Program Overview

Master of Science in International Business

The Master of Science in International Business is a program with an international focus, designed to prepare students to operate in international markets, manage intercultural teams, and communicate and negotiate internationally.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the UPF Barcelona School of Management, in collaboration with ESCI-UPF.
• It is a 15-month program, with classes taking place in the mornings.
• The program is taught in English.
• The tuition fee is 18,500 €.

Program Structure

• The program is divided into three trimesters:
  1. Internal and External Diagnosis: International Risk Analysis, Economic, Social, and Political Environment, International Economics, Institutions and Markets, Regional Processes of Economic Integration, Marketing Research and Opportunity Analysis, Culture and Organization of International Business.
  2. Strategic Planning: International Finance, Accounting and Taxation, International Business Strategy, International Marketing Management, Logistics and International Supply Chain Management, International Human Resources Management.
  3. Business Operations: International Finance, Accounting, and Taxation, Import & Export Management, International Management, Communication, and Negotiations, Simulation Game, Business Trip, International Trade Mission.
• The program also includes a Curricular Internship Program and a Master's Final Project: International Business Plan.

Admission Requirements

• The program is aimed at recent graduates and young professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to acquire new skills and a realistic, practical, and professional perspective on international business.
• Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree, proficiency in English, and a minimum of 2 years of work experience (although this is not mandatory).

Career Opportunities

• The program provides students with the necessary resources to complete a curricular internship as part of the program's content, which constitutes a relevant work experience in the field of international business.
• Graduates can work in various roles, including:
  • International Business Manager
  • Export-Import Manager
  • International Sales Director
  • International Expansion Director
  • International Logistics Director
  • International Marketing and Research Manager
  • Foreign Branch Manager
  • International Consultant

Why Choose This Program

• Practical learning and skills: The program's structure, with modules and a final project, is designed to develop students' understanding of how companies implement commercial, financial, human resources, and operational strategies for internationalization.
• Learn from the best: Students learn from the faculty of the Department of Economics and Business at UPF, UPF-BSM, and ESCI-UPF, as well as from experienced professionals in various fields.
• International environment: The program attracts students from around the world, creating a multicultural and international environment that is the first step in communicating, working, and developing business globally.
• International Business Trip: The program includes a one-week international business trip to visit institutions that contribute to internationalization processes and attend lectures by senior executives of international companies.
• QTEM Program: Students have the opportunity to participate in the QTEM Program, a unique study abroad experience at one of the over 20 international academic partners.

Accreditations

• The UPF Barcelona School of Management has the EQUIS accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools globally.
• The Master of Science in International Business has the AMBA accreditation from the International Association of MBAs (AMBAs & BGA), recognizing the program's academic quality and reputation.
• The program is also officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and has the institutional accreditation of the Agency for the Quality of the University System in Catalonia (AQU).

Faculty

• The program's faculty includes professors from ESCI-UPF, the School of International Studies, and UPF-BSM, as well as experienced professionals from various sectors.
• The faculty is known for its applied approach, constant contribution to knowledge creation, and demonstrated ability to stimulate and transmit knowledge.

Methodology

• The program combines diverse teaching methodologies to offer a practical learning experience.
• The methodologies include:
  • Case studies
  • Class discussions and group activities
  • Guest speakers
  • Company visits
  • International business trip

Evaluation

• The evaluation criteria for the Master of Science in International Business are explained at the beginning of each trimester.
• The evaluation system varies depending on the requirements of the subject and the skills being assessed.
• Some of the evaluated activities include:
  • Written exams and tests
  • Oral presentations
  • Individual work and exercises
  • Group projects
  • Class participation and interventions in debates

Tools

• The program provides students with various tools to support their learning, including:
  • A personal mentor for the final project
  • Digital resources to acquire transversal competencies
  • Interdisciplinary activities and workshops

Student Profile

• The program attracts students from around the world, with a multicultural and international environment.
• The average age of students is 24.
• 87% of students are international.
• 57% of students have previous studies in Economics and Business.
• 22% of students have previous studies in Engineering and Sciences.
• 21% of students have previous studies in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Law.