Master's Degree in Management (English or Spanish)

Key information about the Master’s

• Duration:  September through June + period of mandatory internship
• Number of credits : 90 ECTS
• Dedication : Full-time, 100% in person
• Number of places : 60 places for both language groups
• Language : 100% in English or 100% in Spanish
• Company internships : Obligatory (24 ECTS)
• Final Master’s Thesis : Obligatory (6 ECTS)
• Qualification awarded : Máster Universitario en Dirección de Empresas by the University of Deusto (Official Diploma).
• Location : University of Deusto, San Sebastian campus

What should you know about this Master?

Designed for people with training in other disciplines than management

The Master’s is specially designed so that people with training in disciplines other than management can get the most out of the program.

The content approaches, and methodologies are designed to provide the  profile of skills  and abilities that the business world is looking for, especially when it is combined with experience and skills in  other areas .

Relevant, modern specialisation tracks

All students of this Master's in Management programme choose a specialisation itinerary in Competitiveness & Innovation or Digital Business. These tracks allow students to deepen their theoretical knowledge in two increasingly relevant areas necessary for the modern business world

A global and integrated vision combined with previous experience

The Master’s program presents a global vision of the company so that participants can perceive the inter-relationships between different areas of the company and are able to design solutions that can be efficiently integrated.

Emphasis on entrepreneurship

Special attention is given to promoting specific entrepreneurial skills (innovation, creativity, decision-making, and decision-implementation) as elements necessary for both developing business ideas and individual projects as well as for their growing importance in the business world where professionals need these skills to cope with the ever-changing global environment.

Practical and professional approach

The ultimate goal of the program is to train professionals to achieve success in their professional careers. The semester devoted to professional practice involves prolonged contact with the business world so that students can start to put into practice the knowledge, skills, and abilities that they have acquired in the classroom.

Outstanding results

The Master’s has been in existence since 1971, and over these years has undergone successive changes in order to ensure that it is always up-to-date. This long experience and the hundreds of alumni in managerial positions in national and international is a demonstration of the success of the program.

DEUSTO BUSINESS SCHOOL: A CENTURY-OLD INSTITUTION

Deusto Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). These international accreditations recognize quality and excellence in business education and place Deusto Business School among the forefront of its peers. Only 2% and 6% of business schools worldwide are recognized by AMBA and by AACSB, respectively.

Deusto Business School is the 1st business school in Spain, with over one hundred years of history as a global reference for well-rounded business education. It has pioneered the training of business leaders at its two locations:

• La Comercial, which has been a part of the Bilbao campus since 1916.
• ESTE, created in 1956 at the San Sebastián Campus.

Deusto Business School is distinct in its coherence with centuries-old tradition and prestige while simultaneously embracing the major trends that are currently transforming the world of business.

DBS offers you a teaching staff formed by University of Deusto lecturers and business leaders with broad experience. Our varied, modern and interactive methodology focuses on developing abilities through collaboration and innovation.

As a graduate of DBS, you will join a reputable and growing professional network of more than 15.000 former students through Deusto Business Alumni.

Through our programs, our students develop diverse management skills and competences according to values of sustainability, responsibility and professional ethics.

With our student associations you will have the opportunity develop your knowledge and other abilities in investment, finances and consulting.

Our employment rate is of 95%*. Deusto Business School alumni work in a multitude of different functional areas in both the private and public sectors: bank services, finances, investment, marketing, consulting, administration.

We have a strong business-university relation. Thus, you will be able to assist to different conferences given by professionals from important companies.

Deusto is ranked among the 200 best universities in the world in Business and Economics, and the 1st in the Basque university system according to the Times Higher Education World University Ranking in 2018. Deusto was also honored with 1st place in the University-Company ranking by the Everis Foundation, due to its adaptation to the needs of organisations in the private sector.

INTERNATIONALISATION

Deusto Business School maintains important agreements and strategic alliances with some of the best business schools and universities in the world, with programmes taught jointly or intensive modules conducted at renowned centres abroad. Additionally, each year Deusto welcomes international students from across the globe.

WHY STUDY A MASTER’S AT DBS?

• All Deusto Business School programmes are Official Programmes .
• All the programmes include an internship requirement .
• If you do not have an economics or business degree , some of the Deusto Business School Master’s programmes are an ideal way to give you a leg-up into the professional world of business.
• If you already have a degree in Business Management, the specialised Master’s at DBS are the perfect complement to help you to start your professional career in a particular field of business.

Career Services Department

The following services are offered to all participants: assistance with managing internship offers, corporate presentations, seminars to equip participants with tools to improve their job prospects, personal professional guidance, etc.

Accomodation

The University of Deusto offers a service that aides students in finding accommodation in both Bilbao and San Sebastián. A variety of options including private lodging, homestays, etc. are offered.

Campus Bilbao:

www.accommodationbilbao.deusto.es

Campus San Sebastián:

www.accommodationsansebastian.deusto.es

International Relations

This department manages different internaitonal programmes and all the aspects related to international students at the University of Deusto.

More information: international.deusto.es

Campus Life

Deusto Business School believes that university life goes beyond the classroom. DeustoCampus offers the following activities, among others: sports, theatre, writing workshops, debate club, social and cooperative volunteering, faith groups and solidarity.

www.campusdeusto.es