Business, Design & Innovation - Study Abroad Program

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For international students who wish to spend one or two semesters in Barcelona, the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia offers elective courses in the fields of business, design, and innovation. On completion, students receive a UVic-UCC certificate with academic credits that their home university may recognize. These courses are strongly oriented towards practice but they also cover the basic theory needed to work on real case studies. Professionals from the world of business and design are invited to some of the course sessions. The program includes a variety of courses (a minimum of four) from which students can choose to design their own pathway. Aimed at The Study Abroad Program Business, Design & Innovation is aimed at undergraduate students or university graduates who wish to spend 15 weeks in Barcelona getting an insight into innovative business projects in the European Capital of Design. Calendar The academic calendar 2021-2022 Term 1 (Fall): 14 weeks from 6th  September 2021 to 16th December 2021 Application deadline: 28th June 2021 Term 2 (Spring): 14 weeks from 10th January 2022 to 21st  April 2022 Application deadline: 29th November 2021 Curriculum All courses last for a semester (14 weeks), each with a total of 45 contact hours (6 European credits). Course Term Global marketing. Globalization | Political risk & geographical factors | Global branding | Markets | Operations development 1 - 2 Design thinking. Creativity techniques | Market research | Product design techniques | Fast product development 1 - 2 Start-up creation. New business models | Entrepreneurship | Fund-raising, and crowd-funding | Social innovation 1 - 2 Marketing and fashion. International competitiveness | Consumer behavior | Marketing trends | Coolhunting 1 - 2 Brand design. Design and implementation of branding strategies | Brand positioning and values | Building a global brand | Naming new products and brand extensions 1 - 2 Digital business. Digital retailing | Augmented reality | Community management | Google Analytics 1 - 2 Leadership, business, and society. Leadership skills | Business role and impact on society | Impact of society on business | Team-building 1 - 2 Luxury marketing. Luxury industries | Brand building & luxury design | Luxury quality & price | Luxury communication & advertising | Luxury opportunities 2 Retail management. Retail strategies | Customer and market segmentation | Retail pricing | Store layout & control | Retail finance control | Operations management & logistics at the point of sales | Talent attraction 2 Psychology of Communication and Publicity. Human Communication | Psychological Paradigms of Communication | Persuasive Communication and Creativity | Subliminal messages | Digital Advertising 2 Fees - Academic year 2019-2020 Number of courses Number of ECTS (*) Tuition fees 4 24 2.800€   5 30 3.230€   6 36 3.870€   7 42 4.280€   *Number of ECTS recommended per semester is 30ECTS - 5 courses - 2850€ It is required to choose a minimum of 4 courses each academic semester.  General admission requirements For acceptance on a Study Abroad programme you need to: Talk to your Academic Coordinator or International Office at home university Be currently enrolled at a higher education institution or be a university graduate Have sufficient ability in the program’s language of instruction (Level B2 for courses taught in English) You should submit the following documents: Your passport A certificate showing that you are currently enrolled at a higher education institution or that you hold a university degree A certificate of English (not required for students whose mother tongue is English) Proof of medical and accident insurance cover Fill in the Application form. Please send the application to studyabroad@uvic.cat including the documents mentioned above.  The price includes: Welcome pack with local information and advice Teaching and tutorial sessions with a qualified teaching team Registration and enrolment fees Assessment UVic-UCC transcript at the end of the program Internet access All teaching materials handed out for the program Use of UVic-UCC facilities UVic-UCC email account Information about accommodation The price does not include: Transport Accommodation Meals and drinks Excursions and other leisure activities Books and personal expenses (*) ECTS: European credit Follow our Instagram account to keep up on our Study Abroad Programs! @uvic_studyabroad

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Universitat de Vic - Central University of Catalonia emerged from a regional and citizens’ initiative to continue with a university tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. UVic-UCC is a public un ... Read More

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