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Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence

Esade Business School · Esade Business School · Barcelona, Spain
  • 4 years
  • Full time
  • English
11 min read · Published on October 7, 2026 · Updated on October 7, 2026
Full-programme planning totalINR 1.63 crore

Published tuition, Barcelona living and the application fee.

TuitionEUR 85,200

latest official basis

Credits240 ECTS

4-year route

LanguageEnglish

official programme basis

ApplicationEUR 150

where charged

IntakeSeptember 2027

confirm live calendar

ModeFull time

published format

What is Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence?

Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence is a 4 years, 240-ECTS programme in Barcelona, taught in English. Funding its published route on this baseline takes EUR 150,150, or roughly INR 1.63 crore; that estimate includes Barcelona living at EUR 1,350 a month and a EUR 150 application charge where applicable.

The sequence begins with Business Foundations and culminates in Business-AI capstone; this isn’t a complete module list. Evidence was checked on 5 October 2026, while the live Esade page and written offer control later changes to subjects, fees and payment dates.

How much does the Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence cost an Indian student?

The planning total is EUR 150,150, about INR 1.63 crore, converted with the ECB reference rate. It combines the latest published tuition with EUR 1,350 a month inside Esade’s Barcelona housing guidance and the EUR 150 application fee where charged. Flights, deposits, insurance and document work remain outside it.

ItemINRLocal currencyWhen it is due
Programme tuitionINR 92.72 lakhEUR 85,200By the programme payment calendar
Barcelona living at EUR 1,350 a monthINR 70.52 lakhEUR 64,800Across 48 months
Application fee where chargedINR 0.16 lakhEUR 150At application
Planning totalINR 1.63 croreEUR 150,150Before excluded arrival costs

Spain's EUR 600 monthly visa-funds threshold is separate from tuition and is not a realistic Barcelona spending forecast. Converted at EUR 1 = INR 108.8205, using the ECB reference rate dated 30 September 2026.

The tuition line follows Esade’s latest published programme basis for Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence. A later edition can change both the amount and instalment timing, so the admission letter and invoice control.

Barcelona living uses EUR 1,350 a month, inside Esade’s current EUR 1,350 to EUR 2,240 guidance. Housing choice can move the total sharply, especially near the September intake.

Scholarships are competitive and aren’t deducted before a written award. Student work is also excluded because legal permission does not guarantee a suitable job or a workable timetable.

Can an Indian applicant meet Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence entry rules?

The core academic test is Indian Standard XII completion plus Esade’s undergraduate selection process. Selection is programme-specific, so a formally valid Indian qualification does not by itself guarantee admission. Grades, subject preparation, test results and the complete selection file all remain part of the decision.

RequirementPublished ruleWhat you do
Academic fit (India)Indian Standard XII completion with strong mathematics, Esade's admission assessment and English evidenceMap degrees, marks and relevant subjects to the published entry profile
Selection evidence (India)Complete Esade's admission test or the alternative evidence allowed on the live application route, then satisfy the programme's language requirement.Use only tests and documents accepted on the live route
Language (India)EnglishCheck the required certificate, score and any waiver before submission
Document status (India)Readable degree, transcript and requested identity documentsPrepare certified, legalised or translated copies only where Esade or the visa authority requests them

The transcript is the starting evidence. Prior preparation for Business Foundations and Programming and Data needs to be visible where the programme expects it; a degree title alone can hide important gaps.

The published teaching basis is English. Certificate, score and waiver rules can differ by programme family and are fixed by the current application route.

Admission and immigration are separate decisions. An Esade offer does not replace the Spanish visa decision, and neither process is automatic.

Three checks that decide a Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence file

  1. The official page sets the programme test

    “This program prepares you to design, develop, and deploy artificial intelligence systems, while also providing a deep understanding of the business world.”

    This exact wording from the official programme page anchors the academic or experience profile. Meeting the minimum profile still does not promise a place.

  2. Do not assume a test waiver

    Complete Esade’s admission test or the alternative evidence allowed on the live application route, then satisfy the programme’s language requirement.

  3. Visa documents are a second checklist

    The Spanish study-visa authority in India can require legalisation, translations, insurance and financial evidence even when the academic application accepted simpler copies.

