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Bachelor’s Degree

Degree type

4 years

Duration

On Campus Madrid

Teaching mode

Spanish

Language

Pending

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€11,400

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Study Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (Spanish or Bilingual) in Madrid

Lead organisations and individuals to make a meaningful impact in a constantly evolving world

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the key areas of an organisation operate — including finance, marketing, operations and more — while developing the ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive new initiatives. You will be prepared to manage organisations effectively and, above all, to inspire and lead teams with an entrepreneurial mindset.

You will have the opportunity to work with business simulators, take part in R&D&I projects in areas such as big data, e-health and robotics, and pursue complementary diplomas in cutting-edge fields including Quantum Computing (in collaboration with IBM) and Artificial Intelligence applied to Robotics.

Through practical, technology-focused training, you will be equipped to lead transformation in high-demand sectors such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity and business process optimisation.

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Discover how your passion is transformed into knowledge

We place students at the heart of the learning experience, combining academic rigour with ethical reflection and a sense of social responsibility, supported by close personal guidance and a strong university community.

First Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Fundamentals of Economics	BT	SEM 1	6
Fundamentals of Business	BT	SEM 1	6
Fundamentals of Government	BT	SEM 1	6
Fundamentals and Theory of Law	BT	SEM 1	6
Introduction to University Studies	BT	1 and SEM 2	6
Personal Skills and Competencies	BT	1 and SEM 2	6
Mathematics Applied to Business	BT	SEM 2	6
History of Western Thought	OB	SEM 2	6
Applied Management Tools: Introduction to Finance	BT	SEM 2	6
Applied Information Management Tools	OB	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	WK	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN SUSTAINABILITY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Communication & Public Presentation	PW	SEM 2	6

Second Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Financial Accounting	OB	SEM 3	6
Statistics	BT	SEM 3	6
Social Psychology	OB	SEM 3	6
Microeconomics	OB	SEM 3	3
Consumer Behavior	OB	SEM 3	3
Basic Digital Business Tools	OB	SEM 3	3
Anthropology	OB	SEM 3 and 4	4,5
Education for Social Responsibility	OB	SEM 3 and 4	4,5
Business Law	OB	SEM 4	4,5
Cost Management	BT	SEM 4	6
Financial Markets	OB	SEM 4	4,5
Macroeconomics	OB	SEM 4	3
Marketing in Business and Digital Communication	OB	SEM 4	6

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Introduction to Digital Law	PW	SEM 3	3
New Skills of the Digital Lawyer	PW	SEM 3	3
Data Protection in the Digital Environment 1	PW	SEM 3	3
Data Protection in the Digital Environment 2	PW	SEM 4	3
Design Thinking	PW	SEM 4	6

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Introduction to Intelligence in the 21st Century	PW	SEM 3	3
Intelligence as a Process: Management	PW	SEM 3	3
Intelligence as a Process: Collection and Analysis of Information	PW	SEM 3	3
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)	PW	SEM 4	3
Intelligence Analysis Techniques	PW	SEM 4	3
Dissemination	PW	SEM 4	3

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Leadership: Foundations of the Common Good	PW	SEM 3	3
Contemporary Geopolitical Trends	PW	SEM 3	3
Contemporary Philosophical Trends	PW	SEM 3	3
Leadership: Deliberation, Information and Knowledge	PW	SEM 4	3
Contemporary Social Movements	PW	SEM 4	3
Contemporary Scientific Advances	PW	SEM 4	3

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIOURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Fundamentals of Human Behaviour	PW	SEM 3	3
Fundamentals of Social Sciences	PW	SEM 3	3
Fundamentals of Social Theory	PW	SEM 3	3
Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics	PW	SEM 4	3
Organisational and Employee Behaviour	PW	SEM 4	3
Psychology of Cognition and Emotion	PW	SEM 4	3

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Cloud Digital Leader – Google	PW	SEM 3	3
Python: From Zero to Hero	PW	SEM 3 and SEM 4	9
Base Programming Using SAS	PW	SEM 4	6

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
History of Spanish Foreign Policy	PW	SEM 3	6
Foreign Policy in the Central and Autonomous Administration	PW	SEM 3	3
Key Themes in Foreign Policy I: Cultural Diplomacy	PW	SEM 4	3
Key Themes in Foreign Policy II: International Cooperation	PW	SEM 4	3
Key Themes in Foreign Policy III: Security and Defence	PW	SEM 4	3

