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Business Education

Developed in Response

to our Changing Times

The quality of our programmes is guaranteed by a careful

recruitment and renewal of our faculty that consists of

highly-qualified professors and lecturers from various

national and international Universities and Business

Schools.

It also includes experts, consultants and top executives

from the business world. Their experience and background

guarantee our students an education that combines

academic excellence with practical business knowledge.

It is our aim to provide a high quality education giving

an insight into the latest innovations and trends in each

of our areas of specialised education.

EAE Prestige and Tradition

Founded in 1958, EAE is one of the most prestigious

business schools in Europe. The School offers a variety

of business–oriented courses, acknowledged with a range

of awards, including MBA’s, Masters in specialised

Management Areas, Management Programmes, a University

Diploma in Business Sciences, Specialisation Programmes,

International Management Programmes and Lifelong

Training Programmes.

Our links with other national and international education

organisations as well as with companies and management

schools brings the most up-to-date knowledge to our

courses.

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MARILÚ JANET ROSALESMEXICO

“You feel very confortable at EAE.Thestaff is really attentiveconcerningstudents and, as aBusiness School whichlooks forexcellence, it tries to offer thebestservice to students.”

Location and Facilities

The Study Abroad course is offered at our campus in

Barcelona. EAE is located in the heart of Barcelona, a

dynamic and beautiful city, and it is there that the

Institution develops its most important activities and

projects.

The building has seven floors above ground and four

underground floors used as parking space. The modern

facilities comprise a main lecture hall, 16 classrooms,

three computer and multimedia rooms, three multi-

purpose rooms, ten rooms for meetings and seminars, the

Documentation and Resource Centre, and a cafeteria-

study room. The learning environment contributes

significantly to a high quality service for the entire EAE

community consisting of students, alumni, lecturers,

Collaborating Companies and Organisations.

The building was designed by the famous Spanish

architect, Gustavo Coderch and facilities offer has state-

of-the-art technology, including wireless Internet

connection and multimedia equipment especially designed

and produced by leading equipment manufacturers like

AMAT and AKABA.

EAE strives to offer the best service to those individuals

and organisations who are putting their trust in the School.

MIKE DA SILVACANADA

“Studying at EAE in Barcelona is athrillingexperience. It’s a great city,there are nicepeople and it’s very safe.”

BARCELONA

The Mediterranean International Business Capital

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The city of Barcelona and its metropolitan area have

become one of the European Union’s most dynamic

regions. Today, Barcelona is the sixth largest metropolitan

area and the fifth largest industrial conurbation in

Europe. Barcelona is placed among the premier European

cities for its quality of life. It also ranks highly as one

of the most favoured destinations for business executives.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

Barcelona and its metropolitan area are considered to

be one of the principal motors of the Spanish economy.

This is due to its high level of industrialisation, the

dynamism of its economy and business, and the level

of access to international markets. During the last few

years, the economy has undergone a process of rapid

tertiarisation due to the efforts made to develop activities

related to new technologies. The intention is to turn

Barcelona into “the City of Knowledge”.

LEISURE AND CULTURE

Barcelona offers its visitors and citizens diverse cultural, sports, leisure and entertainment activities. Museums,

theatres, cinemas, concerts, opera, exhibitions, international fairs, concert halls and art galleries are part of

the cultural activities on offer. Works of art by some of the most prestigious artists of the 20th century, such

as Picasso, Miró, Tàpies and Dalí are to be found. Barcelona has many important international cultural centres,

the MACBA-Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, the MNAC-Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, and the

CAIXA FORUM.

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Football and athletics stadiums, a velodrome for cycling events, swimming-pools, equestrian circuits for horse

back riding, ice skating, sporting marinas, specialised training centres and a canal for rowing and canoeing,

among others, make up the city's sporting infrastructure.

Every year, important events take place in Barcelona. The city hosts annually the SPANISH PREMIER

FOOTBALL LEAGUE, MOTORCYCLING CIRCUIT OF CATALONIA, TRUCK GRAND PRIX, BARCELONA

MARATHON, BARCELONA OLYMPIC SAILING WEEK, CONDE DE GODÓ TENNIS TROPHY, INTERNATIONAL

POLO TOURNAMENT AND THE SPANISH GRAND PRIX MOTOR, among others.

SPORTS

Barcelona is an ideal city for professional sport.

It has high quality facilities, good public

transport, hotels and a pleasant climate. The

1992 Olympic Games provide dthe city with

a valuable sporting legacy: an extensive

infrastructure for both professional and amateur

sport.

The sporting facilities in the former Olympic

areas have become top-quality sports complexes

with a variety of purposes. They are suitable

for sports courses and professional training

sessions and are also available to the general

public.

