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Bachelor’s Degree

Degree type

4 years

Duration

On Campus Madrid

Teaching mode

English Bilingual, English

Language

September 2027

Start date

Bilingual (Spanish/English): 12,200€ - English: 13,340€

First-year tuition

240 Credits

Credits

Faculty of Law, Business, and Government

Faculty

Would you like to pursue a bachelor's degree in International Business Management (IBM) in Madrid? UFV is waiting for you.

Master business management in a global world

This degree prepares you to lead in international environments, understanding how digitization, AI, and big data are transforming the business landscape. You will develop a strategic vision, management skills, and a multicultural approach that are essential for leading teams and projects anywhere in the world.

The program integrates key knowledge of business, economics, law, and government, reinforcing a versatile and global profile that is highly sought after by multinational companies. It is designed to train professionals capable of tackling complex challenges and making decisions that have a real impact on international organizations.

UFV College

Do you have questions about the International Business Management degree (Bilingual or English*)?

Foto-Iskra-cuadrado International Business in Madrid: Bachelor's Degree and IBM Degree Program Study at the Universidad Privada Madrid

Contact Iskra Velinova

Iskra.velinova@ufv.es

+34 913 24 80 64 +34 682 604 102

Discover how your vocation is transformed into knowledge

Explore the courses in the curriculum and choose one of the following diplomas.

First year

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS / FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	1 SEM	6
FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	1 SEM	6
FUNDAMENTALS AND THEORY OF LAW / FUNDAMENTALS AND THEORY OF LAW (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	1 SEM	6
FUNDAMENTALS OF GOVERNMENT / FUNDAMENTALS OF POLITICS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	1 SEM	6
INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY STUDIES (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	1 SEM	6
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	Weeks 1 and 2	6
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	2 SEM	6
TOOLS APPLIED TO MANAGEMENT I (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	2 SEM	6
TOOLS APPLIED TO MANAGEMENT II (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	2 SEM	6
HISTORY OF THOUGHT IN THE WEST (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY, AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED FINANCIAL ANALYTICS

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION	TP	2 SEM	6

Second year

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	3 SEM	6
MATH FOR BUSINESS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	FB	3 SEM	6
INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES / INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	3 SEM	3
ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	3 SEM	6
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	3 SEM	3
FUNDAMENTAL ANTHROPOLOGY (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	Weeks 3 and 4	4,5
EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	Weeks 3 and 4	4,5
DATA ANALYSIS / DATA ANALYTICS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	4 SEM	4,5
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	4 SEM	6
CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET / CONTRACTS FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	4 SEM	3
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS / INNOVATION AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	4 SEM	4,5
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE / INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	4 SEM	6
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES / PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	4 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
Introduction to Digital Law	TP	3 SEM	3
New Skills for the Digital Lawyer	TP	3 SEM	3
Data Protection in the Digital Environment I	TP	3 SEM	3
Data Protection in the Digital Environment II	TP	4 SEM	3
Design Thinking	TP	4 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

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

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY, AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

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

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED FINANCIAL ANALYTICS

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS	TP	3 SEM	6
QUANTITATIVE METHODS	TP	3 SEM	3
ECONOMICS	TP	4 SEM	3
FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS	TP	4 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR	TP	3 SEM	3
FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL SCIENCES	TP	3 SEM	3
FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL THEORY	TP	3 SEM	3
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS	TP	4 SEM	3
ORGANIZATIONAL & EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR	TP	4 SEM	3
PSYCHOLOGY OF COGNITION AND EMOTION	TP	4 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CLOUD DIGITAL LEADER – GOOGLE	TP	3 SEM	3
PYTHON: FROM ZERO TO HERO	TP	Weeks 3 and 4	9
BASIC PROGRAMMING USING SAS	TP	4 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
HISTORY OF SPAIN'S FOREIGN POLICY	TP	3 SEM	6
FOREIGN POLICY AT THE CENTRAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT LEVELS	TP	3 SEM	3
CORE TOPICS IN FOREIGN POLICY I: CULTURAL DIPLOMACY	TP	4 SEM	3
KEY ISSUES IN FOREIGN POLICY II: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION	TP	4 SEM	3
CORE ISSUES IN FOREIGN POLICY III: SECURITY AND DEFENSE	TP	4 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SOCIETY	TP	3 SEM	3
MODERN INTERNATIONAL HISTORY I	TP	3 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY	TP	3 SEM	3
POLITICAL SCIENCE, DEMOCRACY, AND DEMOCRATIC THEORY	TP	4 SEM	3
CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT AND WORLD RELIGIONS	TP	4 SEM	3
POVERTY & INEQUALITY	TP	4 SEM	3

