Business in Action: Local Companies in a Global World

To build a career in the international corporate world or as an entrepreneur it is helpful to follow a program that offers you the experience of analyzing and understanding how European businesses operate.

The goal of this module is to gain an insight into the different strategies and operational activities of Catalan and Spanish institutions and companies working within the European framework. Students will maintain direct contact with the business and economic world in Barcelona where, with the full personal support and collaboration of the Instructor, they will gain hands-on experience of observing, researching, interacting with and analyzing a range of local companies. Direct personal interviews with Business Managers, are designed to supply students with first-hand, unique testimonials related to managerial experiences, competitive advantages and daily operations. The real life experience of this course helps students to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each visit is prepared in advance following specific guidelines.