Description
At UNIR’s Master in Business Administration (MBA) you will be developed as a business leader capable of working in the current global environments.
In pursuing this Master, you will improve your managerial capabilities for analyzing business problems, proposing solutions and implementing solutions successfully. Leading your firm into the future and managing change in an international context will help you become a modern day entrepreneur.
The MBA is a Master program aimed at graduates and professionals who wish to develop their career in managerial positions with companies operating in a multinational market and global economy.
Students will acquire valuable knowledge and develop new skills to obtain a comprehensive vision of the firm, make strategic decisions, and understand how companies operate in different international arenas.
UNIR is a member of leading international entities that certify the quality of our MBA programs:
100% Online University
Live Online Lectures
Personal tutor
General information
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Duration: One academic year
- Exams: In-person exams at the end of each quarter
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Start: 11st April 2019 [https://static.unir.net/CalendariosST/2019/Primavera/ABRIL/Cal_muMBA_abril2019_per891_ing.pdf See calendar]
- Methodology: 100% online, distance learning
- Area of knowledge: Business, Marketing and Communication School
"With the aim of developing my business knowledge, I decided to enroll UNIR's MBA. They offer a flexible online method with a professional team involved at every stage of my learning process. Now I feel ready and motivated to succeed in the changing market place."
Paloma Arenales
Student UNIR´s MBA from Spain
“Live online classes are no different from real classes in real time. You can see your teachers and classmates, and have a normal discussion as if you were face-to-face. The only difference is the use of technology. In the end I have learned a lot, and this degree prepared me to quickly progress my career with greater responsibilities.”
Yusuf Yaran
Student UNIR´s MBA from Malaysia
"I wanted to pursue an online MBA that was recognized internationally, was affordable, and that would help me gain practical knowledge to apply at my workplace. UNIR fulfilled all these requirements. As I started my classes, I discovered that it exceeded my initial expectations. I have bonded with class fellows and faculty from all around the world."
Fahim Zuberi
Student UNIR´s MBA from Pakistan
UNIR’s MBA programs are ranked as the best in their area, according to PORTALMBA, MUNDOPOSGRADO, and FSO Ranking
International team of professors from four continents
The goal of UNIR’s MBA is to enrich the student’s global vision by providing knowledge in strategy, accounting and finance, marketing, sales, human resources, operations, and technology.
UNIR’s distance MBA program has the following distinctive characteristics:
- Official status: An official Master’s degree recognized by the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
- Case methodology: You will learn by analyzing and making decisions based on real cases from companies that operate in different markets.
- Entrepreneurship: You will learn to develop new business projects in different markets.
- International markets: You will learn to manage businesses as per different international environments, and will become familiar with companies’ globalization processes.
- Managerial and negotiation capabilities: You will acquire the skills needed for making strategic decisions, developing projects, negotiating, and leading work teams successfully.
- Digital world: You will develop your knowledge in the digital environment affecting the creation of new business models for modern companies.
The program is delivered entirely in English, in a multicultural and international community of students and faculty.
This official Master’s degree qualifies graduates to enter official PhD programs and to earn postgraduate-level points for civil service exams, and competitions for employment in Public Administration.
Once the master is successfully completed, the student will obtain UNIRs Máster Universitario en Dirección y Administración de Empresas Certification.
Approved by the University Council 01/06/2012
Documentation of the qualification
University regulations
Specific documentation
Study Program
ECTS Credits |
Value |
|---|---|
| Compulsory | 60 |
| Total credits | 60 |
1ST QUARTER |
ECTS |
Type |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic ManagementStrategic Management | 6 | |
| Innovation Management: Business TransformationInnovation Management: Business Transformation | 6 | |
| Integral MarketingIntegral Marketing | 6 | |
| Budget Management and ControlBudget Management and Control | 6 | |
| Human Resources and Talent ManagementHuman Resources and Talent Management | 6 |
2ND QUARTER |
ECTS |
Type |
|---|---|---|
| Finance in a Digital EnvironmentFinance in a Digital Environment | 6 | |
| Operations and Logistics ManagementOperations and Logistics Management | 6 | |
| InternshipInternship | 6 | |
| Final Project Final Project | 12 |
Admissions
The admissions requirements for the program are:
Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites
To be accepted into the University Master’s program in Business Administration, you must hold a University Degree. This requirement follows the admissions criteria established in Article 16 of RD 1393/2007, according to which applicants must:
- Hold an official Spanish university degree or a degree from another higher education institution in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that grants access to a Master degree.
