch with different cultures and build an international network. Sounds exciting, right?
Which Master’s are available online?
All our MBA and Master’s degrees are available online. At BEBS, we focus on four main areas:
Project Management
From multinationals to NGOs, everyone needs a project manager able to keep track and deliver results. By choosing ourMBA in International Project Management, you will be able to turn ideas into tangible results.
Few fields are developing at the same pace as Human Resources. Companies have understood that is crucial to attract and retain talent to grow as an organization. If you are interested in helping people develop from a professional and personal point of view and you are keen to learn fundamental concepts on business administration, you might be interested in the MBA in Leadership and Talent Management. If you haven’t made up your mind yet, but you would like to explore different opportunities, you should check the Master in Human Resources Management.It will provide you with the interdisciplinary skills necessary to become an HR specialist, able to successfully manage people.
Business Management and Innovation
The ideal area for everyone interested in learning how to run a business or keen to start his/her own project. In this field, you can choose to pursue the Master in International Business Innovation or the MBA in International Business Management & Innovation. As you can see, we put special emphasis on innovation. We know that in a globalized world, the only way for business to thrive is by constantly improving and innovating.
FAQ Online Education at BEBS
When can I enroll in your online programs?
As you have seen before, it’s up to you to choose when you want to enroll in one of our programs, as we have intakes open all year round. Once you have decided which Master’s or MBA Degree you want to pursue, you can get in touch with us and generally after 2 or 3 weeks you will be part of our international community.
Are the programs only in English?
No, we offer 4 MBA programs in Spanish: the MBA in Leadership and Talent Management, the MBA in International Project Management, the MBA in International Tourism & Hospitality Management, and the MBA in International Project Management.
Are the on-campus and online diploma the same?
Yes, if you enroll in one of our online programs, you will receive the same diploma of the on-campus experience. It will have the same validity and the same number of credits (60 ECT). The only thing that will vary will be the duration of the MBA and Master’s programs. If you choose to study on line, you will have 12 months to complete your studies. Additionally, take into account that the diploma will not mention the modality in which you studied.
Can I start online and then on-campus or vice versa?
Unfortunately no, you will have to choose a modality and follow it through the whole duration of the course. However, if you are an online student traveling to Barcelona, you are more than welcome to come to our campus to meet
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We are waiting for you!
As you have seen, there are many advantages of online learning at BEBS. If you are still in doubt, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via e-mail at [email protected]. One of our Student Advisers will be happy to guide you through the process.
Education and Entrepreneurship for Women’s Empowerment
Women and girls represent 50.42% of the global population, yet their contributions are often underestimated. Did you know that women invented WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth? Or that companies with more women in leadership positions enjoy higher financial returns? Empowering women is therefore an urgent priority. When women are empowered, they become changemakers who contribute to a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable world.
Without women’s empowerment, gender equality—the 5th Sustainable Development Goal—cannot be achieved. Imagine a society where women and girls can exercise their rights, influence social change, and drive economic growth. At BEBS, we focus on three pillars to foster women’s empowerment: education, leadership & political participation, and entrepreneurship.
Education as a Tool for Women’s Empowerment
Education is fundamental to empowering women. Activists like Malala Yousafzai have shown the transformative power of access to education. Women with higher education enjoy:
Better employment opportunities
Increased political participation
Improved health outcomes
Greater potential to break the glass ceiling
Studies by the OECD highlight that women with low levels of education earn less than both highly-educated women and less-educated men. To reduce the gender pay gap, it’s essential to open paths for women in high-paying industries such as STEM and business innovation.
Leadership & Political Participation
Education enables women to take leadership roles in politics and society. Seeing women in power demonstrates effective leadership styles and inspires others. Notable examples include:
Jacinda Ardern (New Zealand) – empathetic leadership
Despite improvements, progress is slow. According to UN Women, only 26 women serve as heads of state or government worldwide, and gender parity in top political roles may take another 130 years.
Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
Women’s entrepreneurship is central to achieving financial independence and gender equality. Key statistics:
Over 163 million women globally have started businesses since 2014
Female entrepreneurs pursue passion (48%), independence (43%), and flexibility (41%)
Businesses led by women contribute to inclusive and sustainable growth
At BEBS, our students, like Yara Lopes, founder of Pakito Angola, demonstrate the impact of women-led entrepreneurship. Their ventures drive sustainability, social impact, and empower other women in the community.
Removing Barriers to Women’s Empowerment
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected women’s education and employment. UNESCO estimates 11 million girls may not return to school, and McKinsey & Company reports that one in four women in senior roles consider reducing work hours or leaving the workforce.
Companies can support women by:
Offering work-life flexibility
Encouraging career development and education
Promoting female leadership programs
At BEBS, we provide practical education, leadership training, and entrepreneurial guidance to help women reach top positions and become changemakers.
What is Hybrid Project Management?
A good Project Manager must develop certain skills to excel in their work. Like getting to know the strong points and the not-so-good ones of his team. Or finding the best ways to correct mistakes. And, as the name might suggest, choosing the best strategy to plan a project.
In What is Project Management and How to Start your Career, we explained to you some of principles of one of the most demanded positions nowadays. Now, you get to know what is Hybrid Project Management, one of the latest trends in the field.
Project Management Strategies
A Project Manager needs to design a strategy to be able to reach the final goal in place. Although it always depends on the characteristics of the project, Project Managers use some predefined approaches or mentalities to structure their planning.
Among all the different Project Management Strategies that exist, there are two that are the ones Project Managers use the most:
Waterfall project management
With this method, the strategy behind a project is built on a step-by-step route. To get from the start to the final phase, the manager designs a plan in which every phase of the process begins only when the previous one has completely ended. Creating a flow of work that would look like this.
A single route in which the entire team involved in the project works, but not at the same time. Each individual starts only when all the previous work is finished, like a waterfall. It is the more traditional project management strategy and is mostly used in smaller projects.
It is perfect for projects that are well defined from the origin and in which very few mistakes are expected. If it wasn’t like that and every step would have to be redone lots of times and, because of that, the projects designed with this method in place would suffer big delays.
Agile project management
Opposite to the waterfall project management strategy, agile project management is designed to have all the teams working at the same time but with smaller tasks. In this case, having a completely different workflow.
Every member or section has its tasks to be fulfilled. There are different processes at the same time. And as the goals might not be that clear, it becomes more of a collaborative approach. And also, since everyone works at the same time, more prone to mistakes.
But agile project management already counts on that. Every task has multiple feedback inputs on how to be improved before the final goal is reached. Those ideas come from different teams involved or even the customers. And errors that could have been overlooked in the final version of a project designed a waterfall method can be corrected along the way in an agile one.
Alternative approaches to Project Management
These two models or mentalities are the most common ones being used. But more project management strategies exist and are applied by a lot of Project Managers.
Or Kanban project management, a method that was created by Japanese car manufacturer Toyota. The idea is based on dividing the production process into smaller phases better defined and easier to track. It is seen as well as an agile-like strategy. Every time that one of these phases or tasks is finished, a new one is started until the main goal is completed.
Every project has its strategy
Waterfall project management has its origins in the 1970s and was the planning strategy used by the Department of Defense of the United States for their development of military programs. Since this type of management makes every step of the process well known in advance and assures that everything works correctly before starting a new task, it is usually selected for projects that need great levels of control.
But projects do not always work with the same strategies. For instance, the Agile models are used the most for software development projects. A field in which the progress is constant, different actions can be done at the same time and meet later, and errors are used to find new ways to improve the product. Software projects also usually take advantage of customer feedback to produce a better final product for the user. Companies like Apple, IBM, or Microsoft use agile strategies to plan their projects because of that.
So, as you can see, no strategy is better than the other. It is just that each one is prepared for different project ideas. But since every Project Manager would want to have all the possible benefits in its hands, a new approach is quickly getting traction, Hybrid Project Management.
What is Hybrid Project Management?
As you can assume by the naming, Hybrid Project Management consists of using two or more different project management methodologies for one single planning. The goal is to create a new procedure more adequate to the business strategy in place.
When using structured planning, the main problems come from the lack of room to improve the final result, since the reviewing part comes late in the process. It can only be done in the end. So, it is hard to find all of the working problems or develop innovation like that.
