Methodology
Master of Science in International Business
The Master of Science in International Business combines different teaching methodologies in all its component courses:
- Practical case studies
- Individual exercises
- Group-based activities
- Oral presentations
- In-class discussions
- Company visits
Each course is introduced by a detailed description of the learning objectives and skills that students should have acquired by the end of the course.
ESCI-UPF and UPF-BSM base their teaching methodology on a scientific approach to knowledge rooted in three core ideas: evidence-based management, entrepreneurship and innovation, and engaged social value.
Assessment
The assessment criteria for each course will be set out at the beginning of term. The assessment system may vary from course to course but will be based on students’ performance in the following activities:
- Written exams and multiple-choice tests
- Oral presentations
- Individual works and essays
- Group projects
- Class participation and contribution to debates
Tools
Face-to-face masters programs, postgraduate courses and short courses at ESCI-UPF and UPF-BSM combine active student participation with the teaching of theoretical and practical concepts. This type of learning focuses on discussing and resolving case studies in the classroom and applying the knowledge acquired to real-life situations. Face-to face programs use Aula Global, the virtual campus, to maintain continuity between classroom sessions.