Overview

Prepare for an English-taught bachelor’s degree by strengthening academic English and learning the study skills expected in higher education. Business communication, economics, information technology, and academic practice give you a practical foundation for the next stage of study.

The program offers six- and nine-month formats in Barcelona, Malta, and online, with October and January intakes. Graduates earn a 60-ECTS Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Foundation Program in Business with Academic English.

Accreditation

Official Pre-Tertiary Certificate awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority and accredited by the Government of Catalonia’s Department of Education (Centre Number 08077794). MQF/EQF Level 4, 60 ECTS.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Reading, Writing and Grammar

English for Academic Business Studies

Business English

Business Communication Skills

Economics

Business and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Pre-Tertiary Certificate in English for Business Studies - 30 ECTS

Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Business Studies - 30 ECTS

Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Foundation Program in Business with Academic English - 60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain
Birkirkara, Malta

Disciplines

Business Administration View 234 other preparation in Business Administration in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary school leaving certificate or diploma.

BTEC: MPP.

GCSE/IGSCE "O" Levels: three subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D; A Levels: 1 or 2 subject exams with grades of A, B, C or D.

IB first year or IB Certificate.

A combination of A-Level, BTEC, and other accepted qualifications that total 48 UCAS Tariff points (UK)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12900 EUR / full

≈ 12900 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12900 EUR / full

≈ 12900 EUR / full

Additional Details

The total fee for 60 credits is € 12,900 for on-campus students and € 7,400 for online students.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Malta
Spain

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