GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Name of course :
    FOREIGN TRADE AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
  • Qualification awarded:
    Diploma d'Especialització (Degree Universitat Barcelona)
  • Number of credits:
    40,00
  • Centre responsible :
    Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Length of course (in academic years):
    1
  • Mode of delivery (face-to-face/ blended/ distance):
    Blended
MANAGEMENT:
  • Vizuete Luciano, Emilio

RECOMMENDED APPLICANT PROFILES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

- University graduates wishing to specialize in international trade or in business internationalization.
- Candidates with an interest in developing their career in export departments of international companies.
- Professionals wishing to expand their business into international markets; entrepreneurs, or company managers who intend to make their business international.

ADMISSION FOR APPLICANTS NOT HOLDING A DEGREE QUALIFICATION:

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

This postgraduate degree, currently in its 31st edition, trains students to become professionals in foreign trade, one of the sectors with best future prospects due to the increasing internationalization of companies.
- To acquire comprehensive and integrated training in foreign trade with a broad business perspective.
- To identify business opportunities in foreign markets and to design the best import-export strategy.
- To understand the fundamental principles of foreign trade and acquire the skills required to work in exports, marketing, logistics, distribution, etc.
- To develop research skills, which are essential in this area.

FURTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
  • Enrolment fee:
    • 2.400,00 €
    • An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
  • In-company placement(s):
    Yes (consult conditions with the course directors)
  • Date on which pre-enrolment begins:
    2/1/2019
  • Date on which pre-enrolment ends:
    10/16/2019
  • Classes begin:
    10/17/2019
FACULTY OR SCHOOL WHERE THE COURSE IS TAUGHT
  • Name of individual or institution:
    FACULTAT D' ECONOMIA I EMPRESA
  • Address:
    AV. DIAGONAL, 696
    08034 BARCELONA
    ESPANYA
  • Email address:
    comex@ub.edu
  • Webpage:
    https://www.comercioexterior.ub.edu
  • Telephone:
    934021948
  • Observations:
    This master's degree is taught in Spanish. Face-to-face (non-compulsory) sessions are taught Thursday and Friday from 6.30 to 9.30 p.m. and Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. during the first year; and Monday to Wednesday from 6.30 to 9.30 p.m. during the second year. These sessions are recorded on video and made available to students on a weekly basis through the Virtual Campus, where the rest of teaching materials is also available in digital format.
    Face-to-face sessions are cross-disciplinary. They are taught by UB professors and renowned professionals of the business sector. These sessions are set in a multicultural environment, since 85% of students are international.
    This master's degree uses a unique learning methodology, aimed at research skills and practical learning. It combines traditional and digital training to meet the students' demands and is compatible with professional activities. Students may complete work placements through collaboration agreements between a company and the university.
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES
  • Name of individual or institution:
    Emilio Chacón
  • Address:
    AV. DIAGONAL, 696 (Facultat d'Economia i Empresa) Despatx 119 – Planta 1a
    08034 BARCELONA
    ESPANYA
  • Email address:
    comex@ub.edu
  • Webpage:
    https://www.comercioexterior.ub.edu/solicitud.htm
  • Telephone:
    934021948
  • Observations:

    - Public attention from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 3 pm and from 4 to 6:30 pm.
    - Attention via WhatsApp: (+34) 689 634 200