Higher Vocational Training in Administration and Finance
Higher Vocational Training in Administration and Finance
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Duration2 courses
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Start dateSeptember 2026
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Comprehensive administrative management through digital tools and automation systems
The Higher Vocational Training in Administration and Finance at CETT is a two-year official qualification designed to prepare students to organise, manage and carry out administrative operations in the commercial, employment, accounting, tax and financial areas of an organisation.
Graduates can develop their careers in large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises across all sectors, particularly in the service industry, as well as in public administrations, performing administrative management and advisory tasks in labour, commercial, accounting and tax departments.
Within the CETT learning environment, this programme is strengthened by a specific focus on the use of generative artificial intelligence, applied to the automation of administrative tasks and processes, providing students with skills aligned with current business needs.
The programme follows a learning-by-doing methodology, based on business simulation, which encourages practical and cross-functional learning across all areas of an organisation. Students will also obtain the official certification in the administrative management software used during the programme.
The programme promotes values such as sustainability and fosters transversal skills including communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Through a practical and innovative approach and the application of learning in real projects, this training prepares students for high-quality employability in a global and increasingly digitalised labour market.
Why study the Higher Vocational Training in Administration and Finance at CETT?
Official qualification: you will obtain the official Advanced Technician Diploma in Administration and Finance, with professional recognition, along with an official certification in administrative management software.
Business sector: access to internships in leading companies and an active job placement service, supported by a network of more than 1,000 partner companies with collaboration agreements.
Practical learning: a methodology based on business simulation and learning by doing, where students learn through hands-on experience and develop the practical skills of each department within a simulated company.
Specialised content: training in administrative management software and learning in generative artificial intelligence applied to the automation of administrative and commercial processes and tasks, as well as best practices in the responsible use of AI tools.
Expert faculty: a teaching team made up of active professionals from the field of Administration and Finance, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.
Learning spaces: facilities equipped with the latest technologies and specialised classrooms designed to support practical and up-to-date training.
International outlook: CETT holds the Erasmus+ Charter, enabling students to take part in internships, exchanges or training placements abroad.
Guidance and support: professional career guidance services and a job placement office, together with individual mentoring, supporting students throughout their training and transition into the labour market.
Further study opportunities: upon completing the programme, students can progress directly to university studies or continue their training through additional specialisation pathways.
Why CETT?
CETT-UB is an institution with a solid academic reputation: it has the backing of the University of Barcelona, high rankings in international rankings, more than 55 years of experience and more than 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
You will study in an international environment: each year, the campus receives more than 1,200 students from over 75 countries who choose CETT to train in tourism and hospitality, cuisine and gastronomy and marketing and events. This cultural diversity, together with the possibilities of academic mobility will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career in the tourism industry.
CETT-UB has a close relationship with the tourism industry, ensuring that your training is aligned with the needs of the labor market. With more than 1,000 agreements with companies in the sector, you will have access to job and internship opportunities. In addition, we offer you a high percentage of employability among CETT graduates, a testament to the quality and relevance of training in the sector.
At CETT-UB, you will learn through challenges and real projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions that will allow you to stand out and develop your skills with an open view of the world.
The CETT Campus has learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: the Alimara University Hotel, the Aula Restaurant, the Espai Fòrum and the Ágora BCN residence. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real working environments, connect with working professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
Training Center
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Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
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Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
Internationalisation fosters personal growth in a multicultural environment, enhances your professional skills and supports your employability in the labour market. You will learn foreign languages, discover other cultures and enjoy unique and enriching experiences.
With this aim, CETT promotes educational exchanges with institutions in other countries and professional internship placements in sector-related companies through a range of international programmes.
International mobility
Erasmus+: Access to Europe’s flagship academic exchange programme, both within the European Union and with other associated European countries.
Xarxa FP: This network of European cities, of which the Barcelona City Council is a member, supports the diversification and enrichment of students’ educational pathways.
Collaborative projects: Direct agreements, strategic partnerships and joint projects with other European institutions (such as Taste Europe on the Go with Helsinki, Breda and Bardolino).
International internships: You can also complete a professional internship placement in companies across Europe after finishing your studies.
Internships and jobs
Practical training is the core of this programme. It takes place both in the classroom and through company internships, with additional opportunities to take part in other activities or international programmes.
Thanks to the support of the Career Services team, students can choose from more than 1,000 partner companies with which CETT has collaboration agreements.
- In the general pathway, you will complete 515 hours of internships in partner companies, supervised jointly by CETT and the host organisation.
- The aim is to complement and consolidate knowledge, skills and technical competencies through hands-on experience in real companies within the sector and across different types of organisations.
Career opportunities
- Commercial and Sales Administrator
- Logistics and Operations Administrator
- Customer Service and User Experience Technician
- Human Resources Technician
- Financial Management Technician
- Digital Accounting Technician
- Billing and Collections Management Technician
- Customer Service Manager
Professional fields:
Commercial, Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Consulting Firms and Management Agencies.
Student Services
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Career Services
The Career Services department provides guidance and support throughout the internship and job placement process, connecting students with leading companies in the sector. It offers an extensive job and internship placement platform.
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Internacional
CETT’s International Centre offers personalised support to help you internationalise your studies, with a wide range of exchange programmes and internships abroad.
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Alumni
The CETT Alumni Association aims to strengthen connections among former students by creating a professional network that offers a range of benefits across the professional, educational and social spheres.
CETT facilities
The CETT campus is located in the Horta district of Barcelona. It is made up of CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, Hotel Alimara Barcelona, and Àgora BCN International University Residence.