How should an Indian applicant apply for Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence?

Apply through Esade’s programme route, pay the published application fee where charged, and submit the complete selection file. Use the live undergraduate admissions calendar; places can close before the academic year begins. The admissions team considers the file only after every requested document arrives.

Esade application and selection come first; acceptance, enrolment and the Spanish study-visa process follow.

StepTaskAllowanceWhy it matters
01Audit programme fit14 daysMap the academic record and experience to Indian Standard XII completion with strong mathematics, Esade's admission assessment and English evidence.
02Complete required tests60 daysComplete Esade's admission test or the alternative evidence allowed on the live application route, then satisfy the programme's language requirement.
03Prepare the application file30 daysCollect transcripts, degree evidence, CV, essays or proposal, references and identity documents requested on the live form.
04Submit the Esade application21 daysUpload the complete file and pay the current application charge before the binding deadline.
05Start the Spain visa file75 daysAfter admission, use the offer, payment evidence, funds, insurance and the current India consular checklist.

The allowances are preparation estimates, not deadlines or processing times published by Esade Business School. Start dates remain unconfirmed.

A submitted form is not an offer. Interviews, tests, references or research review remain part of selection where the programme asks for them.

The portal defines the accepted document format. Legalisation or translation applies when the receiving authority requests it; one rule does not cover both admission and visa files.

The Spain-in-India guidance calls for the long-study visa file at least two months before teaching begins, with extra preparation time needed for funds, insurance and housing evidence.

What jobs can follow the Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence?

Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence can support work in business analytics, AI product work, technology consulting and digital strategy, but the credible link is assessed output from Business-AI capstone. Esade provides no audited salary or placement series for this exact master’s, so these are curriculum-based directions rather than promised jobs. Work permission is conditional.

MeasureFindingBasis
Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence directionsbusiness analytics, AI product work, technology consulting and digital strategyPublished Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence curriculum
Evidence from Business-AI capstoneArtificial Intelligence and Business-AI capstoneAssessed Artificial Intelligence and Business-AI capstone
Student-work boundaryCompatible work up to 30 hours a weekCurrent Spanish study rule
Graduate search boundaryUp to 24 months when eligible, without work permissionCurrent Spanish graduate rule

For Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence, the role families above are interpretations of Business Foundations, Artificial Intelligence and Business-AI capstone; they are not appointment, salary or visa promises.

A strong Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence sample connects Business Foundations to Artificial Intelligence, identifies the method used and separates the student’s contribution from group work. That gives an employer or doctoral supervisor something more reliable than a broad degree title.

Spanish higher-education permission may allow employed or self-employed activity compatible with study for as much as 30 hours weekly. Timetabling and finding the work remain the student’s responsibility.

The separate graduate search residence can run for up to 24 months, yet it carries no employment right. A suitable status change must happen before paid work starts.

How is Esade ranked for Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence?

Rankings provide context, not an admission or employment guarantee. Esade reports current programme positions for its MBA, finance, marketing and international management portfolios; other courses should be judged from their own evidence. They don’t replace a comparison of programme structure, cost, admissions fit and assessed work.

PublisherPositionTable and year
Financial TimesFull-Time MBA #7 worldwide; Master in Finance #10 in Europe2026
QSMarketing #9 and International Management #10 worldwideBusiness Master's Rankings 2026

Who is the Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence for, and who should avoid it?

Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence works when prior study already covers Business Foundations and Programming and Data, and business management, programming, data, AI and technology strategy is the intended next step. It fails as a conversion shortcut if either that base or the English teaching arrangement is unworkable.

VerdictYour backgroundWhy
Strong fitPrepared for Business FoundationsIndian standard xii completion with strong mathematics, esade's admission assessment and english evidence
Strong fitPurpose for Business-AI capstoneWants Business-AI capstone to strengthen evidence for business analytics, AI product work, technology consulting and digital strategy
Needs evidenceReady for EnglishCan study in English after checking each class group
Needs evidenceCan fund Bachelor in Business and Artificial IntelligenceThe INR 1.64 crore baseline still excludes several arrival costs
Do not shortlistMissing Business FoundationsCannot evidence Indian Standard XII completion with strong mathematics, Esade's admission assessment and English evidence
Do not shortlistNeeds guaranteed business analyticsNo audited programme-level placement rate or salary guarantee is published

The strongest profile can show prior work tied to Business Foundations, explain the step into Programming and Data, and name the outcome expected from Business-AI capstone. That sequence is more useful than a generic claim of passion.

