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The  Master of Science in International Business  prepares you to operate in international markets, manage cross-cultural teams, and communicate and negotiate internationally.

The  MSc in International Business  is an official program,  accredited by AMBA , that provides students with the knowledge, techniques, skills, and critical attitudes to understand and  be successful in the current dynamic context of the global company .

The program is organized so that students learn about all the processes and strategic decisions involved in  business internationalization : from how to interpret current political, economic, and social affairs in international business, to acquiring and putting into practice the analytical tools required to develop and implement an International Business Plan.

You will acquire the skills required to communicate and negotiate in a multicultural business environment. You will also be able to  identify, analyze, and develop business opportunities in the changing scene of international markets  through the understanding and implementation of commercial, financial, human resources, and operational strategies. At the end of the program, you will master the analytical tools  used in preparing and implementing an International Business Plan. In addition to this,  the program includes a curricular internship and a one-week international Business Trip .

The  MSc in International Business  benefits from the outstanding faculty of ESCI-UPF, the School of International Studies, UPF-BSM faculty, and the participation of experienced professionals from diverse sectors.  The program's faculty is known for their applied approach , their constant contribution to creating knowledge, and their proven ability to stimulate and convey knowledge.

The  MSc in International Business  faculty is composed of professors from ESCI-UPF, the School of International Studies, and from UPF-BSM. In addition to the regular program faculty, experienced professionals from diverse sectors are invited during the year to share their expertise, knowledge, and experience in international business.

The  MSc in International Business  is endorsed by Pompeu Fabra University, the 1st Spanish university and the 15th best university in the world (of those with less than 50 years), according to the Times Higher Education ranking. In addition,  UPF Barcelona School of Management  has  EQUIS  accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally.

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Why choose this program

01 Hands-on learning and skills

The Master's structure in modules and the final project are both designed to be able to develop your understanding of how companies implement commercial, financial, human resources, and operational strategies for the internationalization of organizations. The Master of Science in International Business will also teach you the skills needed to  manage, communicate, and negotiate in a multicultural and international business environment .

02 Learn from the best

You will learn from the faculty of the UPF's Department of Economics and Business, UPF-BSM, ESCI-UPF, and from experienced professionals in the areas of trade, operations, and marketing, among others.  UPF is the first-placed Spanish University in Economics and Business  (Times Higher Education Ranking 2021) and the 15th best University among those under 50 years old (Times Higher Education Under 50 Ranking).

03 International environment

The program welcomes around 30 people each year from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds, creating a multicultural and international environment  where teamworking and networking will become key elements of your experience.

04 Professionalization

The MSc in International Business provides the resources necessary for you to complete a  curricular internship  as part of the program's contents, which constitutes relevant work experience in the field of international business.

05 International Business Trip

The master of science includes an  international business trip  where you will visit institutions that contribute to internationalization processes and attend talks with top managers of international companies. The trip, which is an excellent cultural and networking opportunity, is included in the program's fees.

06 Study at an accredited school

Study at a  school accredited by EQUIS , an international distinction that guarantees the quality of our institution and makes us the 1st school of management linked to a public university with this accreditation in our country.

Accreditations

UPF Barcelona School of Management  is the management school of  Pompeu Fabra University , the  1st Ibero-American university  and the  16th-placed university in the world , among those under 50 years of age, according to the Times Higher Education ranking.

UPF Barcelona School of Management  has  EQUIS  accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally, and places itself among the top business schools in the world.

The  Master of Science in International Business  has  AMBA  accreditation from the Association of MBAs, which recognizes UPF-BSM for its academic quality and reputation.

The  Master of Science in International Business  is an  official master's degree  and has the academic recognition of the Ministry of Education of the Government of Spain. The Quality Agency of the University System of Catalonia (AQU) has also institutionally accredited UPF-BSM. This accreditation certifies all the official master's degrees that we teach and recognizes the quality of our educational model in accordance with the criteria of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

UPF-BSM is the management school of Pompeu Fabra University, a university internationally recognized for its level of excellence in teaching and research.

Our purpose is to contribute to the development of management and to people who put it into practice. We train professionals who are capable of managing companies and institutions and leading projects with a global vision. People who seek to add value , innovate and transform society through a commitment to culture and global wellness.

Why should you choose us?

We connect the university with business through innovation, social transformation, and research. Our management vision is strategic, it is based on international best practices and it is focused on people.

We propose solutions to the challenges faced by the business, social and institutional environment with the vocation of transferring results to society. We want to generate knowledge and economic and social impact.

We offer an active, personalized, and interdisciplinary learning model that prepares students to become professionals capable of moving in constantly changing environments.

We have a values-based culture such as ethics, social responsibility, transparency, rigor, sustainability, diversity, humanism, and culture. We have a creative and transformative vision with a vocation for excellence in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer.

A business school connected to the world

The interest of new management in challenges related to global welfare requires approaching education from an international perspective.

An international vocation with a global vision of challenges of the future

We understand internationalization as a transversal project that permeates all areas and activities of our school. Its objective is to provide the content with a broad and universal vision that can be shared by teachers, management, and students from around the world.

In addition, at UPF-BSM, as an extension of UPF, we obtained wide international recognition for the excellence of our work in teaching and research.

The international ambition to provide solutions with a global impact

We promote the mobility of our students and professors with the aim of fostering the creation of international networks and alliances with reference actors, developing joint experiences. These alliances allow us to be an active part of the world and to fulfill our international ambition to provide solutions with global impact.