When it comes to looking for a destination to study an MBA, Latin American professionals have a strategic partner in Spain, whose history, language and culture are no strangers to it.
If you are looking for quality, affordability and an excellent study abroad experience packed with round-trip exploration opportunities, Spain is the perfect choice for you. This country with a wonderful climate offers international students an excellent education, world-recognised degrees, a relaxed culture and lifestyle and a place to grow and excel.
The international student community in Spain is growing year after year, meaning that more and more ambitious students are choosing Spain as a destination to study abroad. This is the result of a brilliant higher education system, which offers a wide range of study options while also giving students the opportunity to gain practical experience to become the best in their chosen fields.
The global market can be easily reached through Spanish qualifications, knowledge and skills. Graduates enter the job market with full confidence and able to tackle any industry-related obstacles. The benefits of studying abroad in Spain are limitless, from the opportunity to discover yourself to discovering outstanding friendships and creating the career of your dreams.
Affordability
Compared to other European countries, Spain is much more affordable. You will be able to receive a quality education at a reasonable price. The cost of living is also affordable, especially considering the excellent living conditions. You will have the opportunity to find cheaper/more expensive areas depending on your budget and lifestyle.
Enjoying the culture
Spanish culture reflects how unique this country is and showcases its artistic heritage and history. Famous for flamenco music and dancing, its beautiful beaches, its art and its bullfights, this country is also renowned for its hospitality and friendliness. Being surrounded by Spaniards is definitely a rewarding experience.
Lovely climate
Spain has wonderful weather all year round, with plenty of sunshine. You will be able to find all four seasons in Spain and fantastic weather in each of them. Although temperatures vary in different regions of the country, you will still enjoy a mild climate and plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors (including the beaches).
Education in Spain
The higher education system in Spain has gained much popularity among international students. It comprises university education, higher vocational education and specialist education, including higher arts and sports education. There are currently 79 universities in Spain, 50 of which are state-funded.
Degree programmes at Spanish universities are taught in three cycles, including Bachelor, Master and Doctorate. Advanced vocational education includes programmes leading to qualifications in numerous professional fields. All types of higher education in Spain aim to provide students with the possibility of successfully integrating into the labour market.
Business schools and MBAs
Spain is characterised as the European country with the largest internationally accredited business schools, either by AACSB International, EFMD European Foundation for Management Development or AMBA Association of MBAs. Obtaining any of these accreditations is a sign of quality and global excellence. To achieve any of the aforementioned accreditations, the business school must go through a very rigorous process of changes to reach the quality standards required by each accreditation agency. This process can last between 4 or 5 years.
Likewise, Spanish business schools also occupy the top spots in the different global rankings.
Multiculturalism in the classrooms
The classrooms of the Spanish business schools where the MBA program is taught are made up of multicultural students, professionals from different countries, from Germany, the United States and Italy, as well as mainly Latin Americans. This cultural diversity allows for an enriching discussion in class of the different business cases presented by the professors, giving rise to different alternative solutions to the same problem.
On the other hand, this multiculturalism in the student body gives each MBA student the opportunity to build a solid networking network to consolidate alliances, job opportunities and, why not say it, great friendships.
Teacher level
It is very common in Spanish business schools to find on their faculty professors with a doctorate degree, who have dedicated much of their time to research in each of their specialties, as well as having extensive experience in the business world, which allows them to provide solid and enriching teaching to their MBA students. Business consulting, business experience and a solid academic background are the hallmarks of most academics at business schools in Spain.
Spain and Latin America
Due to its close historical and cultural relationship, Spain is an attractive destination for Latin American students who wish to study MBAs and other disciplines. The connection between Spain and Latin America offers unique learning and collaboration opportunities between both regions.
The language, history, Spain’s investments in the different countries of the Latin American region, even the familiarity and ease of not requiring a visa in some countries in the region to visit Spain, make this country one of the favorites for Latin American professionals to study an MBA.