Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation
What is the Double Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation?
The Comillas Dual Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE) and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation is an official five-year programme that leads to two university degrees and combines training in business management, finance, marketing and strategy with advanced knowledge of gastronomy, food innovation and gastronomic entrepreneurship.
It is aimed at students interested in managing businesses in the gastronomy sector, the hospitality industry, catering, the food industry and the management of culinary projects. Itsmain distinguishing feature isthe integration of business, gastronomy and agronomy into a single curriculum, featuring practical training, applied innovation and collaboration with leading international figures in the sector.
Graduates develop ahighly sought-after profile, enabling them to lead gastronomic businesses, drivefood innovation projects or launch their own ventures within the globalgastronomic industry.
- CentersMACC
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration5 years (376 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats20
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Why study the Double Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation at Comillas?
- A Jesuit university that forms part of the international network of universities of the Society of Jesus.
- A century-old institution and a pioneer in the creation of innovative degree programmes.
- Comillas ICADE is one of Europe’s leading business schools.
- The only dual Bachelor's Degree programme in Madrid combining Business Administrationand Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation.
- Students can obtain two official degrees in five years.
- A curriculum developed with the support of leading international figures from the gastronomy and agri-food sectors.
- Practical training from the first year, with work placements integrated into the Program.
- Specialisation in entrepreneurship, restaurant management, gastronomic innovation and culinary communication.
- An international focus geared towardsleadership and the creation of gastronomic projects.
- Access to a network of over 8,300 partner companies throughComillas’ OPE.
- Campus in Madrid connected to the city’s business, gastronomic and innovation ecosystem.
Endorsed by world-renowned figures in gastronomy and culinary innovation
Comillas’ Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation benefits from the support and direct involvement of three of the world’s leading figures in the gastronomy sector, in a programme unique to Madrid that connects students with the cutting edge of the culinary and business worlds on an international scale:
• Vocento Gastronomía: As the driving force behind leading events such asMadrid Fusión and San Sebastián Gastronomika, it facilitates access to international conferences, work placements and employment opportunities in a strategic sector that accounts for 33 per cent of Spain’s GDP.
• elBullifoundation(Ferran Adrià) and its Sapiens methodology: A holistic researchsystem based on systems theory.It is the only university in the world to incorporate this pioneering methodology, created by one of the most influential culinary schools in history, with a particular emphasis on the business dimension of gastronomy.
• Mugaritz(Andoni Luis Aduriz): Regarded as one of the world’s most influential chefs, he acts as a mentor for innovation and creativity within the Program. His ongoing commitment to evolution, interdisciplinarity and pushing the boundaries of cuisine makes him an essential figure in the international gastronomic ecosystem.
Registration
1.714,56€Monthly
1.635,36€During
9 monthsTotal
16.433,00€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management and in Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation / GGIC+ADE 24
Plan de Estudios
Asignaturas pertenecientes al Diploma en Habilidades Personales, Comunicativas y Profesionales
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Elaboraciones del Mundo Dulce
6.0 ECTS
- Innovación Gastronómica
6.0 ECTS
- Gestión de un Restaurante
3.0 ECTS
- Modelos Cuantitativos para la Economía y la Empresa
6.0 ECTS
- Fundamentos de Marketing
6.0 ECTS
- Fundamentos de Finanzas
6.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Fundamentos de Coctelería
3.0 ECTS
- Creatividad, Filosofía y Lenguaje
3.0 ECTS
- Planificación y Definición de Diseño Gastronómico
3.0 ECTS
- Gestión Turística y Hotelera
3.0 ECTS
- Contabilidad de Gestión
6.0 ECTS
- Investigación de Mercados
6.0 ECTS
- Análisis Económico Internacional
6.0 ECTS
- Dirección de Recursos Humanos
6.0 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- English for Professional Purposes
5.0 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Sumillería y Gestión de Bodega
6.0 ECTS
- Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria
6.0 ECTS
- Planificación de Eventos y Protocolo
3.0 ECTS
- Seminario de Actualidad en Gastronomía Internacional I
6.0 ECTS
- Análisis Estratégico
6.0 ECTS
- Dirección de Marketing
6.0 ECTS
- Finanzas Corporativas
6.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Técnicas de Vanguardia en Gastronomía
6.0 ECTS
- I+D en Gastronomía
6.0 ECTS
- Prácticas
9.0 ECTS
- Entorno Global de los Negocios
6.0 ECTS
- Estrategias Empresariales
6.0 ECTS
- Comunicación Gastronómica
3.0 ECTS
- Emprendimiento
