Program Overview

Master of Science in Management Specialization in Entrepreneurship

The Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Entrepreneurship is a program designed for individuals with an innovative mindset who question traditional business models and aim to transform them. The program is tailored for recent graduates and young professionals from analytical backgrounds who wish to acquire a practical and professional perspective on business management, with a focus on entrepreneurship.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the UPF Barcelona School of Management, which is part of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
• It is a presential program that combines different teaching methodologies to offer a rigorous and interactive learning experience.
• The program includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as the possibility of participating in practical activities and personal and professional growth.

Program Structure

• The program is organized into three trimesters.
• In the first trimestre, students take a set of compulsory courses.
• In the second and third trimesters, students select elective courses from the Entrepreneurship specialization, which can be complemented with electives from other specializations.
• Students have the option to do curricular internships in companies, which are equivalent to two elective courses.
• From October to June, students work on their master's project under the supervision of a member of the faculty specialized in the area.

Compulsory Courses

• Analytical Tools
• Applied Statistics
• Managerial Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Management Theory
• Marketing
• Organizational Behaviour

Elective Courses

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Plan
• Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• Financing for Start-ups
• How to start a start-up
• Technology Strategy
• Operations Management
• Business Analytics
• Quantitative Methods in Management
• Benchmarking and Management Control
• Marketing Research
• Operations Management
• Practical Data Science
• Marketing Analytics
• Advanced Statistical Methods
• Prescriptive Analytics
• Marketing
• Consumer Behaviour
• Marketing Research
• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Communications
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Analytics
• Pricing and Revenue Optimization
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Computer Science for Business Leaders
• Practical Data Science
• Technology Strategy
• General Management
• Negotiations
• Decision Making: Experimental Methods for Management
• Ethics and Sustainability Leadership

Career Development

• The program offers career development sessions and workshops where participants receive specific training to improve their professional profile, approach potential employers, and develop professional soft skills.
• The UPF Barcelona School of Management provides resources and assistance to accompany students in the search for internships and employment.

International Mobility

• The program offers the possibility of expanding studies and international vision through the International Mobility Program.
• Students can spend an academic year at a top-level international institution.

Double Degree

• The Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Entrepreneurship offers the option of a double degree with:
  • BI Norwegian Business School (Norway)
  • EBS Business School (Germany)

Titulation

• Upon completing the program, students obtain the title of Master of Science in Management - Specialization in Entrepreneurship, issued by the Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
• In the case of completing one of the available specializations, students also receive an additional certificate issued by the UPF Barcelona School of Management.

Professorship

• The program benefits from the renowned professorship of the Department of Economics and Business at the UPF and the professorship of the UPF-BSM.
• Throughout the year, professionals from various sectors are invited to share their expertise and professional experience in management.

Methodology

• The program combines different teaching methodologies, including lectures, case studies, flipped learning, problem-solving, and simulations, to offer a rigorous and interactive learning experience.
• The program includes a combination of individual and group work, as well as visits to companies and participation in practical activities.

Evaluation

• The evaluation criteria for each course are explained at the beginning of each trimester.
• The evaluation system varies depending on the course and is based on the student's performance in activities such as:
  • Written exams and multiple-choice tests
  • Oral presentations
  • Individual assignments and exercises
  • Group projects
  • Class participation and debate
  • Simulation classification

Tools

• The program provides students with a range of tools to support their learning, including:
  • A personal mentor for the master's project
  • Digital resources to acquire transversal competencies
  • Interdisciplinary activities and workshops
  • Access to the QTEM program, a unique opportunity for international study

Professional Outcomes

• The program prepares students for positions in innovation, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship, as well as for careers in management and business development.
• The program provides students with a global and strategic vision of business management, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

Student Profile

• The program is designed for students with an innovative mindset who question traditional business models and aim to transform them.
• The program is tailored for recent graduates and young professionals from analytical backgrounds who wish to acquire a practical and professional perspective on business management, with a focus on entrepreneurship.
• The program has a multicultural environment, with students from all over the world, which enriches students personally and professionally, and provides a global and international work environment.

Accreditations

• The UPF Barcelona School of Management has the EQUIS accreditation, a prestigious institutional recognition for business schools worldwide.
• The Master of Science in Management has the AMBA accreditation, which recognizes the academic quality and reputation of the UPF-BSM.
• The program is also recognized by the QTEM network, a group of international universities specialized in economics, finance, and management.