Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (ADE)
Become the leader the business world needs.
Through this program, you will acquire the key skills and knowledge to manage, innovate, and make strategic decisions in a constantly evolving global environment.
- October 2026
- 240 ECTS
- Oficial
- Spanish or English
- Full Time
Master Presentation
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (ADE) offers an opportunity to explore the world of business, understand its evolution, and develop the skills needed to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
Throughout this program, you will gain a global view of the company, from financial management and marketing to strategy and innovation. All within a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and the development of a network that will support you in your professional growth.
Additionally, you will receive supplementary training and certifications that will strengthen your profile in key areas for the future of the business sector, ensuring preparation aligned with the current challenges of the market.
Each step in this journey will bring you closer to new opportunities. The time to start is now.
Degree and Modality
Barcelona
- Degree: Official (EAE and Universitat de Lleida)
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Business Transformation (BBA)
- Mode: Full-time (Spanish)
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, morning or afternoon
Madrid
- Degree: Official (UNIE)
Bachelor in Business Administration
- Mode: Full-time (Spanish)
- Schedule: Monday - Friday (mornings and afternoons)
Advantages of the Program in Barcelona
- Employability: Guaranteed internships with a 95.8% employability rate.
- International Reach: Over 50 agreements with universities and business schools in 20 countries.
- Networking: Access to a network of more than 5,300 collaborating companies.
- Entrepreneurship: Access to the EAE Lab business incubator.
- Faculty: 93% of professors combine teaching with professional activity.
- Progressive language approach: Start with subjects in Spanish and gradually move towards content in English to enhance your linguistic and global skills without interrupting your learning process.
Advantages of the Program in Madrid
- Official Degree + Expert Title in Exponential Business: Complement your training with knowledge in Disruptive Leadership, Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business, Design Thinking, and more.
- True Potential Experience: Combine the Bachelor's in ADE with a Personalized Professional Development Plan. Throughout the four years, you will be guided by a True Potential Advisor to help you discover, focus, and develop your true potential.
- Each year, you will acquire a differentiating value through the opportunity to attend exclusive residential programs held in the USA and Asia.
- We have more than 3,500 partner companies and over 50 annual employability events to help boost your professional career.
Rankings Barcelona
Perfil de alumno y Salidas profesionales
Perfil del alumno
Career Opportunities for ADE graduates
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Marketing and Sales Manager
- Account Executive
- General Management Consultant
- Strategic Planning Specialist
- Project Coordinator
- Operations Manager
Admission Profile
Level of Education
- Students with a European Baccalaureate or an International Baccalaureate diploma.
- Students holding titles, diplomas, or Baccalaureate studies from educational systems of EU member states or other states with applicable international agreements on reciprocity.
- Students with homologated Baccalaureate titles from non-EU countries with no agreements for recognition, as per article 4.
Vocational Education
- Students holding official Technical Higher Education diplomas from the Spanish Educational System, or equivalent titles.
- Students from other EU member states with equivalent qualifications.
University Title
- Students holding an official undergraduate degree, Master's degree, or equivalent.
- Students with partial or unrecognized university studies who have at least 30 ECTS credits recognized by a Spanish university.
Employment Report
Companies employing our students
- Deloitte
- CaixaBank
- KPMG
- HENKEL
- PWC
- NTTData
- Mapfre
- Volkswagen
Barcelona Study Plan
Total Credits: 240 ECTS
- Applied Mathematics to Management
- Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
- Organizational Theory and Digital Transformation
- English
- Fundamentals of Statistics
- Financial Accounting for Decision Making
- International Trade and Negotiation
- Sociology
- Transformational Business Marketing Plan
- Managerial Skills for Organizational Transformation
- Economic Environment and Global Governance
- Business Consulting
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Data Analysis Methods and Techniques
- Data Visualization Techniques
- Financial Mathematics
- Civil and Commercial Law
- Commercial Management for Business Transformation
- Innovation for Business Change
- Project Management
- Financial Market Research
- Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Communications and Branding
- Tax Law
- International Business Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- International Economic Expansion
- Digital Data Mapping for Agile Marketing
- International Logistics for Business Transformation
- Innovation and Creation of Products and Services
- Talent and People Management
- Organizational Resilience
- International Financial Management
- Business Intelligence
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
- External Academic Internships
- Final Degree Project
Study Abroad and Minors at EAE Barcelona
Boost your career with personalized support before starting your master's, access our exclusive job bank, and participate in Power Skills workshops and Specialization Labs. Enhance your professional profile with AI tools and connect with companies at events like Job Dating. Additionally, take advantage of global partnerships with institutions such as MIT and UC Berkeley.