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Introduction to Global Society	PW	SEM 3	3
Modern International History I1	PW	SEM 3	3
International Political Economy	PW	SEM 3	3
Political Science, Democracy and Democratic Theory	PW	SEM 4	3
Catholic Social Thought and World Religions	PW	SEM 4	3
Poverty and Inequality	PW	SEM 4	3

DIPLOMA IN SUSTAINABILITY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Human and Integral Ecology, World Religions and Cultural Transitions	PW	SEM 3	6
Foundations of Ecological Sciences (incl. guided off-campus field trips)	PW	SEM 3	3
Biodiversity and Conservation	PW	SEM 4	3
The Water Cycle and Sustainability Challenges	PW	SEM 4	3
Sustainability Law and Policy	PW	SEM 4	3

Third Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Taxation	OB	SEM 5	6
Psychology of Work and Organizations	OB	SEM 5	6
Strategic Management	OB	SEM 5	6
Leadership and Motivation	OB	SEM 5	4.5
Entrepreneurial Mindset	OB	SEM 5	3
Introduction to Theology	OB	SEM 5	4.5
History of Economic Ideas	OB	SEM 6	4,5
Changing Business Paradigms	OB	SEM 6	3
Great Books in Business Thought	OB	SEM 6	6
Financial Management	OB	SEM 6	6
Management Control	OB	SEM 6	6
E-Commerce	OB	SEM 6	4. 5

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Digital enterprise and services	PW	SEM 5	6
The digital lawyer present and future: digital presence	PW	SEM 5	3
Artificial intelligence: blockchain, crypto, metaverse	PW	SEM 6	3
Artificial intelligence and public administration	PW	SEM 6	6

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Geopolitics in a Digital World	PW	SEM 5	3
New Challenges and Threats in the Liquid World	PW	SEM 5	3
Intelligence and Assymetric Warfare	PW	SEM 5	3
National and International Regulation	PW	SEM 6	3
The Intelligence Community	PW	SEM 6	6

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Technological developments in the 21st century	PW	SEM 5	3
Current trends in literature	PW	SEM 5	3
Political change: reform and revolution	PW	SEM 5	3
Leadership: decision-making in complex environments	PW	SEM 6	3
Trends in contemporary art	PW	SEM 6	3
Globalization: cultures and civilizations	PW	SEM 6	3

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIOURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE	PW	SEM 5	3
INDIVIDUAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES	PW	SEM 5	3
BEHAVIOUR AND THE BRAIN	PW	SEM 5	3
BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS AND DECISION MAKING	PW	SEM 6	3
MARKETING, ADVERTISING & CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR	PW	SEM 6	3
DESIGN THINKING & BRAINSTORMING	PW	SEM 6	3

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
REGRESSION AND MODELING WITH SAS	PW	SEM 5	3
DATA ANALYSIS WITH GOOGLE	PW	SEM 5	6
DATA VISUALIZATION WITH POWER BI	PW	SEM 6	6
MACHINE LEARNING WITH SAS	PW	SEM 6	3

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CENTRAL THEMES FOREIGN POLICY 4: ECONOMICS AND TRADE	PW	SEM 5	3
SPAIN, EU, AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS	PW	SEM 5	6
WORLD AREAS AND FOREIGN POLICY	PW	SEM 6	6
FOREIGN POLICY CONFLICTS AND DISPUTES	PW	SEM 6	3

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
PUBLIC & GLOBAL LAW	PW	SEM 5	3
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY	PW	SEM 5	3
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS	PW	SEM 5	3
GEOPOLITICS, CONFLICTS AND RESOLUTION	PW	SEM 6	3
GLOBAL JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS	PW	SEM 6	3
PEOPLE: MIGRATIONS, TRAFFICKING AND REFUGEES	PW	SEM 6	3

DIPLOMA IN SUSTAINABILITY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS, CIRCULAR AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES	PW	SEM 5	3
SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND FEED SYSTEMS	PW	SEM 5	3
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES	PW	SEM 5	3
ENERGY, INDUSTRY AND TRANSPORT	PW	SEM 6	3
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG INVESTING	PW	SEM 6	6

