Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management – International Dual Degree
International dual degree programme studied in Spain (50 per cent) and a foreign country (50 per cent)
What is the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (E-4) with an international dual qualification?
The International Business Administration and Management Bachelor's Degree (E-4) at Comillas ICADE is an official four-year on-campus programme taught in Madrid, which combines theBusiness Administration and Management Bachelor's Degree with an international double degree from a prestigious foreign university. This international Business Administration and Management Bachelor's Degree enables students to obtain two official qualifications: one from Comillas ICADE and the other from an international academic institution.
It is aimed at students with an interest in the global business environment, a high level of English and an international outlook, who wish to pursue a degree in multinational companies and organisations across various sectors. The International Business Administration programme in Madrid offers amulticultural experience from the very first year and incorporates an academic year abroad into the curriculum.
Thecurriculum for this international degree combines the core areas of business: finance, accounting, marketing, economics, strategy and operations management. It includes subjects focused on international management, work placements and specialisation electives. Students canpursue a dual degree with universities in the United States (,University of San Diego, Tulane University, North Carolina State University), the United Kingdom (Lancaster University), Ireland ( Dublin City University), France (Neoma Business School) or Germany (Reutlingen University).
Withexcellent employability prospectsand access to a network of over 8,300 partner companies throughComillas’OPE service, Comillas ICADE trains professionals with a global outlook, intercultural skills and the ability to tackle the challenges of the international business market. For those seeking a more general business education, Comillas also offers theBachelor's Degree in Business Administration (E-2).
- CentersEconómicas y Empresariales (Comillas ICADE)
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats80
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Why study the dual-degree Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management at Comillas ICADE?
- International dual degree programme, leading to an official degree from Comillas ICADE and another from a prestigious foreign university.
- Two years of study abroad, offering academic and cultural immersion in an international environment.
- A global perspective on business, training in several languages and a practical, ‘learning by doing’ approach.
- 36 specialisation electives to tailor your profile to international markets.
- Work placements in Spain and/or abroad, with access to over 8,300 companies through the OPE service.
- 97 per cent employability rate, with high demand for graduates with an international profile from multinational companies and consultancy firms.
Registration
1.816,44€Monthly
1.755,72€During
9 monthsTotal
17.617,92€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management – International Dual Degree Programme / GE-4 25
Curricullum 2021
2nd Term
Credits
- Organizational Behavior
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Quantitative Models for Business and Economics
- Elective of 2nd year (one course will be taken):
- Operations Management (Compulsory E-2/E-2 Bilingual pathway)
- Internship (Compulsory E-4)
- Economic History
6.0 ECTS
- Business and the State
6.0 ECTS
- Computing for Business Management
6.0 ECTS
- Dynamic Methods
6.0 ECTS
- Social Psychology
6.0 ECTS
Elective courses (two courses will be taken)
Credits
- Operations Management
- Business in the Global Environment (Compulsory E-2/E-2 Bilingual pathway)
- Forecasting Techniques
6.0 ECTS
- Multivariate analysis
- Models for business decision making
- Advanced Maths applied to financial instruments
- Management Information Systems
- Economic tools for social inclusion
- Commercial Law
6.0 ECTS
- Spanish Economy
- European Union Law
6.0 ECTS
- Fundamentals of the Spanish Tax System
6.0 ECTS
- Socio Anthropological Foundations
6.0 ECTS
- English for Social Science
- The compulsory course "Company Internships" may be done during the summer from 2nd to 3rd year, or in the summer from 3rd to 4th year, if they are full-time, or in 4th year, if they are part-time.
- The optional courses "Company Internships II and III" (12 + 12 ECTS credits) are compulsory for E-4 students. These courses are carried out in the second term.
- E-2 or E-2 Bilingual pathway students may only take 12 ECTS of Internships as optional corresponding to the course "Company Internships II" (12 ECTS) as long as they have passed the 180 ECTS corresponding to the first three Bachelor's courses in ADE.
MARKETING ITINERARY (ELECTIVE COURSES) 4th YEAR
Credits
MANAGEMENT ITINERARY (ELECTIVE COURSES) 4th YEAR
Credits
- Sustainable Business and Corporate Governance
- Innovation and Strategy
- Business Internationalisation
- New Business Creation
- Leadership and Change Management
- Labour Relations and Social Security
6.0 ECTS
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiation Techniques and Conflicts Management
- Company Internships II (Compulsory E-4)
- Company Internships III (Compulsory E-4)
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ITINERARY (ELECTIVE COURSES) 4th YEAR
Credits
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Consolidation of Financial Statements
- Financial Reporting and Business DecisionMaking
6.0 ECTS
- Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Reestructurations
- Portfolio Management and Investments
- Financial Risk Management and Derivatives
- Business Taxation
- Company Internships II (Compulsory E-4)
- Company Internships III (Compulsory E-4)
ECONOMY ITINERARY (ELECTIVE COURSES) 4th YEAR
Credits
- European Union Law
- Energy and Environmental Economics
6.0 ECTS
- European Union Economics
- Spanish Economy
- Economic Globalization and Geostrategy
6.0 ECTS
- International Economic Organizations
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy
6.0 ECTS
- Company Internships II (Compulsory E-4)
- Company Internships III (Compulsory E-4)
The data speaks for itself...
Employment rate among Comillas ICADE graduates
Number of regulated work placements undertaken by students at the faculty
Students who have taken part in exchange programmes
What sets us apart?
- The only Business Administration programme at Comillas ICADEoffering a dual international degree, which awards both the Comillas Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a degree from a prestigious foreign university in four years.