And with an agile approach, projects might lack concrete goals and planning and can end up depending too much on how the different parts involved are flowing. That can translate into delays in the calendar plan.
With Hybrid Project Management, tasks are optimized to have the pros of the chosen planning and mitigate all the disadvantages of using a single one. For the Project Manager, the focus becomes finding the way to arrange the project in a way in which the long-term goals are set nicely and do not create obstacles for the short-term tasks.
Long term goals mix with day-to-day tasks
In the end, the main way hybrid planning works it’s usually always the same. First of all, using a Waterfall approach to set up the long-term dynamics that every project, company, or team has. The most important goals. Like finances, project deadlines, or the organizational structure.
And in the day-to-day tasks, everyone performs following an agile methodology. Or other similar approaches previously mentioned like Scrum or Kanban. With teams working with a short-term focus and developing his work constantly and with flexibility. All the objectives that the teams set to work towards to are chosen according to the projected schemes of a Waterfall planning.
How management evaluates the wellbeing of the project is constant. And if the long-term objectives and supplies are established correctly, all the parts of the process can perform as expected without having to worry about external factors.
With that in place, the mission of a good Project Manager is to make sure all the workers are well equipped to do their work, analyse the entire project to detect the aspects that can be improved, and regularly re-evaluate the long-term targets in case they affect the short-term objectives.
Lately, lots of Project Managers are considering using Agile approaches and ditching the more traditional Waterfall ones because of the short-term benefits. But badly designed projects with agile project management are failing because of the little knowledge of the processes and the lack of clear objectives.
The blend of both Hybrid Project Management can help reduce the impact of introducing a new methodology of work in a business plan since it can be adapted to the characteristics of each project.
Despite that, Hybrid Project Management can also fail. For that not to happen, the model must be corrected once the team has experienced it. The communication must be constant, so everyone knows what is working on and how it should perform. And the mixture of approaches has to be flexible, so one doesn’t end up as an obstacle for the other.
When someone decides to improve their career by continuing their studies, one of the main choices they have to make is the mode of the programme: face-to-face or online. The decision is a very personal one, you have to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of both styles and see which one best suits your current situation.
BEBS is a Business School that has a large number of online programmes for students from all over the world. From MBAs to Masters and Postgraduates. We not only offer on-site studies at our campus in Barcelona, but we also offer many of our programmes online.
Today we want to show you the advantages of online studies, and for this reason we are going to give you six reasons why you should choose this modality.
1. Schedule flexibility to improve time management
Not everyone has the availability to devote a lot of time exclusively to study. Balancing a personal life with a professional career is difficult enough. Some people are also unable to study an academic year on campus.
Choosing to study online is a solution to this problem. It gives students enough flexibility to create their own schedule, compatible with the rest of their obligations, to continue developing their career without leaving anything out.
Obviously, this does not mean that studying online is easy, but it is a system that can be more efficient and accessible for many people.
In the case of BEBS programmes, you can attend live online classes with a pre-set schedule, where you share your educational experience with other students, but you can also watch recorded classes. They are fully compatible with your schedule.
2. Study online at your own pace, with your own method
Online classes will require you to do a lot of self-study. Although you will have teachers to help you in your classes, you will have to handle all the materials at your own pace.
This modality allows you to study at your own pace, but you will have to create your own timetable according to your obligations and the work you have to do during the classes.
You have to establish the best way to study and reach the different milestones of the programme at the same time.
Choosing the online mode of an MBA or Master allows you to study from your comfort zone: your home office, the café where you have breakfast every day, your favourite park. All these places can become your new classroom.
While that’s already a big reduction in the cost of your studies, there are also other costs to consider. Studying on campus has a number of costs associated with living in the city: rent, transport and food, for example.
If money is the limiting factor in taking the next step in your educational growth, choosing to study online may be the solution. The best way to increase the value of your profile without the costs of living away from home.
If you study online, will obtain an academic degree that has the same quality and prestige and shares the same values as its face-to-face modality, but in a more economical way, from your own home.
4. Get an international view of your discipline
Studying an online programme from anywhere in the world allows you to connect with an international community of students who are in exactly the same situation as you.
