Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
Public University of Navarre (UPNA)
University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Management, Organization and Business Economics

The Master of Science (MSc) program in Management in Organization, Business, and Economics (MMOBE) is accredited with the “Excellent Accreditation” by AQU (Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency), a registered agency by EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education). This accreditation confirms the program’s outstanding alignment with European Higher Education Standards.

This comprehensive one-year program requires full-time dedication from participants, equivalent to 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits.

The primary goal of the program is to provide specialized advanced training in business research, with a strong emphasis on international perspectives.

The curriculum builds upon economic approaches to studying organizations, with a significant focus on economics, statistics, and research methods. Excellence is the main feature of the MMOBE program along with diversity. In the academic years 2024-25, the twenty-four students participating in the program represented 16 different nationalities. Collaboration and respect for beliefs, religious, moral, or cultural principles and gender differences are the governing principles of the MMOBE program.

The program is jointly organized by three highly esteemed Spanish university departments specializing in this field. Teaching sessions are conducted at two university campuses located in Barcelona and Pamplona respectively: Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona from October to April, and Universidad Pública de Navarra from April to May. Furthermore, theses defences are held at the University of the Balearic Islands campus in early September.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a diploma that recognizes their engagement with all three universities. Top performing participants will also be offered the opportunity to pursue a PhD in management, organization or business economics at one of the three universities.

This program offers a comprehensive internationally-oriented education for aspiring researchers and professionals in the field of management and economics.


Admission requirements

Undergraduate degree in the fields of Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer sciences or related fields. English equivalent to the upper intermediate level B2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.


About the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), the Public University of Navarre (UPNA)and the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)

UAB is consistently ranked among the top universities in Spain and globally. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, UAB is ranked 175th, and in the 2025 Times Higher Education Rankings, it holds the 199th position. It is recognized as one of the top 2 Spanish universities in many global rankings, distinguished for its international collaboration, exceptional research performance, and strong commitment to social responsibility.

Founded in 1968, UAB offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across diverse fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and health sciences. Its modern campus is a vibrant hub for education and research, fostering a dynamic academic community where students benefit from a rich and immersive learning environment. With over 40,000 students, UAB has experienced remarkable growth since its founding. While the main academic activities take place at the Bellaterra campus, UAB also has additional facilities in Sabadell and Barcelona, further enriching its academic offerings and outreach.

The Public University of Navarre (UPNA)

UPNA is located in Pamplona, in the North of Spain. Since its establishment in 1987, this university has made a clear commitment to academic quality, community engagement, progress, and internationalization. It operates in all fields of knowledge, offering a wide and diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, all recognized for their high quality.

All of its centers have institutional accreditation and hold 10 EUR-ACE and EURO-INFO quality labels. The UPNA is an international university with about 10,000 students and more than 350 bilateral agreements with universities in 50 countries. The Faculty of Economics and Business stands out in this regard within the UPNA campus.

The University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)

UIB is over 40 years old and has over 16,000 students and near 1,700 lecturers and researchers. The largest campus is in Palma de Mallorca. Majorca’s international airport is 15 minutes from the UIB campus. Europe’s top cities are just over three hours away.

The University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) ranks among the top five Spanish universities for innovation, technological development and research quality, as well as being in the global top ten for tourism research and amongst the top eight for teaching quality and innovation, according to the Spanish University rankings elaborated by the BBVA Foundation and the Valencia Institute for Economic Research (IVIE).