UPF Barcelona School of Management - BSM (reviews)

Academics at UPF Barcelona School of Management

UPF-BSM offers Postgraduate programs with a professional focus in several areas – Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Life Sciences, Information and Communication Technologies and Sciences. Its programs include Master’s and Postgraduate Courses, Masters of Science, MBA, Online Programs and Executive Education. The International Program, which is also available at the School, allows students to obtain a double degree by studying at another well-renowned university that UPF-BSM has an agreement with. The School provides organizations with the opportunity to develop in-company training programs along with UPF’s team of professionals and teaching staff through its custom educational programs.

UPF-BSM places significant emphasis on common for all programs subjects that are vital for the professional development of students. These subjects include evidence-based management, storytelling, sustainable development and project management. This approach encourages students to collaborate with students on other programs at the School and develop important skills, such as networking, communication, creativity and decision-making.

Teaching at the School focuses on the application of theoretical knowledge to real business situations. Students work on real challenges and problems faced by business professionals through project work, which is central to the learning process at the UPF-BSM. Project work, as well as problem-based learning and gamification, are highly-utilized by the School to make sure students are fully engaged with the learning process and are actively developing personal and professional skills throughout their studies. The teaching model at UPF-BSM follows a personalized approach allowing each individual to become the best version of themselves. Students are supervised and guided by a mentor who helps them achieve their personal and educational goals throughout the completion of their projects.

Campus & Student Life

UPF-BSM is part of the campus of Pompeu Fabra University, located in central Barcelona. The Balmes Building is the School’s home where the majority of the programs are delivered. Some classes are taught at the Ciutadella Campus.

When looking for accommodation students of the School usually opt for a shared apartment, which they could find through Estate agencies in Barcelona. There are student residences as well. Students should expect an average cost of living in Barcelona of 1,000 EUR/month.

The city is well-known for its relationship with theatre, music and art. Students can enjoy wonderful art exhibitions in Barcelona’s museums and galleries all year round. Football fans among UPF-BSM’s community have the incredible opportunity to attend matches of one of the best clubs in the world, FC Barcelona. RCD Espanyol is another big club based in the city.

Career & Alumni

UPF-BSM’s Careers Service has a personalized approach to helping students in their professional development. It assists students in establishing connections with businesses and finding internships and full-time employment. Presentations by business leaders and professional training specialists as well as networking activities are organized by the School throughout the year in order to improve students’ employability.

Students need to do an internship as part of their program, which is considered as an additional subject they need to pass in order to complete their studies. This gives them a great opportunity to gain work experience and professional skills before the start of their careers.

UPF-BSM has 25,000 alumni. The alumni network of the School allows alumni to stay up-to-date with knowledge and skills, maintain and expand their network as well as find and create employment opportunities.