Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management
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What is the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management (E-2)?
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE) at Comillas ICADE is an official four-year on-campus programme (240 ECTS) taught in Madrid at the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies.
It is aimed at students who wish to studybusiness management, finance, marketing, economics and organisational management, with a practical and international focus. The curriculum for the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management combines core subjects with optional specialisation pathways in areas such as finance, marketing, international economics and entrepreneurship, and is complemented by work placements and a semesterabroad at international universities.
With 60 places, a97 per cent graduate employment rate and over 340 regulated work placements per academic year, Comillas’s Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management trains professionals with the skills towork in national and international companies, public and private organisations, and third-sector organisations.
- CentersEconómicas y Empresariales (Comillas ICADE)
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats60
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Why study the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Comillas ICADE?
- One of Europe’s leading institutions in business education, part of the Society of Jesus.
- Flexible study programmes with specialisation pathways in Finance, Marketing, International Economics and Entrepreneurship.
- Work placements integrated into the curriculum, with access to over 8,300 partner companies through the OPE service.
- International mobility at the most prestigious universities through ICADE’s exchange program.
Registration
1.712,10€Monthly
1.478,30€During
9 monthsTotal
15.016,80€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management / GE-2 25
Curricullum 2021
Subjects of the Program Comillas Core Skills
Subjects of the Diploma in Communication Skills and Foreign Language Studies
2nd Term
Credits
- Organizational Behavior
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Quantitative Models for Business and Economics
- Academic Writing
- 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.
- Students of E-2 or E-2 in English must have passed the first three years of the Degree in order to take the elective course Company Internships II. In order to take course Company Internships III, they must also have an average of at least 8.5 in the first three years.
MARKETING AREA (ELECTIVE COURSES) 4th YEAR
Credits
MANAGEMENT AREA (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 AREA (ELECTIVE COURSES) 4th YEAR
Credits
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Consolidation of Financial Statements
- Budgetary Control
- 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 AREA (ELECTIVE COURSES) 4th YEAR
Credits
- European Union Law
- Sustainable development and Environment
- European Union Economics
- Spanish Economy
- Economía Mundial
- Economic History
- International Economic Organizations
- Economic Policy
- Company Internships II (Compulsory E-4)
- Company Internships III (Compulsory E-4)
The data speaks for itself...
Regulated work placements for university students
Employment rate amongst the faculty’s graduates
Students from the faculty who have taken part in exchange programmes
What sets us apart?
- ICADE, one ofEurope’s leading institutions in business education, with over 100 years of academic tradition and international recognition.
- Over 340 regulatedwork placements for students per academic year.
- A flexible curriculum offering specialisation pathways and access to dual Bachelor's Degrees ( Business Administration and Law or Business Administration and International Relations, amongst others).
- A network of over 8,300 partner companies through Comillas’ OPE service.
- Training in values with a focus on social responsibility, business ethics and Ignatian leadership.
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
A international respite
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 prospects
With this Bachelor's Degree, you will shape your future and that of society by adding value
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management at Comillas ICADE enter a labour market where there is high demand for business management professionals , with an employment rate of 97 per cent in the first few months after graduation:
- Executive and management positions in various areas of the company and the civil service.
- Entrepreneur or freelancer working on my own projects.
- Analyst, economic, financial or employment adviser.
- Auditor and/or business consultant.
- Head of marketing, sales or human resources.
- A specialist in international trade or corporate finance.
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.
Alumni
Find out what students who have studied with us have to say and see what their experience was like!
Económicas y Empresariales (Comillas ICADE)
Pedro Rubio
Comillas-ICADE has always stood out for its close relationship with companies and professionals of recognised prestige, and in its CETIS Doctorate I have found the perfect place to convert my knowledge, both as a teacher and in my professional career, into a scientific contribution.
Económicas y Empresariales (Comillas ICADE)
José Luis Franco
The training activities promote professional networking with top researchers, both within the teaching staff and through conferences and publications in scientific journals, which allows for a steady development of the research career.
Económicas y Empresariales (Comillas ICADE)
Lorena Ronda
I had the opportunity to participate in conferences, publish my first articles and spend time at Fordham University, which gave me access to new research perspectives and allowed me to learn to approach my work in an autonomous, independent and original way.
Económicas y Empresariales (Comillas ICADE)
Esperanza Hernández
The CETIS PhD Programme has helped me to value the contribution that academic research can make to building better companies: more ethical, sustainable and innovative.
Económicas y Empresariales (Comillas ICADE)
Santiago Urio
Thanks to the PhD programme, I hope to be able to contribute to the knowledge of business management for the benefit of researchers, executives and consultants alike.
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 inform you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of admission
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, alongside professional placements 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 language skills, a keen interest in understanding the national and international economic landscape, and a desire to become an agent of social change.
- 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 you start your Degree and 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.
Official qualification
Information regarding the official status of the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management.
Information regarding the official status of the degree
Quality Management System
Composition of the Monitoring Committee
Degree Outcomes: Rates and Indicators
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Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management at Comillas can work in business management and leadership roles , consultancy, auditing, banking and corporate finance, marketing and sales, human resources, international trade and public administration. They can also start their own businesses or sit civil service examinations in the economic sector. 97 per cent of the faculty’s graduates are either in employment or continuing their studies in the months following graduation.
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Comillas combines a solid theoretical grounding with work placements, international mobility and a network of over 8,300 partner companies. It is an officially recognised program offering specialisation pathways , a bilingual option and the possibility of studying it as a dual Bachelor's Degree alongside Law. ICADE is one of Europe’s leading institutions in business education, with over 100 years of tradition and a 97 per cent graduate employment rate.
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management trains professionals specialising in the management, leadership and organisation of businesses, with a more executive and commercial focus. The Bachelor's Degree in Economics takes a more analytical and macroeconomic approach, focusing on market analysis, economic policy and research. At Comillas ICADE, the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management includes specialisations in finance, marketing and entrepreneurship, whilst the Economics programme delves deeper into quantitative models and international economic analysis.
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Comillas includes training in data analysis and visualisation, business statistics, quantitative models for economics, IT for business management and management information systems. These subjects enable students to work with data analysis tools, interpret business metrics and make evidence-based decisions in digital environments.