You will share your space on the virtual campus with professionals in your field who want to continue their specialisation in the same area but who come from different backgrounds. And not only will you learn with them, but you will also learn from them.
Have you ever thought about how your career would change if you worked on another continent? You can find it out if you study online, sharing experiences and networking with your classmates.
5. Upgrade your technological and virtual communication skills
Joining an online Master’s or MBA programme is a challenge because of the contents of the programme. It will also test your technology and virtual communication skills.
You will work entirely online. Therefore, you will need to be up to date with the accompanying methodologies and applications. Live classes, video calls with your professors and other classmates, computer applications to share your work, online exams, etc.
As mentioned above, online studying gives you more flexibility to combine it with other responsibilities. In many cases, those who study online are working in jobs related to their programme.
That means that the content you are learning in your classes can become a direct enhancement to your day-to-day work. This means that you do not need to finish your studies to use what you have learned in your professional environment, as would be the case if you were doing the same programme on campus and could not work at the same time.
In this way, you will get more out of your studies, as you will experience both sides of the same situation: theory and practice. You will be able to gain tips and insights and discover new trends and learn how useful they are first hand.
10 things you should know before coming to Barcelona
If you have decided to continue your studies with one of the onsite programs we offer at BEBS, then coming to live in Barcelona will provide an exciting challenge for you in coming months.
10 advantages of living in Barcelona
Are you ready to discover the capital of Catalonia? Do you know what to expect? Here are some of the many advantages of living in Barcelona:
Its wide variety of monuments
The Sagrada Familia is the best known, but it’s far from the only monument you won’t want to miss during your stay here.
The cathedral, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are some of the must-sees on any list, which should also feature outdoor spaces such as Parc Güell and Parc de la Ciutadella. Your options are many and varied, all you have to do is choose the ones that best suit your preferences.
Its mass transit network
Barcelona has a train, metro and bus network that will make your daily life much easier. The bus and metro, which is open on Saturday night, will easily let you go anywhere in the city.
Meanwhile, the train is a great option if you want to visit other towns. Sitges, Castelldefels, El Masnou and Vilanova i la Geltrú are some of the beach towns that you may want to visit during the summer.
Its sidewalk terraces
Barcelona has a wide variety of sidewalk terraces for all tastes, where you can enjoy a vermouth, very typical in the city, or eat something on a summer evening.
They will undoubtedly provide a place to meet up with friends in the spring and summer, and even on some sunny Sundays during the rest of the year.
Its cultural offerings
Museums, theaters, cinemas… We would be remiss not to mention Barcelona’s extensive cultural offerings among the city’s attractions.
If you want to discover the city’s history, if you feel like spending the morning in an art gallery, or if you’d rather go to a concert before or after dinner, you’ll find options that suit your every need.
Its free museums the first Sunday of the month
While we’re on the subject, did you know that some museums in Barcelona have free admission on the first Sunday of every month?
They include the Picasso Museum, the Barcelona Maritime Museum and the Montjuïc Castle, but there are others. Check the times so you don’t miss out on this monthly freebie.
Its neighborhood festivals
You may have heard of the Gracia festival and its decorated streets, but the truth is that every neighborhood in Barcelona has its own street fair.
Don’t miss out on their activities, since these events will introduce you to various areas of the city and their traditions. It’s a different way of getting to know Barcelona, don’t you think?
Its great variety of events
Every year, Barcelona hosts a wide range of different events, including the Mobile World Congress, multiple music festivals, such as Primavera Sound, and food fairs that fill the streets.
We recommend you stay informed about all the options available, especially in spring and summer.
Cycling to get around the city
If you want to forget about the buses and metro, or simply want to cut down on travel time, Bicing is an excellent option that will let you travel by bike whenever you need to.
The views from Turó de la Rovira
If you want to take in a panoramic view of the city, Turó de la Rovira is one visit you can’t pass up. If you also like history, you have one more reason to come to Turó de la Rovira, where you will find the remains of an air defense battery that was built during the Civil War.
Its diverse cuisine
To round out this list, we have to mention the diversity of cuisine you will find in Barcelona, ranging from wineries in which to sip your vermouth, to restaurants with typical or international cuisine.
