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The University of Barcelona holds the 100th position in the Ranking Web of Universities (Webometrics). It has improved by thirteen positions compared to last year and is now the Spanish leading institution and the ninth in the European Union. The UB is the leading institution in Spain in the three indicator groups of the ranking. In Impact, about the number of links that direct to websites of the analyzed institution, it holds the 155 position worldwide; in Transparency, on the… 
Student dropout rates can be a significant worry when it comes to ensuring success in higher education. In a recent study co-authored by our researchers Pilar Aparicio-Chueca and Xavier M. Triadó-Ivern published in Studies in Higher Education, delved into the world of university life to uncover the key factors predicting student dropout. The study focused on 3,583 first-year students pursuing a Business Administration (BA) degree at the University of Barcelona. The findings highlighted two crucial variables that played a pivotal role… 
The UB Business School is pleased to introduce four researchers who have joined our faculty in 2023: Jordi Campo: Jordi joined the Department of Business as a Postdoctoral Researcher. He has previously worked at the intersection of academia and industry, holding positions as a Director of Marketing in various companies. He received his PhD in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2022. His research expertise spans across the areas of General Management, Marketing, Strategy, Digital Marketing,… 
The UB Business School welcomed 20 new students to the Executive MBA programme this year. Most of them come from America (85%), others from Europe (10%), and the remaining (5%) from Asia. Altogether, there are 11 nationalities represented in this class where the average age is 33 years old. This diverse group of people will now pursue an official one-year programme which provides experienced professionals a comprehensive, integrated understanding of the management techniques and executive skills involved in business organization and administration in today’s complex, competitive and dynamic market. These students enrolled on the Executive MBA… 
The UB Business School welcomed 26 new students to the MSc in Business Research programme this year. Some of them come from Asia (36%), others from America (36%), and the remaining 4% from Europe. Altogether, there are 12 nationalities represented in this class where the average age is 30 years old. This diverse group of people will now pursue an official one-year programme which provides students with advanced training in the research skills, techniques and methodologies to conduct their own research in business. These students enrolled on the MSc in Business Research have an undergraduate degree in Business… 
The UB Business School welcomed 27 new students to the MSc in International Business programme this year. Most of them come from Europe (59%), Asia (22%), America (15%) and Africa (4%). Altogether, there are 18 nationalities represented in this class where the average age is 25 years old. This diverse group of people will now pursue an official one-year programme taught in English, designed to train specialists in global business management and covers the fields of finance and accounting, marketing, operations, human resources and strategic management. These students enrolled on the MSc in International Business have an… 
Coinciding with the start of the academic year, the new edition of 'UB in figures' arrives, featuring the most significant data from the 2022-2023 academic year. It presents, in a comprehensible and engaging manner, the key figures of the University of Barcelona and its academic activities, as well as the evolution of certain variables over recent years. This year, the document includes a new section on entrepreneurship, highlighting projects incubated in StartUB!, emerging companies (start-ups) created, and individuals trained in… 
UB Business School researcher Esther Hormiga has conducted a study that delves into how the skills and abilities of business leaders impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ever-evolving tourism sector. This research highlights the crucial role played by leaders' sustainability competences in shaping the direction of these businesses. The study, titled ‘Leaders' sustainability competences and small and medium-sized enterprises outcomes: The role of social entrepreneurial orientation,’ co-authored by Dr. Hormiga and published in the Sustainable Development Journal, sheds… 
The University of Barcelona is the first Spanish university in the World University Rankings, published by the British specialized journal Times Higher Education, obtaining the 152nd position worldwide. Thus, it is 30 positions higher than last year. This year the ranking has updated the methodology and includes new indicators. Of the conceptual pillars in which the different indicators of the ranking are grouped, the UB obtains the best evaluation in quality and scope of research: it obtains 91.4 points and the 100th… 
Are you passionate about the transformative power of data and algorithms in the world of Science, Technology, and Innovation? Join the 8th Summer School on Data and Algorithms for ST&I Studies, organized by KU Leuven in collaboration with the UB Business School and proudly sponsored by Google. - Date: 6,7 & 8 September - Venue: Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Barcelona - Registration deadline: August 27 (general public) - Registration fee: €95 (includes registration, access to…