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• Artificial Intelligence, digital fluency, strategic agility, and sustainability-based decision-making are some of the new trends incorporated into the online EMBA.
• Overseen by Academic Director Katharine D’Amico, the new edition of the Master will begin in March 2026, with a top-class international faculty.
• The new EMBA will offer two specialization tracks: one in MedTech, which explores the latest advances in medical technology; and the other in AI and Big Data for decision-making.

The Executive MBA at the UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) has been included for the third consecutive year in the QS Executive MBA Ranking 2025, which assesses the world’s top programs in executive education.

The new program will address the challenges faced by family businesses and provide the necessary tools and knowledge to ensure their sustainability and success

The Assembly Hall of Palauet Casades, headquarters of the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), has been the setting for the graduation ceremony of the students of the Master's Degree in Law and Legal Practice at UPF Barcelona School of Management.

Only 5 programs in Logistics and Supply Chain in Spain hold this prestigious professional certification issued by ELA, which grants graduates of the master's program the title of European Certified Logistician at the Senior Management Level.

The event is part of the AI Leaders project, an EU (Erasmus+) program aimed at enriching artificial intelligence education in business schools by promoting its ethical use and practical applications.

The Master of Science in International Business (Máster Universitario en Negocios Internacionales) at UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) has been recognized as the best in Spain by the QS International Trade Rankings 2025, a ranking that evaluates programs in the field of international business.

As part of the global strategy of UPF Barcelona School of Management to promote internationalization and knowledge exchange, the business school has signed a collaboration agreement today with the Federation Union of Chinese Associations in Spain.

The UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) and the international professional services group ETL GLOBAL have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at developing projects related to training and knowledge generation, strengthening the connection between the school and businesses.

• This is highlighted in the conclusions of a study on the social impact of the UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM), conducted by researchers from the business school.

• Among the variables used to calculate social value are the academic and professional training provided by the institution, the employability of students and their access to the job market, as well as support for entrepreneurship and innovation, among others.

• 50% of UPF-BSM's programs are focused on social impact; the school has 11 chairs primarily dedicated to sustainability and a dedicated Vice-Dean's Office to lead this area.

Companies such as Nestlé, Condis, Danone, Frit Ravich or Unilever attended the business school to participate in a meeting on corporate collaboration in the consumer goods supply chain sector.

• Representatives from companies and institutions across the country attended the ceremony for the first edition of the Public Figure of the Year Award.
• Laia de Nadal, Rector of Pompeu Fabra University, presented the award, which was accepted by Xavier Puig Hernández, the director in charge of women's football at FC Barcelona.
• The award recognizes the team for its positive impact on society as a global reference in professional women's sports.

La Cátedra de Vivienda Digna y Sostenible de la UPF Barcelona School of Management, en colaboración con la Fundación Metropolitan House, ha premiado al mejor Trabajo Final de Máster sobre la temática de la vivienda digna y sostenible.

The Third Edition of the Retail Chair Challenge arrives this year to challenge UPF Barcelona School of Management students to solve the crossroads between private labels and manufacturer brands.

At a critical juncture for urban sustainability, the report "Natural Capital in Barcelona", published by Nactiva in collaboration with the UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM), confirms that Barcelona has the assets to lead the global ranking of metropolitan regions focused on regenerating natural capital. According to the study, the region boasts "highly valuable Mediterranean ecosystems, expertise in public-private collaboration, innovation capacity, and attractiveness as a hub for global initiatives" to tackle the challenge.