Investigate organisations through economics and research methods. This English-taught joint master’s combines study at UAB with teaching at the Public University of Navarre and a final stage involving the University of the Balearic Islands.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Business and management
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Bellaterra (UAB), Pamplona (UPNA), and dissertation defence at UIB in Mallorca, Spain
- Duration
- 1 year, full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- 2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €75 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,500, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
- Intake
- October-to-September teaching pattern; ask the joint programme for the next confirmed application and start dates.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-29
Learning and experience
The course develops business-economics, statistics and quantitative-research skills. UAB describes teaching in Bellaterra from October to April, followed by Pamplona from April to May, with thesis defences at UIB in early September. The dissertation carries 15 ECTS. Plan accommodation and travel for the different locations.
Who it may suit
It may suit a student interested in why organisations behave as they do and how to study them systematically. Its research emphasis can support doctoral ambitions or analytical work connected with management and strategy.
Admission and intake
Preferred preparation includes business, economics, industrial engineering and related subjects; other quantitative degrees can also be considered. The admissions page recommends English at B2.1 level.
October-to-September teaching pattern; ask the joint programme for the next confirmed application and start dates.
Fees and planning
2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €75 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,500, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
Official programme information · Admission requirements
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