NATHALIE HECKERGERMANY

“I really feel Barcelona is the perfect cityto study: there are first class BusinessSchools, it offers a big cultural variety,a great nightlife, it is multicultural, theclimate is mild and all this is affordable.”

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MATTHIEU GIRAUDONFRANCE

“At EAE you can find a lot of differentnationalities and you can share a reallyinternational experience. Furthermore, ithelps to facilitate the access to someinteresting job offers.”

WHY STUDY ABROAD?

Study Abroad is an enriching and eye-opening experience,

not only personal but academic and cultural. Living and

studying in a foreign country and getting in touch with

other cultures, customs, people and language encourages

the development of competencies that can be of interest

to future employers and definitively an experience impossible

to forget.

The benefits of studying abroad cannot be overstated, they

can be summarised in:

· Personal growth

Students explore new ways of thinking and living, which

fosters personal growth and independence, an experience

which enriches them personally and professionally.

· New perspective on world affair

Study abroad is a great opportunity to broaden your

intellectual horizons and go deeper into the knowledge

and understanding of international, political and economic

issues. As a result of a sojourn abroad, students acquire

a more informed and accurate perspective on world affairs.

It is the best opportunity to have first-hand knowledge of

different ways of approaching tasks and challenges of

everyday life, learning 'global' the international culture

has become and appreciating the importance of

international cooperation.

· Career enhancement

Study abroad not just promotes academic enrichment and

personal growth, it enhances your employment prospects,

especially in the fields of business and international affairs.

Students who have successfully completed a study abroad

programme are likely to have gained international knowledge

and often second-language skills, most valued by employers.

Other competencies that graduate and professional schools

and employers highly appreciate and constitute an added

value are cross-cultural communication and analytical

skills, understanding of and familiarity with local customs

and cultural contexts, flexibility, and ability to adapt to

new circumstances and deal constructively with differences.

Today competitive job market requires applicants to

distinguish themselves from the rest and an international

education experience is the perfect way to achieve it.

Having international experience will give a great impact to

your curriculum vitae, as it shows prospective employers

your motivation, independency and general qualifications.

Additionally, obtaining foreign languages skills make

students eligible for a wider range of jobs.

VANESSA ALEA METZKESNORWAY

“I decided to study at EAE BusinessSchool because it offered a soundbusiness management programme thatwould provide me with practical skillsand the knowledge necessary to help mein my future career in the world ofbusiness.”

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

· IN WHICH LANGUAGE IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?

The whole course is taught in English and as part of the course, Spanish language lessons are offered for

non-Spanish speakers.

· HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE TAKE?

The length of the course can be one academic year or just one semester, either in winter or spring.

· AREAS AND SUBJECTS

-International Marketing

The aims of the course are to provide a fundamental understanding of the philosophy and concepts of marketing

and recognition of the importance of marketing in business. The course enables students to identify and apply

the main concepts and techniques of marketing to business problems. Marketing as a process, function and

people management activity are dealt with during the course. Some other topics included are the role of

marketing planning within the whole planning process, marketing strategies within the general context of

business strategy and the ability to apply marketing concepts and skills in a management capacity.

-Strategic Marketing

This course aims to provide students with a framework for understanding and analysing marketing processes

in various organisational types, encountering different and changing marketing environments. Students

willunderstand and analyse diverse capabilities in the context of market-driven strategy.

-Managing Risks in International Finance

The course introduces new risks that increasing globalisation has brought to multinational companies and it

examines these risks and the way in which they can be managed. It will look at issues related to globalisation

and its causes, business strategies and their attitudes to risk, the international finance function compared

with the national finance function, international financial instruments, all the categories of risk found in

international finance and methods used to mitigate or eradicate them.

-Corporate Finance Management

The course provides students with the fundamentals of corporate financial management. Students deal with

the tools necessary for a financial planning and management at the medium and short term. They will also

learn how to evaluate the financial statement of an international enterprise. Financial sources and their costs

will be also analysed.

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Strategic Management

This course provides students with an opportunity to draw upon previous experiences and education, to apply

various business concepts and analytical tools to complex problems and issues in organisational settings.

Students address strategic organisational problems and the functional development of the total enterprise.

All these topics are covered through a series of lectures, discussions and individual and group projects.

-Leadership and Management Skills

The course introduces modern management concepts and their historical development. It acquaints students

with managerial planning, organisation, control and motivation, ethics, decision-making and communication

as well as various elements of group behaviour and leadership. The course also investigates the nature,

purpose and function of management organisations.

-Global economy

This course looks at and studies the main economic concepts, principles and theories that help to explain

the structure and functioning of the modern international and global economy. The course deals with topics

related to international trade and payments, exchange rate regimes, international factor mobility and capital

flows and direct foreign investment, global and international economic institutions, economic integration

and trading areas, world population and demography, economic growth and economic development and

current discussions and arguments about globalisation.

