Two MBAs, Two Countries, One Incredible Experience
Our long-standing relationship with Peking University Guanghua School of Management has resulted in a fantastic opportunity for a select number of exceptional students: the chance to study in both Barcelona and Beijing at two of the world's best business schools. You will spend one year in each institution and graduate with two MBA qualifications.
Year 1
The first year in Barcelona focuses on general management, on-site consultancy projects, and Spanish language classes, taking full advantage of projects within the specific business labs.
Year 2
The second year, taught on Guanghua’s campus in Beijing, covers core business practices and specialist China-focused subjects. Students will also be given the opportunity to learn Mandarin.
Why choose the Dual MBA?
Obtain two MBA titles from two of the world’s best business schools in Barcelona and Beijing. Spend your first year at Esade, your second at Guanghua School of Management.
Explore European and Chinese perspectives.
Learn Spanish and Mandarin – two of the world’s most important business languages.
Join Peking University Guanghua School of Management and Esade Business School’s alumni networks.
Experience the best of both MBA programs; specialize at Esade with business labs in the first year and focus on the Chinese market with specific electives in the second year.
Dual MBA program students will have full access to career services and alumni associations at both institutions.
Admissions Process
Students must submit applications to both Esade and Guanghua. Students are only admitted to the double degree program when admitted by both institutions. Students will be admitted to the Dual MBA program before commencing the first year at Esade. The final decision on admitted candidates will be made jointly by both institutions.
Tuition fees
First year fees: EUR 38,750*
Second year fees: RMB 100,000**
* These fees will only cover tuition fees for the first year of the Esade-Guanghua Dual MBA at Esade Business School in Barcelona.
** Tuition fees for the second year will be paid to Guanghua School of Management prior to the start of the Master at Esade.
Candidates will be asked to submit a reservation fee approximately four weeks after being admitted, then there will be two additional payments in June and September 2024.
Students will remain responsible for travel and living expenses and the required insurance at each university.
Limited places
Please note that places are limited so we recommend you to start the admissions process as soon as possible.
How does the admissions process work?
How to apply for the Guanghua-Esade Double Degree Program (Chinese applicants)
- May-October of the year prior to enrolment (e.g. 2020 for 2021 enrolment): Apply to both Esade and Guanghua and indicate you are applying for the double degree program
- Guanghua and Esade admission interview
- December of the year prior to enrolment – January of enrolment year: Uniform MBA Admission Test of China
- March-April of enrolment year: Results released
- September: Enrolment
How to apply for the Guanghua-Esade Double Degree Program (non-Chinese applicants)
- September of the year prior to enrolment – February of the year of enrolment: Apply to both Esade and Guanghua and indicate you are applying for the double degree program
- Guanghua and Esade admission interview
- Mutual decisions will be communicated on a rolling basis
- September: Enrolment
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