Fourth Course

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Ethics	OB	SEM 7	4.5
Data Philosophy	OB	SEM 7	3
Sustainable Enterprise	OB	SEM 7	3
Operations Management	OB	SEM 7	4,5
Managing People and Agile Organizations	OB	SEM 7	6
Business Management	OB	SEM 7	3
Data-Driven Business and Entrepreneurship	OB	SEM 7	3
Enterprise Wide Analytics	OB	SEM 7	3
Cross Cultural Relation	OB	SEM 8	3
Data Analysis and Visualization Tools for Business	OB	SEM 8	3
Risk Control and Contingency Plans	OB	SEM 8	3
Internationalization and Global Markets	OB	SEM 8	3
External Academic Internship	EXT I.	SEM 8	6
End of Degree Project	EDP	SEM 8	6
Optionals	OP	SEM 8	6

RELATION OF OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (CHOOSE TWO)

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Complementary Training Activities 1	OP	SEM 8	3
Complementary Formative Activities 2	OP	SEM 8	3
History of the Arts	OP	SEM 8	3
Financing of New Enterprises	OP	SEM 8	3
Entrepreneurship in Tourism	OP	SEM 8	3
Leadership and Entrepreneurship	OP	SEM 8	3
Strategic Consulting	OP	SEM 8	3
Management of Healthcare Companies	OP	SEM 8	3
Management of Third Sector Companies	OP	SEM 8	3
From the list of elective subjects that make up the syllabus, students will be able to choose among the subjects offered by the University each academic year, which will be published in the Syllabus book for registration. Likewise, the University, once the enrolment period is over, reserves the right to open these optional subjects depending on the number of students enrolled

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Cybersecurity and cybercrime	PW	SEM 7	3
Cases of technology use in the sector: legal implications and digital project management	PW	SEM 7	3

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Counterintelligence	PW	SEM 7	3
Corporate Intelligence	PW	SEM 7	3

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Current trends: cinema and audiovisual creation	PW	SEM 7	3
Leadership: person, meaning and historical change	PW	SEM 7	3

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
DRIVING CHANGE	PW	SEM 7	3
THE SOCIAL SELF	PW	SEM 7	3

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING & GENERATIVE AI	PW	SEM 8	6

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	WK	ECTS
SPAIN AND THE SPANISH DIASPORA	PW	SEM 7	3
CASE STUDIES: SITUATIONS AND RESPONSES	PW	SEM 7	3

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN RELATIONS	PW	SEM 7	3
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY	PW	SEM 7	3

DIPLOMA IN SUSTAINABILITY

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE & ADAPTATION – MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHALLENGE 1	PW	SEM 7	3
CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE & MITIGATION – MULTIDISCIPLINARY CHALLENGE 2	PW	SEM 7	3

Career opportunities

Studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (Spanish or Bilingual) opens the door to a wide range of opportunities. This versatile education prepares you to lead, innovate and grow across all areas of business, equipping you with the knowledge and practical skills required in today’s competitive environment.

Graduates may pursue careers in areas such as:

Commercial management
Operations management
Financial management
Strategic marketing management
Sales management
Purchasing
Supply chain management
Product management
Brand management
Entrepreneurship
Account management
Key account management
Financial auditing
Digital marketing
Customer relations analysis
Strategic planning
Consumer insight analysis
Business intelligence

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Requirements

For admission

Successful completion of the UFV admissions process (fee: €80)

Personal interview

Aptitude assessment

Review of academic record

Limited places

Places are limited due to the practical and personalised nature of the programme. We recommend starting the admissions process as early as possible.

Why study at UFV?

Hands-on learning

From your first day, your classes will be highly practical and grounded in the case study method. You will take part in cross-disciplinary projects and business simulations designed to reflect real-world challenges.

Innovative approach

We have more than 200 exchange agreements so you can study at a university in America, Europe, or Asia. In addition, at the UFV campus, you will live alongside students of different nationalities.

Values-based methodology

You will be taught and mentored by leading professionals such as Margarita Álvarez, recognised by Forbes as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Spain and among the 10 most influential female executives, and Tomás Alfaro, former adviser to BBVA.

Campus culture and life

You will enjoy one of the most comprehensive university campuses in Europe, with sports facilities, an innovation centre, food trucks, student societies and a wide range of activities that will shape your university experience.

