Program Overview
The Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE) program at Universidad Europea de Canarias provides students with a solid foundation in business management principles through a practical and critical thinking-focused curriculum. The program emphasizes real-world projects, case studies, and industry professional engagement, preparing graduates for professional roles in various business and management sectors. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs and access specialized laboratories for hands-on experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ADE) program at the Universidad Europea de Canarias is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of business management. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully address the challenges of the business world, both nationally and internationally. The ADE program in Canarias distinguishes itself through its practical approach and focus on cultivating critical thinking skills. The curriculum is structured progressively, building a strong base in the early years with courses covering crucial areas like economics, accounting, business mathematics, and marketing. Simultaneously, the program emphasizes communication and leadership skills. As students progress, they can explore more specialized courses aligned with their professional interests and aspirations, delving deeper into critical topics such as business ethics, financial management, and taxation.
Outline:
The program is structured over four years and consists of a total of 240 ECTS credits. The curriculum is divided into four academic years, each with a specific set of courses.
Year 1:
- Economics of the Company: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Financial Accounting I: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Communication Skills: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Analysis of the Economic Environment: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Business Mathematics: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Business Administration: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Fundamentals of Marketing: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Financial Accounting II: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Consumer Behavior: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Economic and Social Thought: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
Year 2:
- Business Law: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- People Management: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Cost Accounting: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Analysis of Financial Operations: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Marketing Instruments: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- English: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Corporate Operations: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Tax Systems: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Industrial Organization: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Statistics: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
Year 3:
- Management Skills: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Individual Taxation: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Accounting for SMEs: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Innovation Management: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Ethics: 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Strategic Management: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Financial Management: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Strategic Planning: 6 ECTS, Elective, Spanish
- International Finance: 6 ECTS, Elective, Spanish
- Business Growth Strategies: 6 ECTS, Elective, Spanish
Year 4:
- Business Workshop: "Business Factory": 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Business Taxation: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Analysis of Financial Statements: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Management and Sales Techniques: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Quality and Customer Service: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Labor Relations: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- External Practices I: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- External Practices II: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
- Final Degree Project: Business Plan: 6 ECTS, Compulsory, Spanish
Teaching:
The program emphasizes a practical approach to learning, incorporating real-world projects, case studies, company visits, workshops, and seminars led by industry professionals. Students also have access to specialized software and laboratories for hands-on experience. The faculty comprises experienced professionals with expertise in their respective fields, ensuring a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Teaching:
The program emphasizes a practical approach to learning, incorporating real-world projects, case studies, company visits, workshops, and seminars led by industry professionals. Students also have access to specialized software and laboratories for hands-on experience. The faculty comprises experienced professionals with expertise in their respective fields, ensuring a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Careers:
Graduates of the ADE program are well-prepared for a variety of professional roles in the business world. The program equips them with the skills and knowledge to excel in positions such as:
- Entrepreneur
- Manager
- General Management
- Financial Management
- Commercial Management and Marketing
- Human Resources Management
- Public Administration
- Local and Regional Administration
- General State Administration
- Self-employed
- Tax Specialist
- Auditor/Accountant
- Human Resources
- Strategic
- Marketing and Sales
- Teaching
- Public Sector
- Private Sector
Careers:
Graduates of the ADE program are well-prepared for a variety of professional roles in the business world. The program equips them with the skills and knowledge to excel in positions such as: Entrepreneur, Manager, General Management, Financial Management, Commercial Management and Marketing, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Local and Regional Administration, General State Administration, Self-employed, Tax Specialist, Auditor/Accountant, Human Resources, Strategic, Marketing and Sales, Teaching, Public Sector, and Private Sector.
Other:
The program offers students the opportunity to participate in an international exchange program, allowing them to study abroad for a semester or a year at one of the many partner universities. The program also features a Digital Marketing and Business Laboratory equipped with simulators and case studies to help students develop business strategies.
Other:
The program offers students the opportunity to participate in an international exchange program, allowing them to study abroad for a semester or a year at one of the many partner universities. The program also features a Digital Marketing and Business Laboratory equipped with simulators and case studies to help students develop business strategies.