Third year

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CORPORATE FINANCE * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	5 SEM	6
INTERNATIONAL TRADE / INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	5 SEM	4,5
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	5 SEM	3
ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACHES IN THE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE / ORGANIZATIONAL FOCUS IN THE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	5 SEM	6
INTERNATIONALIZATION STRATEGIES / STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	5 SEM	6
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	5 SEM	4,5
CYBERSECURITY * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	3
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	3
OPERATIONAL RISKS IN EMERGING MARKETS / OPERATIONAL RISKS IN EMERGING MARKETS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS / INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	3
COMMUNICATION, REPUTATION, AND CORPORATE CULTURE IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS / COMMUNICATION, REPUTATION, AND CORPORATE CULTURE IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	3
STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL BUSINESS / STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL BUSINESS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	6
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND DIGITAL MARKETING / INTERNATIONAL AND DIGITAL MARKETING * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	6 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
BUSINESS AND DIGITAL SERVICES	TP	5 SEM	6
THE DIGITAL LAWYER: PRESENT AND FUTURE—DIGITAL PRESENCE	TP	5 SEM	3
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: BLOCKCHAIN, CRYPTO, METAVERSE	TP	6 SEM	3
LEGAL MARKETING	TP	6 SEM	3
EUROPEAN REGULATION OF THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT	TP	6 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
GEOPOLITICS IN A DIGITAL WORLD	TP	5 SEM	3
NEW CHALLENGES AND THREATS IN THE LIQUID WORLD	TP	5 SEM	3
INTELLIGENCE AND ASYMMETRICAL WARFARE	TP	5 SEM	3
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS	TP	6 SEM	3
THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY	TP	6 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY, AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY	TP	5 SEM	3
CURRENT TRENDS IN LITERATURE	TP	5 SEM	3
POLITICAL CHANGE: REFORM AND REVOLUTION	TP	5 SEM	3
LEADERSHIP: DECISION-MAKING IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS	TP	6 SEM	3
TRENDS IN CONTEMPORARY ART	TP	6 SEM	3
GLOBALIZATION: CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS	TP	6 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED FINANCIAL ANALYTICS

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CORPORATE ISSUERS	TP	5 SEM	3
EQUITY INVESTMENTS	TP	5 SEM	6
FIXED INCOME	TP	6 SEM	3
DERIVATIVES	TP	6 SEM	3
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS	TP	6 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE	TP	5 SEM	3
INDIVIDUAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES	TP	5 SEM	3
BEHAVIOR AND THE BRAIN	TP	5 SEM	3
BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS AND DECISION MAKING	TP	6 SEM	3
MARKETING, ADVERTISING, AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR	TP	6 SEM	3
DESIGN THINKING & BRAINSTORMING	TP	6 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CORE ISSUES IN FOREIGN POLICY IV: ECONOMY AND TRADE	TP	5 SEM	3
SPAIN, THE EU, AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS	TP	5 SEM	6
GLOBAL REGIONS AND FOREIGN POLICY	TP	6 SEM	6
FOREIGN POLICY CONFLICTS AND DISPUTES	TP	6 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
PUBLIC & GLOBAL LAW	TP	5 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY	TP	5 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS	TP	5 SEM	3
GEOPOLITICS, CONFLICTS, AND RESOLUTION	TP	6 SEM	3
GLOBAL JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS	TP	6 SEM	3
PEOPLE: MIGRATION, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND REFUGEES	TP	6 SEM	3