Employability

You will complete internships with companies such as Deloitte, BBVA, Vodafone and IBM. If you wish to pursue entrepreneurship, you will also have the opportunity to develop your own business through the UFV Entrepreneurship Centre, supported by experienced mentors.

Support

Throughout your Bachelor’s degree, you will be supported by personal tutors and approachable lecturers who will guide you in your academic, personal and professional development, helping you to discover your vocation and develop your talents.

International exchange

We have more than 200 exchange agreements in the Americas, Europe, and Asia

Learn new ways to lead and manage effectively. On campus, you will also share your academic experience with students from around the world.

8.4/10

Student rating for international experience

Campus life

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Student societies

Choose from more than 30 student societies covering a wide range of interests.

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Sports

Represent UFV and compete in the University Championships. UFV is the only university with a sports talent incubator.

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Social action

Contribute to positive social change through initiatives that encourage engagement, responsibility, and meaningful interaction with others.

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Pastoral self-development

Support your personal and spiritual development through activities, experiences, and opportunities for reflection, helping you better understand yourself and your values.

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Cultural activities

Take part in workshops, artistic initiatives, and cultural events designed to broaden perspectives and foster creativity.

“UFV helped me to develop a broad perspective through a humanistic education, preparing me to contribute long-term value in the fields of consulting, public policy and the digital sector.”

ANTONIO VARGAS

UFV ALUMNUS AND HEAD OF PUBLIC POLICY FOR IBERIA AT AMAZON WEB SERVICES

“The professors are highly qualified both professionally and personally, and they provide continuous guidance to help you achieve your goals. Furthermore, the emphasis on personal development gives the university a competitive edge over other institutions and helps students develop integrity and find meaning in their chosen profession.”

ELKE BALLANO

UFV ALUMNI AND E-COMMERCE & MULTI CURRENCY SPECIALIST AT AMERICAN EXPRESS

“UFV offers a wonderful business administration internship program that prepares students not only technically but also with something special that companies notice. A friend told me: “I don’t know what you do at that university, but your students arrive with something different.” It is the well-rounded education that makes them stand out from day one in the workplace.”

RAFAEL FUERTES

PROFESSOR AT UFV AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FUNDACIÓN MASFAMILIA

Recognition of excellence

Our awards reflect UFV’s commitment to academic excellence, educational innovation and the holistic development of each student.

First Spanish university for teaching and learning

Source: CUD Ranking, May 2020

7.98/10 average rating for education received

Source: Sondea, Employability Barometer

Ranked among the top three universities for health and wellness

Source: Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

9.1/10 for the values promoted by UFV

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

8.8/10 rating for the experience at our campuses

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

Ranked among the 10 Spanish universities with the lowest dropout rates

Source: BBVA U-ranking

Price

Scholarships and study grants

At UFV, we believe in talent and in people. That's why we are one of the universities with the highest percentage of scholarship students. Our Financial Aid Service offers a wide range of scholarships and financial aid support, taking into account academic excellence, individual talents, and personal circumstances.

Total tuition fee

€11,400

Annual fee 2025–2026 (60 ECTS)

Initial payment of €1,500 and 10 monthly payments of €990

Answering your questions

How much does the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management cost at UFV?

The total tuition fee for the first year of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management at UFV is €11,400. This amount consists of an initial payment of €1,500 followed by ten monthly instalments of €990.

What does the admission process for the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management involve?

To enrol at UFV, you must pass our entrance exams. The fee is €70, and the assessments can be taken either online or in person. For further information about the admission process, please click here.

How many years does the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management last?

The programme has a duration of four academic years.

What career opportunities are available to graduates in Business Administration and Management?

Graduates may pursue careers in areas such as:

Commercial management

Operations management

Financial management

Strategic marketing management

Sales management

Purchasing Department

Supply manager

Product manager

Brand manager

Entrepreneur of your business

Account executive

Key account manager

Financial auditor

Digital marketing

Customer relations analyst

Strategic planning

Consumer insight

Business intelligence

What is the average salary of a graduate in Business Administration and Management?

According to market data, the average annual salary for a graduate in Business Administration and Management (ADE) in Spain is approximately €30,000. This figure may vary depending on factors such as professional experience, sector and geographical location. In sectors such as finance and consulting, annual salaries may exceed €40,000.

Further information

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