Xavier Jou

Producing and (if required) defending an innovative project in the international business or marketing sphere for a business, institution or social organisation. The work can be organised as a proposal or critical review of internationalisation based on the experience obtained from the internship.

Demonstrate the ability to gather, process, select and assess business, institutional and social information, paying particular attention to multicultural aspects. Collectively apply quantitative criteria and qualitative and normative aspects. Analyse and interrelate different areas of an organisation in the same project. Identify the main results of work and systematically present them orally and in writing.

The development of economic relations and institutions. The development of Europe in the international arena, with particular reference to economic history after the Second World War

Link the main developments in contemporary international economic history with currents of thought in social, economic and political matters. Identify the successive stages of European integration and the economic and political causes and consequences. 

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.

Strategic and operational marketing tools for international marketing. Decision-making techniques and influence on the international markets.

Design a company’s international marketing strategy. Assess the consequences of the selected marketing mix and adapt as necessary to carry it out globally.

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.