Fourth year

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
ETHICS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	7 SEM	4,5
INTERNATIONAL SALES DEPARTMENT / MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL SALES * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	7 SEM	4,5
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE & TALENT * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	7 SEM	6
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT / INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	7 SEM	4,5
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION / INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	7 SEM	4,5
INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION / INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEGOTIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	7 SEM	3
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	7 SEM	3
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION / COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	8 SEM	3
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS IN EMERGING MARKETS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OB	8 SEM	3
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	P. EXT	8 SEM	6
FINAL THESIS / END-OF-DEGREE PROJECT (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	TFG	8 SEM	6
ELECTIVES	OP	8 SEM	12

ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE FOUR COURSES)

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COMPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES I / SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES I (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
COMPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES II / SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES II (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL LABOR LAW (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS / DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
COMPLIANCE AND FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS / DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
ECONOMIC CRIMES / ECONOMIC CRIME (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
GEOSTRATEGY AND GEOPOLITICS (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
COLLABORATIVE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY / COLLABORATIVE & CIRCULAR ECONOMICS * (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
GLOBAL APPROACH TO QUALITY (SPANISH / ENGLISH)	OP	8 SEM	3
From the list of elective courses that make up the curriculum, students may choose from among the courses offered by the University each academic year, which will be published in the Curriculum Handbook for registration. Likewise, once the registration period has ended, the University reserves the right to offer these elective courses depending on the number of students enrolled.

DIPLOMA IN LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERCRIME	TP	7 SEM	3
USE CASES FOR TECHNOLOGY IN THE SECTOR: LEGAL IMPLICATIONS AND DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT	TP	7 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN INTELLIGENCE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE	TP	7 SEM	3
CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE	TP	7 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY, AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
CURRENT TRENDS: FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL CREATION	TP	7 SEM	3
LEADERSHIP: THE INDIVIDUAL, PURPOSE, AND HISTORICAL CHANGE	TP	7 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED FINANCIAL ANALYTICS

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT & WEALTH PLANNING	TP	7 SEM	2
ESG INVESTING	TP	7 SEM	4

DIPLOMA IN BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
DRIVING CHANGE	TP	7 SEM	3
THE SOCIAL SELF	TP	7 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE & GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING & GENERATIVE AI	TP	7 SEM	6

DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN POLICY IN SPAIN

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
SPAIN AND THE SPANISH DIASPORA	TP	7 SEM	3
CASE STUDIES: SITUATIONS AND RESPONSES	TP	7 SEM	3

DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL STUDIES

COURSE	TYPOLOGY	SEM	ECTS
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN RELATIONS	TP	7 SEM	3
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY	TP	7 SEM	3

Studying in English

Courses marked with an * are taught in English for the bilingual track. Starting in the 2026–27 school year, all courses will be taught in English, one grade level at a time.

Why study at UFV?

Choose how you want to study IBM

You can pursue this degree in two formats: Bilingual format: 50% of the programme is taught in Spanish and 50% in English. 100% English format: Admission to the English-language program requires passing specific tests and demonstrating a minimum English proficiency level of C1

A 360° View to Lead the Businesses of the Future

Great leaders understand much more than just business. At UFV College, you’ll gain a unique perspective that integrates business, economics, law, and government to understand how the world works and make strategic decisions in increasingly complex and changing international environments.

Skills for a Global Market

Get ready to stand out in a market where technology is transforming every decision. You’ll develop skills in data analysis, artificial intelligence applied to business, leadership, negotiation, and international strategy, mastering the tools that today’s most innovative and globally oriented companies demand.

Innovation and International Leadership

You won't just learn how to manage companies—you'll learn how to transform them. You'll work on real-world projects that will enhance your ability to identify opportunities, lead multicultural teams, and turn ideas into businesses that make an impact. A program designed for those who want to create, innovate, and lead change on an international scale.

Entrepreneurial ecosystem and student societies

Boost your initiative at the Entrepreneurship Center, develop your public speaking skills at the Debate Society, or participate in Investing UFV, where you can learn about cryptocurrencies, the stock market, NFTs, ETFs, investing in startups, and investment psychology.

Experiential learning with real-world impact

You’ll learn by solving real-world challenges alongside international companies and organizations. Through a hands-on, project-based approach, business challenges, and immersive experiences such as the International Lab Challenge, you’ll develop the global mindset, adaptability, and strategic vision that multinational companies seek.

