Double Degree in Business Administration + Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order

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For all these reasons and to ensure the most talented students have the opportunity to study at Esade, we have created an ambitious Scholarship Program and also offer different grants and financial aid options.

Would you like to be an expert in management and in global politics or economics?

In a globalized world, knowing how to analyze geopolitics, economics and international relations makes a big difference in business decision-making. Join this double degree program and become part of a new generation of business leaders: an expert in management with the ability to understand and respond to the political and economic issues facing companies and institutions around the world.

Global Politics or Global Economics: Choose your track

With the Esade Double Degree in Business Administration + Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, you decide where you want to focus your education. You can specialize in global politics or global economics, adding extra value to your resumé.

Global Politics

Understand world politics and its impact on business It is essential for companies today to consider the geopolitical context when making investment decisions or strategic plans. With the Global Politics track, you’ll study key themes including political science and globalization, international politics, and conflict management, as well as geopolitics and natural resources.

Global Economics

Become an expert in international economics and globalization In the Global Economics track, you’ll learn to understand how the world economy works. You’ll master the tools and models needed to analyze data and markets and add value in business decision-making. You’ll also study essential economics subjects, such as mathematics, statistical analysis and macroeconomics, and how to apply them to business strategy.

The double degree with the most international experiences

This double degree takes place in one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in the world— Barcelona—but it is also the Esade program with the most expansive range of international activities. You will be able to experience:

• Up to 2 semesters of exchange in one of our 87 partner universities, located on 5 continents.
• 2 study abroad trips, each lasting 2 weeks, to take a course in Esade partner schools in France and the USA (one in year 2 and one in year 3).
• 1 Study Tour to Brussels and Luxembourg to get to know European institutions from the inside.
• Solidarity internships to help poor and at-risk communities in countries such as Bolivia, Guatemala or Costa Rica.
• Professional internships in international companies and organizations.

Access top jobs in companies and organizations anywhere in the world

The Esade Double Degree in Business Administration + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order will open up a wide range of career options in companies and international organizations. You’ll have a highly sought-after profile, with additional skills and experiences that will increase your likelihood of landing a top job either before you complete the Double Degree or shortly afterwards. Our job placement figures support this: Did you know that 96% of our students secure employment less than three months after graduating?

Multiply your options

The Double Degree will allow you to expand your future options: as well as the opportunities opened up by the BBA, you will also have the opportunity to pursue a career in global governance and the potential career paths of your specialization in Global Politics or Global Economics.

Career options after your Double Degree

BBA career options

• Company executive
• Marketing, finance, operations, human resources or digital innovation specialist
• Entrepreneur
• Investment banker
• Private Equity manager
• Strategic consultant
• Auditor
• Stock market advisor

Global economics track career options

• Economic analyst
• Consultant in international projects
• Investment banking advisor
• Research centers and economic analysis
• Multinational companies
• Economic regulation
• Consulting
• Investment Banking
• International organisations for economic anaysis (World Bank, World Trade Organization)

Global politics track options

• International political consultant
• Political science research centers
• Advisor in organizations for political analysis, or European Union organizations
• Multinational organizations
• Traditional consulting
• Advisor in organisations for geopolitical risk
• European Union organisations (European Parliament)