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SPECIALIZATION COURSES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

“International Edition”

26 ECTS (European Transfer System)

Contact: imbm@uab.cat

MASTER

Department of Business

2018 Edition

January – September 2018

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The Autonomous University of Barcelona also known as UAB is a public university mostly located in Bellaterra, near the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. As of 2013, it consists of 57 departments in the experimental, life, social and human sciences, spread among 13 faculties/schools. All these centers together award a total of 85 qualifications in the form of first degrees, diplomas, and engineering degrees. Moreover, almost 80 doctoral programs, and more than 80 other postgraduate programs are offered. UAB has more than 42,000 students and more than 3,600 academic and research staff. The UAB is a pioneering institution in terms of fostering research. There are many research institutes in the campus, as well as other research centers, technical support services and service-providing laboratories.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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The UAB is the second-ranked university in

Spain according to the QS Ranking

2014/2015. The UAB is located at position

173 in the world ranking (and 76 in Europe)

of the 500 World's Best universities

classified by QS.

UAB Ranking

Master Quality Studies

• A balanced selection of students by

origin, knowledge and experience.

• Market orientation with a program

structured and based around a high level

of requirement.

• A mandatory program of remunerated

in-company practical with collaborating

organizations.

• Teaching staff with exceptional

academic profiles and solid professional

ability.

Master International Profile

Students came from all over the

world and in previous editions we get

people form: Germany, South Korea,

Lithuania, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, Colombia,

Mexico, Turkey, Italy, Poland, Venezuela,

Costa Rica, Russia, El Salvador, US, Greece,

Cyprus, Jordan, Spain, Syria etc. This is the

true International view of the Master and we

put the emphasis to promote mutual

knowledge of the different cultures and

economic situations all over the word.

Professional Perspective

UAB Master Graduate acquires the ability

to develop their skills at management level

in department such as Marketing,

organization, Finance, Human Recourse,

and other operational ambits. Professional

opportunities also include entrepreneurial

activities, consultancy work, etc.

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Within the framework of the Master Executive of Business Management, the

Department d'Empresa at UAB offers two Specialization Courses in Business

Management for university graduates with no professional experience and undergraduates

with three years of professional experience, wishing to specialize in Business Management.

Following a true International focus, the specialization courses deal with advanced management

disciplines in business and specifically with applied disciplines to the different departments of

companies on the real market, more specifically: accounting, finance, information systems,

marketing.

Our offer of the Specialization Courses in Business Management

COURSE 1: EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. CORE CONCEPTS (8th January to

6th April, 2017)

COURSE 2: ECONOMY ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (9th April to 31st May, 2017)

Exclusively taught in English arises from the clear need to response to students all around the

world to attend these courses of high quality in Barcelona.

The combination of content and teaching both academic and practical along with the quality of

teaching staff, make this proposal of training, unique. The institutional support and social

entrepreneurship that this program has, it means a unique opportunity for the students.

Introduction and Scope

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Quality- Educational Objectives

The Specialization Courses Educational objectives are based in:

To develop flexible, modern models of company management by working

to provide appropriate solutions to global business.

To provide the knowledge and skills for Business Managers.

To deal effectively with administration and to manage businesses in an

international context.

The SPECIALIZATION COURSES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (International

Edition) bases its quality system on the following aspects:

A limited number of students.

A possibility to reach high education for a broad profile of students.

Specialization courses with the quality and reliability of a Master.

Market orientation with a program structured and based around a high level of

requirement.

Teaching staff with exceptional academic profiles and solid professional ability

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COURSE 1: EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. CORE CONCEPTS

Course 1 consists of 16 ECTS (European credit transfer System) divided into 8 subjects

Course Short Description

CM Cost Management Cost accounting and analysis for business managers

CR Customer Relations Customer relations management

FA Financial Accounting Accounting and financial analysis for business managers

FI Finance Introductions Introduction for business Managers

FSA Financial Statement Analysis Accounting tools for managers

HR Human Resources Introduction to human resources management for managers

LS Leadership Skills Leadership skills and implementations for business managers

ME Merchandising Consumer attraction and managing the retail relationships

COURSE 2: ECONOMY ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Course 2 consists of 10 ECTS (European credit transfer System) divided into 5 subjects

Course Short Description

BG Business Games and simulation Simulation and business games practices and analysis for better decisions for business managers

BS Business Strategies Business strategies in the competitive world

CF Corporate Finance Corporate Finance for business managers

HRP Human Resources Planning Human resources management for managers

ITI International Trade and Integration International business management on the open market

Program Content

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Work Type and Activity

Given the time plan which these specialization classes are taking place, the

volume of work is virtually on regime of exclusivity for all participants,

based on the following:

Active participation in classes sessions: The professional character of the

Specialization courses calls for a high dedication to the preparation of cases

and reading of texts necessary for the completion of the analysis and

understanding of the contents of the subjects.

Preparation and delivery of presentations and practical work that teachers of the

relevant issues are entrusted.

Studying in Barcelona is a unique experience:

Barcelona today is a worldwide meeting point, the center of attraction for a

huge range of students.

The program has developed strong links with business networks throughout

Catalonia, Spain and Europe.

The teaching team provides first-rate and broad-ranging international

experience.

Unique Experience

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1. To demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding, to develop the

professional activities adding values in the business world, in order to:

Analyze different situations of the complex business reality in the process of

continuous change in what is over. Use the techniques and management

methods developed during the course, and make sound and quality decisions

on those situations

Designing strategies, defining objectives and business plans and to develop the

capacity to implement them

Manage and coordinate work teams

2. Thinking skills and personal work

To develop critical thinking and reasoning, capacity for analysis and synthesis

Working independently on the decision processes, efficient time management,

adaptations to complex and changing environments with limited resources.

3. Skills and teamwork

Promote the capabilities and talents of the members of work teams and

manage conflicts that may arise.

Work in multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams

4. Communication

Communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing as no recipients experts as

experts.

Negotiate successfully with customers, suppliers or other entities surrounding

the company.

Using information technology and communication.

5. Attitudes

Be ethical in professional and social practices responsibilities, respecting

diversity of ideas, people and situations.

Being pro‐active in professional abilities for the development of the company,

developing creativity and curiosity.

Promote innovative proposals in the field of research and new technological

and scientific developments.

Transversal Capability

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Admission

In order to evaluate your candidature for our Specialization Courses, we require you to send us the following documents:

1. Letter of intention explaining the reasons of your interest. 2. Your Curriculum Vitae. 3. An academic record.

The Specialization courses of the Master in Executive Business Management (International Edition) are starting in January, with 350 hours of lecture.

Please find herewith the explanations of next steps and schedules regarding it:

Classes will start in January 2017 and finish in June 2017 from Monday to Thursday from 4.00 pm to 8:45 pm. Classes take place at UAB Campus. (http://www.uab.es/english/)

1. Our Specialization Courses are supported by a high qualified level of professors for developing each subject.

2. When finishing the Specialization courses the graduate student may continue studying the Master Program.

For more Information regarding Accommodation please visit the Villa website at UAB

For More Information about the University and the Residency please visit the International Welcome Point Website at UAB

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Specialization Courses in Business Management

Master in Executive Business Management (IMBM)

Coordinator: Prof. Gabriel Izard

E-mail: imbm@uab.cat

Phone number: (+34) 93 581 1209

(+34) 93 581 4418

Fax number: (+34) 93 581 2555

Address: IMBM - Departament d´Empresa

Edifici B - Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra

Barcelona - Spain

If you are an international student interested in acquiring a specialization in Business Management in the framework of a Master, this is the degree you’re

looking for!