Customize your profile with a diploma

Make your education as unique as your professional goals. In addition to your bachelor’s degree, you can choose from a variety of specialized diplomas to tailor your profile to fields such as artificial intelligence and data science, finance, leadership, diplomacy, global studies, law and technology, or strategic intelligence. A distinctive education to expand your opportunities and stand out in an increasingly competitive international market.

Internships that boost your career

You’ll complete mandatory internships at national and international companies where you’ll put everything you’ve learned into practice. In addition, you’ll have the support of professionals and mentors who will help you develop your talent, expand your network, and launch your career with a unique experience.

Support and mentoring

At UFV, you'll never walk alone. A team of mentors will support you throughout your entire academic career to help you discover your calling, develop your talents, and make the best decisions for your future. This personalized support fosters your academic, professional, and personal growth from day one.

A Humanistic Education for Purpose-Driven Leadership

The best leaders not only excel at strategy, but also understand people and the impact of their decisions. At UFV, you’ll complement your business education with a solid foundation in the humanities that will enhance your critical thinking, leadership skills, and ethical commitment to make a positive impact on organizations and society.

Internships in national and international companies

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Accenture

BNP PARIBAS

BBVA

IBM

KPMG

Ferrovial

Ministry of Science

Repsol

SAP

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Unisys

Telefónica

Mapfre

Microsoft

Movistar

Orange

PwC

Banco Sabadell

Sanitas

Banco Santander

Challenges of the Bachelor's Degree

The International Lab Challenges in the International Business Management (IBM) degree program are designed as immersive experiences that connect students with major global companies and their strategic environments. Each project provides insight into how companies compete, innovate, and lead in various international markets.

Airbus & the Middle East

BYD & China

LAN (LATAM Airlines) & Latin America

Santana Motors & Europe

MedicalFarm & the United States

Antolín & África Group

Admission and enrollment

Admission Requirements

You must pass the UFV admission exams, which consist of:

Personal interview
Competency test
Evaluation of academic record

(Testing fee: 80€)

Limited places

The number of places is limited due to the practical and personalized nature of the training. We recommend that you begin the admission process as soon as possible.

Apply for admission

Career opportunities

With an employability rate of 94.3%, this degree combines strategic vision, adaptation to uncertainty, analytical thinking, and the ability to work in multicultural teams. This allows you to access professional opportunities in both Spanish and international companies, from innovative startups to large multinationals.

International Business Manager
Head of International Expansion
Strategy and Operations Consultant
International Marketing Specialist
Export Manager
Business Development Manager
Financial Analyst
International Controller
Global Markets Consultant
Supply Chain Manager
International Purchasing Manager
Logistics Coordinator in Global Markets
Project Manager
Innovation Analyst
Digital Transformation and Process Consultant
Founder or co-founder of projects with global ambitions
Head of Growth at International Startups

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International Agreements

We have more than 250 exchange agreements in the Americas, Europe, and Asia

On the UFV campus, you'll share the experience with students from all over the world.

Exchange Agreements: School of Law, Business, and Government

8.4/10

In our students' international experience.

Campus life

Sociedades de alumnos International Business in Madrid: Bachelor's Degree and IBM Degree Program Study at the Universidad Privada Madrid

Student societies

We have more than 30 student societies that you can join.

Deportes International Business in Madrid: Bachelor's Degree and IBM Degree Program Study at the Universidad Privada Madrid

Sports

He represents UFV and competes in the University Championships. UFV is the only university with a sports talent incubator.

Acción social International Business in Madrid: Bachelor's Degree and IBM Degree Program Study at the Universidad Privada Madrid

Social Action

Be an agent of social change through our activities to transform society by creating experiences of encounter with others.

Pastoral

Boost your personal and spiritual development with activities, experiences, and training to learn more about who you are and how you are called to live in order to be happy.

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Cultural Activities

Workshops, art, and events to broaden your horizons and creativity.

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Total Amount (26/27 Academic Year)

12.200€

English

Price: €13,340 | Down payment: €1,500 | Monthly payment: €1,184

Bilingual

Price: €12,200 | Down payment: €1,500 | Monthly payment: €1,070

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How much does the International Business Management (IBM) Bachelor's Degree t at UFV cost?

Total tuition fee , the tuition for the first year of the Bilingual Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management (IBM) at UFV is 12,200€. This amount is broken down into an initial payment of 1,500€ and ten monthly installments of 1,070€.