However, our advice is to avoid the most touristy areas, where the restaurants are usually more expensive and offer worse quality, and to check the reviews on Google before choosing a place.
If you are ready to come to Barcelona, all that’s left to do is to choose one of the Master’s, postgraduate courses or MBA we have to offer at BEBS. Explore all the options in the Programs section.
Study BEBS Postgraduate in Project Management and take advantage of our new Scholarship Plan
Barcelona Executive Business School offers high-level training programmes with a practical model focused on resolving day-to-day issues in the classroom. The Postgraduate in Project Management is a great example of this study methodology.
Thanks to a team of professors who are active professionals in the field of project management, students get an accurate picture of the current demands and trends in the sector. They have the opportunity to train with professionals with years of experience and knowledge who provide them with real case scenarios.
This postgraduate course in project management is an excellent opportunity to acquire practical and up-to-date training based on the real business world.
If you are thinking about enrolling in this programme, now is the perfect opportunity. BEBS has launched a new Scholarship Scheme for the Postgraduate in Project Management which can mean up to 20% discount on the tuition fee. The scholarship is available to any new student who wants to enrol in BEBS and who applies before 31 December 2022, either in on campus or online modality.
Become a successful business planner
Developing project management skills is essential for any professional responsible for managing teams, large or small. Managers need to make quick decisions in unpredictable scenarios and project management skills allow them to define and create good plans and execute them correctly.
This postgraduate course in project management creates professionals who are sufficiently skilled to perform in today’s hyper-competitive and globalised environments. Using this knowledge, students become effective facilitators of the objectives of any project that may come their way.
The programme is based on a practical methodology focused on fostering and encouraging teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration.
Who is this programme for?
BEBS Postgraduate in Project Management is a programme designed for professionals who are developing their careers as project managers and want to improve their knowledge and skills in the area in order to advance their careers.
In this postgraduate course you can find different types of profiles. The contents of the programme are useful for company directors or managers who want to update their project management skills with the latest trends in the field, but also for recent graduates who are trying to start their way through new career opportunities in this strategic sector.
Since the position of project manager is not closed to any industry, BEBS Postgraduate in Project Management is a great option for professionals from any sector who work directly with projects.
Upon completion of this programme, students will be able to work in positions such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Delivery Manager or Project Officer Manager. Students are trained with a global, integrated and strategic vision of any company.
How is this achieved?
As mentioned above, the key element of this programme is that the lecturers are working professionals with years of experience as project managers. The classes are not just about the theoretical framework, but how it is applied in today’s business scenario.
The professors teach through their own learning and experiences. Sharing that reality with students to give them a much more realistic picture of what they will encounter once they finish the programme and start the next phase of their professional careers.
Each module of the BEBS Postgraduate in Project Management has a case study. The lecturers bring to the classroom real examples of situations faced by companies today. After learning about the context, students are challenged to find a solution to these dilemmas and share it with the rest of their classmates.
What better way to learn how to act at crucial moments than to actually do it? This practical mindset is one of the core values of BEBS and will prepare you to face any challenge.
During the Postgraduate in Project Management, you will share the classroom with professionals from all continents. As a result, you will learn how project management is approached around the world and use this knowledge for your international career.
It is an excellent opportunity to foster new friendships and career opportunities at the same time. This programme can be your first step towards a new career that will take you much further than you ever imagined.
Learn the fundamentals of project management and entrepreneurship
You will start the Postgraduate in Project Management course with the module ‘Entrepreneurship & Innovation’, where you will learn essential ideas to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and become a disruptive innovator. The classes will train you on how to build a business plan from scratch, the business model of a start-up or the financial evaluation of new projects.
In the ‘Project Management Fundamentals’ module you will learn the basics of project management: fundamental concepts, different approaches, budget planning and control, initial financial decisions needed to launch a project and stakeholder analysis, among other important aspects.
And in the module ‘Project Planning’ you will be trained in the planning processes of the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Commonly known as PMBOK, this is a collection of processes, best practices and guidelines that are considered standard in the field of project management.
