MASTER Department of Business Economics EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT International Edition 2013-2014 Edition October 2013 September 2014 60 ECTS (European Transfer System) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Contact: imbm@uab.cat 1
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona The Autonomous University of Barcelona also known as UAB is a public university mostly located in Cerdanyola del Vallès, near the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. As of 2012, 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 40,000 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. P 2
UAB Ranking Master International Profile The UAB is considered to be the best University in Spain by the 2012 QS World University Rankings, which ranked the university 176th overall in the world. Its subject rankings were: 144th in Life Sciences & Biomedicine, 92th in Arts & Humanities, 106th in Natural Sciences, 95th in Social Sciences and 203rd in Engineering & IT. P 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. 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. 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. 3
Introduction and Scope The Departament d' Economia de l Empresa at the UAB offers this high quality Master for university graduates in any discipline with 3 years or more of experience in matters referring management or business, wishing to study for a university Master s in Business Management. Following a true International focus, it deals 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 Mission: To achieve strong knowledge of the company s behavior, with a clear market result orientation, and with high considerations on the human and social environment, within the actual and dynamic economy. Our offer of the Executive Master in Business Management International Edition (IMBM) exclusively 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 IMBM proposal of training, unique. The institutional support and social entrepreneurship that this program has, it means a unique opportunity for the students. P 4
Experience Quality- Educational Objectives The EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (International Edition) is an initiative of the Departament d' Economia de l Empresa at the UAB used their own resources along with academic professionals with experience, in order to provide to students the best possible deal by combining the theoretical skills to their practical application. The Program 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. P The EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (International Edition) bases its quality system on the following aspects: A limited number of students. A balanced selection of students by origin, knowledge and experience. Market orientation with a program structured and based around a high level of requirement. Providing an integrated system of values, skills and knowledge in order to face the challenges arising from the professional development of the companies in their different areas of activity. A mandatory program of remunerated in company practical with collaborating organizations. Teaching staff with exceptional academic profiles and solid professional ability 5
Professional Perspective At the same time the world is suffering from economic crisis, companies still value the skills that a candidate with and professional master degree for what he can brings to the table. And at the same time employers plan to pay those they hire with a professional master degree nearly twice as much as those with only an undergraduate education. And they still can open a number of professional doors to opportunities across a wide range of fields. 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. High management positions of companies with a global vision that does not underestimate specific operational aspects. Entrepreneur in new business initiatives that provide new values to the society in which they are. Consulting business as a necessary external assistance to managers who are often in needs, due to lack of time and resources necessary to do analysis for strategic decisions. 6
Program Content The Executive Master in Business Management (International Edition) consist of 60 ECTS (European credit transfer System) divided into 3 basic Modules, in addition to the internship and the Master thesis 1. PROGRAM MODULES: A) FOUNDATION MODULE Advanced study for business managers: economy, communication, quantitative methods and finance. B) CORE MODULE Specific business-management knowledge and skills pertaining to operational markets and human-resource policies. C) ADVANCED MODULE Advanced and specific knowledge for business management in the context of today s global economy. 2. INTERNSHIP: Students are required to successfully complete an internship as a part of the Master. There are a minimum of two months to half a day of internship on any of the areas of the company related to the program. The program coordinates this activity. The companies participating in the program are from the Barcelona area well related to UAB. The companies and partners agree to the participation of Master students regard to their stay in character training in a strict academic and non labor. 3. MASTER THESIS: With the Master Thesis, students are developing the acquired capabilities and skills, in a professional project, chosen following their own interests. The support of the Thesis Supervisor adds maximum value on it. It is defended in an oral presentation and project document delivered in front the corresponding academic court. 7
Work Type and Activity Given the time plan which this master 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 Master 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. Conduct business practices with tutor assessment, with grade value on dedication and outcomes of the internship. Participation in the conference seminars visits to companies organized by the Master. Unique Experience 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. 8
Transversal Capability 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. 9
Admission In order to evaluate your candidature for our Master Program, 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. Executive Master in Business Management (International Edition) next edition is starting in October, 15th this year. Please find herewith the explanations of next steps and schedules regarding it: Classes will start in October 14, 2013 and finish in September 2014 from Monday to Thursday from 4.45 pm to 9 pm. These represent 500 hours of lecture and 125 physical attendance days. Classes will take place at UAB Campus. (http://www.uab.es/english/) 1. Our program has 3 modules and accounts 20 different subjects on 25 hours of lectures each one. IMBM is supported by a high qualified level of professors for developing each subject. 2. More than 200 hours for in-company internship practices are also included as well as the applied graduation mandatory research project. IMBM will help students in the process of selection and tutoring those activities. 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 10
Program Courses Content Course Business communication (BC) Operations Management (OM) Economics for Managers (micro) (MI) Economics for Managers (macro) (MA) Finance Introductions (FI) Marketing (MK) Financial Accounting (FA) International Trade and Integration (ITI) Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) Corporate Finance (CF) Human Resources (HR) Information System Management (MIS) Strategic Decision Making (SDM) Customer Relations (CR) Organizational Behavior (OB) Business Games and simulation (BG) Human Resources Planning (HRP) Merchandising (ME) Business Strategies (BS) Leadership Skills (LS) Short Description Communication management Production and operational systems management for business managers Microeconomic analysis applied to business Macroeconomic analysis applied to business Introduction for business Managers Marketing introductions to business managers Accounting and financial analysis for business managers International business management on the open market Accounting tools for managers Corporate Finance for business managers Introduction to human resources management for managers Information systems for business managers Entrepreneurship and General Direction Decisions Customer relations management Strategic behavior and tools for manage the organizations oriented to have success on the market Simulation and business games practices and analysis for better decisions for business managers Human resources management for managers Consumer attraction and managing the retail relationships Business strategies in the competitive world Leadership skills and implementations for business managers 11
If you are an international student interested in a Master in Business Management, this is the degree you re looking for! Executive Master in Business Management (IMBM) Coordinator: Prof. Gabriel Izard E-mail: imbm@uab.cat Phone number: (+34) 93 581 1209 (+34) 93 581 4418 Fax: (+34) 93 581 25 55 Address: IMBM - Departament Economia i Empresa Edifici B - Campus de la UAB 08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès) - Barcelona - Spain 12