Total tuition fee s for the first year of the Bachelor’s degree in International Business Management (IBM) taught in English at UFV is €13,340. This amount is broken down into an initial payment of €1,500 and ten monthly installments of €1,184.

What does the admissions process for the International Business Management (IBM) program at the Bachelor's Degree involve?

To become a student at UFV, you must pass our admission tests. The fee is 80€, and the tests can be taken either online or in person. For more information about our admission process, click here.

How many years is the International Business Management (IBM) Bachelor's Degree ?

The bachelor's degree in International Business Management (IBM) at UFV takes four academic years to complete.

What are the career opportunities for graduates of the International Business Management (IBM) program at the Bachelor's Degree ?

The Bachelor's Degree in International Business Management (IBM) offers a wide range of career opportunities both nationally and internationally:

Leadership and Management in International Settings
Business Address
Operations Department
Finance Department
Strategic Marketing Department
Sales Department
Purchasing Department
Account Executive
Key Account Manager
Marketing Consultant
Import/Export Coordinator
Strategic Planning
Consumer Insights
Business Intelligence
Diplomatic Corps
International Trade

How much does Bachelor's Degree graduate with a degree in International Business Management (IBM) earn?

According to market sources, a graduate in International Business Management can earn between €30,000 and €40,000 gross per year, depending on experience and sector.

What is International Business Management, and how does it differ from Business Administration?

International Business Management prepares you to understand and manage companies that operate in different countries. This degree shares the fundamentals of business management with the Business Administration program, but focuses on international markets, global strategy, and the challenges of managing businesses in different economic and cultural environments.

What is the difference between International Business Management and International Relations?

International Business Management focuses on the management of international companies, while International Relations examines the political, economic, and legal relationships between countries and other actors. In our IBM degree program, you will analyze business expansion, operations, and global business strategy.

What courses are offered in the International Business Management program?

You will study International Trade, Corporate Finance, Internationalization Strategies, and Global Entrepreneurship. Our curriculum combines these subjects with economics, accounting, marketing, and data analysis to help you understand how to manage a business in different markets.

Can you study International Business Management in English?

Yes. You can choose the bilingual track, with instruction in Spanish and English, or the track taught entirely in English. In both tracks, you’ll study business and international business topics to help you thrive in professional environments where people from different countries work together.

Can you learn how to internationalize a company at IBM?

Yes. In the course “Internationalization Strategies and Competitive Intelligence,” you’ll study how to analyze opportunities and decide which markets to enter. You’ll learn to assess the business environment, the competition, and the risks before developing a business expansion strategy.

Are foreign trade and international logistics offered as courses of study?

Yes. You will study International Trade, International Operations Management, and International Logistics and Distribution. You will learn how operations and product distribution are organized within a company that operates internationally.

What kind of financial training is provided in the International Business Management program?

You will study Corporate Finance, International Taxation, and Operational Risks in Emerging Markets, among other subjects. You will learn to analyze financial decisions and understand how taxes, economic conditions, and the risks specific to each market influence the operations of an international company.

Can you learn how to negotiate and work with international teams?

Yes. In the International Business Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and International People and Talent Management courses, you will study negotiation and people management. You will learn to take cultural differences and the interests of each party into account when drafting agreements and collaborating with international teams.

Do they study data analytics and digital business at IBM?

Yes. In the Database, Data Analysis, and Digital Business Strategy and Management program, you'll learn to interpret information and understand the role of technology in businesses. You'll also study cybersecurity and international and digital marketing.

What are the International Lab Challenges at IBM' Bachelor's Degree ?

These are learning challenges in which you will analyze markets and business situations in different countries. You will work on case studies related to companies such as BYD, LATAM, and Airbus to apply your knowledge of strategy and international management. This experience is complemented by practical case studies, workshops, and simulations throughout the degree program.

General information about the degree program

Name: Bachelor's Degree in International Business Management / Bachelor's Degree in International Business Management

Schools where the course is offered: Faculty of Law, Business, and Government

Field of study: Social and Legal Sciences

Field of study: Economics, business administration and management, marketing, commerce, accounting, and tourism

Format: In-person

Language: Spanish and English

Total number of credits: 240 ECTS credits

Acknowledgments: Not applicable

Verified seats: 240

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