2.0 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Compra e Identificación del Producto
3.0 ECTS
- Gestión de la Oferta de Alimentación y Bebidas
3.0 ECTS
- Comportamiento del Consumidor
6.0 ECTS
- La Creación de una Empresa
6.0 ECTS
- Ética y Responsabilidad Social de la Empresa
6.0 ECTS
- Mercados Financieros
6.0 ECTS
- Economía Política Internacional
6.0 ECTS
- Estrategia de Comunicación Empresarial
3.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Prácticas Externas I
12.0 ECTS
- Prácticas Externas II
12.0 ECTS
- Liderazgo
2.0 ECTS
- Trabajo Fin de Grado Gastronomía
6.0 ECTS
- Trabajo Fin de Grado ADE
6.0 ECTS
Ferran Adrià
A holistic Bachelor's Degree to build your future, driven by leading global figures
Career opportunities
Graduates of Comillas’s Double Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Gastronomy enter a job market with growing demand for professionals who combine business management with culinary or agri-food expertise:
- Executive and management positions in national and international companies and in the civil service.
- Consultant and/or auditor in the agri-food sector or the hospitality and catering sector.
- Product manager in food, drink or culinary innovation companies.
- Entrepreneur: setting up and managing restaurants, catering businesses or food innovation projects.
- Manager in the agri-food industry: food production, distribution, quality or marketing.
- Executive in the hospitality, catering and events management sectors at national and international level.
- A professional in the culinary sector: a chef with business acumen, a kitchen operations manager or a gastronomic consultant.
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 dual Bachelor's Degree, you will shape your future and that of society by adding value
What sets us apart?
- Comillas ICADE, one of Europe’s leading institutions in business education, with over 100 years of academic tradition and international recognition.
- Unique content, combining the best in business management with content from Bullipedia, a unique and constantly evolving encyclopaedia of gastronomy.
- Uniquementors: Ferran Adrià and Andoni Luis Aduriz. The teams from elBullifoundation and Mugaritz form part of the teaching staff, alongside leading professionals in management and entrepreneurship.
- International: agreements with over 70 universities worldwide to facilitate exchange programmes.
- A network of over 8,300 partner companies through Comillas’ OPE service.
Faculty
Useful resources
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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 if 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 Comillas student!
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic ability and merit but have limited financial resources; each academic year, the university invests significant resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is funded through the university’s own funds and contributions from the Comillas University Foundation, but also thanks to contributions from major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for students
ADMISSION PROFILE: Dual Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management and in Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation (E2+GASTRONOMY):
The main personal and academic characteristics that make up the recommended entry profile for the Double Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation are: An interest in gastronomy and the gastronomic sector; An interest in innovation and entrepreneurship; An interest in the global dimension of business and gastronomy. This Double Bachelor's Degree 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 global context, as well as those associated with all career opportunities within the gastronomic sector.
New students are expected to have a keen interest in understanding the national and international economic landscape, with particular emphasis on recognising the value of the gastronomic ecosystem, and a desire to become agents of social transformation.
To begin your studies, you must demonstrate that you meet the legal entry requirements for university admission.
Quality and regulations
Official information about the qualification
Documentation relating to the official status of the qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management
- Bachelor's Degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation
Composition of the Monitoring Committees:
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of Comillas’s Double Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation can take up management roles in national and international companies within the agri-food sector , the hospitality and catering industry, consultancy, auditing, events management and gastronomic entrepreneurship. They can also enter the culinary industry as chef-entrepreneurs or operations managers with a business acumen. The programme is endorsed by global leaders in the sector and includes work placements integrated into the curriculum.
Comillas’s Double Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Gastronomy is the only programme in Madrid that awards two official qualifications simultaneously: Business Administration and Management and Gastronomy and Culinary Innovation over five years. It enables students to develop skills in business management, finance and marketing that are directly applicable to the gastronomy and agri-food sectors, where there is high demand for hybrid professionals capable of leading culinary projects with a business-minded approach.