Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration + Cooperation, Development and Social Economy

Business Purpose
Type of programme
Dobles graus
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Language
Catalan, Spanish and English
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Reasons to study this double degree

  • Barcelona
    Barcelona is a global hub of social initiative. You will learn from the best professionals in cooperation, development and social economy. 
  • Double pathway
    Choose the pathway that best suits your interests: International Cooperation pathway or Management of Social Impact Organisations.
  • Practical approach 
    Excellent work experience options in the best companies in the sector.
  • Global perspective
    We will show you the full range of possibilities that exist in the field of cooperation and the social economy. 

Job Opportunities:

  • NGOs.
  • Foundations.
  • Social economy companies.
  • International organisations.
  • Government offices
  • Third sector consultancy.
  • Cooperatives and labour inclusive companies.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG departments
  • Think tanks.
  • Civic activism organisations.
  • Management of social impact projects.
  • Social initiative mutual organisations and schools.

Presentation

Can a degree in Business Administration help change the world? Is it possible to unite the creation of economic value and the creation of social value? Can my knowledge in finance, marketing or human resources be useful for leading an NGO?

This pioneering double bachelor’s degree allows you to combine your two passions: business management and commitment to a more humane and sustainable society. You will acquire the tools to run the best multinational company and at the same time learn how to apply those skills to the design and management of creative projects with social impact. 

Objectives

The student will be able to:

  1. Analyze in depth the social problems and the keys to human development and social transformation.
  2. Identify the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Social Economy and the Third Sector at the regional, state and international levels. Understand the role of quality institutions for economic prosperity and human well-being.
  3. Evaluate local and global challenges and strategies in the areas of human rights, equality, poverty reduction, quality education, decent work, equality between men and women, climate sustainability, inclusion social, universal health, democratic institutions or cooperation for peace.
  4. Differentiate the various types of organizations that exist in the world of cooperation and solidarity economy. Understand their differences in nature, operation and potential, as well as their legal and financial fit.
  5. Lead entities and projects with a social mission using multidisciplinary strategic and organizational management skills.
  6. Apply management and fundrasing strategies to guarantee the financial sustainability of a non-profit organization.
  7. Operate in the complex environment of the interaction logic between the public, private and third sectors.
  8. Integrate the functioning of institutional communication in a digital environment and the ways of creating community to strengthen a social project.
  9. Actively promote social innovation and entrepreneurship projects at the service of the common good.

Practical and innovative methodology

  • Understand
  • Transform
  • Impact

Prerequisites & admissions

Prerequisites & admissions

Admission criteria

In addition to meeting the legal requirements described in the access routes, the Office of Admissions will highly value:

  • Applications that show sufficient prior training
  • Transcripts from previous studies
  • Transferring credits
  • Descriptions of relevant work experience.

Priority will be given to candidates who have completed studies in engineering (preferably industrial engineering) or business management.