Develop your project management skills
Once you have completed these first training blocks, the ‘Project Execution’ module is designed to instruct you in the process of executing any project, such as the organisational aspects that need to be taken into account, the management skills on site, or the strategies and negotiation techniques that are needed.
The ‘Critical Chain Project Management’ module teaches students the planning and management method that analyses the resources required to perform the tasks necessary to execute any project. People, equipment, resources, physical spaces, etc. At the end of this course, students will be able to perfectly manage this basic chain.
As a project manager, you will also have to acquire your own working method. That is why the last module of this postgraduate course is ‘Project Management Tools and Techniques’. If you haven’t heard of techniques such as Agile or Scrum, you will learn about them here. The same with Capability Maturity Model Integration or CMMI, a model designed to update and evaluate the development of systems.
Now that you know most of the details about the Postgraduate in Project Management and the new Scholarship Plan, do you want to know more about the programme? You can find all the details about this postgraduate on our website, contact our team of Student Advisors and get all the advice you need.
Henkel visit: Fostering Innovation and Career Opportunities
BEBS was honored to host Audrey Leibfried, Henkel’s Global Purchasing Manager, Thermal Management & Metals, for an engaging session that combined insights into Henkel’s innovative business strategies and exciting recruitment opportunities for our students.
This initiative was a collaborative effort with Consultancy Business Agency (CBA), who played a key role in coordinating the session and providing inputs in today’s inovation challenges.
Henkel: A Global Leader
Henkel, with 147 years of innovation, is a global leader in adhesive technologies and consumer goods, spanning laundry care, home care, and beauty products. Their impact is immense: every second, 20 people use Henkel’s Schwarzkopf hair products, and 25 billion laundry loads are cleaned annually with their detergents. Committed to sustainability, Henkel has reduced CO2 emissions by 61% and incorporates 19% recycled plastic into its consumer packaging.
Building the Bridge Between Industry and Academia
At BEBS, we pride ourselves on creating platforms where students can engage directly with industry leaders: Henkel’s visit to BEBS showcased how academic institutions and global leaders can work together to drive meaningful change. Students gained firsthand insights into Henkel’s sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies while exploring career opportunities within a company recognized for its innovation.
BEBS Students took part in a groundbreaking Moonshot Project
We are excited to reflect on a remarkable initiative that brought together Barcelona Executive Business School (BEBS) students in a unique collaboration withUniversitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), as part of a European Commission initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship for long-term solutions.
This EU-supported Moonshot Project provided a platform for BEBS students to participate in a challenge that went beyond technical expertise—it was about creativity, vision, and ambition.
The Consultancy Business Agency (CBA) played an important role in establishing the partnership and shaping the ecosystem, actively contributing to the development of projects alongside the participants from a business perspective. Their guidance ensured the ideas were not only innovative but also grounded in real-world feasibility and market readiness.
Moonshot Thinking
Professor Andreas Sumper, responsible for the Smart Energy and Networks research group at UPC and of the Master Energy for Smart Cities at EIT InnoEnergy, defines Moonshot Thinking as a radical approach to innovation that seeks to address major global challenges by aiming for transformative, often seemingly impossible, solutions. Rather than focusing on incremental progress, Moonshot Thinking encourages bold, visionary goals that push the boundaries of what is currently feasible.
This methodology involves setting bold, ambitious goals that aim for significant societal impact. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together diverse expertise to spark creativity and discover innovative solutions. Additionally, this approach encourages risk-taking and experimentation, recognizing that uncertainty and potential failure are integral to achieving breakthroughs that can transform industries and tackle pressing challenges like climate change, energy, and infrastructure.
For Professor Sumper, Moonshot Thinking is not just about solving technical problems but is deeply tied to motivating people to push beyond conventional limits and explore visionary solutions, often leading to technological and social transformation.
