Schulich and Esade Launch Dual BBA Program
Schulich School of Business at York University and Esade Business School have launched a new Dual Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. This innovative collaboration allows students to earn two business degrees in four years — one from Schulich and one from Esade — while studying in both Toronto and Barcelona.
The Esade–Schulich BBA Dual Degree provides an international business education that integrates two academic systems and learning environments. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand global business challenges, work effectively in multicultural contexts, and thrive in an interconnected economy.
“This dual degree marks an important step in expanding international opportunities for our undergraduate students,” said Detlev Zwick, Dean of the Schulich School of Business. “It will provide globally minded students with the chance to study across two continents, gaining perspectives that will prepare them to lead in a diverse and complex global environment.”
The partnership also reflects both institutions’ commitment to creating globally focused business education pathways and strengthening academic collaboration across borders.
“Through this collaboration with Schulich, we reinforce our commitment to internationalization and to building connections with leading universities around the world,” said Joan Rodon, Dean of Esade Business School. “Students will share an academic experience that broadens their personal and professional horizons, enhances their employability, and helps them develop the competencies needed to contribute to organizations and society.”
Students admitted to the program will spend their first two years at their home institution and complete their final two years at the partner school. The program is open to both direct-entry applicants from high school and current BBA students at either institution.
This new initiative builds on a long-standing partnership between Schulich and Esade, which have maintained academic exchange agreements since 1993 at the graduate level and since 2002 at the undergraduate level. Both schools are internationally recognized for their academic excellence and global orientation. The Dual BBA Degree underscores their shared commitment to delivering high-quality international learning experiences and fostering collaboration among top business schools across continents.