An adjacent degree is plausible only where marksheets and syllabi show the required methods and depth. Programme titles are poor evidence when the underlying preparation differs.

Esade’s name can’t justify Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence when Artificial Intelligence, English or the entry base conflicts with the intended study plan.

What does the 240-ECTS Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence curriculum cover?

The published programme map covers Business Foundations, Programming and Data, Artificial Intelligence and Business-AI capstone across 240 ECTS. These blocks explain the course’s academic direction, while the official 2026/27 study plan controls the complete subject list, credit values, prerequisites, class language and availability.

ComponentECTSNotes
Business Foundations60Foundation and core
Programming and Data60Advanced depth
Artificial Intelligence60Applied or specialist work
Business-AI capstone60Integrative final work
Total240
  • The standard full-time plan carries 240 ECTS
  • The normal duration is 4 academic years
  • The current official study plan controls actual subjects and credit distribution

The sequence is a progression rather than four interchangeable labels. Business Foundations establishes the base, Programming and Data adds depth, and Artificial Intelligence should prepare the method or subject choice used in Business-AI capstone.

The official page remains authoritative for every named subject and ECTS value. This summary does not guarantee that every optional subject runs in a particular year or language group.

Should an Indian applicant shortlist the Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence?

Shortlist this programme only when the transcript supports Business Foundations and Business-AI capstone advances a defined plan for the stated career direction. The programme detail, rather than Esade’s general standing, should decide. That evidence should be visible before any fee is paid.

The strongest feature is the progression from Business Foundations to Business-AI capstone. Used deliberately, it converts existing preparation into work that can be examined by an employer or research supervisor.

The hard limits are prerequisite depth, English teaching and money. Missing transcript evidence for Business Foundations ends the academic case. The INR 1.64 crore baseline also leaves out insurance, travel, deposits, apostille work and currency spread.

Key takeaways
  • Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence is a full-time, 240-ECTS route planned across 4 years.
  • The published teaching language is English; confirm the live evidence rule and class-language detail before applying.
  • Esade's latest published programme tuition used here is EUR 85,200. The written offer and invoice override this dated guide.
  • The planning total is EUR 150,150, about INR 1.63 crore, before insurance, travel, housing deposits and document work.
  • Spain's 2026 study-visa maintenance floor is EUR 600 a month, which is a legal minimum rather than a realistic Barcelona budget.
  • Eligible students may work compatibly for up to 30 hours a week; work and post-study status are conditional and should not be used to close the funding gap.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence for an Indian student?

Esade's latest published programme tuition used here is EUR 85,200. Adding EUR 1,350 a month for 48 months and a EUR 150 application charge where applicable gives EUR 150,150, about INR 1.63 crore. Insurance, travel, deposits and document costs remain outside the baseline.

Is Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence full time?

Yes. This page covers the full-time route shown by Esade. The published structure is 240 ECTS across 4 years.

What Indian qualification is needed for Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence?

The programme entry basis is Indian Standard XII completion with strong mathematics, Esade's admission assessment and English evidence. Esade assesses the complete record, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

What is the Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence application deadline?

Use the live undergraduate admissions calendar; places can close before the academic year begins. The live programme page and applicant portal provide the binding date; applying earlier protects interview, visa and housing time.

What language is Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence taught in?

Esade publishes English for this route. Check the current programme page for certificate scores, permitted waivers and the language attached to each class or subject.

Can I work in Spain after Esade Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence?

Eligible higher-education students may undertake compatible work for up to 30 hours a week. Eligible graduates can seek a job-search or business-project residence for up to 24 months, but that search status does not itself permit employment; a later status change is required.

Sources

These sources support the programme, admission, cost, experience and immigration information used on this page.

Sources checked on October 5, 2026. The next intake covered here is September 2027 planning; use the live admissions calendar.

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