The economy of Spain in perspective
Last Thursday, a group of BI students from different programs had the pleasure to join an exclusive talk at the Embassy of Spain in the framework of our MBA. The economic counsellor of the Spanish Embassy, Mr. Lucinio Muñoz, an economic expert and former member of the Spanish Treasury, provided an overview of the challenges and future perspectives of the economy of one of the most visited countries of the European Union. According to a recent release of the International Monetary Fund (2025), "Spain has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the euro area. Growth has been fueled by robust services exports and labor force growth, including due to immigration". At the same time, as turbulent times surround us, there are challenges. For example, GDP per capita gains have been growing more slowly than expected, and unemployment remains a complex issue to tackle. At the same time, Spain is one of the most renowned tourism destinations in Europe. Known for its wonderful gastronomy, beautiful landscapes and architecture, Spain is very interesting when it comes to studying cultural but also macroeconomic aspects.
In the context of the MBA class in "Economic Policy and Global Developments", the MBA talks have become a tradition that allows the BI community to gaze into the reality of Germany's cooperation partners. For Professor Erick Behar, Dean of the faculty and coordinator of the MBA talks, "being in Berlin offers the amazing opportunity to briefly step into the rest of the world. We have had fantastic talks with policymakers from Singapore, South Korea, Lithuania, Ireland, among others. And we will continue this tradition to get a clear impression on how the economic context is being co-shaped by policymakers, therefore impacting consumers, tourists and basically all of us. Another wonderful opportunity offered by these talks is to gain cultural insights, and in the case of Spain, to visit an incredibly beautiful building that tells many stories that reflect complex issues that preceded the efforts of European Integration".
Study Master of Business Administration (MBA) at BI
The learning environment fostered at Berlin International is student-centered and hands-on. Our teaching concept focuses on project-based learning; students work individually and in groups in order to promote professional and personal growth and the development of team skills. All Bachelor and Master programs at Berlin International are taught in English. In combination with our diverse student and teaching body and our global network this enables us to offer a truly international academic experience.
The ultimate goal of the program is to prepare global professionals of diverse backgrounds with solid managerial knowledge, tools, and skills, strengthened by an alluring network, in order to create value in changing business environments. The MBA operates under the global iAccelerate network, which strengthens innovative entrepreneurial projects.
Students profit from the program’s flexible and project-based orientation towards entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, albeit amid a conscious and practical understanding of emerging economies and their interaction with other markets.
We view every class as a unique experience, including valuable interactions with external organizations (e.g., corporations, startups) through company visits, simulations, and city discoveries within the dynamic flair of Berlin. The MBA is built around a balanced mix of course formats, including projects, classical lectures, seminars, workshops, computer lab sessions, and colloquia, albeit through innovative teaching techniques that foster the development of core competencies.
At Berlin International, all lectures are fully taught in English. Teaching the MBA courses in English helps prepare our students for the global market and supports their role in an international business setting.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates have wide-ranging opportunities in international or domestic job markets. Whether they wish to specialize in small organizations or take on challenges in large corporations in emerging markets, graduates will signal their compromise with quality and ethics through their international and, at the same time, German degree.
Combining the outlined competences with the specific knowledge and each personal path opens a wide-ranging set of employment opportunities, which include working as entrepreneurs, managers, public officials, or consultants in areas such as:
- General management
- Small Business Management
- Specialized Projects
- Sales & Marketing
- Strategy Consulting
- Finance
- Product Development
- IT
- Strategy Consulting
- Research & Development
- Policy Advocacy
- Public service Operations
Learn more about the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and Berlin International. Below, you can download the study plan, the Berlin International brochure, and our current academic calendar in PDF format.