-Cultural crossing

The objectives of this module are designed to help participants develop a greater awareness of cross-cultural

idiosyncrasies and issues involved in today’s international business arena. Students learn how to challengethe

opportunities and threats encountered when managing and negotiating in an increasingly complex multicultural

environment. A theoretical framework will be provided which draws upon personal and cultural experiences

of students.

-Doing Business in Spain

The subject is aimed at all those people interested in acquiring a better knowledge on the social and

economic reality of Spain to help them ensure the smooth development of business in the country.

-Spanish Courses

The classes develop the ability to speak and understand basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar structures,

both written and oral. Students acquire enough skills to be able to maintain a normal conversation using

a range of business vocabulary.

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“EAE has given me the opportunity tostudy in a real international environmentand this can only be an asset in today’sworld.”

DEMIAN ESCALERAMEXICO

“EAE provides a global knowledge ofthe most important subjects to work ina multinational enterprise.”

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ECTS(European Credit Transfer System)

ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) is a student-

centred system based on the student workload required

to achieve the objectives of a programme, objectives

preferably specified in terms of the learning outcomes and

competences to be acquired.

European credits include not only theory and practice

learning hours but also the time students spent in academic

activities and study and personal work to achieve the

specific learning outcomes for each of the courses included

in the study plan. One credit corresponds to a minimum

of 25 hours and a maximum of 30 hours.

COURSE ECTS CREDIT

FIRST SEMESTER - AUTUMN

International Marketing 6

Corporate Finance Management 6

Strategic Management 6

Global Economy I 3

Cultural Crossing 6

Spanish Course I 3

SECOND SEMESTER - SPRING

Strategic Marketing 6

Managing Risks in International Finance 6

Leadership and Management Skills 6

Global Economy II 3

Doing Business in Spain 6

Spanish Course II 3

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SARA PERLICKGERMANY

“My classmates come from variousbackgrounds and have different ways ofapproaching issues and problem solvingand this has enriched our groupprojects.”

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply for a place on the course, please fill in the online

Information Request Form for this programme available on

our website www.eae.es. The International Office will

contact you shortly to explain you the steps of the admission

process.

ADMISSION PROCESS

1 Academic records, photocopies of the Certificates and

Diplomas of all previous studies.

2 Curriculum Vitae.

3 Photocopy of the passport or identification document

(ID) and four photographs (passport size).

4 Students who do not have English as their first language

must provide evidence of competency in English such as:

- A valid English certificate: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC,

Cambridge Advanced.

- Proof that the participant has graduated from an English

speaking University or that the participant has achieved

a high language competence in an English Language

programme.

- Documentation that proves the participant has an English

competence equivalent to a valid English certificate.

The Academic Committee welcomes academic and

professional letters of recommendation.

GUILLERMO ESCOBEDOMEXICO

“In EAE I have found people from manydifferent countries and, of course, withdifferent ways of thinking. In order to worktogether efficiently it’s needed to learnmore about them and their cultures.”

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES

EAE students can take advantage of the following services an facilities during the course:

LIBRARY (DOCUMENTATION AND RESOURCES CENTRE)

The Documentation and Resources Centre meets the information requirements of the educational courses

offered at EAE, while at the same time supports teaching, learning and research functions of all of its members.

The centre has more than 13.000 volumes specialised in a variety of business topics and includes a large

collection of projects, cases, EAE publications, CD-ROMs and videos. Past editions of texts and various other

forms of research materials of historical interest have been collected. Those interested in consulting these

publications will have to reserve them in advance.

WELCOME SERVICE FOR STUDENTS

EAE offers a welcome and general information service to resident and non-resident student designed to help

them enjoy their stay in the city and at EAE. This service hopes to make the student’s tenure at EAE a productive

and extremely useful experience in their personal and professional life.

This service is also available to students who might need some help and orientation before and during their

stay in Barcelona.

INTERNET WIRELESS ACCESS

Through the wireless Internet connection it is possible to access the electronic mail service and the Internet

using a laptop. This wireless connection is available in all academic areas such as the cafeteria-study room,

library and classrooms.

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS CYCLE

This annual cycle comprises a number of important conferences for which the Institution has selected the most

interesting current topics for professionals and business managers. It is designed to address the needs generated

by the continuing evolution of business management issues.

CAFETERIA-STUDY ROOM

A perfect place for students and lecturers to work and discuss in an informal and pleasant environment. During

the week, from Monday through Friday, reasonably priced lunches are also available.

COMPUTER FACILITIES

Up-to-date computer systems with more than 120 terminals available to our course students. Facilities at EAE

include the latest computer hardware and software incorporating the most up-to-date innovations in multimedia

and communications.

All computers are connected via a local area network guaranteeing the confidentiality and security of information.

Computer facilities also provide personal files, intranet connectivity, e-mail and Internet access.

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