Spanish SMEs, which make up 99.9% of the national business fabric, face major challenges in productivity, innovation, and sustainability. The most critical issue is the growing talent gap, with 62% of SMEs struggling to find qualified professionals. This shortage threatens their ability to adapt to digital, regulatory, and environmental changes. Business schools like TBS Education Barcelona are key to training future entrepreneurs with transversal skills in strategy, digitalization, and ESG. Investing in education is essential to secure the future and resilience of small businesses in Spain.
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This article introduces beginners to the world of sustainable investing, showing how even small investments can support environmental and social change. Through the story of Anna, a young investor in Barcelona, it explains ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria and the rapid growth of green finance. It highlights Barcelona as a sustainability hub and presents the MSc in Sustainable Financial Management with Data Analytics at TBS Education as a powerful path for those who want to combine finance, technology, and purpose in their careers.
This guide details the 2025 process for non-EU students to obtain a Spain study visa and authorization, per Real Decreto 1155/2024. Learn how to secure admission, gather documents, apply at a consulate, register in Spain, and maintain your status, with official links to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, immigration portals, and more. Key requirements include a valid passport, financial proof, health insurance, and enrollment in a recognized institution. Start early to navigate the process smoothly and study in Spain!
We are all familiar with a few fashion brands, some more prestigious and others with a distinct style. These brands instantly evoke feelings, colors, melodies, and even scents. And it isn’t a coincidence. It's all part of a strategy designed to build a strong, recognizable identity that influences our perceptions and, ultimately, our purchasing decisions.
Meet Denis, a Master in Management alumnus at TBS Education, a student who moved from Russia to France at the age of five, returning to Moscow for an exchange semester at one of Russia’s top universities, MGIMO, in 2023 was more than an academic adventure - it was a return to roots, a cultural rediscovery and a deeply personal journey.
At the end of the year, the French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company Sanofi will open a new innovation hub in Barcelona, creating 300 specialized jobs and driving forward innovation itself.
Barcelona has taken a firm step forward in the international innovation landscape by climbing five positions in the global ranking of startup ecosystems, according to a StartupBlink report. The city now ranks 33rd globally, consolidating its position as the main startup hub in Southern Europe and occupying fifth place within the European Union.
In 2024, tech-based startups headquartered in Catalonia raised a record-breaking 1.797€ million in investment, which not only doubles the previous year’s total (with a huge 150% of increase) , but also exceeds the former all-time high set in 2021 by 20%
Much More Than a Degree In the international educational landscape, few institutions enjoy the same level of recognition as France’s Grandes Écoles. These elite schools, known for their rigorous selection process and focus on training leaders in fields such as business, engineering, or public administration, represent the pinnacle of French academic excellence. Their most emblematic […]
Spain is among the 20 economies best prepared to face the labor market transformation. Mismatch between business demand for skills and vocational training. Academic training as a response to labor transformation
TBS Education’s Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) has demonstrated its dedication to top-tier quality by climbing two spots in the QS Executive MBA 2025 world ranking.
The DBA Conference program has been launched. This conference will serve as a platform for alumni, DBA candidates, scholars, and various professionals to exchange innovative methodologies and approaches in business management research.
The Barcelona Summer School at TBS Education blends intensive academics with Barcelona’s vibrant culture. Set in the innovative 22@ district, students engage in workshops and company visits while exploring landmarks like Sagrada FamÃlia and enjoying Mediterranean life with beach trips and tapas. Cultural activities like wine tastings and flamenco nights complement diverse programs in fashion, finance, AI, and sustainability, fostering skills and global connections for students from 45+ nationalities.
Congress and business tourism have become one of the economic pillars of Catalonia’s capital. In just this sector, Barcelona generated an impact of 1,384.42 million euros the previous year, coming close to the record figure of 2019 and confirming its post-pandemic recovery.
AI is expected to create 20 to 50 million new jobs by 2030. AI is not eliminating jobs, it is transforming them.
If you want to learn more about our Master in Management, do not miss out on our online information session!
Saying that artificial intelligence (AI) has been with us for years would be no lie. And we’re not just referring to the time ChatGPT has been available to the general public. Siri or Alexa are also AI, and even that video game character you loved as a kid (or heard about) is, technically, artificial intelligence.
Once again, Barcelona is ranked as one of the best cities in Europe, reaching an impressive 4th place and standing as the highest-ranked city in Spain, according to the prestigious international consultancy, Resonance Consultancy. Only London, Paris, and Berlin surpass the Catalan capital in this ranking, which evaluates 100 European cities based on livability, cultural appeal, and economic sustainability.
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Our third-year student of the Bachelor in Management, Mila Abramowitz, shared her experience at TBS Education—Barcelona and showed how amazing and breathtaking her adventure in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was.
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64% of Spanish companies are already implementing measures against climate change. Lack of specialized talent is one of the major challenges for corporate sustainability.
Over the past three weeks, students from the MSc in International Business program at TBS Education – Barcelona and students from the Executive Master's program at Porto Business School participated in an exchange program between the two schools.
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