- Hold a qualification obtained outside the EHEA in accordance with foreign educational systems without the need for official recognition of their degrees, having previously confirmed with the University that this qualification accredits a level of training equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university degree and that it would serve as a means of access to postgraduate study in the country in which it was awarded. Admission through this channel in no case signifies either official recognition of the candidate’s prior qualification or any other recognition than permission to enrol in online Master’s study.
- To study this master in English, students must demonstrate and certify that they have at least a B2 English level.
Admissions Criteria
UNIR has established the following admissions criteria for the Master in Business Administration (MBA).
- Primary admissions criterion: GPA on academic transcript.
- Education: priority to holders of higher education degrees in Economics, Business, and Engineering; as well as other areas such as Physics, Mathematics, etc.; followed by Industrial Engineering, Computer Science and Telecommunications.
- Among applicants with equal qualifications, priority will be given to knowledge of foreign languages.
- Among applicants with equal qualifications, applications will be accepted in order of receipt.
If there are more qualified applicants than places, special weight will be given to:
- Professional experience in terms of years of experience certified by an official “Working Life Report”.
- Candidates who have authored and presented or published research at a conference or in a scholarly journal on a topic related to the Master program.
Recommended profile
In addition to the legal requirements listed above, we recommend that prospective students for the MBA have the following profile.
- An open mind and analytical capability.
- Mastery of the basic mathematical tools for study of and application to finance and economics.
- Good communication and social skills and capability for teamwork.
- Self-discipline.
Admission process
1- When you apply to the Master program, you will receive a phone call from a personal advisor, who will verify that you fulfil the minimum requirements and will advise you about the program.
2- Send the completed Application for Admission
3- Enclose copies of the following documents:
a. Official Academic Transcript (Personal Academic Transcript)
b. Current curriculum vitae
c. Optional: one letter of recommendation
4- We will review the application and documents. If the review is positive, you will be asked to do an additional interview.
5- The University will let you know whether you have been accepted into the program and, if you are admitted, how to formally accept the offer, reserve your place and enroll.
How to enroll
If you have been admitted to the IMBA, your advisor will:
1- Tell you what documents to provide (certified official copies)
2- Send you the enrolment form to be completed, specifying the payment method that best suits your need
3- Check that you receive the passwords to access the VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
4- Help you to begin the Master, planning your personalized study program
For information about tuition and fees as well as scholarships, click on the link or call an advisor +34 91 567 44 94.
If you have studied at university or possess professional experience in your field of study, you may apply to receive course credit by requesting an ECTS credit transfer review*. UNIR’s Department of Credit Transfer and Award will make a preliminary assessment of your individual case.
* For enrolment in official Bachelor’s and graduate degree programs only
Methodology
UNIR’s method of study is flexible, personalized and effective. It is based on live online classes and a personal tutor to provide you with the best education.
UNIR’s pedagogy is effective because it is based on an entirely online methodology so that each student can study at his or her own pace:
- Live online lectures: Lectures are held every day of the week, with both morning and afternoon schedules so that you can attend class at the time that is best for you.
- Pre-recorded online lectures: If you cannot attend a lectures, or if you have questions about a lecture you did attend, you can access recordings of all your lectures. Watch lectures whenever you wish and as often as you need to.
- Personal tutor: On your first day, you will be assigned a personal tutor, whom you may contact by phone and email. Your tutor will advise you in your day-to-day work and answer any questions you may have.
- Virtual Campus: All you need to study at UNIR is on the campus: lectures, professors, classmates, the library, pedagogical resources, schedules, chat, forums and much more.
- Pedagogical resources: You will have access to various learning resources to supplement your education: complementary readings, outlines with key ideas, self-assessment tests, etc.
For more information, see How to study at UNIR.
UNIR also has two departments specifically dedicated to supporting students in their studies:
The Department of Academic Advising (DOA) helps students with their study programs, taking into account their work and family circumstances. Its staff help students reconcile work, family and study, and help each student achieve a rhythm of work and study well adapted to his or her personal needs.
The Special Needs Service (SANNEE) provides support to students with temporary or permanent functional diversity, providing the best solutions for each individual.
Pedagogical resources
Students receive their training from professors and expert professionals from UNIR. Students are supported by the Technical Advising Service, whose staff will answer their questions about how to succeed in their classes.
All participants in the program can communicate with each other from any place in the world through chats, debate forums and blogs.
Contents are supplemented by online dictionaries of terms associated with teaching units and complementary documentation.
Our platform also permits audio and video downloads.
UNIR’s method of study is flexible, personalized and effective. It is based on live online classes and a personal tutor to provide you with the best education.
UNIR’s pedagogy is effective because it is based on an entirely online methodology so that each student can study at his or her own pace:
- Live online lectures: Lectures are held every day of the week, with both morning and afternoon schedules so that you can attend class at the time that is best for you.