Madrid Study Plan
Total Credits: 240 ECTS
- Fundamentals of ADE
- Business Environment and Negotiation
- Business Mathematics
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Introduction to Economics
- Microeconomics
- Consumer Behavior
- Financial Accounting I
- Creativity and Innovation in New Environments
- Introduction to Law
- Internal Organization and Management
- Statistics
- Communication Skills in Business
- Financial Accounting II
- Market Research
- Business English
- Economic and Business Forecasting
- Business Law
- Macroeconomics
- Innovation Management
- Analysis Methods and Use of Information
- Business Creation and Management
- Sales and Commercial Management
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Management
- Sustainability and Resilience Management
- Business Taxation
- Logistics and Operations in Business
- Managerial Skills
- Business Intelligence
- Corporate Responsibility and Gender Perspective
- International Business Management
- Digital Communication
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship and New Business Models
- Digital Companies and Startups
- Business Excellence
- External Internships
- Final Degree Project
- Social Impact For Business Sustainability and Ethics - First Year
- Design Thinking - Second Year
- Disruptive Leadership - Second Year
- Project Management in Complex Environments - Third Year
- Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business - Third Year
- Lab in Exponential Technologies for Business - Fourth Year
Study Abroad and Minors at EAE Madrid
EAE Madrid has international agreements with several universities and study centers. At the end of the master's program, you have the possibility to take a one-week residential program (at an additional cost) at the institution of your choice. You can choose between institutions such as Pace University, UBI Business School, Babson College, Amsterdam University, etc.
In addition, you can complete your training with a minor of 6 ECTS in subjects such as: Marketing Trends, Business Management, Tech Trends and New Leadership.
Barcelona
Tools
Through programs like EAE Emprende, you will have the opportunity to design your own business model in four phases (Kitchen, Deep Dive, Ideation, and Propeller), with the best projects incubated at EAE LAB, offering physical spaces, expert advice, and specialized training. Additionally, workshops and forums such as TEDxEAE or the Entrepreneur's Club foster collaborative learning and innovation.
Madrid
Advanced Tools
Through programs like EAE Emprende, you will have the opportunity to design your own business model in four phases (Kitchen, Deep Dive, Ideation, and Propeller), with the best projects incubated at EAE LAB, offering physical spaces, expert advice, and specialized training. Workshops and forums like TEDxEAE or the Entrepreneur's Club also promote collaborative learning and innovation.
Program Director
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Eva Olmedo
Director of the Barcelona program
International Faculty
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Julio Cesar Pérez
Madrid -
Bethlem Boronat
Madrid -
Victoria Sánchez
Madrid -
Miguel Ángel Valle Inclán
Madrid -
Pablo José Contreras
Madrid
Admission Requirements
We are with you every step of the way.
Financing and Scholarships for the ADE Degree
Economic Aids We Offer
- Discount for Full Payment.
- Custom Discounts tailored to your needs.
- Interest-Free Financing depending on the program and modality.
This scholarship is aimed at on-site master’s students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. To apply, a minimum average grade of 8.5 out of 10 is required.
Aware of the importance of promoting female presence in leadership positions, we offer this scholarship for women with an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential. Experience, responsibilities, and career trajectory will be evaluated.
Entrepreneurship requires creativity, sacrifice, and preparation. This scholarship is for SME managers, self-employed professionals, and individuals with their own business project, provided the company was created within the same year of the application.
We promote equity and access to education for all. This scholarship recognizes the talent of students with a minimum accredited disability of 33% or specific educational support needs, rewarding their academic performance and commitment to their education.
In a globalized world, international experience is key for professional development. This scholarship is for students whose academic programs include an international mobility option, helping cover costs associated with enrollment at the destination university.
Student Testimonials
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Massimo Raynaud Barcelona"EAE has provided me with a lot in terms of knowledge, relationships, and experience. It's a university that offers many opportunities for students, and I hope it continues to grow in this direction, especially at the undergraduate level."
- Daniela López Madrid
"I discovered EAE Madrid through their website. During my search for the best universities in Europe, I found this business school and later saw more information on social media. From day one, I loved it because they offered me a very personalized service that was transparent and efficient. I also really appreciated their innovative methodology, which is a huge added value, especially for an undergraduate program."
FAQs for the ADE Degree
It's a university program designed to train professionals in the management and leadership of organizations, covering areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategies.
This degree prepares you for roles such as project manager, financial analyst, business consultant, operations manager, or entrepreneur. It provides a solid foundation to work in multinational companies, startups, public institutions, or to pursue postgraduate studies such as an MBA.
The Bachelor's in ADE focuses on business management, including marketing, finance, and human resources, while the Bachelor's in Economics is focused on macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis, with an emphasis on public policies, markets, and economic development.
This program is ideal for individuals with analytical skills, an interest in leadership, team management, and problem-solving in business contexts. It is perfect for students aiming to develop a strategic, global view of organizations.
No, prior experience is not required. The program is designed to offer comprehensive training from scratch, although basic skills in mathematics, organization, and communication may be helpful for maximizing your learning experience.
You will develop skills in leadership, strategic planning, financial analysis, human resources management, decision-making, and marketing strategy design. Additionally, you will gain practical skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and the use of digital tools for business management.
The degree allows you to specialize in areas such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, International Management, and Operations and Logistics, providing you with the tools to lead in various business sectors and adapt to a global environment
