Xavier Jou

Understanding challenges in the international environment. Analysis of country differences in terms of political economy and political risks as well as cultural and social heterogeneities. Analysis of global organisational forms and international strategies. Import and export strategies and financing. Global marketing and human resource management.

To analyse and understand the challenges and opportunities companies face when expanding their activities internationally. To distinguish between the different tools and analytical skills available to the different specialised managerial roles when competing internationally.

Understanding challenges in the international environment. Analysis of country differences in terms of political economy and political risks as well as cultural and social heterogeneities. Analysis of global organisational forms and international strategies. Import and export strategies and financing. Global marketing and human resource management.

To analyse and understand the challenges and opportunities companies face when expanding their activities internationally. To distinguish between the different tools and analytical skills available to the different specialised managerial roles when competing internationally.

Key principles of how to design and plan marketing research. Quantitative and qualitative market research methods and techniques. Data transformation, analysis and presentation of results. New trends in marketing research.

Students will be able to understand the critical details of modern marketing research and will be equipped with practical tools to apply in real-life situations.