- Pre-recorded online lectures: If you cannot attend a lectures, or if you have questions about a lecture you did attend, you can access recordings of all your lectures. Watch lectures whenever you wish and as often as you need to.
- Personal tutor: On your first day, you will be assigned a personal tutor, whom you may contact by phone and email. Your tutor will advise you in your day-to-day work and answer any questions you may have.
- Virtual Campus: All you need to study at UNIR is on the campus: lectures, professors, classmates, the library, pedagogical resources, schedules, chat, forums and much more.
- Pedagogical resources: You will have access to various learning resources to supplement your education: complementary readings, outlines with key ideas, self-assessment tests, etc.
For more information, see How to study at UNIR.
UNIR also has two departments specifically dedicated to supporting students in their studies:
The Department of Academic Advising (DOA) helps students with their study programs, taking into account their work and family circumstances.
ts staff help students reconcile work, family and study, and help each student achieve a rhythm of work and study well adapted to his or her personal needs.
The Special Needs Service (SANNEE) provides support to students with temporary or permanent functional diversity, providing the best solutions for each individual.
Pedagogical resources
Students receive their training from professors and expert professionals from UNIR. Students are supported by the Technical Advising Service, whose staff will answer their questions about how to succeed in their classes.
All participants in the program can communicate with each other from any place in the world through chats, debate forums and blogs.
Contents are supplemented by online dictionaries of terms associated with teaching units and complementary documentation.
Our platform also permits audio and video downloads.
Assessment system
To determine the level at which the student has achieved the general and specific objectives defined in the Master, we must assess the competencies acquired during study.
Learning will be assessed through the grades earned for performance in the following:
- Continuous assessment (assessment tests, participation/student’s involvement in forums, debates and other collaborative media, and solving practical cases).
- Final Master Project.
Professional job opportunities
UNIR’s MBA enables you to access positions with greater responsibility and to consolidate your job stability and salary. On completing your degree, you will be prepared to be a leader in any international organization and to manage any area of the company: marketing, finance, human resources, quality, production, etc.
You will be able to work in any country or economic sector.
The opportunity for entrepreneurship is not limited to young entrepreneurs: large multinationals and new organizations need entrepreneurs on their staff to lead and execute projects that renew the organization’s structure and improve its capability.
Graduate profile
Once you have completed the program, you will possess advanced solid, practical knowledge in the field of business management and leadership. You will have a comprehensive, global vision of the elements of the company, that is, organization, accounting, finance, marketing, and other essential and parallel issues for successful management. The graduate will be able to make decisions, manage technological change, use computerized tools for business management and strategy, and develop innovation as a competitive weapon.
Jobs and internships
UNIR has a Center for Career Counseling and Employment Information (C.O.E.I.) to help students find jobs and internships. This center organizes a variety of activities, from for-credit and extracurricular internships to a job and internship portal, and provides career counseling and employment information.
Faculty
Collaborators
Pablo Cardona
Dean of the School of Business and Communication. Has taught at IESE (Barcelona) and professor at CEIBS (Shanghai). Developed his academic career in the US, Europe, and China. Has also taught in various countries around the world.
Eva Asensio del Arco
PhD in Economic and Business Sciences from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). He has a Master's Degree in Humanities from Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV). He taught at the UCM, at the UFV and at the Open University of Catalonia.
Luis Muñoz Velasco
PhD in Thermal Engineering from the University of La Rioja and Master of Project Management from IESE and Structuralia.
Helen Wilkinson
PhD in Law and CC Policies, author of Growing as a Leader, expert in executives development.
Trinidad Cortés Puya
PhD in Human Geography from the UCM (2002) and EMBA from IESE Business School (2009). She holds a Masters in Cultural Management from the UCM (2005). She also has graduated from the International Faculty Program from IESE Business School (2014).
Gerardo Mochales
Bachelor in Economics, and in Business Administration and Management (National Bachelor's Award) from ICADE Higher Program in Marketing Management (B2B / B2C) at the IE.
Dulce Eloísa Saldaña Larrondo
PhD in Marketing. Master degree in Business Administration. Bachelor degree in Industrial Administration.
Juan Pedro Asencio Flores
Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) at Universidad de Cadiz (2017). MBA at UNED (National Distance Education University) (2016). Financial Planner (Executive Program) at IEB (Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles) (2016).
Shih-Fu Liu
PhD in Industrial Design. Bachelor degree in Electronic engineering. Master degree in Computer System Engineering. Master in Business Administration in Project Management.
Garen Markarian
Dr. Markarian has earned a B.S. in biology from the American University of Beirut, and a Ph.D. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.