- A year of study abroad fully integrated into the academic programme, offering immersion in an international academic and cultural environment.
- Multilingual education from the first year: advanced English is an entry requirement, and a second language is studied throughout the program.
- 36 international specialisation electives in the fourth year, with pathways geared towards global career profiles in finance, marketing, strategy and international management.
- A 97 per cent employment rate for Comillas ICADE graduates and a network of over 8,300 partner companies through Comillas’ OPE service.
- Comillas ICADE, one of Europe’s leading business schools, with over 100 years of academic tradition and an alumni network of more than 30,000 graduates in senior management positions worldwide.
Where to find us
We’re right in the heart of Madrid, in an area brimming with amenities and things to do. Do come and visit us.
Address:
Calle Alberto Aguilera 23 – 28015 Madrid
Metro:
Argüelles (line 3)
Ventura Rodríguez (line 3)
San Bernardo (line 2)
Bus (EMT):
Lines 1 – 2 – 21 – 44 – 74 – 133 – C
BiciMAD
Station 47 – Calle Santa Cruz de Marcenado 24
Useful resources
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Work Experience
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world through comprehensive work experience placements.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the International Business Administration (E-4) Bachelor's Degree programme at Comillas ICADE enter the labour market with adistinctive profile characterised by their dual qualification, international experience and multilingual training, boasting anemployment rate of 97 per cent:
- Executive and management positions in multinational companies and organisations with an international presence.
- Strategic and international consultancy at leading firms.
- Corporate finance, investment banking and international financial markets.
- International marketing and brand management in global markets.
- International trade and business development in new markets.
- International organisations, European institutions and public administrations with an international profile.
- Entrepreneurship: the creation and management of projects with an international focus.
Comillas Core Skills Program
Whatever subject you study, Comillas Core Skills complements your Bachelor's Degree: 12 credits spread across your Degree programme that develop the skills and judgement needed to round off your education. Communication, teamwork, technology, critical thinking and leadership are developed throughout your Degree and tailored to your professional field.
With this Bachelor's Degree, you will shape your own future and that of society by adding value.
With a Bachelor's Degree, you will be eligible for the following roles:
Executive and management positions in various areas of business and the civil service
Freelance entrepreneur
Analyst – economic, financial or labour adviser
Auditor and/or consultant
Alumni
Find out what students who have studied with us have to say and see what their experience was like!
Admissions and Scholarships
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas
Apply for admission
Please fill in the form with your details and indicate which programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been accepted and into which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you wish to join Comillas.
Enrolment formalities
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your personal online account.
Scholarships and grants
Follow all the steps and become a student at Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic ability and merit but have limited financial resources; each academic year, the university invests a significant amount of resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is funded through the university’s own resources and contributions from the Comillas University Foundation, but also thanks to donations from major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for students
Information and requirements
- Entry Requirements
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management requires new students to demonstrate proactive attitudes and aptitudes towards acquiring the knowledge and skills specific to the professional profile in the field of business management within a globalised world; consequently, mobility and internationalisation, together with professional work experience in multinational companies, are key pillars of our educational programme.
Consequently, the profile of the prospective Business Administration student should be that of an individual with a broad general education and strong language skills, a keen interest in understanding the national and international economic landscape, and a desire to become an agent of social transformation.
- Entry Requirements and Documentation
To begin your studies, you must demonstrate that you meet the legal entry requirements for university admission.
Get ready at our pre-university campus
Comillas Pontifical University offers those wishing to begin their studies next academic year the opportunity to get a first taste of university life and get off to a good start at university.
This pre-university programme consists of modules that you can choose according to your needs and your chosen Degree. It will enable you to consolidate your knowledge before starting your Degree and to successfully enter the university world in the most enjoyable and educational way possible. A whole team of lecturers from the university itself is dedicated to delivering the programme in a fully university-like environment.
Faculty of teachers
The lecturers at Comillas ICADE represent a wide range of expertise and are recognised as leading professionals and academics in their fields.
Quality and regulations
Information on the quality and official regulations governing the qualification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of the International Business Administration (E-4) Bachelor's Degree at Comillas ICADE can take up management roles in multinational companies, international strategic consultancy, corporate finance, international marketing, foreign trade and international organisations. Their dual degree and international experience make them particularly attractive to companies with a global presence. 97 per cent of Comillas ICADE graduates are either in employment or continuing their studies in the months following graduation, with access to the network of over 8,300 partner companies through Comillas’ OPE service.
Graduates of the International Business Administration (E-4) Bachelor's Degree programme at Comillas ICADE can take up management roles in multinational companies, international strategic consultancy, corporate finance, international marketing, foreign trade and international organisations. Their dual qualification and international experience make them particularly attractive to companies with a global presence. 97 per cent of Comillas ICADE graduates are either in employment or continuing their studies in the months following graduation, with access to the network of over 8,300 partner companies through Comillas’ OPE service.
The International Business Administration Bachelor's Degree (E-4) at Comillas ICADE has a rigorous admissions process , which includes ICADE’s own entrance examination, a personal interview and proof of an advanced level of English. As this is a programme that includes a year of study abroad and leads to a double international degree, a high standard of language proficiency is an essential requirement. For further information on dates, documentation and specific requirements, please refer to the ‘Admissions and Scholarships’ section of this page or contact Comillas ICADE directly .
The International Business Administration (E-4) Bachelor's Degree at Comillas ICADE requires an advanced level of English as an entry requirement, as the year spent studying abroad takes place at an English-speaking university or one where teaching is conducted in English. The programme also encourages the learning of a second language throughout the four years of study, as language proficiency is a central element of the distinctive profile that characterises the E-4 programme.