Project Highlights
The Moonshot Project involved the application of advanced tools such as the 4 Horizons Tool and the Opportunity Map to evaluate the potential of each idea. BEBS and UPC students collaborated to push the boundaries of what’s possible, generating bold “What if…?” questions and turning them into actionable solutions. The Moonshot Project yielded four innovative initiatives aimed at addressing critical global challenges:
First, a satellite designed to capture solar energy offers a novel approach to harnessing renewable power from space. Second, robots for waste collection in underserved areas not only recycle materials but also reduce reliance on raw material extraction. Third, the Smart Water Grid empowers individuals to generate their own water, enabling them to sell surplus, akin to solar energy systems. Lastly, artificial trees serve as eco-friendly replacements for street electrical grids, generating energy through their leaves to provide municipalities with a zero-cost lighting solution, thereby transforming urban infrastructure.
Engineers (UPC) and Business Participants (BEBS) solving long – term challenges
Key Project Days
October 22, 2024: Kick off the project, working closely with UPC students to brainstorm and develop their ideas.
October 29, 2024: Follow-up session at UPC, further refining these concepts.
December 10, 2024:A final hands-on workshop at FABLAB, where BEBS and UPC students will collaborate to create prototypes for their visionary projects
The Outcome
The Moonshot Project provides the students real-world experience in innovation, design thinking, and prototyping. This initiative underscored the power of collaboration, creativity, and the diverse, international student community at BEBS &UPC. Through their dedication and innovation, the students delivered solutions with the potential to create lasting change in energy, water management, and sustainable development.
Sant Jordi: A Day of Culture, Creativity and Unexpected Connections
What can leaders and entrepreneurs learn from this holiday?
Every April 23rd, the streets of Barcelona bloom with books, roses and a contagious sense of celebration. But beyond romance and tradition, there’s something else going on—something many overlook:
Sant Jordi can also be a day full of inspiration for entrepreneurs, creatives and globally minded professionals.
At BEBS, we invite you to see this beloved Catalan festival from a different angle—through the lens of innovation, cultural exchange, and authentic networking.
Reinventing Tradition: When the Old Sparks the New
The story of Sant Jordi—a brave knight, a dragon, and a magical rose—has been retold for generations. But each year, it finds new life: in graphic novels, street performances, creative merchandise, marketing campaigns, and even NFT collections inspired by the legend.
One great example: “Sant Jordi in pajamas”, a virtual book fair born during the pandemic that took over Instagram and helped self-published authors and indie publishers stay connected with readers.
Sometimes, innovation doesn’t mean starting from scratch—it means reimagining the familiar with fresh eyes.
A Festival of Cultures: When Creativity Becomes Global
Sant Jordi is deeply rooted in Catalan tradition, but its spirit is truly global. Every year, publishers release books in multiple languages, international authors sign copies for fans, and cultural institutions organize activities in Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese and more.
Some community-driven events even blend literature with food, music and crafts, celebrating Barcelona’s vibrant multicultural identity.
Creative ideas thrive when diverse voices share the same stage.
Authentic Networking: Where Connections Just Happen
Forget formal events with name tags—on Sant Jordi, connections happen organically. Writers and readers chat while waiting in line for signings. Illustrators meet authors they might collaborate with. Book lovers discover startups showcasing creative tools or digital storytelling apps.
A real case: “Books that Heal”, a social project connecting therapists, indie bookstores and publishers to recommend therapeutic reading lists, began with a simple street conversation on Sant Jordi.
When people gather around ideas they love, genuine networking happens naturally.
A City in Creative Mode: Discovering Barcelona Through a New Lens
Sant Jordi is also the perfect opportunity to explore the city in its most creative and vibrant form. From alternative book fairs in El Raval to literary cafés in Gràcia, Barcelona becomes a living map of innovation and culture.
Places like Fabra i Coats or Palo Alto Market often host special Sant Jordi events that combine literature, design, tech, and entrepreneurship in one space.
To walk the city during Sant Jordi is to explore the creative soul of Barcelona—one that draws students, entrepreneurs and dreamers from all over the world.
What If You Could Experience the Next Sant Jordi From the Inside?
At BEBS, we believe that becoming a leader doesn’t only happen in the classroom. It also happens on the streets, in creative environments, and in moments of spontaneous connection.
What if your next step in business or leadership brought you to a city that celebrates culture, creativity and diversity all in one day?
If you are thinking of studying in Barcelona and are looking for a business school with a modern, international, and entrepreneurial outlook…
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